Racing

Following Danica Patrick: Double Duty At Charlotte

Memorial Day weekend is famous for its racing. The Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 are American traditions and winning one of these two are high on a driver’s wish list.

2012/05/29

Trainer O’Neill Suspended By Calif. Racing Board

Despite vigorously denying he gave one of his horses an illegal performance-enhancing mixture, trainer Doug O’Neill was suspended 45 days — a ban that won’t take effect until after his superstar colt, I’ll Have Another, tries to win the Triple Crown.

2012/05/25

Following Danica Patrick: Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 At Iowa

The weekend started off well for Patrick, finishing ninth in the only practice and qualifying ninth in a field that included only one Cup driver (Kurt Busch). The Cup regulars and Truck series drivers were in Charlotte, so many chose not to pull double duty.

2012/05/21

Former Racer & Baltimore Grand Prix Organizer Michael Andretti Says Event Will Be A Success

After a few false starts, a new group assumes control of the Baltimore Grand Prix. It includes one of the biggest names in racing.

2012/05/16

Following Danica Patrick: Double-Duty At Darlington

The Lady in Black had a date with the Lady in Green this weekend at Darlington Raceway, better known as the track “too tough to tame.” Danica Patrick was set to make her first start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series since Daytona and all eyes were on her.

2012/05/14

Following Danica Patrick: Coca-Cola’s Newest Family Member

In January, on the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway, Danica Patrick announced she would skip the Indianapolis 500 in order to race in the Coca-Cola 600. This came as a surprise to many, as it had been rumored her contract to drive full-time for JR Motorsports allowed her to take time off to run the famous race she always spoke fondly of but never won (her highest finish was third in 2009).

2012/05/14