Rookie Raphael Matos leads the way in second round of Indy 500 time trialsINDIANAPOLIS — With so many veteran drivers trying to make it into the field for the Indianapolis 500 on the second day of qualifications, it seemed unlikely the spotlight would fall on rookie Raphael Matos. Castroneves knocks Briscoe off Indy 500 provisional poleINDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves has taken the provisional pole for the Indianapolis 500. Briscoe on pole, Franchitti close behind in early Indy 500 qualifyingINDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Briscoe took the provisional pole position for the Indianapolis 500 in early qualifying on Saturday. Penske drivers Briscoe, Castroneves tops in early Indy 500 qualifyingINDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Briscoe was the early leader Saturday in pole qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. Second crash for Dutch rookie Robert Doornbos at Indy 500; not injured after hitting wallINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Robert Doornbos hit the wall for the second time in as many days. Doornbos, Briscoe, Castroneves the fastest in early Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos is the fastest during early practice for the Indianapolis 500. Marco Andretti’s 225 mph lap fastest in first full day of practice at Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS — Marco Andretti is the fastest driver after the first full day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. Rain cuts into Indy 500 practice schedule already shortened 2 days because of the economyINDIANAPOLIS — What once was billed the Thirty Days of May is now down to a half-dozen, maybe fewer if the rain continues. Centennial celebration: First and foremost about racing, Indy’s impact has gone beyond the 500INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Motor Speedway has made the reputation of racing greats: A.J. Foyt, Rick Mears, the Unser family. Actor Josh Duhamel to drive Chevy Camaro pace car to start Indianapolis 500INDIANAPOLIS — Actor Josh Duhamel has a new role for himself in May: pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Former winner Lazier, Duno enter Indianapolis 500 qualifyingINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier and Milka Duno have been added to the entry list for the May 24 race. Dixon gets lead on Briscoe’s tough-luck pit, holds on at Kansas for 17th career IndyCar winKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Scott Dixon took advantage of Ryan Briscoe’s tough-luck pit stop with 47 laps left, then held off Helio Castroneves down the stretch to win the Road Runner Turbo Indy 500 on Sunday. Sore and stiff, Castroneves thrilled to be back racing after tax evasion trialKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Helio Castroneves has a sore neck. His shoulder blades burn, his back aches and his hips tight. |