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Thurday at IMS – More Notes and Indy Lights Qualifying Report

Few more notes before we get to Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires qualifying. When Sam Schmidt was asked about James Hinchcliffe’s attitude right now, he said, “smartass” or “sarcastic.” Since the FCC doesn’t read these emails (though the NSA probably does) I can go ahead and use the first version. —— In the 100th...

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IMS – Thursday – Briscoe in the #5, Indy’s 100th and Lights Practice Notes

By Patrick Stephan and Blake Johnson Before I get started, if anyone is looking for some tickets high up in the north end of Stand C (under cover and with a great view of north end of track and on down the front stretch), send me an email – I know a guy (me). These...

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Mazda Road To Indy – Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tire Freedom 100 practice

SEVEN MPH. That’s how much quicker the 199.452mph lap turned by rookie Sean Rayhall in the brand new Mazda powered Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires race cars was over the Indy Lights track record of of 192.301mph. The two hour session saw three drivers from three different teams crack the 199mph barrier. Official practice...

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Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Announces Ryan Briscoe as Replacement Driver for Indianapolis 500

Source: SPM PR Indianapolis, IN – May 21, 2015 – Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) has announced that Ryan Briscoe will fill the seat of the No. 5 Arrow Electronics Indy car on Sunday, May 24 for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500. The seat became available after SPM’s contracted driver, James Hinchcliffe, was injured...

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IMS unveils logo for 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race (with Video Links)

SOURCE: IMS PR IMS unveils logo for 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 20, 2015 – Next year, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will celebrate its greatest milestone with the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, which will take place on Sunday, May 29, 2016. In preparation for this...

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Tuesday May 21th, 2015 – Freedom 100 Practice and Qualifying – Good Morning!

By Patrick Stephan and Blake Johnson Good morning from a chilly Indianapolis Motor Speedway where the weather is already playing a factor in today’s limited activities. The Indy Lights practice for the Freedom 100 were to begin at 9am and run until 12pm but cold temperatures have delayed the start of practice. Jet dryers made...

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Verizon Wireless upgrades fan experience at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

If you are a Verizon Wireless customer, you will definitely notice an improved user experience at the Indianapolis 500 in 2015. (more on other carriers further down). For the past year Verizon engineers have been working around the clock to custom design a network that will be able to handle the increased data usage that...

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Speedway’s Main Street welcomes Foyt Wine Vault

New wine bar features premium Foyt Family Wines from vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Speedway, Ind. May 20— Wine aficionados and racing fans can now share motorsports memories over a bottle of Foyt Family Wines’ award-winning Meritage, Chardonnay or Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon — just in time for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500

Dave’s Indy 500 Weekend Preview

By Dave Reininger The 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is round six of the 16 race Verizon IndyCar Series Championship. The track opened in 1909 and the first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911. Drivers will complete 200 laps on the 2.5-mile super speedway. The first Indianapolis 500 was run in 5 hours and...

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CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR TEAMS SEEK ANOTHER INDY 500 WIN

Team Chevy with first five cars on grid for ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ Dixon, Power, Pagenaud to lead field to green in Chevy V6 IndyCars Chevrolet looking for second Indy 500 win in three seasons Chevy IndyCars powered by 2.2-liter, twin-turbo V6 engines with direct injection DETROIT (May 20, 2015) – There is no bigger