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IndyCar eliminates double-file restarts at 3 ovals

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IndyCar officials will eliminate double-file restarts this season at three ovals - Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana. More>>

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IndyCar drivers foresee safer sport in 2012

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IndyCar is trying to make high-speed racing safer in 2012, and drivers say series officials are reacting to their concerns. More>>

IndyCar to use heat races for Iowa qualifying

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The IndyCar Series will use heat races for qualifying at Iowa Speedway this year. First-year race director Beaux Barfield says the heat races are a trial for something the series could implement at certain ovals in 2013. More>>

Drivers pleased with progression of new Indy cars

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IndyCar drivers are dropping their initial complaints about this season's new cars. More>>

IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for June 16 race

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The IndyCar Series is returning to the Milwaukee Mile after all. More>>

IndyCar puts Carpenter, Penske in Leaders Circle

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One car each from Ed Carpenter Racing and Jay Penske's Lotus Dragon Racing team have been selected as the final two members of the IndyCar Leaders Circle program. More>>

IndyCar race director wants better communication

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The new race director for the IndyCar Series wants improved communications with the drivers, and is willing to listen to their concerns about specific racing issues.
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Foyt released from Houston hospital

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A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery. More>>

Barrichello has no plans beyond 2-day IndyCar test

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Rubens Barrichello says he has no plans for 2012 beyond his two-day IndyCar test with KV Racing Technology. More>>

Justin Wilson back in a car after back injury

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Justin Wilson is back in a race car for the first time since breaking his back in an IndyCar accident in August. More>>

Danica Patrick won't race in Indy 500 this year

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Patrick will instead compete in the Coca-Cola 600, which is NASCAR's longest race of the year. More>>

IndyCar driver tweets
See what IndyCar and other drivers are saying about Dan Wheldon.More >>
Dan Wheldon Memorial
GoDaddy.com has created a memorial website in honor of Dan Wheldon.More >>
Share your condolences for Dan Wheldon
Post your thoughts and prayers for Dan Wheldon and his family after the IndyCar driver's death in a horrific crash in Las Vegas Sunday.More >>
Dan Wheldon slide show
WTHR takes a look back at Dan Wheldon's career.More >>

IndyCar adds driver Katherine Legge to 2012 series
On Monday, Dragon Racing confirmed the British native would race in America this season, driving the No. 6 entry sponsored by TrueCar.More >>
Milwaukee MIle wants IndyCar race in June
The owners of the Milwaukee Mile are hoping to host an IndyCar race at the track in June.More >>
Andretti hires Hinchcliffe to drive Go Daddy car
IndyCar rookie of the year James Hinchcliffe has been hired to drive for Andretti Autosport in 2012.More >>
Alex Tagliani signs with Bryan Herta Autosport
Bryan Herta Autosport has signed Alex Tagliani to drive in the Izod IndyCar Series this season.More >>
Racing legend Unser Jr. faces more severe DWI case
Racing legend Al Unser Jr. is facing more severe drunken driving charges after a New Mexico judge granted a prosecution request for the upgrade based on a previous conviction.More >>
IndyCar announces Beaux Barfield as race director
INDYCAR announced Wednesday that Beaux Barfield has accepted the position of Race Director for the IZOD IndyCar Series. He will begin his duties immediately.More >>
AP Source: Barfield new IndyCar race director
A person familiar with the hiring says the IndyCar Series has selected Beaux Barfield as its new director for racing.More >>
IndyCar announces 2012 schedule
The 2012 season, which will feature the return of engine manufacturer competition and a new universal chassis produced by Dallara Automobili, kicks off Sunday, March 25, with the eighth Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.More >>
Franchitti says IndyCar is refocused on safety
Dario Franchitti says the IndyCar Series is putting a greater emphasis on safety this offseason.More >>
Mike Conway to drive for A.J. Foyt's team in 2012
A.J. Foyt has hired IndyCar veteran Mike Conway to drive the No. 14 car in 2012. He will replace Brazil's Vitor Meira.More >>
IndyCar distributes new Dallara chassis
A new, safer IndyCar chassis is being given out to drivers Thursday. This is the chassis that Dan Wheldon was testing for IndyCar before he died in a crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.More >>
IndyCar: Pole created 'non-survivable' head injury
Dan Wheldon was killed when his head hit a post in the fencing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, contact that created a "non-survivable injury" to the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.More >>
IndyCar Series won't return to Vegas in 2012
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed in a 15-car accident at the Las Vegas track in the opening laps of October's race.More >>
France's Pagenaud to drive for Schmidt in IndyCar
Sam Schmidt Motorsports has hired Simon Pagenaud to drive in the 2012 IndyCar season.More >>
Sarah Fisher signs Indy Lights champion for 2012
Sarah Fisher has signed a driver and a business partner for the 2012 Izod IndyCar season.More >>

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Newly discovered footage shows 1948 Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500 is celebrating 100 years of history, and unseen film is being uncovered for the first time in decades.More >>

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Funeral held for IMS announcer Tom Carnegie
A public service to remember the late Tom Carnegie has been scheduled for Tuesday at IMS.More >>
Dan Wheldon, 1978-2011
Eyewitness Sports looks back at the life and career of Dan Wheldon, the 33-year-old IndyCar driver killed in a crash at the Las Vegas Motorspeedway Sunday.More >>

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