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IndyCar Series Cancels 2011 Edmonton Race

The IZOD IndyCar Series announced Wednesday that the Edmonton road course event scheduled for next summer has been canceled due to a conflict between the city and the race promoters about necessary track improvements. "We are disappointed that the city and the promoter were unable to reach an agreement on the venue...

Helio Castroneves Dominates IndyCar Race in Japan

As Helio Castroneves dominated the IndyCar race at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan, an already tight points race tightened even more. Dario Franchitti finished second, just ahead of series points leader Will Power, but the edge trimmed five points off the 17-point lead Power had coming into this event. Castroneves, who...

Helio Castroneves Wins Motegi IndyCar Pole

MOTEGI, Japan (AP) -- Brazilian Helio Castroneves claimed the pole position for the Indy Japan as Team Penske drivers dominated Saturday's qualifying session. Castroneves' lap average of 201.992 mph put him ahead of Ryan Briscoe while series points leader Will Power qualified third as Team Penske took the top three...

Helio Castroneves Wins at Kentucky on Fuel Gamble

This time, Helio Castroneves was all hugs with IndyCar's security director Charles Burns. Castroneves won Saturday night's Kentucky Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway after his Penske team made a shrewd call for an extra pit stop during the race's second and final caution period. Just weeks ago, of course, Castroneves was...

Helio Castroneves Speaks Out: 'I Will Always Add One Victory'

Nearly two weeks after a controversial late-race penalty cost him an IZOD IndyCar Series victory, Helio Castroneves told FanHouse.com he still adamantly disagrees with the call and revealed exactly what was going through his mind during an uncharacteristic, post-race tirade. "For the rest of my life, I will always add one...

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06/01/12 Drew Sharp gets in fast lane with Andretti,... Source: Detroit Free Press - Detroit MI That's not exactly an ensemble that inspires images of a relaxing ride through countryside meadows.
05/31/12 Drivers Castroneves, Franchitti, Power take to Belle... Source: Detroit Free Press - Detroit MI Green-and-white trash bins carrying the message "Clean Downtown" were rolled into place on Belle Isle today.
05/30/12 Pace Lap Source: PJStar - Peoria IL Friday, practice (Speed, 10-11:30 a.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m.), Saturday, qualifying (Speed, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), Sunday, race, noon (Fox, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). Track: Dover International Speedway (oval, 1.0 miles).
05/27/12 Castroneves Looking To Become Mr. Four Time Source: Racin' Today Helio Castroneves has another chance on Sunday to join a very elite group at the Indianapolis 500.
05/27/12 Indy 500: Our staff predictions Source: The Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis IN Curt Cavin and Phillip B. Wilson -- even had someone who finished in the top three (each picked winner Dan Wheldon second).

Background on helio castroneves

Hélio Castroneves (born Hélio Castro Neves; May 10, 1975 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) is a Brazilian auto racing driver currently competing in the North American IndyCar Series.

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