Dario Franchitti leads flag to flag and finally wins at Sonoma Grand PrixSONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti hoisted a celebratory glass of red wine to his lips in a long-awaited moment for the IndyCar driver at Infineon Raceway. Power breaks vertebrae, has concussion in practice crash that leaves Philippe with concussionSONOMA, Calif. — Team Penske isn’t ready to rule out injured driver Will Power making a return this season. Australian Will Power wins first IndyCar race at Rexall Edmonton IndyEDMONTON, Alberta — Will Power led almost the entire way Sunday to capture the Rexall Edmonton Indy in a race marred by a pit fire that burned driver Tony Kanaan’ss hands and face. Crash in qualifying will put Castroneves last on Milwaukee Mile starting gridWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has crashed in qualifying at the Milwaukee Mile. He’s back: Rahal jumps back into Indianapolis 500 with Servia after finding sponsorINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal’s team is back in business. Four-time Indy 500 winner Mears enjoying role as driver coach and mentorINDIANAPOLIS — When drivers look for help figuring out the treacherous track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, they often turn to Rick Mears. Indy 500 rookie Conway released from hospital a day after hitting wall during practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Mike Conway has been released from the hospital a day after sustaining a mild concussion when he crashed during practice for the May 24 race. Tourism officials hope summer travelers keep Indianapolis in sights for more than Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS — Indy 500 drivers go through up to five 22-gallon tanks of fuel as they roar around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on race day each May. 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. Raphael Matos the fastest of 11 second-day qualifiers for Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS — Brazilian Raphael Matos is the fastest driver in second-day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. John Andretti crashes; Graham Rahal spins to avoid accident in third crash at practice SundayINDIANAPOLIS — Veteran driver John Andretti has crashed at practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third crash of the day. Mike Conway, Alex Tagliani each hit wall in Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookies Mike Conway and Alex Tagliani have crashed in separate accidents. Gleeful Helio Castroneves knocks teammate Ryan Briscoe off pole for Indianapolis 500INDIANAPOLIS — A gleeful Helio Castroneves was back on top of the racing world Saturday, winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Castroneves knocks teammate Briscoe off Indy 500 poleINDIANAPOLIS — When uncertainly about his future had Helio Castroneves down in the dumps, he thought about his true love — being in a race car. Castroneves knocks Briscoe off provisional pole at Indy with second run during qualifyingINDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves took the provisional pole for the Indianapolis 500 with less than two hours remaining Saturday in the first round of qualifying. Castroneves knocks Briscoe off Indy 500 provisional poleINDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves has taken the provisional pole for the Indianapolis 500. Philippe joins Indy winner Wheldon, fellow rookie Doornbos with turn 2 crashINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Nelson Philippe became the third driver to crash coming out of turn two during practice for the Indianapolis 500. Welcome back: Petty’s latest pilgrimmage to Indy comes as first-time competitorINDIANAPOLIS — Richard Petty got a full immersion into Indianapolis 500 competition on Saturday. 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. Rookie Doornbos, veteran Sharp crash during Indy 500 practice day before qualifications startINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 pole winner Scott Sharp has crashed during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, although he appears to have escaped injury. Rookie Doornbos crashes in Indy 500 practice as teams try to beat predicted rainINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos (DORN’-bohs) has crashed during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, skidding up the track and into the wall in turn two. 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. Teammates Doornbos, Rahal following game plan in Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Robert Doornbos is trying to keep it simple. Graham Rahal is trying to keep it fast. 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. Doornbos’ lap at 221+ mph fastest among 4 rookies who complete Indy driving testINDIANAPOLIS — Led by 27-year-old Dutchman Robert Doornbos at a top speed of more than 221 mph, four of six Indianapolis 500 rookies have completed their mandatory driving test and have been cleared to begin full practice for the May 24 race. 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. Winning Colors: Patrick hoping new paint scheme will regenerate Indy success for AndrettiINDIANAPOLIS — Danica Patrick took one quick glance at her nifty, new orange-and-black car Friday and thought back to 2007. |