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The latest from the IRL
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New logo for the former IndyCar Series with the new Series sponsor IZOD
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IZOD INDY Car Series driver for Andretti Autosport, Danica Patrick, finished sixth in her ARCA stock car debut at Daytona Beach on Saturday February 6th
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 3, 2010) – Bryan Herta Autosport owners Bryan Herta and Steve Newey today announced they have signed British driving talent Stefan Wilson to contest the 2010 Firestone Indy Lights Championship. Wilson, winner of the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, will embark on his first full year in the development series following six starts in 2009.
“Stefan showed great pace last year in his limited program, so when we had the opportunity to sign him for this season we did not hesitate,” said Herta. “As this is our sophomore season in the Firestone Indy Lights Series, we know expectations will be higher for us and I’m confident that Stefan will deliver the results he and the team are expecting.”
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INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 2, 2010) " Randy Bernard, longtime CEO of Professional Bull Riders, Inc., has been named CEO of the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights.
His hiring was announced today by Jeffrey Belskus, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, the home of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and owner of the Indy Racing League. Bernard will begin March 1.
"Randy is the right person at the right time to head the Indy Racing League," Belskus said. "He brings a superb sports marketing and promotion background, proven CEO skills, energy and enthusiasm at a time when the IZOD IndyCar Series is positioned for growth."
Bernard said that for the 15 years he has been the CEO of the PBR he's been "blessed to work with such a great sport, and I enjoyed the success that we all shared together."
"I truly believe I can make a difference with the Indy Racing League, and I see tremendous potential. The IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights have intense action, high-stakes competition, extreme athletes, a diverse international schedule, great sponsors and a very passionate fan base."
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Danica to make a guest appearance on CSI: NY..
She will play a race car driver on the program set to air Febuary 10th on CBS. Mark your calander.. CSI: NY.
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