IRL looking to carry momentum from last season (AP)

Coming off a fantastic finish in 2009, the IndyCar Series is looking to build on that excitement this season with a new title sponsor, a new CEO and measures designed to improve racing.

Franchitti back to defend Indy title this time (AP)

The last time Dario Franchitti was the defending IndyCar Series champion, he was racing on a different circuit.

Andretti Autosport signs 15-year-old driver (AP)

Sage Karam isn't old enough to drive on the streets of his home state. But the Pennsylvania native will be racing on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., later this month.

Venezuelan driver gets full-time IndyCar gig (AP)

Milka Duno has been hired by Dale Coyne Racing to drive a full IndyCar schedule in 2010.

IndyCar to open season on a Sambadrome in Brazil (AP)

The IndyCar Series will open its season on the streets of South America's biggest city, parading through a Sambadrome and a mile-long straightaway that is the series' longest ever.

Takuma Sato shifts into IndyCar Series (AP)

Takuma Sato's first official testing session on the IndyCar Series had its pluses and minuses.

Edwards’ wife gives birth to girl (PA SportsTicker)

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Marco Andretti hoping for a breakthrough year (AP)

Marco Andretti's resume reads like that of a seasoned IndyCar Series veteran: 32 top-10 finishes, 18 top-fives and nearly $5 million in career earnings.

Patrick returns to IndyCar for test sessions (AP)

Danica Patrick is used to being shadowed by cameras and fans, but even she was taken aback when she stepped to the podium just before starting preseason testing for the IndyCar series.

Luczo Dragon signs Hamilton for 3 IndyCar races (AP)

Veteran driver Davey Hamilton will run three IndyCar Series races for Luczo Dragon Racing.