Posts Tagged ‘Brickyard 400’

Ganassi looking for third prestigious trophy

By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (July 23, 2010) INDIANAPOLIS—Back in May, team owner Chip Ganassi had two of racing’s most prestigious trophies side by side—the Harley J. Earl Trophy for Jamie McMurray’s Daytona 500 win in February and the Borg-Warner Trophy for Dario Franchitti’s victory in the Indianapolis 500. Ganassi would like [...]

Top 5 and 5 to watch: Indianapolis

  By Bill Marx Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service   (July 22, 2010) Here’s a look at the top five drivers in the Sprint Cup Series standings and five drivers to watch in Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. All statistical references are for Sprint Cup races at Indianapolis unless otherwise indicated. Driver rating is [...]

NASCAR By The Numbers

NASCAR Number By Bill Marx Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (July 21, 2010) 4: Different teams Mark Martin has driven for in the past four races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The breakdown: 2006, finished fifth for Jack Roush; 2007, sixth for Bobby Ginn; 2008, 11th for DEI; 2009, second for Hendrick Motorsports. Martin will again [...]

Villeneuve To Drive For Braun At Indianapolis

Braun Racing is pleased to announce that former Formula One World Champion and Indy 500 winner, Jacques Villeneuve, will attempt to qualify the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota for the upcoming Brickyard 400 (NSCS) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The veteran driver has found success in racing that can be rivaled by very few. Villeneuve has captured [...]

Pre-Brickyard 400 News

Brickyard 400 fans can enjoy a wide variety of fun activities Friday, July 23 during Chevy Day at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including Sprint Cup driver Q&A and autograph sessions, test drives in Chevy vehicles and much more. All Chevy Day functions are included in the Friday general admission price: $10 for adults, [...]