
The worst kept secret in INDYCAR was finally announced...
A.J. Foyt Racing announced...
Ed Carpenter Racing announced...
As I'm sure most of you already know, Penske's Will Power and Conquest's Nelson Philippe were both involved in a horrific incident in yesterdays practice. As seen above.
Now, nearly 12 hours after the incident an update has been given courtesy of Sarah, Nelson's Girlfriend:
He will be in hospital for the next few days recovering- open fracture to his left foot, broken fibula on his right leg, concussion... He... was operated on and has been put back together (new nickname: humpty dumpty) Power is doing well also.. he is stable and can move.
(Photos courtesy of Extenze)
Update: Leilani and team 3G have now cancelled there appearance this weekend, but plan on running in the season finale at Miami-Homestead.
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Update: Leilani has finally made it official, she'll be in the #57 Woman Extenze Dallara this weekend at Chicagoland
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Update: An official announcement should come later this week
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It appears as though 33 year old Leilani Munter will be piloting the #57 Women Extenze Dallara in the Firestone Indy Lights for team 3G, but using an already established FIL teams garage/equipment.
Although unconfirmed, it appears she will be driving at Chicagoland next weekend.
Munter has 2 FIL starts under her belt, with the last appearance coming in September of 2007 where she started 12th and finished 13th at Chicagoland.
We where at dinner after the race in Toronto, and in walks Ryan Hunter-Reay with a few guys, as he is introducing Danica to the President of IZOD, he mentioned that he was the one in the port-o-let during the wreck in St. Pete. He had just got out and shut the door as it happened!!!! It got him just a little wet....It was the Pres. of IZOD -T.J. Patrick
By: Tony Donohue
After and exciting race at Kentucky, the Indy Car Series heads to the road course at Mid Ohio. With the Push to pass still enabled for the race, it will be exciting to see how it leaves its mark on a road course, as it left every Indy Car fan thrilled after Saturday nights Kentucky Indy 300 won by Ryan Briscoe.
Some shake ups have taken place since the cars left the track in Kentucky. Robert Doornbos is out at Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing and will be replaced by Oriol Servia for at least one race. Bobby D is now in the #33 HVM Dallara for the rest of '09 and through 1010. Paul Tracy has now been officially confirmed to pilot the #5 KVRT car as Mario Moraes is in Brazil with his family after the loss of his father. And finally Richard Antinucci will be back in the #98 car for Team 3G as Jacques Lazier ran Kentucky for the team
Mid Ohio last year was won by Ryan Briscoe. Penske swept the weekend as Helio Castroneves took the pole. It is hard to believe that Will Power, after finishing 4th there last year, will not be in the field this weekend. This mark’s Indy Cars third trip to the historic 15 turn 2.4 mile road course. 85 laps will make up the distance, and look for Penske and Ganassi to pace the field most of the day.
I look for Scott Dixon to get it done this weekend. Scott, a Jack of all trades, won the inaugural race at Mid Ohio in 2007. He sits eight points back of points leader Ryan Briscoe. Briscoe, will also be up front this weekend, and I expect him on the podium as well. Ryan Hunter Reay is my dark horse. The ABC Supply Co. #14 finished 6th with Darren Manning last year, and Ryan finished 10th. He made his Indy Car debut two years ago at Mid Ohio. Catch the race Sunday live on Versus at 1 PM and the Lights race will air Monday at 4.
“I had a great start; I was on it. Then my teammate cut me off going into
Turn 1 and I had to check up and a couple of cars passed me. "
"Sorry, no, I cannot confirm that"
Bob Jenkins: I can't even begin to put into words how thrilled I am to be back in TV. And not just in TV...working in the series that has been my favorite since I was a child. Growing up in Eastern Indiana and after becoming an Indy 500 fan, my goal was to combine my love of racing with my profession as a broadcaster. Although I've worked in almost all types of motorsports, the IndyCar Series is and always has been my goal. Although a great portion of my career was spent in Nascar, there is no question that my current job is where I've always wanted to be.
16th And Georgetown: If you could go back and broadcast any of the previous 93 Indianapolis 500's which would it be?
Bob Jenkins: I'd probably have to say the Indy 500 in 1960. That was the first one I attended when I was 12 years old. Although I wouldn't take anything for the memories of traveling to Indianapolis, and riding the train to the Speedway with my father, the '60 500 was one of the most exciting in history. I can remember sitting in Grandstand "C" that day, and looking toward the 4th turn almost every lap, to see if Jim Rathman or Rodger Ward was leading. It would have been fun to be a part of the radio or TV crew that day, but I'll settle for the fond memories.
16th And Georgetown: You host a 1950's music radio show in my hometown of Brownsburg, IN. What's your favorite group from the 50's?
Bob Jenkins: That's a very tough question. Generally speaking I love doo-wop groups. Their "street corner harmony" is something I love to listen to but I'm not sure I can name one group as being my favorite. My favorite artist of the 50's is Buddy Holly. While covering the IndyCar Series a few years ago, I drove from Ft. Worth, Texas to Colorado Springs and visited Lubbock, Texas where he grew up and is buried. His "new sound" brought a whole new dimension to music. I'm also a big fan of Fats Domino. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform live one evening...something I'll never forget. He bridged the gap between R & B music and "pop".
16th And Georgetown: In a recent post on your website, you wrote: "I'm hearing there's a better than 50% chance she'll [Danica] go". What kind of effect do you see on the Indycar Series if Danica does decide to leave?
Bob Jenkins: I think it will be a very big loss if Danica goes to Nascar. She has captured the interest of the media and that is great for the IndyCar Series. Having said that, racefans are quick to forget. Some thought the loss of Sam Hornish, Jr to Nascar a few years back was going to be a big blow to the series. But open wheel race fans, while interested in what Sam does in stock car racing, haven't stopped following the series because he isn't in it anymore. Personally, I think it would be a mistake if Danica went to Nascar. She has a lot to accomplish in open wheel racing, including an Indy 500 win, and I'm hoping that goal in itself will keep her where she is now.