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'Danica Rule' Is Confusing, Controversial

May 23, 2008 10:31 AM CDT

'Danica Rule' Is Confusing, Controversial

Does move intended to even out drivers' weights even do that?

(Newser) - Danica Patrick will carry 35 pounds of ballast in her car in this weekend's Indianapolis 500 to make up for her tiny, 100-pound body. But even those who agree that ballasting is the fair way to account for differences in racers' body sizes aren't sure the IndyCar system is entirely...

Indy Champ Castroneves Considering NASCAR

May 21, 2008 2:13 AM CDT

Indy Champ Castroneves Considering NASCAR

Driver may follow previous open-wheel racers and bolt for stock cars

(Newser) - Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves is considering trading in his Indy car for a NASCAR stock car, reports the Los Angeles Times. "I won't deny that I'm thinking about it," Castroneves said. "It would be great to one day try the cars. But at this point...

Danica's Car Hits Crew Member

May 10, 2008 10:35 AM CDT

Danica's Car Hits Crew Member

Mechanic has concussion after accident in pit row

(Newser) - Danica Patrick, racing's rising star, clipped a crew member yesterday during practice for the Indianapolis 500. Patrick—who became the first woman to win an Indy Car race last month—struck the 63-year-old mechanic in pit row with both left tires and sent him flying through air, the Indianapolis Star...

Helio Races to 'Dancing' Win

Nov 28, 2007 6:37 AM CST

Helio Races to 'Dancing' Win

Race-car driver boogies his way to mirror-ball trophy

(Newser) - Spoiler Alert! Race car driver Helio Castroneves is the big winner in this season's "Dancing With the Stars," having beat out experienced dancer and Spice Girl Melanie Brown in the show's glittery finale. Brown may have brought more moves, but the two-time Indy-500-winning driver had the verve needed...

Indy 500 Champ to Join NASCAR Next Year

Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM CDT

Indy 500 Champ to Join NASCAR Next Year

Second open-wheel racer in two years added to Ganassi team

(Newser) - Dario Franchitti, the 2007 Indianapolis 500 winner, confirmed today that he will make the transition from IndyCar to NASCAR for the 2008 season. The reigning IndyCar Series champion will join former Formula One and Indy driver Juan Pablo Montoya on Chip Ganassi’s three-car team. Ganassi is “thrilled” to...

Dixon Prevails at Watkins Glen

Jul 9, 2007 6:09 AM CDT

Dixon Prevails at Watkins Glen

Hornish and Kanaan tussle after kiwi races to third straight road course win

(Newser) - New Zealand's Scott Dixon became the second driver in history to collect three straight Watkins Glen checkered-flags, cruising to the finish line 6.2 seconds before nearest challenger Sam Hornish Jr. of Scotland yesterday. After the race, Tony Kanaan, who had earlier taken a bump from the number two, rammed...

Franchitti's Thirsty
for More

May 29, 2007 2:36 PM CDT

Franchitti's Thirsty for More

Quizzed on retiring, Indy 500 champ says he has the drive to return to the top

(Newser) - Still basking in the glow of his first Indy 500 victory, Dario Franchitti isn't even thinking about retirement. "I'm having a blast," the driver formerly best known for being married to Ashley Judd tells the Indianapolis Star. And no wonder—Franchitti, 34, reeled in a record $1.6...