Castroneves' uncertain future putting the pinch on Team Penske

Roger Penske is playing the waiting game with Helio Castroneves. Does the IndyCar Series team owner fill Helio's seat now or wait till the driver stands trial on tax-evasion charges? That's a tough one, writes John Oreovicz.

Three-time champ Johnson tops list of Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies

Without further ado, the "winners" of the third annual Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies ... minus the red-carpet treatment, writes Terry Blount.

We know times are tough; we don't know what NASCAR is doing about it

We know times are tough, but we don't know what NASCAR plans to do about its likely economic woes. Chairman Brian France could change that, but he said nothing of substance for the second time in three days, writes Terry Blount.

Indy 300 done after proposed move to March rejected by Aussie government

Negotiations to get the Indy 300 race on Australia's Gold Coast back onto the Indy Racing League calendar broke down after local backers and series organizers failed to agree on the timing of the event.

Franchitti, Wheldon, Meira debut with new teams at Australia's Gold Coast

It wasn't all fun and games at Surfers Paradise. For some IndyCar Series teams, the exhibition race on the streets of Australia's Gold Coast was a chance to get acquainted with their new drivers -- or in Dario Franchitti's case, renew old friendships, writes John Oreovicz.

Team Penske driver Ryan Briscoe of Australia celebrates on his car after winning the Indy 300 on the Surfers Paradise street...

IRL still considering 'a few issues' before it commits to Gold Coast deal

Surfers Paradise lived up to its name Sunday. Beautiful weather, almost 100,000 fans and a thrilling shootout between two drivers with strong Australian ties. It should be a no-brainer, then, that the IndyCar Series would want to return to Australia's Gold Coast, right? Not so fast, writes John Oreovicz.

Team Penske driver Ryan Briscoe of Australia races on his way to winning the Indy 300 on the Surfers Paradise street...

Briscoe, Dixon put on one heckuva show at Surfers Paradise

The 2008 IndyCar Series championship was decided seven weeks ago at Chicagoland Speedway. But that didn't stop the IRL from staging arguably the most exciting open-wheel race the Gold Coast has ever seen, writes John Oreovicz.

Team Penske driver Ryan Briscoe of Australia celebrates with his trophy after winning the Indy 300 on the Surfers Paradise street...

Indy 300 eludes Power for third straight year as Briscoe takes win

Ryan Briscoe has won the Indy 300, taking the lead when fellow Australian and pole sitter Will Power crashed out on the 17th lap.

Team Penske driver Ryan Briscoe, right, of Australia races during the Indy 300 on the Surfers Paradise street circuit on the...

Power bests Dixon on final lap of qualifying, putting him on pole for third time

Will Power won his third straight Indy 300 pole position Saturday, overtaking Scott Dixon with seconds left in qualifying.

Franchitti's return, Helio's availability highlight Surfers Paradise finale

So what if this weekend's IndyCar finale at Surfers Paradise is a non-points venture. "Without championship points," explains Dario Franchitti, who makes his return to open-wheel racing on Australia's Gold Coast, "[the fans] might even get a bigger show than they were expecting."

Matos signs multiyear contract to drive for Luczo in 2009

Firestone Indy Lights champion Raphael Matos signed a multiyear contract to drive for Luczo Dragon Racing in the IndyCar Series.