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USAC Honda National Midget News – May 31, 2015

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Plymouth, IN........Saturday night's second night of "Midget Maynia" at Plymouth Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy rains. The Honda USAC National Midget series now prepares for "Indiana Midget Week" which debuts June 10 at Gas City, Ind. UPCOMING EVENT INFO DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 SERIES: Honda USAC National Midget Championship EVENT: "Indiana Midget Week" featuring the USAC Honda National Midgets TRACK: Kokomo Speedway (Kokomo, IN) SCHEDULED STARTING TIMES: TRACK ADDRESS: 5871 E 500 S, Gas City, IN 46933 TRACK WEBSITE: www.gascityi69speedway.com DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2015 SERIES: Honda USAC National Midget Championship TRACK: Lincoln Park…

KEVIN THOMAS, JR. TAKES FIRST USAC MIDGET WIN AT PLYMOUTH

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Kevin Thomas, Jr. (Middle) of Cullman, Alabama captured Friday night's USAC Honda National Midget feature at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway. Tanner Thorson (Right) tied a career-best series finish of 2nd place ahead of new series point leader, Tracy Hines (Left) who finished 3rd. Plymouth, Indiana...Kevin Thomas, Jr. only needed until the second race of the 2015 Honda National Midget Championship season in his teaming with Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports to notch his first-career win with the series inFriday's 30-lapper at Plymouth Speedway. The Cullman, Alabama driver held on through three restarts over the second half of the race to post a…

World of Outlaws Will Return Oct. 16 to Lawrenceburg Speedway

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CONCORD, N.C. - May 29, 2015 - Lawrenceburg Speedway and the World of Outlaws announced Friday, Oct. 16, as the makeup date for the event postponed by rain on May 25. The rescheduled event will now precede the World of Outlaws race at Plymouth Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 17, giving the Hoosier State a full weekend of The Greatest Show on Dirt. Rain hampered efforts to run the event on Monday, marking just the third rainout of the season. Individuals who have already purchased tickets for the Lawrenceburg Speedway event will be able to use those tickets for the makeup date.…

Brownsburg (Lucas Oil Raceway) USAC Silver Crown Race Results

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USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: May 23, 2015 - Brownsburg, Indiana - Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis - "Day Before the 500" QUALIFYING: 1. Tanner Swanson, 11, Bowman-21.241; 2. A.J. Fike, 3, RFMS-21.336; 3. Tracy Hines, 98, RPM/Gormly-21.374; 4. Bobby Santos, 122, DJ-21.380; 5. Kody Swanson, 63, DePalma-21.433; 6. Jacob Wilson, 07, Wilson-21.589; 7. Jerry Coons Jr., 20, Nolen-21.617; 8. Aaron Pierce, 26, Pierce-21.690; 9. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary/Six R-21.843; 10. David Byrne, 40, Byrne-21.880; 11. Jarett Andretti, 4, Andretti-22.072; 12. Austin Nemire, 91, Hemelgarn-22.210; 13. Rex Norris III, 16, Norris-22.395; 14. Dave Baumgartner, 15, Baumgartner-22.645; 15. Patrick…

Salem Sprints Saturday Cancelled

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Saturday's USAC Auto Value Sprint race at Salem Speedway, part of the "Eddie Gilstrap Motors Legends Classic" program, has been cancelled due to the adverse weather forecast. The remainder of the racing program remains on Saturday's schedule at the half-mile oval. The Auto Value Sprints now prepare for their June 6 appearance at the Kalamazoo (Mich.) Speedway.

Auto Value Sprints Invade Salem Banks Saturday

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Saturday's "Eddie Gilstrap Motors Sprint Car Legends Classic" at the Salem (Ind,)Speedway is the next stop in the 2015 USAC Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Sprint Car series and features USAC's return to the historic half-mile paved oval after a hiatus of five years. Shane Hmiel won the last USAC outing at Salem, which has hosted a total of 136 races since 1956. Bobby Santos holds a one-point lead over Kyle Edwards in the 2015 standings following thee April 10 series opener at Pensacola, Fla. Saturday's race will mark the first appearance of the winged Sprint cars under USAC sanction…

Midgets Invade Plymouth Dirt Track For 2 Nights

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Darren Hagen has the only Honda USAC National Midget victory ever posted at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway, the host of this week's back-to-back Friday andSaturday night races. Hagen, who leads the 2015 Honda USAC National standings, scored a spectacular last-lap victory over Kyle Hamilton at Plymouth in 2012 when the track was paved. This year will be different, as the track surface is now dirt! Tracy Hines, whose USAC Triple Crown resume lacks only a National Midget title, is just eight points behind Hagen in the standings entering this week's races. Hines was the second fastest qualifier and finished third in…

Silver Crown Cars at Iowa Speedway June 20; Swansons Share Indy Silver Crown Glory

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Kody Swanson (Left) and brother Tanner Swanson (Right) collected victories in USAC Silver Crown action last week. Kody won his second consecutive "Hoosier Hundred" on Thursday night while Tanner picked up his third win in the previous four races at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis after winningSaturday's "Day Before the 500." The Swanson brothers swept to victories in last week's USAC Silver Crown races and Kody takes a 33-point lead over Aaron Pierce into round four of the series June 20 at Iowa Speedway in Newton. Kody, last year's series champion, won Thursday night's "Hoosier Hundred" at the Indiana State…

Rain Postpones Memorial Day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Event at Lawrenceburg Speedway

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Rain Postpones Memorial Day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Event at Lawrenceburg Speedway The track and series officials are evaluating the potential for a makeup date LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. - May 25, 2015 - Rain has postponed the Memorial Day World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. The track and the World of Outlaws officials are evaluating future potential dates for the event. An announcement will be made at a later time regarding the potential for that date. Questions about tickets for the event can be directed to the Lawrenceburg Speedway track ticket office by calling…

Montoya Earns Second Indianapolis 500 Victory

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Montoya Earns Second Indianapolis 500 Victory INDIANAPOLIS (May 24, 2015) - Juan Pablo Montoya won the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and held off reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion and teammate Will Power by 0.1046 of a second - the fourth-closest finish in race history - in a thrilling final 15 laps of the historic race. The victory was Montoya's second Indianapolis 500 win, as the Colombian won "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in his first start at the 2.5-mile oval in 2000. Five of the race's 37 lead changes occurred in the last 15 laps following…

Carlos Huertas Not Medically Cleared to Drive in Indianapolis 500

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Carlos Huertas Not Medically Cleared to Drive in Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2015) - Verizon IndyCar Series driver Carlos Huertas has been ruled out of the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race with an inner ear condition, according to Dr. Terry Trammell, INDYCAR medical consultant. Huertas will have to undergo further evaluation before being cleared to return to Verizon IndyCar Series competition. The 23-year-old Colombian is out for the remainder of Indianapolis 500 on-track activities, including today's Coors Light Carb Day practice and the May 24 race. Huertas was scheduled to start on the outside of Row…

KODY SWANSON GOES BACK-TO-BACK WITH HOOSIER HUNDRED WIN

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KODY SWANSON GOES BACK-TO-BACK WITH HOOSIER HUNDRED WIN Indianapolis, Indiana...Kody Swanson etched his name in the record books as a two-time "Hoosier Hundred" winner on Thursday night at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, as he distanced himself from the field over the final laps to earn his tenth career Silver Crown Series victory, tying him for ninth on the all-time list with Mike Bliss and Gary Bettenhausen. Swanson started from the pole after taking the ProSource "Fast Time Award," but a first-corner tangle slowed the initial start of the race, and A.J. Fike claimed the lead as the race finally hit…

Briscoe to Drive No. 5 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Entry for Indianapolis 500

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 21, 2015) - Ryan Briscoe didn't think twice about accepting the short-notice request from Verizon IndyCar Series team co-owner Sam Schmidt to drive in the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Briscoe, 33, was named today to fill in for the injured James Hinchcliffe in the No. 5 Arrow/Lucas Oil Honda for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hinchcliffe underwent surgery May 18 for a pelvic and upper left thigh injury suffered in a crash during practice earlier that day. Hinchcliffe is recovering and was transferred…

World of Outlaws: Memorial Day: May 25th

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The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is set to return to Lawrenceburg Speedway for the Memorial Day Spectacular presented by KOI Auto Parts on Monday, May 25th. Reserved Seating Tickets are on sale now! PURCHASE TICKETS, CLICK HERE You can also purchase tickets over the phone by calling 812-539-4700 Tickets will also be available the day of the event. EVENT DAY TIMES: Pit Gate: 2:00pm Front Gate: 4:00pm Hot Laps: 6:00pm Prices: Reserved Seating-Main Grand Stand $35 (all seats) General Admission: Turns 1 & 2/Back Stretch Area Adult: $30 Kids 7-12: $7 6 & Under: FREE Pit Pass: $45 (all ages) PURCHASE TICKETS,…

3 HUGE RACES OVER NEXT 4 DAYS!!!

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THE USAC NIGHT BEFORE THE 500 STARTS at 12:00 NOON! The USAC Silver Crown Championship returns to Lucas Oil Raceway to headline the traditional "Night Before the 500" along with the USF200 and PRO MAZDA Series on Saturday May 23rd. The Schedule of activities for the event has been shifted around so race fans can enjoy all what Indianapolis has tho offer on Indy 500 Race Weekend. Fans can get a full day of racing action at Lucas Oil Raceway starting at 8:00 am with Practice for all three Series, followed by Qualifying at 10amand racing action at 12:00 noon! USACNATION…

James Hinchcliffe Medical Update

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 19, 2015) - Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe is improving as he remains in stable condition following surgery yesterday at IU Health Methodist Hospital for an injury to his pelvic area and upper left thigh. Hinchcliffe is undergoing further evaluations in the Intensive Care Unit and has been ruled out of Verizon IndyCar Series competition for the foreseeable future. "Words can't describe how thankful I am to the Holmatro Safety Team," Hinchcliffe said. "Those guys, in addition to the doctors and staff at the hospital, are my heroes. I can't say enough how much I appreciate the…

Gas City AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Results

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Gas City, Indiana...Brady Bacon held on in a frenetic 30-lapper Friday at Gas City I-69 Speedway, edging past a last-lap Thomas Meseraull slidejob through the final set of corners to take his third AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory of the season. Meseraull cut under fellow front-row starter Jon Stanbrough off turn-two to take the opening lead, as most of the field stuck to the bottom half of the quarter-mile. Dave Darland was on the move early, as he ducked past Stanbrough for the second spot on lap four. A large lead for Meseraull was erased on lap eight with a…

Pagenaud Fastest on Fast Friday; All-Female Team to Race with Grace

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2015) - "Fast Friday" proved just that at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with six Verizon IndyCar Series drivers running laps in excess of 230 mph on the final full practice day before qualifying for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Friday's practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. Speeds have been up in practice on the 2.5-mile oval this week from a year ago, in great part due to the new aerodynamic bodywork kits developed by Honda and Chevrolet this season.…

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Format

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For Immediate Release Media contacts Mike Kitchel, Director, Communications 317-492-6453, mkitchel@indycar.com Kate Guerra, Manager, Advance Communications 317-492-8577, kguerra@indycar.com Katie Donnar, Coordinator, Communications 317-492-8532, kdonnar@indycar.com Arni Sribhen, Coordinator, Media Relations 317-492-8531, asribhen@indycar.com

Pagenaud Fastest in Practice; Vautier to Qualify for Davison

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 14, 2015) - Simon Pagenaud has watched his teammates grab the headlines since he joined Team Penske at the beginning of this season, but the Frenchman stole the spotlight in the fifth practice session leading up to the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Thursday's practice session and HEREto view and download the combined practice timesheet. Driving the No. 22 Avaya Team Penske Chevrolet, Pagenaud logged the best of nearly 2,000 laps turned on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2.5-mile oval, at 228.793 mph. Carlos Munoz, who eclipsed…

Munoz Eclipses 230 mph as Speeds Climb during Indianapolis 500 Practice

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2015) - Speeds continue to climb as Verizon IndyCar Series teams prepare for the 99th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. In a fast final 30 minutes, the fastest lap of the day exchanged hands four times among four drivers. When the checkered flag flew at 6 p.m. ET, Carlos Munoz had the fastest lap, 39.1098 seconds, 230.121 mph, in the No. 26 AndrettiTV Cinsay Honda - the first lap over 230 mph of the month. Click HERE to view and download the results of Wednesday's practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. "Really,…

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Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Post-Event Infraction

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2015) - INDYCAR announced a post-event infraction from the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, which was held May 9 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. • INDYCAR officials have penalized driver Helio Castroneves of Team Penske for violating Rule 9.3.3 (avoidable contact). Castroneves has been penalized eight points in the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers point standings. "Following every event, the INDYCAR race stewards conduct a review of all racing incidents utilizing all the tools available - including car data, video replays and interviews with the competitors involved," said Derrick Walker, president of competition and operations,…

USAC Champs Hood, Tyler Return for the “Hoosier Hundred”

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Two of USAC's greatest champions, Rickey Hood of Phoenix, Ariz. and Brian Tyler of Mount Pleasant, N.C., will make their return to the USAC Silver Crown Championship Series to compete in next week's "Hoosier Hundred" at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Round two of the 2015 championship is scheduled Thursday night, May 21, and this year's expanded field provides a true challenge for Hood and Tyler. Tyler's last Silver Crown start came in the 2013 "Tony Bettenhausen 100" in Springfield, Ill. while 19 years have passed since Hood's last appearance, also at Springfield, in 1996. Tyler, USAC's…

Speacial Fan Discount for NIght Before the 500

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The USAC Silver Crown Championship returns to Lucas Oil Raceway to headline the traditional "Night Before the 500" along with the USF200 and PRO MAZDA Series on Saturday May 23rd. The Schedule of activities for the event has been shifted around so race fans can enjoy all what Indianapolis has tho offer on Indy 500 Race Weekend. Fans can get a full day of racing action at Lucas Oil Raceway starting at 8:00 am with Practice for all three Series, followed by Qualifying at 10am and racing action at 12:00 noon! USACNATION can get $5:00 off advance ticket purchases by using the Promo…

Castroneves Tops Timesheets as Indianapolis 500 Preparations Continue

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 12, 2015) - The expected gain in miles per hour from the superspeedway aerodynamic bodywork components on the Verizon IndyCar Series cars is becoming more evident with each practice day for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Tuesday's practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves showed he can go fast with and without a "tow" using the new aero kits. Castroneves posted the fastest overall lap as well as the best lap without the aid…

UNOH All Stars set for triple header weekend First ever appearance at Plymouth followed by 2 events at Fremont

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UNOH All Stars set for triple header weekend First ever appearance at Plymouth followed by 2 events at Fremont FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 12, 2015 By Brian Liskai FREMONT, Ohio – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will get back to action with a huge triple-header weekend of racing May 22-24. It all begins Friday, May 22 when the series invades the three-eighths mile banked dirt oval of Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., for the Earl Gaerte Classic. It marks the first time in the track’s history that 410 cubic inch powered winged sprint cars…

Karam Paces Second Day of Indy 500 Practice; Coletti Passes Rookie Orientation

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Karam Paces Second Day of Indy 500 Practice; Coletti Passes Rookie Orientation INDIANAPOLIS (May 11, 2015) - The chase for speed and unlocking the secrets of the new superspeedway aero kits began in earnest with the second day of practice for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Thirty cars logged nearly 1,100 laps on a day abbreviated by an early afternoon shower, with Sage Karam posting the fastest lap (225.802 mph) in the No. 8 Comfort Revolution/Big Machine Records Chevrolet. "It's only the first day, so it's not about how fast you are today," said Karam, who…

Six Former Winners Headline 99th Indianapolis 500 Entry List

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Six Former Winners Headline 99th Indianapolis 500 Entry List INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 10, 2015) - Six former champions are among the drivers named to the entries filed for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 24. Thirty-three drivers have been named for 34 entries. Chevrolet engines will power 17 entries, Honda 17 in the race, which will mark the debut of superspeedway aerodynamic bodywork produced by the engine manufacturers. The former Indianapolis 500 champions entered are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014) of Andretti Autosport, Tony Kanaan (2013) and Scott Dixon (2008) of Chip Ganassi Racing, Helio Castroneves (2001,…

Power Wins From Pole at Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis

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Power Wins From Pole at Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2015) - Reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power backed up his Verizon P1 Award and track qualifying lap record with a dominant victory today in the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Power, driving the No. 1 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, led 65 of the 82 laps and won by 1.5023 seconds over Graham Rahal on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Power's 25th career victory broke a tie with Bobby Rahal and Ralph DePalma for 16th on the all-time Indy car list…

Power Breaks Track Record at Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis

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Power Breaks Track Record at Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (May 8, 2015) - Reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power earned the Verizon P1 Award for the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 9 with a lap of 1 minute, 9.4886 seconds in the Firestone Fast Six qualifying segment on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Power broke Simon Pagenaud's year-old track lap record of 1:09.6716 set in the first segment of qualifying. Pagenaud went on the win the 82-lap race from the fourth starting position. It was the third track record eclipsed…

Dixon Paces Opening Day of Practice for Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis

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Dixon Paces Opening Day of Practice for Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2015) - Three-time Verizon IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon recorded the quickest lap time of 25 drivers during the first day of practice for the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Dixon's lap of 1 minute, 10.6971 seconds in the second of two sessions on the 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course was one second off the track record set by Simon Pagenaud in May 2014. "It's always a lot of fun when you're at Indianapolis, road course or oval. I think this…

Verizon, INDYCAR, Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Announce Indiana HopeLine Drive

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Verizon, INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will announce joint participation in a HopeLine drive throughout the month of May to raise critical funds and awareness for domestic violence prevention. The drive invites INDYCAR fans to bring their wireless phones and accessories that are no longer used to donation sites set up around Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month. The joint parties will present a $50,000 HopeLine grant to the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the Emergency Housing and Transportation Survivor Fund. Since 2001, HopeLine from Verizon has collected more than 11.4 million phones and granted over $29 million to…

Manufacturers Championship Points Update

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 6, 2015) - INDYCAR announced the following manufacturers' championship points adjustments following the Indianapolis 500 Open Test Day on May 3 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: • Honda received a bonus of 30 engine manufacturer points for attaining the life cycle minimum for three of its engines. According to Rule 10.6.4.2 of the Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook, any engine that reaches a lifespan of 2,500 miles will receive 10 bonus for its manufacturer. Honda engines for the No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan entry, No. 26 Andretti Autosport entry and No. 98 BHA with Curb Agajanian entry all reached at…

Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Fast Facts

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Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit, a 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course (clockwise) Race distance: 82 laps / 200 miles Entry List: Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis (PDF) Push-to-pass parameters: 10 activations for 20 seconds each Firestone tire allotment: Eight sets primary, three sets alternate Twitter: @IMS @IndyCar, #GPofINDY, #IndyCar Event website: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com INDYCAR website: www.IndyCar.com 2014 race winner: Simon Pagenaud 2014 Verizon P1 Award winner: Sebastian Saavedra, 1:23.8822, 104.672 mph Qualifying lap record: Simon Pagenaud, 1:09.6716, 126.062 mph, May 2014 (Segment 1). ABC race broadcast: Saturday, May 9 (3:30 p.m. ET) Allen Bestwick is the lead announcer for ESPN on…

May 21 “Hoosier Hundred” Next for Silver Crown

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The "Hoosier Hundred" is next on the calendar for USAC's Silver Crown Championship Series. The May 21 race at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis continues a tradition now 62 years deep. Defending race winner Kody Swanson, last year's series champion, appears to again be the pre-race favorite after winning the 2015 series opener Friday night at Toledo, Ohio. Swanson and the DePalma Motorsports Radio Hospital/Hampshire Racing Engines Beast/Chevy lead the 2015 standings after leading all 100 laps of Friday's Hemelgarn Super Fitness "Rollie Beale Classic" at Toledo Speedway. Jacob Wilson finished second ahead of A.J. Fike, Jerry Coons…

Montoya Leads Indianapolis Motor Speedway Opening Day

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Montoya Leads Indianapolis Motor Speedway Opening Day INDIANAPOLIS (May 3, 2015) - Opening Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was highlighted by a significant jump in speed in the on-track debut of superspeedway aero kits from Chevrolet and Honda. Twenty-one drivers surpassed last year's fastest lap of Opening Day as drivers turned more than 1,800 laps in preparation for this month's 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the practice results of Opening Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "It's faster, for sure, no doubt about it. Speeds are going to be up," 2014…

McMahan Wages Fierce Battle at Tri-State to Score His Second Win of the Season

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McMahan Wages Fierce Battle at Tri-State to Score His Second Win of the Season Ties Bobby Allen for 17th on the all-time wins list; both drivers have 25 career wins HAUBSTADT, Ind. - May 3, 2015 - Paul McMahan lived up to his nickname, 'Pauls to the Walls,' Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway as he waged a fierce battle with Brady Bacon and scored his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season on a slider with eight laps to go. "I'll tell you what, man I love this place," McMahan said in victory lane. "This place…

Honda Superspeedway Aero Kit to be Unveiled at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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INDYCAR will host an unveiling of the Honda superspeedway aero kit package at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m. (ET). The event adds more activity to the schedule prior to opening weekend at the famed 2.5-mile oval, including the May 3 Promoter Test which marks the on-track debut of superspeedway aero kits from both Honda and Chevrolet. The 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 24 will mark the competition debut of superspeedway aerodynamic bodywork kits designed, manufactured and supplied by Honda and Chevrolet. Cars will be differentiated by their shapes on…

BACON BATTLES BACK FOR “SPRING SHOWDOWN” TRIUMPH AT TRI-STATE

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BACON BATTLES BACK FOR "SPRING SHOWDOWN" TRIUMPH AT TRI-STATE Haubstadt, Indiana...After nearly having Saturday's 30-lap "Spring Showdown" wrestled away from him inside the final ten laps, Brady Bacon fought back to re-take the lead from Robert Ballou and take the victory at Tri-State Speedway. The defending AMSOIL Sprint Car National Champion took his second win of the season in a race that was also co-sanctioned by the Midwest Sprint Car Series. After a failed initial start, Tracy Hines got a run off the high side to lead the opening lap, but Kyle Cummins cut underneath to take the lead on…

Clauson Returns to Bloomington for AMSOIL Sprint Car Score

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Bloomington, Indiana...Bryan Clauson came back to Bloomington Speedway, oneof his early-career regular stops, to take his first AMSOIL Sprint Car victory of the season on Friday night in an event co-sanctioned by the Midwest Sprint Car Series. The Noblesville, Indiana driver made it 32 career wins in the series, tying him for 11th all-time with Rollie Beale. The victory came back aboard the Bryan Clauson Racing entry after two years driving for Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing. It did not come easily, as the 25-year old nearly gave it away on the final lap as he slipped over the banking in turn-two…

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Bloomington AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Race Results

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AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: April 17, 2015 - Bloomington, Indiana - Bloomington Speedway QUALIFYING: 1. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-11.056; 2. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher-11.083; 3. Bryan Clauson, 7, Clauson-11.145; 4. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-11.152; 5. Shane Cottle, 57, Hazen-11.161; 6. Chase Briscoe, 5B, Briscoe-11.202; 7. Jon Stanbrough, 81, JSR-11.232; 8. Brandon Mattox, 28, Mattox-11.257; 9. Carson Short, 21, Short-11.265; 10. Tracy Hines, 4, THR-11.275; 11. Aaron Farney, 15F, Farney-11,277; 12. Daron Clayton, 2E, Epperson-11.281; 13. Logan Jarrett, 29, Jarrett-11.287; 14. Chad Boespflug, 5, Baldwin-11.287; 15. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-11.293; 16. Brady Short, 11P, Pottorff-11.345; 17.…

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BLOOMINGTON & HAUBSTADT HOST SPRINTS FRIDAY & SATURDAY

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Chase Stockon continues his drive to a USAC National Championship this weekend as the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars visit a pair of Indiana tracks. Fridaynight's race is at Bloomington Speedway and Saturday's "Spring Showdown" is at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt. Stockon has a half-dozen "top-10" finishes in the first six races to forge an 11-point lead over runner-up Robert Ballou entering this week's activity. Despite a pair of seconds, Stockon continues to seek his first 2015 victory. Ballou scored a pair of wins in Florida and leads third-ranking driver Dave Darland by 13 points in the latest standings. Darland,…

Midget Eye May Dates at Plymouth; Hagen win “KOKOMO Grand Prix;” Rain Takes Opener

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The Honda USAC National Midget Series is off until May 29-30 races at Plymouth (Ind.) , but something will be drastically different from the last USAC Midget appearance there. The track surface is now dirt! Darren Hagen, who leads the new 2015 standings, won the last race at Plymouth in 2012 when it was paved. Hagen won Saturday night's "Kokomo Grand Prix" at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway, leading the final 24 laps of the 30-lap race after passing Davey Ray on lap seven. Hagen piloted the Kenny Brown Racing Lucas Oil/Great Clips Boss/Esslinger toSaturday night's win after rains and wet grounds…

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Bloomington, Haubstadt Host Sprints Friday, Saturday

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Chase Stockon continues his drive to a USAC National Championship this weekend as the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars visit a pair of Indiana tracks. Friday night's race is at Bloomington Speedway and Saturday's "Spring Showdown" is at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt. Stockon has a half-dozen "top-10" finishes in the first six races to forge an 11-point lead over runner-up Robert Ballou entering this week's activity. Despite a pair of seconds, Stockon continues to seek his first 2015 victory. Ballou scored a pair of wins in Florida and leads third-ranking driver Dave Darland by 13 points in the latest standings.…

Midgets Eye May Dates at Plymouth; Hagen Wins “KOKOMO Gran Prix”; Rain Takes Opener

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The Honda USAC National Midget Series is off until May 29-30 races at Plymouth (Ind.) , but something will be drastically different from the last USAC Midget appearance there. The track surface is now dirt! Darren Hagen, who leads the new 2015 standings, won the last race at Plymouth in 2012 when it was paved. Hagen won Saturday night's "Kokomo Grand Prix" at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway, leading the final 24 laps of the 30-lap race after passing Davey Ray on lap seven. Hagen piloted the Kenny Brown Racing Lucas Oil/Great Clips Boss/Esslinger to Saturday night's win after…

Hagen Opens Midget Season with “KOKOMO Grand Prix” Triumph

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Darren Hagen of Riverside, California celebrates his 25th career Honda USAC National Midget feature victory Saturday night at Kokomo, (Ind.) Speedway. (TeeJay Crawford Photo) Kokomo, Indiana...Darren Hagen opened the Honda National Midget Championship season with a strong night in his first USAC start aboard the Kenny Brown Racing - Great Clips #17 Boss/Esslinger as he marched to the "Kokomo Grand Prix" victory on Saturday night. The Riverside, California native notched his 25th-career win to put himself in a tie for 16th on the all-time win list with Parnelli Jones and Dave Strickland. Davey Ray grabbed the lead with…

KOKOMO Honda USAC National Midget Race Results

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HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS: April 11, 2015 - Kokomo, Indiana - Kokomo Speedway - "Kokomo Grand Prix" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kevin Thomas Jr., 67k, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-13.175; 2. Andrew Felker, 11a, Felker-13.288; 3. Darren Hagen, 17, Brown-13.309; 4. Spencer Bayston, 39, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-13.397; 5. Davey Ray, 33, RAYPRO-13.464; 6. Zach Daum, 5D, Daum-13.527; 7. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-13.662; 8. Steve Buckwalter, 25, Buckwalter-13.707; 9. Justin Peck, 5x, Peck-13.719; 10. Alex Bright, 56, 5IVE-6IX-13.737; 11. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-13.766; 12. Justin Grant, 38, Gardner-13.766; 13. Jerry Coons Jr., 27, Heffner-13.767; 14. Dave Darland, 63, RKR/Curb-Agajanian-13.804; 15. Colten Cottle, 5c, Cottle-13.833; 16.…

This Weekend’s Kokomo Midget “Grand Prix” Kicks Off 2015 USAC Nationals Midget Season

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Rico Abreu captivated race fans and participants alike with his 2014 Honda USAC National Midget championship. He swept last year's "Kokomo Midget Grand Prix" at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. This year's series openers at the Kokomo oval unfoldthis Friday and Saturday. The 18-slate National campaign kicks off with what promises to be a spectacular two-night program of races at one of America's premier short-track dirt ovals. Bryan Clauson also scored a 2014 Midget win at Kokomo and this year's competition is again expected to start an extremely competitive title chase. Kokomo's rich USAC Midget history spans 76 races dating back…

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Sprints Eye Bloomington Haubstadt April 17-18; Jarrett Gets #1 at Lawrenceburg

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Upcoming AMSOIL USAC National Sprint races are next on the calendar the weekend of April 17 and 18. Chase Stockon continues as the point leader entering the April 17 race at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway and the April 18 "Spring Showdown" at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Logan Jarrett of Kokomo, Ind. became the first brand-new series winner in 17 months by winning Saturday night's 30-lap race at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. The win came in only his 19th career start and it marked his first "top-five" finish! Jarrett, piloting the J & J Trucking/Doak Trucking DRC/Claxton, led all 30 laps…

Sprint Eye Bloomington, Haubstadt April 17-18; Jarrett gets #1 Lawrenceburg

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Upcoming AMSOIL USAC National Sprint races are next on the calendar the weekend of April 17 and 18. Chase Stockon continues as the point leader entering the April 17 race at the Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway and the April 18 "Spring Showdown" at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Logan Jarrett of Kokomo, Ind. became the first brand-new series winner in 17 months by winningSaturday night's 30-lap race at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. The win came in only his 19th career start and it marked his first "top-five" finish! Jarrett, piloting the J & J Trucking/Doak Trucking DRC/Claxton, led all…

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