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Filed under: Crew Chiefs, IRL

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) -- Helio Castroneves held off Scott Dixon to win the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Alabama on Sunday, coasting to the finish line after coming off caution with two laps to go.

The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner took over in the stretch run when Marco Andretti headed to pit road with seven laps to go. He treated the new IndyCar venue to his trademark "Spiderman" move, climbing a chain link fence in front of the grandstands and pumping his fists to the fans.

Castroneves won by just over half a second over Dixon and nobody else was closer than 7 seconds to the lead, making it a two-man chase at the end. He didn't offer any opening for Dixon to get by him on a narrow track that offers few easy spots to pass.

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Filed under: Daytona Int'l Speedway, Danica Patrick

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It was a small thing, really, but as close to an official "you're in" as it gets.

Juan Pablo Montoya sent a friend to seek out Danica Patrick and invite her over to the Montoyas' motorcoach in the Daytona International Speedway infield Thursday night.

"I'd never even met Juan before,'' Patrick said Friday. "The fact that he came to me is kind of amazing. We just talked and he offered up help the rest of the year.''

"I just think that's really cool,'' Patrick said, grinning broadly.

 

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Filed under: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IRL

As expected, the IZOD IndyCar Series formally introduced Randy Bernard as the new chairman of the board of both the Indy Racing League and Firestone Indy Lights series Tuesday at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bernard, 43, held the same post with the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) for the past 15 years and is being hailed by his new associates for his keen marketing and promotional abilities.

"He brings energy and enthusiasm at a time the IZOD IndyCar Series is positioned for growth,'' said Jeff Belskus, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, which owns the Indy Racing League.

 

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by FanHouse Newswire

Filed under: Penske Racing, IRL

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Helio Castroneves keeps smiling-and climbing.

Castroneves, who last month won the Indianapolis 500 for the third time after being acquitted of federal tax evasion charges, became a three-time winner at Texas Motor Speedway when he beat Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe off pit row after the final stop and stayed in front Saturday night.

Castroneves Beats Teammate at Texas originally appeared on Motorsports FanHouse on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

 

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