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JM CORREA ADDS POINTS IN SECOND CONSECUTIVE GP3 SERIES WEEKEND

June 28, 2018 David Martin

Taking on the Paul Ricard Circuit in La Castellet, France alongside the Formula One World Championship, American driver JM Correa added more points to his 2018 championship total. Overcoming some mechanical gremlins during the one and only practice session and some on track contact during race one of the weekend, Correa secured a ninth place result on Saturday and will now shift his focus to the next event in Austria this coming weekend.

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MAX PEICHEL, DAKOTA DICKERSON AND ARMS UP MOTORSPORTS TAKE ON ROAD AMERICA THIS WEEKEND

June 22, 2018 David Martin

Taking part in the official Mazda Road to Indy (MRTI) Series test last week at Road America, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin based Arms Up Motorsports will be back at Road America this weekend for their home event. Taking on a stout field of more than 25 drivers in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda, Starkey Hearing Foundation pilot Max Peichel and late entry, Mazda Motorsports supported driver Dakota Dickerson are prepared to take the team to the top in Elkhart Lake.

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TEAM BENIK ENTERS ROAD AMERICA WITH COOK AND D’ORLANDO

June 20, 2018 David Martin

Skipping the Lucas Oil Raceway Oval event at the end of May, Team BENIK will return to the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda this weekend in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Taking on the famed Road America circuit alongside the complete Mazda Road to Indy program and the Verizon IndyCar Series, Team BENIK will enter Sabré Cook and Michael d’Orlando in their quest for race wins and podium results at the picturesque facility.

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Claman De Melo Keen for First Taste of Texas High Banks

June 5, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

After making his Verizon IndyCar Series oval debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last month, Zachary Claman De Melo will be making his first trip to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend for the DXC Technology 600 as he returns behind the wheel of the #19 Paysafe car.

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Veteran Kanaan leads final practice before 102nd Indianapolis 500

May 25, 2018 RNW Staff

INDIANAPOLIS – If there’s one thing known following the final practice prior to the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, it’s that no one knows for sure what is going to happen in Sunday’s iconic race.

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Telitz to Do the Double on Carb Day

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff

Series News Speedway, Ind. – Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires driver Aaron Telitz will become the first to do the “Carb Day Double” this Friday when he drives in both the Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Cooper Tires Freedom 75 at Lucas Oil Raceway. Telitz, who won his first race […]

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Team president Cindric knows well what makes Penske tick

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff

Team Penske president Tim Cindric realizes that working for Hall of Fame team owner Roger Penske requires an understanding of which man he’s addressing.

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“The Bachelor” Arie Luyendyk Jr. to give Freedom 100 Command

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff

Series News SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The star of this season’s “The Bachelor” television reality show, Arie Luyendyk Jr., will give the command to fire the Mazda engines in the crown jewel of the Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires schedule – the Freedom 100 – on Friday, May 25, as part of Carb Day activities surrounding […]

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Recognizing Takuma: How Indy 500 winner’s life has changed, Part 3

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff

(“Recognizing Takuma” is a three-part series for IndyCar.com that records the changes the 41-year-old Japanese driver has experienced since winning the 101st Indianapolis 500 a year ago. This is the final installment. In case you missed them, you can read Part 1 and Part 2 of the series.)

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Mazda Road to Indy Drivers Head to the Ovals for “Freedom Friday”

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff

Series News Indy Lights Protagonists O’Ward, Herta Separated by One Point SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Memorial Day weekend is steeped in tradition, especially in Indianapolis where the annual federal holiday held in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces coincides with the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – the Indianapolis 500. […]

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Mazda Road to Indy Drivers Head to the Ovals for “Freedom Friday”

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff

Series News Oval Veteran Thompson Heads Pro Mazda Entry SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Memorial Day weekend is steeped in tradition, especially in Indianapolis where the annual federal holiday held in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces coincides with the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – the Indianapolis 500. The Mazda […]

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Hinchcliffe’s character shines through in bump controversy

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff

To bump or not to bump.

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Carpenter takes pride in excelling at his personal playground

May 20, 2018 RNW Staff

INDIANAPOLIS – An appreciative Fuzzy Zoeller handed Ed Carpenter a special bottle before they smiled together for a celebratory picture on pit road Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Indy 500 Qualifying Field Deeply Rooted in Mazda Road to Indy

May 20, 2018 RNW Staff

Series News INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – When qualifying begins tomorrow for the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500, a record 27 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires alumni will be among the field of 35 drivers vying for a coveted spot on the 33-car starting grid. Now more than ever, the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper […]

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Cape Motorsports Secures Podium and Track Record at Indy

May 20, 2018 RNW Staff

Team News INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – After an extremely competitive weekend, Cape Motorsports now holds the track record on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for both the USF2000 and Pro Mazda components of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires. Reigning Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda champion Oliver Askew demolished the […]

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Claman De Melo to Start on 10th Row for INDYCAR GP

May 11, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

After getting the call up yesterday to fill in this weekend for his injured teammate Pietro Fittipaldi, Zach Claman De Melo made as much as he could with his limited seat time on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and qualified 19th

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Knockhill 6/5/18 Meeting (Reverse Direction)

May 10, 2018 Colin Martin

This was an interesting meeting for me as I had never seen Knockhill run in reverse, anti-clockwise direction. It turns out the circuit provides great racing in either direction, and provides some variety for the season for both competitors and spectators.

Photo Credit Photos Indianapolis Motor Speedway Photography LLC

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Alfonso Celis Jr. Advances to the Verizon IndyCar Series with Juncos Racing

May 10, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Juncos Racing announced today that Alfonso Celis Jr. will move up within the team from the Indy Lights Championship Presented by Cooper Tires to the Verizon IndyCar Series. Celis Jr. will make his official debut in the Verizon IndyCar Series at Road America. Celis Jr. (Mexico City, Mexico) will pilot the No. 32 Chevrolet/Juncos Racing […]

Claman De Melo to replace injured driver

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Claman De Melo to Replace Injured Fittipaldi at INDYCAR Grand Prix

May 10, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Zachary Claman De Melo will be returning behind the wheel of the #19 Paysafe car sooner than initially planned. The Canadian will be piloting the Dale Coyne Racing entry at this weekend’s INDYCAR Grand Prix, replacing the injured Pietro Fittipaldi.