93 Results for ethanol

What do the manufacturers think?

David Newton, ESPN.com

The government spent billions bailing out auto manufacturers with the "Cash for Clunkers" program, but where does that leave NASCAR teams? No money, and dance with the car that brung ya.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Kanaan expects to race Saturday

ESPN.com news services

Tony Kanaan does not have burns on his hands from a cockpit fuel fire in last weekend's Rexall Edmonton Grand Prix and plans to race Saturday at Kentucky Speedway, The Indianapolis Star reported.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Power surge at Rexall Edmonton Indy

John Oreovicz

The 2009 edition of the Rexall Edmonton Indy wasn't an exceptionally exciting race, and the yellow-flag finish -- the only full-course caution of the ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Power grabs win; Kanaan burned

Associated Press

Will Power led almost the entire way Sunday to capture the Rexall Edmonton Indy in a race marred by a pit fire that burned driver Tony Kanaan'ss hands and face.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009

New engines, chassis, may wait until 2012

John Oreovicz

The clock is ticking on the IndyCar Series and its efforts to create a new formula for the future. Although series officials still say that new cars a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Castroneves seeks support for race

Associated Press

Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Monday to seek support for an Indy Racing League event in the South American nation next year.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

What did we learn at Richmond? Plenty

John Oreovicz

...soon as the yellow flag flies. Franchitti was allowed to come in to grab a splash of ethanol, but he lost his track position. After rejoining at the back of the field bunched up behind...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 28, 2009

IndyCar confirms it will start in Brazil

Associated Press

The Indy Racing League plans to take advantage of one of its most popular racing venues next season -- Brazil.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

New deal gets Rahal back in Indy 500

Associated Press

Bobby Rahal announced he has reached a deal with a new sponsor to put veteran Spanish driver Oriol Servia in the cockpit of his No. 17 car for this month's Indianapolis 500.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009

Hunter-Reay still looking for work

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Ryan Hunter-Reay has everything you need to be an IndyCar star -- except a job, writes John Oreovicz.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009

New formula? Read between the lines

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Roundtable meetings have stoked optimism that a new engine and chassis formula is on the horizon for IndyCar. But any changes could be a long time coming.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Economic concerns impact IRL

Associated Press

The Indy Racing League is shifting gears as series officials acknowledged that economics has made cost-cutting a top priority.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009

Cutting costs nothing new to IRL

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

The stagnant economy has impacted the IndyCar Series just like any other major racing league. Good thing the IRL has been in cost-cutting mode for years.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009

IndyCar team hits sponsorship skids

Associated Press

Rahal Letterman Racing, which brought Danica Patrick to the IndyCar Series, needs a primary sponsor to compete in the 2009 IndyCar Series.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Wanted: Sponsor for Rahal Letterman

John Oreovicz, Special to ESPN.com

Wanted: Sponsor to fund 2009 IndyCar Series season for turn-key operation. Only serious inquiries please. For details, contact Rahal Letterman Racing.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009