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Auto racing is often thought of as a man’s sport, but more and more women are becoming involved. In the history of the Indianapolis 500, eight women have attempted to make the race, and seven have competed in the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – in 2011, a ninth woman will make her first attempt at the Indy 500.

Janet Guthrie was the first woman to pass her driver’s test for the Indy 500 in 1976   …  More

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2012-indycarThe IndyCar Series revealed the first two prototypes of its 2012 Dallara IndyCar on Tuesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The mockups, which will be displayed in the Pagoda Plaza at IMS through the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500, were introduced on Versus’ “IndyCar Open Wheel Weekly” show.

A rolling chassis – dubbed the  …  Pictures & Details

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Formula 1 teams are ready to listen to what News Corporation’s plans for the future are, saying that ownership of a share in the sport is an ambition they are eager to achieve.

Just days after News Corp. went public in confirming it was involved in a tie-up with Italian investment group EXOR to ponder a move into F1, and it was keen to engage in discussions with the sport’s stakeholders, team representatives have said they are “excited” about   …  Details

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Racing champions from either side of the Atlantic will get a taste of each other’s world when 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart take part in the Mobil 1 Car Swap at Watkins Glen International circuit on June 14.

Hamilton will be  …  More

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