Pippa Mann has paired with Dale Coyne Racing to attempt to make her second start at the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. The team confirmed that the 29-year-old Mann will drive a Honda-powered Dallara as a teammate to Justin Wilson and Ana Beatriz. In 2011, Mann became the first British female (and eighth overall) to qualify […]
Indianapolis 500
Dario Franchitti Unveils the 2013 Indianapolis 500 Ticket
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti unveiled the artwork for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 ticket during a 500 Festival Corporate Members event Feb. 25 in downtown Indianapolis. Every 2013 Indianapolis 500 reserved seat ticket will show a smiling Franchitti wearing the traditional winner’s wreath after his victory in 2012 and the 2013 Indianapolis 500 event […]
BorgWarner Presents Championship Driver’s And Team Owner’s Trophies
AUBURN HILLS, Mich — BorgWarner presented Dario Franchitti with his third BorgWarner Championship Driver’s Trophy(TM) during the 2013 Automotive News World Congress held in Detroit, Michigan, on January 16. Known as the “Baby Borg,” the personal keepsake sports a sterling silver visage of the 2012 Indianapolis 500 winner, a duplicate of the image displayed on […]
Bobby Rahal to be inducted to SCCA Hall of Fame
IZOD IndyCar Series team co-owner and 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Rahal is among five road racing principals who will be inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame on March 2. Joining Rahal in being honored are Skip Barber, Bill Noble, Carroll Shelby and Andy Porterfield. The SCCA National Hall of Fame was created in […]
Firestone to Remain Sole IZOD IndyCar Series Tire Supplier Through 2018
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and INDYCAR announced that Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone brand will remain the sole tire supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series through the 2018 race season. “Firestone performance and safety have been synonymous with Indy car racing for more than 100 years,” said Al Speyer, executive director, Firestone Racing. “We are excited about […]
