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Indianapolis 500 Race Preview

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has kicked off its 100th birthday celebration with the closest Indy 500 starting field in history, the largest crowd in recent memory and a vibe reminiscent of the race's heyday.Even NASCAR's "King" Richard Petty will be trackside today as Jim Nabors sings "Back Home Again in...

IRL Days of Thunder at Texas Motor Speedway

Unlike Saturday's NASCAR Busch Series race, the IRL race at Texas Motor Speedway was nothing to snooze at. The Bombardier Learjet 550 was complete with on track drama, "the big one," the first win of the season for the reigning champion and a career-high finish for the series' star female driver.I'll admit I tuned in to...

TonyKanaan News From the Web

06/01/12 IndyCar Preview: Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand... Source: The Frontstretch Honestly most of the news this week centers around the Indy 500, with the awards, checks, and media blitz being the focus.
05/29/12 Kanaan Excites Indy with Dramatic Finish in 500 Mile... Source: UnumProvident Corp INDIANAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Mouser Electronics , Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today congratulates champion driver Tony Kanaan for his outstanding third-place finish in the Indianapolis 500, where he drove the No. 11 MOUSER ELECTRONICS/GEICO/KV Racing Technology Chevrolet/Firestone IndyCar to capture a coveted podium position.
05/29/12 Dixon, Kanaan say Sato too bold Source: Racer.com Second- and third-place finishers Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan believe Takuma Sato was too bold in his attempt to pass Dario Franchitti for the Indianapolis 500 lead on the final lap of the race and will be "forever haunted" by the error.
05/29/12 INDY: Dixon, Kanaan say Sato too bold Source: Autosport.com Former IndyCar champions Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan believe Takuma Sato was too bold in his attempt to pass Dario Franchitti for the Indianapolis 500 lead on the final lap of the race and will be 'haunted' by the error.
05/27/12 Kanaan comes up short again at Indianapolis 500 Source: Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem NC Tony Kanaan was hoping his luck would change at this year's Indianapolis 500.