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Simona de Silvestro feels 'back home' promoting second Baltimore Grand Prix
Simona de Silvestro walked through the lobby of an Inner Harbor hotel Thursday looking comfortable in her white shirt and black jeans.
"I feel like I'm back home," the IndyCar driver said. "It was one of the best races we had last year, and I'm really...Tags: Entergy Corporation, Labor Day, Inner Harbor, Indianapolis 500, Baltimore Grand Prix
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The day that racing stopped
I was covering motorsports for four years before I saw someone die in what might be considered a senseless crash. I didn't know Ricky Knotts, a 28-year-old driver who had spent every dime he and his parents could muster to qualify for the 1980 Daytona...Tags: Daytona 500, Bobby Allison, Daytona International Speedway, Entertainment Events, Baltimore Grand Prix
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IndyCar to hold memorial for Dan Wheldon
IndyCar will hold a public memorial service for driver Dan Wheldon, who died Sunday after an accident during a season-ending race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, on Sunday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Wheldon, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner,...Tags: Indianapolis 500, Conseco Incorporated
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Drive for Diversity is showing results
NASCAR has been trying for a long time to change the complexion in the garage. For all those efforts, you don't see a lot of black or brown faces in the pits or behind the wheel. But you have to credit the organization for its continued push to change...Tags: Bank of America Corp., Joe Gibbs, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, NASCAR
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Funeral services for Dan Wheldon announced
Baltimore Sun staffFuneral services for IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg (Fla.). Wheldon, 33, was killed in a 15-car crash on lap 11 during Sunday's IndyCar series finale at Las Vegas Speedway. His wife,...Tags: Auto Racing, Conseco Incorporated
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Peltz: In wake of Wheldon's death, wait is on for action from IndyCar CEO
After watching the horrifying crash that killed IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, some quickly shifted their sights to a 44-year-old Californian: Randy Bernard. As chief executive of the Izod IndyCar Series, Bernard heavily promoted the race at Las Vegas Motor...Tags: Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick, Open-Wheel Racing, ABC (tv network), Television
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Unnamed owner trying to oust Randy Bernard as CEO of IndyCar
Just a few days after the Indy 500, it appears now that some people inside the sport are trying to oust CEO Randy Bernard. The CEO tweeted Tuesday: "It is true that an owner is calling others trying to get me fired. I have had several owners confirm...
Tags: Open-Wheel Racing, Indianapolis 500, Corporate Officers
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Indy 500 was all about Dan Wheldon
En Fuego - Orlando SentinelOn a Memorial Day weekend in which fallen heroes are revered, the Indianapolis 500 made sure to honor one of its own who made the ultimate sacrifice in his chosen profession. The record books will say that Dario Franchitti became the latest three-time... -
Dario Franchitti On Winning 3rd Indy 500
PIX11.comDario Franchitti stopped by to talk about winning his third Indy 500. He also talked about the tragic loss of Dan Wheldon and balancing his relationship/marriage with actressAshley Judd.Tags: Ashley Judd, Indianapolis 500
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Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti share well, even Indy 500 wins
It could be rough to win the Indy 500 and have to share that spotlight with your wife. Again. Dario Franchitti (and Ashley Judd) won his third Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. As The Times' Jim Peltz reported Sunday, it was a thriller -- the racing world...
Tags: Indianapolis 500, Ashley Judd, Miley Cyrus
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BRIEFS/WORLD
AUTO RACING Indy 500 ratings up Early television ratings are showing this year's Indianapolis 500 had more viewers than any time since 2008. Based on the numbers provided by Nielsen Media Research and ESPN, Sunday's race attracted nearly 6.9 million...Tags: Danica Patrick, San Antonio Spurs, Vinny Del Negro, Television, National Football League
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Auto racing: TV ratings increase for Indianapolis 500
Early television ratings are showing this year's Indianapolis 500 had more viewers than any time since 2008. Based on the numbers provided by Nielsen Media Research and ESPN, Sunday's race attracted nearly 6.9 million viewers and drew a 4.34 rating. The...Tags: Danica Patrick, Indianapolis 500, ESPN (tv network), Television, NASCAR
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