Ganassi on IndyCar, guaranteed Indy slots, sportscars, and more
Chip Ganassi spoke to a group of eight media personnel at Long Beach last weekend, on the topics of resident champion Scott Dixon (he’s not slowing down), rookie Felix Rosenqvist (he should slow down), international races, guaranteed Indy 500 berths, running more cars (including Indy Lights), sportscars, and more. David Malsher reports.
Jarett Andretti to race in Indy Lights’ Freedom 100
Third-generation racer Jarett Andretti will compete for Andretti Autosport in the Indy Lights championship’s marquee event, the Freedom 100 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
COTA Indy Lights Race 2: Askew wins, takes championship lead
Oliver Askew completed a sweep of the Indy Lights rounds at Circuit of The Americas, after passing Andretti Autosport teammate Robert Megennis on the sixth lap and then surviving a late restart.
COTA Indy Lights Race 1: Askew dominates ahead of titanic scrap
Andretti Autosport's Oliver Askew won the third race of the Indy Lights season in emphatic fashion, but all the talk afterwards was of the amazing scrap for second around the 3.41-mile Circuit of The Americas.
2019 IndyCar Classic at Circuit of The Americas weekend schedule
This weekend the NTT IndyCar Series will race at Circuit of The Americas for the first time, supported by Indy Lights, Stadium SuperTrucks and the Global MX-5 Cup. Here’s what’s on, when it’s on, and how to watch it.
St. Petersburg Road To Indy: Claman De Melo, VeeKay win Lights
Zachary Claman De Melo and Rinus VeeKay claimed Indy Lights victories at St. Petersburg, as Parker Thompson swept Indy Pro 2000 and Braden Eves did the same in USF2000.
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St. Petersburg Road To Indy: Claman De Melo, VeeKay win Lights
Zachary Claman De Melo and Rinus VeeKay claimed Indy Lights victories at St. Petersburg, as Parker Thompson swept Indy Pro 2000 and Braden Eves did the same in USF2000.
IndyCar 2019 Firestone GP of St. Petersburg weekend schedule
The NTT IndyCar Series, plus all three categories of the Road To Indy and also SRO Americas’ GT4 and Touring Car classes are in action at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this weekend. Here’s what’s on, when it’s on, and how to watch it.
Kellett confirmed in Juncos Indy Lights team
Juncos Racing announced today Dalton Kellett would join the team for his fourth season of Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires.
Hamilton Jr. charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonment
Davey Hamilton Jr. is facing charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment of his ex-girlfriend after being arrested in West Palm Beach, FL. on Saturday.
Indy Lights star Urrutia makes TCR Europe switch
Regular Indy Lights frontrunner Santiago Urrutia will make a surprise switch to the European touring car scene in 2019 as he joins the TCR Europe grid.
Askew tops final Indy Lights COTA test
Oliver Askew led Andretti Autosport in a 1-2 at the end of Indy Lights’ third and final test session at Circuit of The Americas, while Juncos Racing’s Rinus VeeKay finished third.
Askew signs with Andretti Autosport Indy Lights team
2017 USF2000 champion Oliver Askew will race the #28 Andretti Autosport Indy Lights entry this year, it has been confirmed.
Askew heads up first day of Indy Lights testing at COTA
Oliver Askew headed the initial day of the first Indy Lights test of 2019, heading ex-GP3 racer Julien Falchero and Ryan Norman in an Andretti Autosport 1-2-3.
Megennis to race for Andretti Autosport in Indy Lights
Robert Megennis will race the #27 Indy Lights car for Andretti Autosport this year, only the fifth driver confirmed in the series, and the second confirmed for the championship-winning squad.
VeeKay makes jump to Indy Lights with Juncos
Reigning Pro Mazda champion returns to Juncos Racing to compete for Indy Lights championship next season.
Claman de Melo steps back to Indy Lights with Belardi
Zachary Claman de Melo, who competed in nine IndyCar races for Dale Coyne Racing this year, will return to Indy Lights next season to race for Belardi Auto Racing.
VeeKay, Locke, McElrea top Road To Indy test at Homestead
The final Road to Indy Open Test of 2018 was ended early by a heavy rainstorm on the Homestead-Miami Speedway road course leaving Rinus VeeKay heading Indy Lights, Parker Locke leading Pro Mazda and Hunter McElrea at the top of USF2000.
New and familiar faces set for Homestead Road To Indy test
2018 IndyCar part-timer Zachary Claman DeMelo will step back to Indy Lights to test for Belardi Auto Racing next week, while graduates and newcomers will appear in all three RTI categories.
Former junior formula star Philippe dies in helicopter crash
Richard Philippe, 2005 Formula BMW USA champion, was among those who perished in a helicopter crash last week in the Dominican Republic.
Norman returns to Andretti Autosport Indy Lights team in 2019
Ryan Norman, who finished fourth in the 2018 Indy Lights championship in his second year in the series, will return with Andretti Autosport next season.
The man who must fill the potholes in the Road To Indy
Jonny Baker is the man tasked with ensuring the Road To Indy program capitalizes on a resurgence in IndyCar’s popularity as young drivers struggle to find the finances and opportunities in European open-wheel racing. He spoke to David Malsher.
Road to Indy scholarships worth $2m in 2019
The Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires will enter its 10th year in 2019 offering a total of $2m in prize funding for its title winners, including an increased payout for the Indy Lights champion.
2019 Road to Indy schedule revealed
Andersen Promotions has announced the 2019 Road To Indy Presented by Cooper Tires schedule, with the Indy Lights, Pro Mazda and USF2000 seasons all ending the same weekend and venue as IndyCar's finale.
Norman, Keane, McElrea head Road To Indy testing
Two-year Indy Lights veteran Ryan Norman headed the Indy Lights field at the Chris Griffis Memorial test, as Darren Kean led in Pro Mazda and Hunter McElrea topped the USF2000 times.
Carlin prepares for three IndyCars in 2019, revives Lights team
Carlin Racing is expecting to add an extra fulltime entry in the 2019 IndyCar Series, and will also be returning to the Indy Lights grid next year with two cars.
Road To Indy test line-up revealed
The Eighth Annual Chris Griffis Memorial Open Test for all three levels of the Road To Indy program takes place this coming weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Team Pelfrey relaunches Indy Lights team, relocates to Indy
Dale Pelfrey, who owns one of the most successful Pro Mazda teams, has united his squads in Indianapolis ahead of what he intends to be a full season of Indy Lights in 2019.
BN Racing to boost Indy Lights field in 2019
BN Racing will have entries in all three series on the Road To Indy next year, as it expands to include “at least one” Indy Lights entry.
Portland Indy Lights: O’Ward outduels Urrutia, scores ninth win
Andretti Autosport’s Patricio O’Ward steered clear of the clashes, outfoxed Santi Urrutia and claimed his ninth victory in his championship-winning season.