http://www.mail.com/subjects/98694-indianapolis-500.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/98694-indianapolis-500.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2108718-patrick-indy-500-less-likely.html CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Danica Patrick still follows the Indianapolis 500 closely, even pre-organizing her race day schedule this Sunday so she can watch most of the event. As for participating in the race again, that's a different story. Patrick, who first earned her popularity in open-wheel racing, said her focus is on the Sprint Cup series and the chances... Fri, 24 May 2013 20:16:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2108718-patrick-indy-500-less-likely.html 2013-05-24T20:16:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2096802-young-americans-waste-time-qualifying-indy.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bump Day at Indianapolis followed the script. No surprises, no drama and no drivers getting bumped. On a day devoid of tension and rumors, all nine drivers who made attempts on the second and final day of Indianapolis 500 qualifications made it into the 33-car field, led by two young Americans — Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal — who e... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:33:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2096802-young-americans-waste-time-qualifying-indy.html 2013-05-20T01:33:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2095668-carpenter-earns-indy-500-pole.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series — the Indianapolis 500 pole. Carpenter produced a stunning finish to a day that was rife with suspense but lacked surprise. His four-lap average ... Sun, 19 May 2013 01:21:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2095668-carpenter-earns-indy-500-pole.html 2013-05-19T01:21:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2095468-will-power-grabs-early-lead-race-indy-pole.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power was the most relieved man in Roger Penske's garage Saturday. After spending most of the week frustrated as he tried to find speed, Roger Penske's team finally came up with the answers the Australian needed to move into position for his first Indianapolis 500 pole. Power posted a four-lap average of 228.84... Sat, 18 May 2013 22:17:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2095468-will-power-grabs-early-lead-race-indy-pole.html 2013-05-18T22:17:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094342-andretti-team-clear-favorite-indy-pole.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Everything seems to be lining up for Michael Andretti this May. His five drivers have taken turns atop the practice speed charts all week and, when series officials gave the engines a boost Friday, E.J. Viso and Marco Andretti were still on top. The team owner has the defending series champ, the only two-time IndyCar winner this season... Sat, 18 May 2013 00:35:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094342-andretti-team-clear-favorite-indy-pole.html 2013-05-18T00:35:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2082564-indycar-hires-walker-competition-chief.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar drivers and owners have always considered Derrick Walker to be a beacon of leadership. Now he's switching to what Walker calls the "dark" side. The well-respected former team owner was hired Monday as IndyCar's new head of competition, ending the worst-kept secret in Indianapolis. Speculation that the 68-year-old Scotsman would... Tue, 14 May 2013 00:23:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2082564-indycar-hires-walker-competition-chief.html 2013-05-14T00:23:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2077920-drivers-teams-preparing-indy-500.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 is getting its mojo back. Rumors are flying, speeds are increasing and an Andretti is trying to get back to Victory Lane. Yes, it's starting to feel like the good old days in Indy. "I've been feeling that resurgence ever since I came back over in 2009 and the momentum around the Indy 500 is just increasing," said D... Fri, 10 May 2013 22:15:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2077920-drivers-teams-preparing-indy-500.html 2013-05-10T22:15:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2075062-busch-solid-test-indy-500-unlikely.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kurt Busch wants to race an IndyCar at Indianapolis. Just not now. The 2004 Sprint Cup champion kept Ryan Hunter-Reay's primary car out of trouble Thursday, topping 218 mph on one of the world's most prestigious tracks. He became the first driver to pass this year's rookie test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, likely creating a rumor-fi... Thu, 09 May 2013 20:21:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2075062-busch-solid-test-indy-500-unlikely.html 2013-05-09T20:21:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2064808-hinchcliffe-wins-indycars-sao-paulo-300.html SAO PAULO (AP) — On the final turn of the final lap, James Hinchcliffe finally saw an opening — and made sure he squeezed into it. Hinchcliffe made a last-ditch move on Takuma Sato, going past the Japanese driver on the inside of the last bend to win IndyCar's Sao Paulo 300 on Sunday. The Canadian was barely even sure that Sato was finally behind him by t... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:31:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2064808-hinchcliffe-wins-indycars-sao-paulo-300.html 2013-05-05T21:31:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2022350-major-upcoming-sports-events-will-examine-security.html In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, more toughened measures are expected as security is calibrated for major upcoming sports events that draw big crowds, such as next month's Kentucky Derby and Indianapolis 500. And, only a few days away, the London Marathon. That event's chief executive, Nick Bitel, said officials in charge of Sunday's 26.2... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:25:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2022350-major-upcoming-sports-events-will-examine-security.html 2013-04-16T07:25:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1947394-indycars-drivers-eager-to-to-work.html BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It has been six long months since the last IndyCar race, when the focus was still on the drivers and the on-track product. The days since have been filled with politics, drama and debate over how to fix the troubled open-wheel series. With the March 24 opener finally in sight, the drivers are eager to get back to work. But they hea... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:59:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1947394-indycars-drivers-eager-to-to-work.html 2013-03-11T22:59:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1940836-penske-hires-allmendinger-2-indycar-races.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — AJ Allmendinger looked and sounded like a driver getting the second chance of a lifetime Friday. Eight months after failing a NASCAR drug test and losing his job on Roger Penske's Cup team, the 31-year-old California native was rehired by The Captain to drive in two IndyCar races this season — including the season's biggest race, the I... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:15:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1940836-penske-hires-allmendinger-2-indycar-races.html 2013-03-08T19:15:44Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1925776-ap-exclusive-family-told-to-indycar-ims.html The Hulman-George family should retain ownership of the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to a report from a consulting group it hired to evaluate business operations, including running the Indianapolis 500. The Boston Consulting Group offered a wide array of suggestions on how to better position the troubled open-wheel series and ... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:01:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1925776-ap-exclusive-family-told-to-indycar-ims.html 2013-03-02T05:01:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1913498-johnson-top-with-2nd-daytona-500-victory.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson went two years without a title and suddenly became an afterthought at the Daytona 500. All the attention went to Danica Patrick and a handful of other drivers. Not that it mattered Sunday, because look who pulled into Victory Lane. Five-time is back. Not that he ever went away. Johnson won his second Daytona 500 o... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:36:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1913498-johnson-top-with-2nd-daytona-500-victory.html 2013-02-25T08:36:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912440-johnson-wins-2nd-daytona-500-patrick-finishes-8th.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson. Patrick made history up front at the Daytona 500 Sunday, only to see Johnson make a late push ahead of her and reclaim his spot at the top of his sport. It was the second Daytona 500 victory for Johnson, a five-time NASCAR champion who first won "The G... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:14:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912440-johnson-wins-2nd-daytona-500-patrick-finishes-8th.html 2013-02-25T01:14:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912152-danica-patrick-satisfied-with-daytona-finish.html Danica Patrick turned in the best finish by a woman in the Daytona 500. Still, she's beating herself up a little bit after fading on the final lap. With one lap to go, Patrick was running third behind Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. The crowd was going nuts, hoping the pole-sitter could somehow pull out an improbable win. ... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1912152-danica-patrick-satisfied-with-daytona-finish.html 2013-02-24T22:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1909354-danica-brings-eyes-to-nascar-daytona-500.html DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star. Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson all took their daughters to meet Danica Patrick this week at Daytona International Speedway. It was the ultimate backstage pass. Patrick dropped to one knee, wrapped her right arm around Ella Gordon's waist and pose... Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:39:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1909354-danica-brings-eyes-to-nascar-daytona-500.html 2013-02-23T16:39:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1875930-penske-to-test-allmendinger-indycar.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Penske Racing supported AJ Allmendinger through his drug suspension from NASCAR and vowed to help the driver resurrect his career. His opportunity appears to be in IndyCar. Allmendinger will test an IndyCar for Penske at Sebring, Fla., on Feb. 19, with an eye on running the Indianapolis 500 for the storied organization. He was at Pe... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1875930-penske-to-test-allmendinger-indycar.html 2013-02-07T20:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1741066-penske-indycar-buzz-with-stewart-offer.html Nearly 12 weeks after winning his first IndyCar championship, Ryan Hunter-Reay will finally get to accept his trophy in a ceremony at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At least for one night, the attention will be on Hunter-Reay and everything that went right last season in IndyCar. Thursday's celebration will be a welcome respite from the controversy that's e... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1741066-penske-indycar-buzz-with-stewart-offer.html 2012-12-04T00:24:00Z