Second Grand Prix of Baltimore draws smaller crowds, generates less money for city

The second Grand Prix of Baltimore sold 30,000 fewer tickets and generated $5 million less for the local economy than the first race.

After Grand Prix of Baltimore, crews hustle to clear downtown streets

With the Grand Prix of Baltimore over, workers were taking down fences, removing safety barriers and opening streets Monday with the goal of restoring the flow of traffic through Downtown Baltimore in time for the Tuesday morning commute.

Carpenter suffers first DNF of season in Grand Prix of Baltimore

Ed Carpenter, the only driver who had finished the previous 13 events on this year's IndyCar Series circuit, did not make it to the end Sunday in the Grand Prix of Baltimore.

Sage Karam wins Star Mazda race

Sage Karam, driving the Andretti Autosport Honda, streaked to the checkered flag Sunday morning, beating Jack Hawksworth in his Team Pelfrey Mazda by 10.170 seconds on the streets of Baltimore.

IndyCar lineup shuffled after penalties

Here's the final Grand Prix of Baltimore lineup for today's race:

IndyCar's Randy Bernard 'very tickled' with Grand Prix of Baltimore

IndyCar chief executive officer Randy Bernard seemed to be picking up positive vibes at the Grand Prix of Baltimore.

IndyCar's Bernard impressed with Grand Prix festivities so far

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard stops mid-sentence. He glances at the ceiling in the hotel conference room where he has been ensconced for most of the day.

After accident, Sam Schmidt shifts from driver to owner

Sam Schmidt knows he would have been long retired by now, his racing career faded completely from life's rearview mirror. He isn't sure what he would be doing aside from helping his wife, Sheila, raise their two teenage children at their home outside Las Vegas.

Defending champion Will Power takes pole for Grand Prix of Baltimore

IndyCar driver Will Power teased his competition in  Grand Prix of Baltimore practice Saturday morning and worried himself a little bit, too, as he was just 15th fastest during Grand Prix of Baltimore practice Saturday morning on the track as drivers worked to familiarize themselves with overnight track changes. with the chicane that had been installed overnight on Pratt St.

Rookie of the year just the beginning for Pagenaud

Things didn't go well for Frenchman Simon Pagenaud in his first race. But that didn't stop him. And though he could find similarities to that first outing last weekend, he clinched The IZOD IndyCar Series' Rookie of the Year award at the Grand Prix of Sonoma.

Battle between teammates intensifies in Firestone Indy Lights Series

The Firestone Indy Lights Series has a tight championship race going on between teammates -- and it got just a little tighter during Saturday's qualifying.

Hurricane Isaac almost forced ALMS starter to miss race

Dennis Paul nearly didn't make it to the start of Saturday's American Le Mans Series race. Considering that Paul has served as the starter since the circuit began in 1999, and has only missed two races in North America, his absence might have been noticed in Baltimore.

Crashes highlight the early action Saturday at Grand Prix of Baltimore

It is a busy Saturday at the Grand Prix of Baltimore track, filled with thrills, chills and frustration.

Michael Johnson aims to become first paralyzed driver in Indianapolis 500

The first thing Tim Johnson remembers hearing from the son who had gone unexpectedly airborne that dreary August afternoon seven years ago in southern Canada, a 12-year-old bucked from his 250cc motorcycle like a clueless bull rider, was that he could not feel his legs.

IndyCar looking at solutions for Grand Prix of Baltimore course

IndyCar is bringing back the chicane to keep the course at the Grand Prix of Baltimore safe for drivers.

Car goes airborne crossing railroad tracks during Grand Prix practice session

Shortly after IndyCar practice opened Friday in advance of the Grand Prix of Baltimore, rookie of the year Simon Pagenaud's car went airborne as it crossed the railroad tracks on the Pratt Streetstraight.

Blast from the past? ALMS driver Milner takes after his father

You know you're old when?

Andretti ready to see how many fans show up for Grand Prix

Michael Andretti, wearing his promoter's hat, stopped for a chat in the Baltimore Convention Center on Thursday afternoon. The IndyCar owner, who has taken on the job of organizing the Grand Prix of Baltimore this weekend through his company Andretti Sports Marketing, looked relaxed.

IndyCar's E.J. Viso helps young drivers in his native Venezuela

When you think of Caracas, Venezuela, you might think of a lively, colorful place. If you're an IndyCar fan, you might think of E.J. Viso, who drives the No. 5 IndyCar fielded by KV Racing Technology.

Veach, 17, moving up the ladder in Indy car racing

Everyone knows there are major differences between 17-year-old race car drivers and 30-something race car drivers. But it couldn't be better illustrated than the activity of Star Mazda driver Zach Veach Wednesday and IndyCar drivers Will Power and Ryan Hunter-Reay, who are in the midst of a championship fight during this Grand Prix of Baltimore weekend.

Ed Carpenter signing autographs at Power Plant Live on Friday night

Race fans will be able to get owner/driver Ed Carpenter's autograph at 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Inner Harbor's Power Plant Live.

Wilson overcomes dyslexia to become IndyCar driver

Dyslexia slowed driver Justin Wilson in his pursuit of an education and his auto racing career, but it also was part of the reason he initially spent as much time as he could with the sport and it prepared him for his future.

Oriol Servia, Baltimore's 'favorite driver,' ready for Grand Prix

A year ago, Oriol Servia said he should be Baltimore's favorite driver because his name, Oriol, means Oriole in Spanish. He felt he was Baltimore's own.

IndyCar driver Sato takes chance, goes for it

Takuma Sato nearly won the Indianapolis 500 in May, but a bold move for the lead relegated the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver to 17th as he spun while trying to pass eventual winner Dario Franchitti on the final lap.

Injury forces Newgarden from Grand Prix of Baltimore, but it won't stop him

Car owner Sarah Fisher knows what's going on. She has a young, rookie driver, who has yet to bag a Top 10 finish due to no fault of his own and caught the eyes of other car owners. She knows they may try to steal him away.

With many roles, Johnny Unser leaves his mark on IndyCar

When Johnny Unser leaves the race control booth of the USF 2000 series, one of the support races for this weekend's Grand Prix of Baltimore, he will head to the garages to help young drivers understand how to compete.

Extreme Speed Motorsports Ferrari team to appear in Little Italy

Ferrari, the famed sports car manufacturer with a long, glorious motor sports history, will celebrate it's Italian heritage by bringing its Extreme Speed Motorsports (ESM) Ferrari team, drivers and crew to Little Italy on Wednesday evening in advance of the American Le Mans Series' Baltimore Sports Car Challenge presented by SRT this weekend.

Castroneves relates his 'Dancing' experience to IndyCar success

Many years ago, longtime NASCAR crew chief Harry Hyde said a stock car is