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BAT launch blog, press release, image of 2012 Indy chassis
Three of the most successful designers in recent IndyCar history have joined forces, and will look to return to the winners circle at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with an innovative new IndyCar design once again starting in 2012.
Bruce Ashmore, Alan Mertens and Tim Wardrop announced on Friday the formation of BAT Engineering (Bruce, Alan, Tim) and will be submitting a comprehensive proposal to the Indy Racing League as the next chapter in IndyCar racing is being written.
The BAT proposal focuses not only on creating a dynamic new competitive platform for the IndyCar Series, but it also brings an extensive plan for job creation in Indiana.
4 days ago
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Pop Off Valve head writer Tony Johns set a blisteringly slow target for IndyCar drivers as they prepare to open preseason testing at Barber Motorsports Park. Johns, 38, drove his #64 Blowhard McWordbutcher Dallara to a hotlap (or, more precisely, a coldlap) of 1:13.53 in testing at the track.
"Our aim was to set the bar as low as humanly possible so that even backmarker teams could have something to brag about," said Johns. "I think we accomplished that fairly well."
Johns' time was even more admirably pathetic when viewed in the light that it was scored on the iRacing simulator in perfect weather conditions.
"I think Milka will thank me later," he opined.
15 days ago
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Luczo Dragon Racing (co-owned by Roger Penske's son, Jay) is merging its operations with de Ferran Motorsports. Gil de Ferran, whose team didn't have sponsorship after Honda's ALMS pullout, becomes co-owner and president of the merged IndyCar team.
21 days ago
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L-O-L-A, Lolaaaa...: 2012 Lola concepts released
The new 2012 Lola concepts are out, and after the hubbub over the DeltaWing the Lolas look decidedly pedestrian. Check them all out here.
22 days ago
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Junior Strous, who won his first two Firestone Indy Lights races last season, will return to the series in 2010 with Team Moore Racing.
The 23-year-old Dutchman will drive the No. 2 Xtreme Coil Drilling-Shell car for the team as as part of the Shell Driver Development Program.
Team Moore Racing won its first race in 2008 with Pablo Donoso and finished 10th in Firestone Indy Lights entrant points last season with Andrew Prendeville's podium finish at Chicagoland Speedway as its highlight of the season. Team co-owners Mark Moore and Tom Wood hope Strous can return to the team to championship contention in 2010.
"Tom and I are very proud to have Junior competing for us in the 2010 championship," Moore said. "I believe he is a rare talent and has great charisma. When you at look the past season, Strous had the highest per race win ratio of any of the drivers. This is very impressive given the talent level of our series. He is also quite a fine young man and I know we will work well together. This is going to be a great season for us all."
The red caution light on IZOD IndyCar Series cars will be located on the face of the attenuator for all 2010 events. It had been above the attenuator (a carbon fiber honeycombed structure attached to the rear of the gearbox to absorb impact).
"The mandated location of the caution light for Indianapolis is the attenuator, so it makes sense to keep it there for the other races," said Kevin Blanch, IZOD IndyCar Series technical director. "By keeping it in the same spot for every race, teams won't have to keep moving the light for each race, so it helps us contain the costs."
FAZZT signs Maryeve Dufault to development program
Alex Tagliani's FAZZT Race Team has signed Maryeve Dufault to a development program that will include support in both the IndyCar ladder and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. Dufault currently races in the Rotax International Karting Series.
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Tony George resigns from boards of IMS, Hulman Companies
The Board of Directors of Hulman & Company and affiliated companies, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has received the resignation of Anton H. "Tony" George from the board of directors effective immediately, according to Mari Hulman George, chairman.
His resignation removes George from any remaining role in Hulman & Company, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy Racing League, IMS Productions and other affiliated companies. His term as CEO of the family companies ended June 30, 2009. He continues to be involved in racing through his ownership of Vision Racing, a competitor in the IZOD IndyCar Series of the Indy Racing League.
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