IndyCar Series

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard poses with the  IndyCar Series championship trophy
Britain's Justin Wilson won the IndyCar Firestone 550 after leader Graham Rahal crashed in the fourth turn
Britain's Justin Wilson (R) passes Graham Rahal in the penultimate lap
Scott Dixon of New Zealand drives his Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda Dallara DW12
Dario Franchitti pours the victory milk over his head
Cars race down the frontstretch past fans in the grandstands
Dario Franchitti, driver of the Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, races across the yard of bricks
Dario Franchitti celebrates with his wife Ashley Judd
Sebastien Bourdais drives the #7 Dragon Racing car
James Hinchcliffe made a run at the pole and had superior speed until the final two turns of his last lap
Honda-powered Scott Dixon made a lap in 40.3428 seconds at an average speed of 223.088 mph
Australian Will Power was fourth on Thursday at 221.932 mph
View of the the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series Baltimore Grand Prix in 2011 on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland
American driver Graham Rahal, pictured in March 2012, was placed on a six-race probation by IndyCar
Will Power of Australia, driver of the #12 Team Penske Dallara Chevrolet, crosses the finish line
Dario Franchitti of Scotland drives the #10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara Honda
Will Power
Helio Castroneves of Brazil drives the #3 Team Penske Chevrolet
Helio Castroneves captured the IndyCar Series season-opening race then celebrated with a tribute to Dan Wheldon

Daytona 500 track repaired after crash wounded fans

NASCAR's Daytona 500 was set to start on schedule Sunday after repairs to catch-fencing damaged in a frightening Nationwide Series race crash that injured dozens of fans.
 

Patrick puts girl power in Great American Race

Danica Patrick grabbed a slice of history with her Daytona 500 pole, the first for a woman driver ratcheting up interest in "The Great American Race" that opens NASCAR's season on Sunday.
 

Patrick's Daytona pole makes NASCAR history

Danica Patrick topped qualifying for the Daytona 500 on Sunday to become the first woman to earn pole position for one of the hugely popular NASCAR stock car racing's elite events.
 

Viso among four to drive for Andretti

Venezuelan racer E.J. Viso has signed to drive for Andretti Autosport in the upcoming IndyCar season, giving the team four cars in the series in 2013, owner Michael Andretti said Thursday.
 

Franchitti, Judd split after 11-year marriage

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti of Scotland and US actress Ashley Judd have announced they are divorcing after 11 years of marriage.
 

Vautier, Pagenaud unite as French IndyCar duo

Tristan Vautier will join forces with 2012 Rookie of the Year Simon Pagenaud as French driving teammates for the 2013 IndyCar season, team owner Sam Schmidt announced on Tuesday.
 

Bridgestone to supply IndyCar through 2018

Bridgestone Americas' Firestone tire brand will remain to sole supplier for IndyCar through the 2018 season, the US-based open-wheel racing series announced on Friday.
 

Grosjean thrills Bangkok with Race of Champions win

Formula One star Romain Grosjean claimed the Race of Champions trophy in Bangkok late on Sunday, besting some of the biggest names in motorsport including Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher.
 

Danica Patrick announces split from husband

Danica Patrick and her husband have decided to end their seven-year marriage "amicably," the IndyCar and NASCAR star announced Tuesday.
 

Record-setting Indy engineer Wardrop dead

Tim Wardrop, engineer for the fastest car in Indianapolis 500 history, died aged 62 on October 27 after a long illness, IndyCar officials announced on Monday.
 

Bernard's tenure as IndyCar boss ends

IndyCar is parting ways with chief executive Randy Bernard, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation announced Sunday after a special board meeting on his status.
 

IndyCar champ to battle F1 legends in Bangkok

IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay will line up against Formula One stars Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel at the Race of Champions in Bangkok on December 15-16, organisers announced.
 

McLaren boss says US harder sell than Asia

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has warned the United States will prove a much tougher nut to crack than Asia as Formula One prepares for its latest bid to win over the huge potential market.
 

IndyCar drops Edmonton from 2013 lineup

IndyCar will not race at Edmonton next season, series officials announced, after the event promoter pulled out of plans to stage a 2013 race.
 

Hunter-Reay earns first IndyCar Series title

American Ryan Hunter-Reay clinched his first IndyCar Series championship with a fourth-place finish in the season-ending race at the Auto Club Speedway track.
 

Andretti grabs pole for Fontana race

Marco Andretti edged out Ryan Briscoe by a slim margin to earn the pole position for the season-ending IndyCar Series race on Saturday.
 

Hunter-Reay wins Baltimore Grand Prix

Ryan Hunter-Reay kept his IndyCar title hopes alive Sunday with a victory in the Grand Prix of Baltimore, closing the gap on series leader Will Power with one race remaining.
 

Briscoe wins Sonoma Indy race

Ryan Briscoe earned his first win of the season, holding off Team Penske teamate and fellow Aussie Will Power to capture the Sonoma IndyCar Series race.
 

Will Power on Pole at Sonoma

Australia's Will Power earned pole position for the IndyCar race at Sonoma for the third straight year, with team-mate Ryan Briscoe beside him on the front row.
 

Kiwi Dixon claims fourth Mid-Ohio crown

Scott Dixon claimed his second victory of the season and 29th of his career by winning the IndyCar Series race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Sunday.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

IndyCar Series
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IZOD IndyCar Series logo
CategoryOpen-wheel cars
Country or regionInternational
Inaugural season1996
Drivers29
Teams15
ConstructorsDallara
Engine suppliersHonda
Tyre suppliersFirestone
Drivers' championUnited Kingdom Dario Franchitti
Teams' championUnited States Chip Ganassi Racing
Official websiteIndyCar.com
Motorsport current event.svg Current season