Bobby Rahal moved one step closer to his full-time return to the IndyCar Series on Friday when Takuma Sato became the lead driver for his team for the 2012 season.
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Feb
03
2012
Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing (AP)
Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed a deal with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing, Honda Motorsports announced on Friday.
Feb
03
2012
Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing (AP)
Japan's Takuma Sato has signed a deal to drive with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing, Honda Motorsports announced on Friday.
Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012.
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Rubens Barrichello says he has no plans for 2012 beyond his two-day IndyCar test with KV Racing Technology.
Paul Tracy is close to putting together a deal to run in IndyCar this season, but said 2012 will be his final year in the open-wheel series.
Rubens Barrichello will test an IndyCar next week for KV Racing. It's not clear if the test will bring the Brazilian Formula One driver to IndyCar for 2012.
Jan
25
2012
AP Source: Barichello to test for KV Racing (AP)
A person familiar with the plan tells The Associated Press that Formula One driver Rubens Barichello will test an IndyCar next week for KV Racing.
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Jan
23
2012
Danica Patrick won’t run Indy 500 this year (AP)
Danica Patrick became a worldwide sensation as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, challenging for victory and becoming the first woman to lead laps in the showcase race.
Oriol Servia, coming off the best year of his career in the IndyCar Series, had every reason to believe he'd challenge for the championship in 2012.
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has signed Oriol Servia for the 2012 IndyCar season.
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
At age 31, Katherine Legge will finally be an IndyCar Series rookie.
At age 31, Katherine Legge will finally be an IndyCar rookie.
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer
An auction dedicated to the late Dan Wheldon raised more than $600,000 that will go to his wife and two young sons.
Jan
13
2012
Milwaukee Mile wants IndyCar race in June (AP)
The owners of the Milwaukee Mile are in discussions with IndyCar to race at the track in June.
Jan
12
2012
Wheldon’s widow accepts BorgWarner trophy (AP)
The widow of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon made a rare appearance in accepting the BorgWarner Trophy he earned with last year's victory.
IndyCar rookie of the year James Hinchcliffe was hired Tuesday to drive for Andretti Autosport in the 2012 season.
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer
Bryan Herta Autosport has signed Alex Tagliani to drive in the Izod IndyCar Series this season.
IndyCar's new race director is taking a hard line.
