INDY 500: Infiniti-Powered Buhl Challenges For Indy 500 Victory
May 28, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 27, 2001 Indianapolis, Ind. (May 27, 2001) -- Infiniti driver Robbie Buhl was a serious contender for the Indianapolis 500 victory, but spun-out during his attempt to pass eventual winner Helio Castroneves for the lead on lap 166 of the 200-lap race. Buh ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Driver Quotes, 85th Indy 500 post race
May 28, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 27, 2001 GREG RAY (#2 Johns Manville/Menards Dallara/Oldsmobile/Firestone): "Driving race cars, period, is fun, but winning is a lot more fun. I've got mixed emotions." SAM HORNISH JR. (#4 Pennzoil Panther Dallara Oldsmobile/Firestone): "We had a real fa ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Public drivers meeting prepares field for race day
May 27, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 27, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS -Drivers and crew members participating in the 85th Indianapolis 500 received final instructions and awards May 26 in the public drivers' meeting, the final track activity before the race May 27. The 85th Indianapolis 500 is schedul ... Continue reading
INDY 500: F1 engine builder Dudot joins Infiniti as Indy Racing manager
May 26, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 26, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., announced that Bernard Dudot, one of the most successful technical directors in the past decade of Formula One engine development, will join Infiniti Motorsports as Indy ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Barrington Jewels named official jeweler of IMS, Indy Racing
May 26, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 26, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis fine jeweler Barrington Jewels has been named The Official Fine Jeweler of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League, Speedway officials announced May 25. To commemorate the 85th running of the "Greatest ... Continue reading
CART: Paul Newman Designs 2001 CARA Charities Christmas Ornament
May 26, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 26, 2001 Indianapolis, Indiana - In his famed career, Paul Newman has acted in and directed award-winning movies, established his own charitable organization, raced and owned some of the most recognized race cars in motorsports and introduced a signature ... Continue reading
INDY 500: J. Lazier to race past Indy
May 26, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 26, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Jaques Lazier will drive for TeamXtreme Racing at the Indy Racing Northern Light Series events in June at Texas Motor Speedway and Pikes Peak International Raceway, the team announced. Lazier is making his first start of the seaso ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Nashville race to be named Harrah's Indy 200
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - The inaugural Indy Racing Northern Light Series event at Nashville Superspeedway will be called the Harrah's Indy 200, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced today. "The Indy Racing League has enjoyed a long-term relationship with ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Heritage Motorsports, Aerosmith team up at Indy
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Racing League team Heritage Motorsports has formed a unique marketing partnership with the legendary rock band Aerosmith for the 85th running of the Indianapolis 500, it was announced May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Doubles Up with GM Power in Indianapolis and Charlotte
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Question: What has 16 cylinders, 48 valves, five camshafts and produces 1,365 horsepower? Answer: The two GM racing engines that will propel Tony Stewart in his quest to win both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 2 ... Continue reading
INDY 500/NASCAR: Tony Stewart's Double Duty Itinerary
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 SUNDAY, MAY 27 - SCENARIO "A" Tony Stewart finishes somewhere between 4th and 33rd at Indianapolis · 9:25 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. CT: Hospitality appearance · 9:50 a.m. CT: In Target Chip Ganassi Racing garage stall - changes into firesuit · 10:15 ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Coors Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge Champions
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 COORS INDY 500 PIT STOP CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS Year Driver Team 1977 Jim McElreath Fred W. Carrillo 1978 Johnny Rutherford McLaren 1979 Johnny Rutherford McLaren 1980 Tom Bigelow Armstrong Mould Inc. 1981 Bobby Unser Penske 1982 Rick Mears Penske 1 ... Continue reading
CART: De Ferran placed on probation after multiple infractions in Japan race
May 25, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 25, 2001 DETROIT - Marlboro Team Penske driver Gil de Ferran, the defending FedEx Series champion, was placed on probation for four races by CART Chief Steward Chris Kneifel for multiple infractions that occurred at last week's Firestone Firehawk 500 at ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Indy Ace Scott Goodyear ready to run Sunday's Indy 500
May 24, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 Indianapolis, IN (May 24, 2001) - #52 Thermos® Grill2Go™ driver Scott Goodyear logged his final practice laps at the famed Brickyard Thursday in preparation for Sunday's 85th running of the Indianapolis 500. The two-time Indianapolis 500 ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Kelley Racing beats Galles to win Coors Pit Stop Challenge
May 24, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 24, 2001 - Scott Sharp has shown plenty of speed on the racetrack this month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and his Kelley Racing team did the same in the pits to win the Coors Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge on May ... Continue reading
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