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Teen Racecar Driver Hits Brakes for Driver's License

(Dec. 9) -- Zach Veach has already proven that he can steer a racecar around a track at 140 miles per hour. But his ability to parallel park is about to be put to the test. The 16-year-old racecar driver made a name for himself by finishing fifth in his rookie year in the USF 2000 series, but on Dec. 14 he'll face his...

Graham Rahal Makes History, Wins Pole

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Twenty-year-old Graham Rahal became the youngest pole winner in IndyCar Series history Saturday, besting a field of 22 cars to earn the top starting position in Sunday's season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.Out-performing one car in particular made the feat a little more special."To be...

Another Foyt Makes Indianapolis 500 History

A.J. Foyt's grandson, Anthony Foyt IV, will be the next member of the legendary racing family to have his name in the record books under the Indianapolis 500.Sadly, it won't be anywhere near his grandfather's four wins and numerous other records.Foyt IV, who began his IRL career with Foyt Racing but returned this season...

Background on indy car

IndyCar is the trade name of an American-based open-wheel auto racing sanctioning body. IndyCar sanctions four racing series, the premier IZOD IndyCar Series (often abbreviated ICS or IICS) with its centerpiece Indianapolis 500, and developmental series Firestone Indy Lights, the Star Mazda Championship and the U.S.

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