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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ericsson’s early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problems

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Ericsson’s challenging May ended Sunday the same way it began — with a crash. Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500 champion and 2023 runner-up, failed to complete a lap as rookie Tom Blomqvist’s car got too low on the rumble strip coming through the first turn, spun up the track and collided with Ericsson’s No. I just can’t …

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7 months ago

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practice Thursday, leaving their teams with a lot of extra work ahead of qualifying this weekend. “I think we were in good shape,” Ericsson said, “but obviously you have a big crash like this, it sets everything back …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Will Power and Josef Newgarden begin Indy quests by adapting to new strategists and engineers

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden and Will Power went back to work Friday with revamped teams. It is what it is.” Fortunately for Team Penske, Faustino and Power have a longstanding relationship that should help smooth the transition between now and IndyCar’s most prestigious race, the 500, in two weeks. “I was surprised, but this isn’t my team, it is Roger’s …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Marcus Armstrong pays tribute to cancer patients with special paint job for Indy Grand Prix

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Armstong’s No. 11 Honda-powered car will come with all the usual trimmings for this weekend’s Indianapolis Grand Prix — speed, sponsors and a shiny new paint job. Chip Ganassi Racing announced Thursday that it has partnered with the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center and Schwarz Partners to field a crimson-and-cream, scientifically-based paint scheme that …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Few had heard of Alex Palou when he arrived in IndyCar after several years of racing in Japan. Mediation determined that Palou was contractually bound to Ganassi through this season, but he will move to McLaren next season in IndyCar and already is one of McLaren’s reserve F1 drivers. Palou is permitted to participate in McLaren F1 duties …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Palou’s record run earns Ganassi third straight Indy 500 pole

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou will lead the field to green in the Indianapolis 500 after the young Spaniard put together the fastest four-lap pole run in history Sunday, edging Rinus VeeKay and Felix Rosenqvist to give Chip Ganassi Racing its third consecutive pole in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Palou, who won on the road course race at Indianapolis Motor …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Defending Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson looked like a double threat in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday. Ericsson’s teammate, Scott Dixon, had the second-fastest overall lap for the second straight day, giving Chip Ganassi Racing another one-two finish. Thursday’s boost could put Ericsson in a stronger position to become the sixth driver in Indy history to record back-to-back wins, …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Staying Put: Palou & Rosenqvist to remain with IndyCar teams

Associated Press

The messy saga surrounding Alex Palou’s racing future was finally cleared up Wednesday when the Spaniard said he will return to Chip Ganassi Racing next season — and then immediately hopped into one of McLaren’s cars for a Formula One test in Barcelona. McLaren, meanwhile, said Felix Rosenqvist would return to his IndyCar seat next season as two key pieces …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — Scott Dixon knows IndyCar’s tightest championship race in nearly 20 years would have probably been long decided if not for a rare gaffe by “The Iceman” in the Indianapolis 500. Will Power is the points leader headed into Sunday’s season finale, a five-driver battle that is the tightest in IndyCar since 2003 when the series was called …

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2 years, 6 months ago

IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race

Associated Press

DETROIT — The milk has barely been washed out of Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson’s firesuit and the IndyCar season has gone wild. Slow down, warned Pato O’Ward, who is also back at the Detroit Grand Prix looking to defend his first IndyCar win and take the championship lead from Ericsson. I think that was going to be a huge …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Sweden’s Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 victory

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Ericsson, once a Formula One backmarker, is now an IndyCar frontrunner. Ericsson was cut loose from his first IndyCar team after just one year, then bought a seat at Chip Ganassi Racing — he made sure to note it when he said “winning the Indy 500, it’s not bad for a pay driver” — and has made …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson said a few prayers when he wrecked late in his Indianapolis 500 debut with his teammate in the lead. Instead, the wreck only spoiled Johnson’s race — Ericsson held on after the delay and pulled away for the Indy 500 win for Chip Ganassi Racing. Johnson was pulled tight by Indianapolis 500 great Dario Franchitti for …

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2 years, 6 months ago

An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ Dixon

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Scott Dixon answered a few questions and started to trudge down pit road when he realized he forgot someone: His wife. Another Ganassi teammate, Marcus Ericsson, won the Indy 500 after Dixon’s error, and close friend and teammate Tony Kanaan crossed the finish line in third. Dixon was 21st, his fourth-worst finish at IndyCar’s signature event and is …

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3 years ago

Jimmie Johnson to run Indy 500 and full IndyCar schedule

Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson will enter the Indianapolis 500 next year and run a full IndyCar schedule. The seven-time NASCAR champion had been speeding toward the Indy 500 decision he finally announced Wednesday since he moved to IndyCar earlier this year. “The safety of these cars has come so far, and after I tested the ovals at Texas and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, …

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3 years, 3 months ago

IndyCar soars into Laguna Seca celebrating strong season

Associated Press

MONTEREY, Calif. — Nearly two dozen fans stood in the California morning chill waiting patiently for their chance to take a selfie with The Phoenix. It’s next to impossible to get the hat branded “The Phoenix” — the acknowledgement to Grosjean’s F1 crash last November in which he walked out of a ball of fire. Grosjean estimates he’s been gifted …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Indycar rookie Johnson aims for Indianapolis 500 run in 2022

Associated Press

IndyCar rookie Jimmie Johnson is hopeful of testing in August on the oval at Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of a path toward running in next year’s Indianapolis 500. Johnson kept an eye on fellow IndyCar rookie Romain Grosjean’s oval test Tuesday at World Wide Technology Raceway outside St. Louis. Hopefully, the test, when it happens in late August, will go …

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Ericsson’s early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problems

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Will Power and Josef Newgarden begin Indy quests by adapting to new strategists and engineers

Marcus Armstrong pays tribute to cancer patients with special paint job for Indy Grand Prix

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Palou’s record run earns Ganassi third straight Indy 500 pole

Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day

Staying Put: Palou & Rosenqvist to remain with IndyCar teams

Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race

Sweden’s Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 victory

Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut

An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ Dixon

Jimmie Johnson to run Indy 500 and full IndyCar schedule

IndyCar soars into Laguna Seca celebrating strong season

Indycar rookie Johnson aims for Indianapolis 500 run in 2022