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Yes I will not be racing for the rest of the season with Bryan Herta Autosport. Was a tough...

2010-09-04T18:35:08Z

Yes I will not be racing for the rest of the season with Bryan Herta Autosport. Was a tough decision but it's made. After last races things haven't gone the way they should. And at last my managers and main sponsor made the decision to stop to not continue harming my racing career and name.. I'm frustrated and sad to break up the news but that's it.

Sebastian Saavedra announcing via Twitter his withdrawal from Bryan Herta Autosport's Firestone Indy Lights team on the eve of the Kentucky race

Tim Cindric Weighs In

2010-08-17T15:47:54Z

Tim Cindric Weighs In

Tim Cindric, in his column for Racer Magazine, delved back into the incidents of Edmonton. Actually, his description of the events and explanation for being upset make a lot of sense.

MILLER: Cotman to write 2012 IndyCar engine/chassis rules

2010-08-15T18:16:58Z

MILLER: Cotman to write 2012 IndyCar engine/chassis rules

Robin Miller at SPEED.com reports that IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard has hired Tony Cotman to write the rules, dictate policy and ride herd on the price of components like he did as the straw boss at Champ Car.

Cotman, who served as chief steward and competition director at Champ Car from 2005-2008 before taking a job with IndyCar in 2008, was the mid-wife of the 2007 Panoz DP01 chassis.

A Shameless Plug

2010-08-03T05:19:25Z

A Shameless Plug

One of my favorite blog posts from my IndyCar blog. Please, leave feedback or any opinions; I welcome them!

I want to thank Randy Bernard for taking the time to meet with me in Indianapolis today. Once...

2010-08-02T21:38:35Z

I want to thank Randy Bernard for taking the time to meet with me in Indianapolis today. Once again, I regret what occurred following the IZOD IndyCar Series race in Edmonton and I apologize for my behavior as I let my emotions get the better of me. Although my disappointment with being black-flagged while leading the race with just a few laps to go will probably always remain with me, I understand and accept the league's decision to penalize me for my reaction. I am ready to move forward and I'm hoping to add to Team Penske's success at Mid-Ohio this weekend.

Helio Castroneves

IZOD IndyCar Series officials have fined driver Helio Castroneves $60,000 and placed him on...

2010-08-02T21:18:29Z

IZOD IndyCar Series officials have fined driver Helio Castroneves $60,000 and placed him on probation for the remainder of the season for his actions during the July 25 race at Edmonton City Centre Airport.

IndyCar PR

Dave Burns will replace Vince Welch as lap-by-lap announcer for ESPN's telecast of the NASCAR...

2010-07-30T16:52:06Z

Dave Burns will replace Vince Welch as lap-by-lap announcer for ESPN's telecast of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night. Vince was involved in a traffic accident Thursday night in Indiana with his son and a family friend in the car. All were treated and released but Vince is going to stick close to home this weekend.

Andy Hall, ESPN Communications

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2010-07-27T19:21:45Z

New products in the Pop Off Valve Swag Store

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"Design Your Own Future IndyCar"

2010-07-23T23:12:54Z

"Design Your Own Future IndyCar"

I wish my graphic design skills were good enough for this. Might still give it a shot.

Pop Off Valve will be LiveBlogging the upcoming IZOD IndyCar Series 2012 chassis announcement on...

2010-07-09T19:05:20Z

Pop Off Valve will be LiveBlogging the upcoming IZOD IndyCar Series 2012 chassis announcement on Wed., July 14.

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Panther Racing wins the Internet

2010-07-08T16:29:31Z

Panther Racing wins the Internet

This morning, Panther Racing issued a disappointed press release stating that they had failed to sign LeBron James to drive an IZOD IndyCar Series entry alongside Dan Wheldon. It is a tossup whether the PR itself or the fact that it got picked up and distributed to outlets like SPEED.com - apparently without the realization of its tongue-in-cheek nature - is more full of win.

Wheldon - and his shoe collection - was apparently unavailable for comment.

Hunter-Reay gets new backing to complete IICS season with Andretti Autosport

2010-07-04T16:37:58Z

Hunter-Reay gets new backing to complete IICS season with Andretti Autosport

Andretti Autosport announced today that Team IZOD driver Ryan Hunter-Reay is set to run the remainder of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season after a group of team sponsors stepped up collectively to fund the effort.

In addition to confirming Hunter-Reay's full-season participation, the team also unveiled a new charitable initiative connected to the #37 entry called "Racing For Cancer." The program, which was developed by Tom Vossman - chief executive officer of team sponsor Inland Industrial Services Group - will raise money for cancer research and other charitable causes in honor of Hunter-Reay's mother, Lydia, who lost her battle with colon cancer in November 2009.

Here's the #indycar news you've been waiting for: The unveiling of the 2012 chassis program will be...

2010-06-30T16:46:45Z

Here's the #indycar news you've been waiting for: The unveiling of the 2012 chassis program will be July 14.

Curt Cavin on Twitter

Hunter-Reay, Andretti Autosport get ethanol bailout for Iowa

2010-06-15T15:37:30Z

Hunter-Reay, Andretti Autosport get ethanol bailout for Iowa

At the annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop in St. Louis Monday, ICM, Inc. and Green Plains Renewable Energy, both industry leaders in the development and production of biofuels in the U.S., announced they are teaming up to sponsor the #37 Ethanol USA-Team IZOD car from Andretti Autosport driven by Hunter-Reay at the Iowa Corn Indy 250.

"I wish her well as she embarks on the twilight of her career."

2010-06-07T19:44:02Z

"I wish her well as she embarks on the twilight of her career."

Klint Briney of BRANDed, LLC, former PR for Sarah Fisher Racing

SBNation Indianapolis 500 Preview

2010-05-26T16:24:33Z

SBNation Indianapolis 500 Preview

My 2010 Indy 500 preview for SBNation.com is up - go take a look! (For the record, this is the first IndyCar story that has made it to SBN's front page - you can thank me later!)

Indy 500 Opening Weekend Photos

2010-05-18T01:17:54Z

Indy 500 Opening Weekend Photos

Junior Open Wheel Talent celebrates 2nd anniversary

2010-04-26T15:11:29Z

Junior Open Wheel Talent celebrates 2nd anniversary

If you're not reading Junior Open Wheel Talent then you are missing out not only on some terrific blogging, but also on the opportunity to educate yourself about the Road to Indy and the rising stars of open-wheel racing. Don't just settle for our Ladder Report - get your news from the source at JOWT!

Photos from the 2010 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

2010-04-20T01:05:13Z

Photos from the 2010 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

Pop Off Valve unveils new Swag Market

2010-04-19T05:21:20Z

Pop Off Valve unveils new Swag Market

Make sure you check out Pop Off Valve's new assortment of apparel and gifts! Totally new products and styles, and profits from the store are earmarked for charity!