openpaddock.net - 10/31/2009
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…but where’s the actual announcements? As that cranky old lady from the Wendy’s commercials asked, “Where’s the beef?” For the past month, we’ve been bombarded with various rumors of things that might be happening in the IndyCar Series, but so far ...
OP-Ed – New Fan Driven Segment!
openpaddock.net 8/17/2009 — Welcome to a new segment of the Open Paddock main page titled OP-Ed. In the future this is a place where we will except op-ed articles written by you the fans and display them for the world to read. What differentiates this portion from the usual news and opinion will be the style in which the ...
Rumors, Rumors Everywhere
thenascarinsiders.com 7/1/2009 — I’m going to let you in on a NASCAR secret: rumors run rampant in this sport. I know this is hard to believe, so take some time if you need it. From the garage to the media center to the shop floor, rumors sprout up like kudzu in a ditch and ...
Post Race IndyCar Driver Quotes Rexall Edmonton
indytrackside.blogspot.com 7/27/2009 — WILL POWER (No. 12 Penske Truck Rentals): "I'm very happy. The Penske Racing crew did an incredible job. I'm really enjoying being a part of Penske Racing. I'm not stressed, I'm just taking it one race at a time and doing my best. I've got to thank Roger (Penske) for the opportunity. Today ...
IndyCar - Indy 500 Results
openpaddock.net 5/26/2009 — May has culminated in the conclusion of the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 and Roger Penske can now change his license plate from “1 INDY 14″ to “1 INDY 15″. Helio Castroneves climbed the fence and drank the milk as he and his team took home the top honors and a ...
OP-Ed – Rebuilding the 500 – Part 2 of 5 – Safety First
openpaddock.net 30 days ago — Rebuilding the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
Opening Up The Rules
One aspect of the 500 that drew in crowds of fans, competitors, and manufacturers was that the rules were open enough for teams to build their own car and develop their own innovations. If the current culture of IndyCar racing had ...
IRL: Runners and riders for the Indy 500
britsonpole.com 5/23/2009 — The parades, the talk show guest spots and the PR photo opportunities are done and the month-long build up to the 93rd Indianapolis 500 is almost over - but who will triumph when the race begins tomorrow? We assess all 33 drivers and their prospects.
IndyCar - Updated Indy 500 Entrant List
openpaddock.net 5/4/2009 — New addition to the Indy 500 entrants list.
Released today was Alex Tagliani’s official signing with Conquest Racing for the Indy 500. Alex will pilot the number 34. This will be Tagliani’s first attempt at the 500 and he will be required to take part in rookie orientation. ...
POWER RANKINGS Indy: P27-P16
irlorama.blogspot.com 5/27/2009 — Paul Tracy will be driving for AJ Foyt Enterprises at Milwaukee in a move that I would best describe as...interesting. Talent-wise, it's a perfect move. Tracy has four victories at the Milwaukee Mile and just came off a ninth place finish at Indy. Personality-wise, this is questionable. The ...
IndyCar - RHR: I Am Moving!
openpaddock.net 6/12/2009 — Chalk this one up as something out of left field!
It has been announced this afternoon that Ryan Hunter-Reay will be moving from the #21 Vision Racing car to the #14 AJ Foyt car to replace Vitor Meira for the remainder of the season.
Vitor broke his back after heavy contact with the wall at ...
OP-Ed – Rebuilding the 500 – Part 5 of 5 – Money
openpaddock.net 27 days ago — Rebuilding the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
Show Me The Money!
During the 1950’s and 60’s, the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race saw tremendous growth. There are multiple reasons for this, of course, but one part of this was the continuing increase in prize money offered for the event. From ...