Indycar ceo hopeful of may start to delayed 2020 season. Verizon indycar series ceo mark miles and racers marshall pruett discuss the new threeyear deal that brings weathertech raceway laguna seca back to the calendar, where sonoma raceways future. With new races, a new title sponsor and a new tv deal, the aptly named mark miles has rescued indycar from what appeared to be an irreversible spinout. As roger penske buys ims and indycar, he lays out his initial. Mark miles to remain key indycar figure after penske takeover. While the venerated spaniards involvement has been a major boost to indycars recognition, many have speculated that the series would seek a repeat with another bigname f1 driver in the future. He was the scca driver of the year in 1961 and moved on to team ownership after retiring, amassing incredible success, including 18. Indycar discusses justin wilsons death the new york times.
Mark miles fires off in response to indycar criticism fox. He was at ims last week with his team taking a tour of the facility. Indycar and ims statement on passing of john andretti. Mark miles, the ultimate boss of indycar, came out firing on wednesday when he said critical comments by stakeholders in the indycar series after last saturdays race were damaging to the sport.
In an interview with mark miles, iowa speedway was said to be set for july 10. As indycar keeps moving toward the future, a reminder. Indycar series ceo mark miles makes his first visit to marshall pruetts the week in indycar podcast to answer all manner of questions submitted by listeners via facebook, twitter, and reddit that span signing a new title sponsor, returning to australia to race at surfers paradise, international tv. Apr 18, 2019 indycar ceo mark miles addresses guaranteed entries at indy 500. Indycar boss mark miles described initial talks about the possibility of running a race on the gold coast in 2020 as encouraging after a visit to australia. John andretti, the first driver to compete in the indianapolis 500 and nascars cocacola 600 on the same day, has died at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. Indycar lands communications company ntt as title sponsor. Indycar ceo says indianapolis 500 could run as late as october. We believe a big part of qualifying is the drama around the possibility that a car isnt going to get in. Browse through latest information on your favorite indycar drivers, including full biographies, latest news, highres photos and high quality videos.
Autonomous vehicles, until recently, were tracking miles around the valley but a futuristic man vs. Indycars new threeyear deal with nbc sports group unites the series under a sole broadcasting banner, which has long been among the top priorities of ceo mark miles and series stakeholders, according to a frontpage piece by jim ayello of the indianapolis star. Ceo mark miles sees indycar heading onward and upward. Indycar ceo mark miles is attending the 2020 indycar open test at cota and stopped by the media center to say a few words. The 2017 indycar schedule was released thursday, and mark miles addressed it with the media alongside drivers josef newgarden and ed carpenter. Nov 05, 2019 penske has been part of racing for more than 50 years. Indycar ceo mark miles is hopeful that the doubleheader weekend in detroit can happen as scheduled on may 2931 despite the current acceleration of coronavirus cases in the us. Ironically, the future becomes easier to understand because the past is on display at ism raceway ahead of the desert.
Right now is strange nascar and indycar call off racing. Jul 17, 2018 verizon indycar series ceo mark miles and racers marshall pruett discuss the new threeyear deal that brings weathertech raceway laguna seca back to the calendar, where sonoma raceways future. Just last year, the idea of a doubleheader between the nascar cup series and indycar was gaining steam, but it was considered a long shot by indycar ceo mark miles in june. Indycar made the announcement on monday night at indianapolis. Penske has been part of racing for more than 50 years. Mark miles jay frye indycar nation driver safety equipment.
Fan info indycar 101 the drivers driver safety equipment. Indycar racing, no longer spinning its wheels, draws greater. Please introduce links to this page from related articles. He hints at some news about indycar and ims to come out on friday. Indycar drivers find information on your favorite indycar.
Ferrari in indycar would be an incredible thing, it would raise the level of popularity. Drivers react to roger penskes changes for ims, 2020 indy 500. Driver safety has also been a major point of concern, with a number of drivers seriously injured, particularly in the early years of the series. May 08, 2017 while the venerated spaniards involvement has been a major boost to indycars recognition, many have speculated that the series would seek a repeat with another bigname f1 driver in the future. It would be very exciting if ferrari enters indycar, says mark miles. Feb 11, 2020 indycar ceo mark miles is attending the 2020 indycar open test at cota and stopped by the media center to say a few words. Indycar ceo mark miles looks for new nbc deal to propel series. Jan 30, 2020 john andretti, the first driver to compete in the indianapolis 500 and nascars cocacola 600 on the same day, has died at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. Bernard was fired in october 2012, and replaced by mark miles. Indycars television ratings on nbc sports and abcespn were up 6. May 11, 2020 just last year, the idea of a doubleheader between the nascar cup series and indycar was gaining steam, but it was considered a long shot by indycar ceo mark miles in june.
Indycar ceo mark miles and president jay frye outlined another season of positive growth for the series. Apr 04 andretti autosport rallies around veteran mechanic. Jan 30, 2020 former nascar and indycar driver john andretti has passed away at the age of 56 following a long battle with colon cancer. Michael andretti, one of the sports winningest drivers and a fourtime. Among the biggest benefits is that miles and indycar will now be able to. This is a monumentally sad day for indycar and the. Cnn indycar driver justin wilson, who was struck by a part careening off a crashed race car, has died, mark miles, ceo of the parent company of indycar, said late monday. Apr 16, 2020 just last year, the idea of a doubleheader between the nascar cup series and indycar was gaining steam, but it was considered a long shot by indycar ceo mark miles in june.
Indycar chief executive mark miles also confirmed that it would be very exciting for everyone associated with the sport if ferrari enters indycar, but at the same time said that i dont have any other comment. Jul 30, 2018 there are two ways to race at the indy 500. Indycar ceo mark miles addresses guaranteed entries at. Mark miles, president and ceo of indycar parent company penske entertainment, said the aboutface came as both indycar and nascar saw more and more events and attractions closing. Mark miles is leaving his post as ceo of hulman and co. Aug 24, 2015 cnn indycar driver justin wilson, who was struck by a part careening off a crashed race car, has died, mark miles, ceo of the parent company of indycar, said late monday. He cited the cancellation midtournament of the players championship and the closure of theme parks as indicators public gatherings should not proceed. Miles is president and chief executive officer of penske entertainment corp. Critics of mark miles urge indycar to focus on driver development. Other notes from usa today sports exclusive interview with miles.
Roger penske wows indycar drivers with announced changes to. The hulman empire is led by its president and ceo mark miles, who also bears the title of indycar ceo. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Indycar ceo mark miles addresses guaranteed entries at indy 500. Penske entertainment president and ceo mark miles stated the. No plans to poach f1 drivers to indycar the versed. Former nascar and indycar driver john andretti has passed away at the age of 56 following a long battle with colon cancer. Indycar ceo mark miles on justin wilson, safety and. Indycar collaborated with dreamworks animation to launch comedy film turbo in 20. It would be very exciting if ferrari enters indycar, says. Mark miles fires off in response to indycar criticism. Dec 11, 2018 indycar series ceo mark miles makes his first visit to marshall pruetts the week in indycar podcast to answer all manner of questions submitted by listeners via facebook, twitter, and reddit that span signing a new title sponsor, returning to australia to race at surfers paradise, international tv. Indycar driver justin wilson has died from a head injury suffered when a piece of debris struck him at pocono raceway. The following is a list of drivers who are currently competing in a.
This article is an orphan, as no other articles link to it. As indycar keeps moving toward the future, a reminder of the past. Indycar series officials are talking about launching a winter miniseries as early as 2015, while one of the sports most popular drivers is having trouble finding a. Indycar ceo mark miles told autoweek sunday that mclaren racing ceo zak brown said rumors of mclaren deciding not to join indycar in 2019 are crap. Oct 12, 2015 indycar chairman mark miles partook of some grouse and woodcock hunting in northern wisconsin this weekend before reembarking on a busy offseason for the open wheel series. Miles, newgarden, carpenter talk 2017 indycar schedule. Im not opposed to it, but i dont know if i feel like there is a lot of momentum behind it. It would be very exciting if ferrari enters indycar. Indycar ceo mark miles hints at some big news friday youtube. Sponsorship and media rights are two of the areas where indycars revenue still pales in comparison to that of nascar. A number of our drivers laid down times for may and. Miles admits castroneves is a ticket seller for every verizon indycar series race, but in the natural evolution of any professional sport, older athletes move on and are replaced by younger. Ceo mark miles, including mario andretti and derek daly, would prefer to see the indycar.
Indycar chairman mark miles partook of some grouse and woodcock hunting in northern wisconsin this weekend before reembarking on a busy offseason for the open wheel series. Mark miles lays out various scenarios for the organization in a radio. In a november 2 press release, indycar announced a twoday promoter test at phoenix international raceway, scheduled for february 2627, in preparation for the series return to the 1mile oval. Indycar driver justin wilson died on monday from a head injury suffered during sundays abc supply 500 at the pocono raceway, confirmed indycar. May 24, 2019 with new races, a new title sponsor and a new tv deal, the aptly named mark miles has rescued indycar from what appeared to be an irreversible spinout. Miles and gibson said penske executives plan to meet this week with indycarims executives to discuss sponsorship strategy.
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