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New buzz around IndyCar Series and a new oval on the way
The IndyCar Series has had a pretty bumpy ride over the last few years with a dwindling fan base, low TV ratings, the death of rising star Dan Wheldon and more recently, a management fiasco. But IndyCar may be turning the corner. “We're in a...
Tags: Danica Patrick, Open-Wheel Racing, Movies, Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing
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Ed Carpenter reflects on Dan Wheldon a year after his death
INDIANAPOLIS - With a nearly empty shop behind him, time can fly by pretty quickly during the Izod IndyCar Series off-season. For Ed Carpenter, that feeling encompasses a year. "It seems like the year went by pretty quick," said Carpenter on Tuesday,...
Tags: Human Interest, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Open-Wheel Racing, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Indianapolis 500
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A Tribute To Dan Wheldon, One Year Later
INDIANAPOLIS - Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the death of IndyCar driver and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon at the Izod IndyCar Series World Championship in Las Vegas. Various tributes have poured in over the past year...
Tags: Danica Patrick, Open-Wheel Racing, Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing, IndyCar Series
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With a need for speed, danger lurks at every turn
The drivers don't like to talk about it. IndyCar isn't crazy about the subject, either. But there's no getting around the danger of open-wheel racing. You don't have to be a genius to figure out why. Take Sunday's Grand Prix of Baltimore. For openers,...
Tags: Open-Wheel Racing, Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing
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Fans to remember, celebrate Dan Wheldon during Race Day festivities
The life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be celebrated at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Race Day. IMS waited to celebrate his life on Race Day because the historic race meant so much to Wheldon. Wheldon was killed in October...
Tags: Speedway, Sports, Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing
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Fans to honor Dan Wheldon at Indy 500 with white sunglasses
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be honored in numerous ways at the 96th running of the race on May 27. Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials said fans entering the track will receive white cardboard sunglasses, which was a favorite...
Tags: Speedway, Corporate Officers, Open-Wheel Racing, Sports, Indianapolis 500
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Indy 500 broadcast: A mix of the past and present
Perhaps no other major sporting event in this country is in more of a constant state of flux, while at the same time, still so steeped in tradition, like the Indianapolis 500. It's the challenge of keeping up with the times while also making sure to...Tags: Marco Andretti, Access Hollywood (tv program), Clay Aiken, ABC (tv network), Danica Patrick
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Dan Wheldon's widow to be presented with Champion of Champions ring
Thursday afternoon, Susie Wheldon, the widow of race car driver Dan Wheldon, will be presented with her husband's Champion of Champions ring. Dan won the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 last year. He was later killed in the final IndyCar race of the...
Tags: Human Interest, Open-Wheel Racing, Indianapolis 500
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Dan Wheldon's widow presented with Champion of Champions ring
Touching moments at the track Thursday as Dan Wheldon's widow received the Champion of Champions ring her late husband earned last May. "Dan loved the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and what it meant to win here. I am proud to be here to represent him as...
Tags: Human Interest, Indianapolis 500
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Dan Wheldon at top of mind for old Indy 500 team
SPEEDWAY - You don't even have to ask him to get a bit of a show-and-tell situation. In fact Alex Tagliani is very willing to share the design on his helmet. Located at the back of the helmet is an interlocking "DW" surrounded by sparkling blue paint...
Tags: Speedway, Open-Wheel Racing, Sports, Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing
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Emotions run high during hot Indianapolis 500
SPEEDWAY - A memorial give-away was never so practical. The waves of people coming to the to speedway had the opportunity to pick up a pair of sunglasses. They were a tribute to Dan Wheldon, the defending champion who wore white bracketed shades often...
Tags: Speedway, Open-Wheel Racing, Sports, Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing
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The fates kick in for Franchitti at the Indy 500
SPEEDWAY - Fates can swirl around the oval just as they did on a warm and somewhat windy Monday morning. For a third time in his career Dario Franchitti is taking the winner's photos less that 24 hours after collecting a victory at the Indianapolis...
Tags: Open-Wheel Racing, Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing, Ashley Judd, IndyCar Series
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