Earlier today, an article by Robin Miller at SpeedTV.com was published that stated that Tony George had been ousted by a vote of the board comprised mainly of his family as CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Later, they rephrased the title to “Transition at IMS” and added the speedway’s rebuttal to their article. SI.com, the IBJ and Channel 6 all got involved in the act, but at the end of the day, we have had no confirmation that Robin Miller’s assertions were correct. The article on SpeedTV has not…
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Tony George Denies Removal
IndyCar – Not So Fast Miller!
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has released a statement debunking the speedtv.com article put up by Robin Miller earlier today. Here is their statement: At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 26, board members asked Tony George, chief executive officer of the IMS companies, to devise a plan for management of Hulman and Company, the Indy Racing League, Clabber Girl and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that would allow him to focus on the business which requires the greatest attention. This plan…
Read MoreIndyCar – Tony George Pink Slip?
According to an article by Robin Miller at speedtv.com, Tony George is no longer the CEO at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A vote was reportedly taken by the board of directors which consist of his mom, his three sisters, himself and the speedway’s attorney which relieved the grandson of Tony Hulman from his position as top man at the most famous racetrack on the planet. This leads one to ponder the possible reasons why the family has replace Tony. First on the list is the most likely to me. Tony…
Read MoreIndyCar – Tracy to Replace Miera
Veteran CART/CCWS/IndyCar driver Paul Tracy has been signed by AJ Foyt to drive his #14 this weekend in at the Milwaukee Mile. This weekend’s race is sponsored by ABC Supply who also sponsors Foyt’s IndyCar effort. Also, it should be noted that the event title is the ABC Supply/AJ Foyt 225. Got to put up a good showing for the sponsors, and who better to thrill the big wigs than the Thrill From West Hill. Vitor Miera is expected to be out of action for 4-6 months, but he is…
Read MoreIndyCar – Indy 500 Results
May has culminated in the conclusion of the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 and Roger Penske can now change his license plate from “1 INDY 14” to “1 INDY 15”. Helio Castroneves climbed the fence and drank the milk as he and his team took home the top honors and a record paycheck of $3,048,005 as Helio chalked up his third victory at the famed Indianapolis oval. Helio has been embattled since the close of last season as Federal tax evasion charges had been filed against him and he…
Read MoreIndyCar – Indy 500 Preview
We are just a few hours away from the utterance of the most famous words in racing “Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines.” Jim Neighbors is in a secret location somewhere warming up his pipes. And a huge tanker is parked somewhere on the IMS grounds filled with helium, waiting for race morning. This year we will even get treated to a flyover by vintage WWII bombers. The anticipation has reached a fevered pitch this week as advertising campaigns put the field of the Indy 500 in Times Square for…
Read MoreIndyCar – Cleveland Rocks?
So Robin Miller has had a few interesting quotes about Cleveland over the last few weeks. He said a few weeks ago that Cleveland might return as an oval (?!) on the airport track, and then threw in his normal vitriol. Granted, that vitriol would have been justly administered if it turned out to be true that they were considering going to Cleveland and not running the road course that was so successful for years. Seems he only got half the story and has now amended his earlier statement. On…
Read MoreIndyCar – Bump Day Extravaganza
Bump Day has come and gone and the field of 33 is set for the 93rd installment of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on this the 100th anniversary of the opening of the track in 1909. As if to honor the heady history of the venue, today’s on track action was superb. As it relates to qualifying, today’s weather was the best we have seen yet. Bright and sunny, low wind and mild temperatures allowed for the track to become predictably faster as the day went on. Action started at…
Read MoreIndyCar – Bruno Makes 3 Too Many
Bruno Junqueira has been confirmed in the #36 car for Conquest Racing. Granted, Indy has the highest payday on the circuit, but Conquest didn’t show up at Kansas and has openly admitted that their results at Indy (read payday) will determine if they show up at Milwaukee in two weeks. It seems a strange move to add an additional car in such an uncertain financial environment for them. But then again, Bruno is a proven commodity. He has sat on the pole at Indy before and he is a wily…
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