Conor Daly to make Cup debut at Roval with Mayweather’s team
September 29, 2022 GMTConor Daly ended the 2021 IndyCar season without a job and unsure where his racing career was headed. Just about a year later, he's brought a new sponsor to motorsports that not only shored up Daly's future but now has him prepared to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut.
VeeKay extends contract with ECR with zero controversy
August 4, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One piece of IndyCar's silly season fell into place Thursday when Rinus VeeKay announced a multi-year extension with Ed Carpenter Racing.
The 21-year-old Dutchman said on Twitter he was staying in the No.
Indy 500 drivers find crypto craze fuels needed sponsorship
May 27, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Should he win one of auto racing’s crown jewel races, Conor Daly would gladly take the seven-figure payout awarded to the Indianapolis 500 champion and deposit traditional American cash straight in his bank.
Windy Indy: Speeds hit 243 mph as weather disrupts 500 prep
May 20, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — First came the wind — 41 mph gusts that created some of the most challenging conditions in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history -- and the rain was expected to follow.
It put IndyCar on its heels on “Fast Friday” as race officials scrambled to save qualifying for the Indianapolis 500.
INDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice
May 18, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato shot to the top of the speed chart late Tuesday on the first day of preparations for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Sato went 228.939 mph (368.44 kph) around Indianapolis Motor Speedway to bump six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon as fastest on opening day.
All-female IndyCar team announces 3-race schedule, no 500
April 19, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Beth Paretta's ultimate goal is to run a full-time IndyCar program.
So she made a deal to run three races on this season's schedule, and perhaps more, in lieu of the Indianapolis 500.
Carpenter won’t put restrictions on VeeKay after bike fall
June 18, 2021 GMTEd Carpenter isn't comfortable as a team owner putting too many restrictions on his drivers, not even a breakout young star thick in the championship race.
Carpenter didn't lose his cool when Rinus VeeKay called to tell the boss he'd fallen off his bicycle on a training ride and broken his collarbone.
VeeKay expects to race at Mid-Ohio after breaking collarbone
June 17, 2021 GMTRinus VeeKay was on a 75-mile training ride when he lost control of his bicycle, flew over the handlebars and landed so hard that he cracked his helmet and his left shoulder.
He said he twice nearly blacked out on the trail from the pain, and his trainer had to leave him to go to the main road and call an ambulance.
IndyCar driver Rinus VeeKay injured in cycling accident
June 16, 2021 GMTRinus VeeKay was injured in a cycling accident and will miss IndyCar's race at Road America in Wisconsin this weekend, Ed Carpenter Racing said Tuesday.
The team said VeeKay had surgery to repair a broken left clavicle and was being treated by IndyCar's medical staff.
Ed Carpenter Racing posts strong day in Indy 500 practice
May 19, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Carpenter Racing, fresh off its first victory since 2016, brought fast cars to Indianapolis Motor Speedway with every intention of completing a sweep in its own backyard.
Six-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon was fastest Wednesday on the second day of Indianapolis 500 practice, but he was followed closely by the American combo of Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter.
Rinus VeeKay becomes IndyCar’s latest first-time winner
May 15, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rinus VeeKay continued IndyCar's youth movement Saturday by scoring his first career victory with a win on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Dutchman became the third first-time winner through five races this season, the most at this point in the season since 2013.
Ed Jones returns to IndyCar after sitting out 2020
January 27, 2021 GMTEd Jones was good enough as an IndyCar rookie to earn an immediate promotion to one of the top teams in racing...
Back on track: IndyCar delayed debut all-in-one Texas affair
June 5, 2020 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Things are starting to feel a little more normal for Ed Carpenter with IndyCar finally about to start its season, though the timing still has him a bit out of sorts...
The Latest: Dixon wins 2nd IndyCar race in a row at Texas
June 10, 2018 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Latest on IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway (all times local):
Podcasts: Will Power wants first Indy 500 victory
May 23, 2018 GMTJohn Niyo and Gregg Krupa talk to IndyCar star Will Power about trying to win his first Indy 500.
They also talk to Indy 500 pole-sitter Ed Carpenter and British driver Max Chilton.
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Ganassi finds speed in final Indy 500 practice
May 23, 2014 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Defending Indy 500 champion Tony Kanaan turned the fastest lap of Carb Day, leading a stable of Ganassi Racing teams that have finally found some speed after a slow week of qualifying.