Austin Escapes Injury at Indy
Practice Crash Mars Eventful Day of Testing at the Brickyard
05.12.12 -Chase Austin escaped serious injury after spinning and crashing in turn one during the Firestone Indy Lights Freedom 100 practice session.
The one-day test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is designed to offer rookie drivers more experience on the famed 2.5 mile oval. As the five-hour session wound down, the field staged a fairly race-realistic in the remaining 15 minutes that was a sight to see for any fans that came out to watch, and for the drivers themselves.
Austin, whose speed was fifth quickest during the test, lost the car in turn one while practicing drafting with his teammate during the second half of their testing session. "I was passing and got too low beneath the white line. I just got loose, spun out and hit the wall" stated Austin.
Although shaken, Chase and his car will be ready for the practice and qualifying on May 23rd in preparation for the Freedom 100 at the Speedway on Carb Day, Friday, May 24th.
Antron Brown 3rd in Top Fuel Points
On the Strength of an early season victory and consistent point finishes.
05.15.12 - Antron Brown raced to his 32nd career win earlier this year and has continued the momentum to currently place third in the NHRA Full Throttle Top Fuel category drag racing series.
Brown trails his other two Don Schumacher Racing teammates, Spencer Massey (2nd) and Tony Schumacher(1st).
The 23-event NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season is divided into two distinct sections: the 17-race regular season and the six-race playoffs, the Countdown to the Championship. After the first 17 races, only the top 10 drivers advance into the final segment of the playoffs, and their points are reset to within 10 of one another with the exception of the points leader, who will have a 30-point advantage over second place. The 10 drivers will then compete for Full Throttle world championships at the season's final six races.
Introducing: Darrell Wallace Jr.
05.17.12 -Darrell Wallace, Jr. continues to build an impressive resume in racing despite the fact he only recently turned 18. But it is his talent- not his age- that influenced Joe Gibbs Racing to sign Wallace to its driver development program a few years ago.
In 2010, Darrell was selected as part of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program and got his start in stock car racing at the regional touring level. At his first career start at Greenville Pickens Speedway at age 16, Darrell became the youngest and first African American to win a race in NASCAR K&N series history and in track history.
Darrell Wallace Jr Races to 9th Place Finish in Debut
Steady and Impressive in Nationwide Series Race
05.19.12 - NEWTON, Iowa – Darrell Wallace Jr. broke new ground Sunday at Iowa Speedway, but he was more interested in what he didn't break — the Toyota he was driving for Joe Gibbs Racing.
"It was definitely a great run for us," the 18-year-old said after becoming just the third African-American driver to race on the NASCAR Nationwide circuit.
He was cautious through much of the Pioneer Hi-Bred 250, but finished ninth, on the lead lap and with his car in one piece.
Nicole Lyons:1st Female African American Race Driver
Nicole Lyons is fueled by the same horsepower that ignites the cars she races. Although Lyons is only 5’6”, her exotic beauty, spirited personality and kinetic intensity make her seem larger than life. However, those that learn about this multi-faceted athlete are amazed, while she carves a niche for herself as one of the world’s premier female professional racecar drivers. As Lyons continues to fulfill her dreams, she has already created history, as the first African-American female to race professionally in NHRA Pro Mod, Top Sportsman & Comp. Eliminator.
Introducing the New 2012 Indycar
New Year, New Car, the Izod Indycar Series has introduced its 1st new chassis since 2003. This chassis is signifies a new beginning for the IZOD IndyCar Series. One of the most noticeable differences between the DW12 and the old IR07, right off the bat, are those bumpers behind the rear wheels.
The rear wheel “pods” are there for a very specific purpose: to prevent a driver approaching from the rear from making contact with the leading driver’s rear wheel, thus causing a potentially catastrophic crash by launching the approaching car into the air.