Race Weekend Central

Will Power’s Misfortune Continues with Apparent Exhaust Issue at Road America

Will Power Road America 2018

(Photo: Matt Fraver)

Will Power started the Kohler Grand Prix from the front row but was immediately off the pace when the field took the green flag. The No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet fell to the rear as 21 cars passed last month’s Indianapolis 500 winner going into Turn 1. He brought the car to the paddock where …

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Hélio Castroneves Wrecks in Supposedly ‘Final’ Indy 500

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When Roger Penske gave Helio Castroneves, now competing full-time for Team Penske’s IMSA team, another shot at the Indianapolis 500, the team owner said he could run it again in 2019 if he wins the 102nd running. Castroneves failed to finish as he crashed on the exit of Turn 4 on Lap 144, but he …

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The “Danica Double” Isn’t Memorable, But Patrick Left Her Mark in Auto Racing

2018 Indianapolis Indycar Zach Catanzareti Danica Patrick

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After crashing out of her final NASCAR race in the 2018 Daytona 500, Danica Patrick had one more chance to leave auto racing on a high note. Patrick, driving for Ed Carpenter Racing, qualified seventh for the 102nd Indianapolis 500, but after 67 laps, she wrecked on the exit of Turn 2. And thus ends …

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Track Position and Grip Prove to be King in Indianapolis

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(Photo: Mike Harding / INDYCAR Media)

The biggest story of the offseason was the new aerodynamic package that all IndyCar Series teams would run throughout the 2018 season. For the series’ marquee event, the 102nd Indianapolis 500, the new car produced multiple self-induced crashes. Ed Jones, Danica Patrick, Sebastien Bourdais, Helio Castroneves, Sage Karam and Tony Kanaan all spun and crashed …

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Patricio O’Ward Quickly Climbing the Ladder to IndyCar

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In Friday’s Freedom 100, Patricio O’Ward, 19, finished second to Andretti Autosport teammate Colton Herta by .028 seconds. O’Ward entered the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a one-point lead on Herta in the Indy Lights championship but now trails by four points. The Monterrey, Mexico native is running his first full season of Indy …

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INDYCAR: Three Takeaways From Carb Day 2018

2018 Indianapolis Indycar Zach Catanzareti James Hinchcliffe

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The next time Indy cars are on-track, it will be the day of the 102nd Indianapolis 500. Final practice and the pit stop competition transpired on Friday, also known as Carb Day. Here are three notable events that occurred: Danica Has Engine Issues During the final practice session, Danica Patrick completed six laps and then …

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Upcoming IndyCar Film, ‘Born Racer,’ to Document Life and Career of Scott Dixon

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Scott Dixon is one of the most successful IndyCar racers — not only of this generation — but in the history of the sport. The Auckland, New Zealand native is a four-time series champion, an Indianapolis 500 winner, and the owner of 41 race-winning trophies. Later this year, his life and career with Chip Ganassi …

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Ed Carpenter Wins 3rd Career Indianapolis 500 Pole

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Winning the pole for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is hard enough to accomplish once. On Sunday, driver-owner Ed Carpenter did it for the third time in six years. Carpenter, in the No. 20 ECR Chevrolet, put up a blistering four-lap run that beat all four Team Penske cars, which have been fastest in single-car runs …

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James Hinchcliffe and Pippa Mann to Miss Indianapolis 500

2017 Indycar Pocono Zach Catanzareti James Hinchcliffe Jr Hildebrand

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It’s called Bump Day for a reason. Just ask James Hinchcliffe and Pippa Mann. In recent years, the drama of the first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying hasn’t been high due to only 33 cars entering, but this year, 35 entrants attempted to make the 33-car field. The two who miss out just happen to …

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Josef Newgarden’s Spin Relegates Him to 11th in IndyCar Grand Prix

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Josef Newgarden entered Saturday’s (May 12) IndyCar Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course as the championship leader. He held a 13-point edge over Alexander Rossi entering the race. Not anymore. While Newgarden won two of the first four INDYCAR races this season, a successful start to his title defense, Saturday was a struggle. …

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The 10: NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings After Dover

2018 Cup Dover Zach Catanzareti Kevin Harvick

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The ongoing battle between Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch to be the top driver of the NASCAR Cup Series continued at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, and Harvick came away as the victor. Harvick now has four wins after 11 races as Stewart-Haas Racing continues to steamroll the competition. 1. Kevin Harvick (+2) With 64 laps …

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INDYCAR: Breaking Down the 102nd Indianapolis 500 Entry List

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(Photo: Chris Owens / INDYCAR Media)

On Friday, INDYCAR released the 35-car entry list for the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500. The May 27 race features six former winners, including Hélio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, Takuma Sato, Alexander Rossi and Ryan Hunter-Reay. This year’s race will mark the first time since 2015 that at least one car will fail …

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