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Beyond the Bricks-Fast Friday podcast

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Fast Friday podcast. more....

Fast Friday lives up to its name

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INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 18, 2012) - Marco Andretti believes he has a car capable of winning the 96th Indianapolis 500 no matter where he qualifies for the race.   more...

Bobby East joins TSR for Silver Crown campaign

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 18, 2012) – Having exhibited flashes of racing brilliance in his professional career that first took flight in 2001, Bobby East is ready for the ride of his life in 2012 as he joins Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) for the USAC National Silver Crown Series campaign.   more...

Teams prepare for Fast Friday at Indy

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INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 17, 2012) - Following six days of practice totaling 35 sun-splashed hours on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it's time for teams to literally switch gears.  more...

Beyond the Bricks podcast May 17

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Will Power and Scott Dixon talk about what to expect on Fast Friday. more....

INDYCAR approves Dragon Racing engine manufacturer change

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INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 17, 2012) - INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series, confirmed today that it has approved an engine partner change for Dragon Racing.  more...


Chevrolet Adds Two Cars to Roster for 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500

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INDIANAPOLIS – (May 17, 2012) – Chevrolet announces today the addition of two cars to its roster for the 2012 Indianapolis 500.  more...

Newgarden goes fast, then spins on Day 5 of Indy 500 practice

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INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 16, 2012) -Rookie Josef Newgarden learned a valuable lesson about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as practice for the 96th Indianapolis 500 continued. more...

Beyond the Bricks show May 16

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Tonight's show is coming to your from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. more...

Wheldon to be honored throughout Indy 500 race week at IMS

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INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - The life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be honored through a variety of activities during the 2012 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  more...

Race On LLC, Andretti Sports Marketing announce details for 2012 GP of Baltimore

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Baltimore, MD (May 16, 2012) - Race On LLC and Andretti Sports Marketing will promote and operate the Grand Prix of Baltimore on Labor Day weekend, August 31 - September 2, 2012.   more....

Andretti tops 223 mph at Indy 500 practice

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INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 15, 2012) - Another wild Happy Hour at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway led to the fastest speeds of the month as teams continued preparations for the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile race. more...

Beyond the Bricks podcast May 15

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Marco Andretti hits 223 mph in a late-afternoon tow. more....

'CULINARY ROCK STAR' FIERI TO DRIVE INDIANAPOLIS 500 PACE CAR

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INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Restaurateur, best-selling author and host of the Food Network's hit show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" Guy Fieri will drive the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Pace Car to lead the field of 33 drivers to start the 2012 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.   more....


Beyond the Bricks podcast May 14

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Speeds go up as Newgarden hits 22w mph!  more....

Speeds keep climbing as teams continue 500 practice

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INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, May 14, 2012) - Speeds continue to climb as IZOD IndyCar Series drivers and teams took advantage of a third consecutive day of sunny and warm conditions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.   more....

VMRS at Thompson this Sunday

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THOMPSON, CT The Valenti Modified Racing series will be the featured division this Sunday afternoon, May 20th, at the Thompson International Speedway. The VMRS has become one of the most popular touring series in the northeast and always brings a great crowd and a great race to Thompson.  more....


Greg Stoehr Grabs Rifchin Trophy

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Waterford, CT – Absolutely dominating the second half of the race, Greg Stoehr captured the 30-lap Marvin Trophy Race Saturday night at the Northeastern Midget Association’s Diamond Anniversary Race at Waterford Speedbowl. The race honors one of NEMA’s greatest contributors.   more...

Savvedra leads youth movement Day 2 at Indy

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INDIAIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 13, 2012) - Young drivers continue to top the speed charts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Firestone Indy Lights point leader Sebastian Saavedra topped Day 2 of practice for the 96th Indianapolis 500.   more....

Beyond the Bricks podcast May 13

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Mother's Day edition of Beyond the Bricks! more...

Rookie Newgarden fastest on opening day at Indy

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Rookie Josef Newgarden topped the timesheets as preparations began for the 96th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 12 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. more....

Beyond the Bricks podacst May 12

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Opening day of practice for the 96th running of the Indy 500. more...

Firestone Indy Lights team simulate Freedom 100 race condition at test

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A one-day Firestone Indy Lights test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway designed to offer rookie drivers more experience on the famed 2.5-mile oval offered up a preview of what to expect on Freedom 100 Race Day on May 25.  more...

INDYCAR Turbocharger decision upheld

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 11, 2012) - Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm denied an appeal filed on April 30 and upheld INDYCAR's decision to approve use of a 0.71 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger.  more...

Race Day shuttle service available; Streaming video from IMS online

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INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Roundtrip Race Day bus shuttle service is available for the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27 at four convenient locations, including three in downtown Indianapolis and one at Indianapolis International Airport.  more....

Practice begins Saturday at IMS for 96th Indy 500

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INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Opening Day for the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, May 12 will feature the new IZOD IndyCar Series car on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while the infield showcases an incredible display of classic/vintage and alternative-energy vehicles at the second annual IMS Celebration of Automobiles.  more...


Six driver complete Indy 500 ROP

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INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Six drivers completed the three required speed phases during Rookie Orientation Program activities May 10 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  more...


Parnelli to celebrate 150-mph pole run by driving 'Calhoun' on Pole Day at IMS

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INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 4, 2012 - Parnelli Jones will celebrate the 50th anniversary of breaking the 150-mph barrier in qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 by driving the No. 98 Agajanian Willard Battery Watson-Offy roadster on Pole Day, Saturday, May 19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  more...


IndyCar turbocharge ruling appealed

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INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 3, 2012) - INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series, has scheduled a hearing for an appeal filed by General Motors (GM) regarding the use of a 0.74 A/R compressor cover for the single turbocharger. more...