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- Founded: 1994
- Owner: Hulman & Company
- No. of teams: 10
- Centerpiece: Indianapolis 500
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The Indy Racing League (IRL) is the sanctioning body of open-wheel racing in the United States. The league consists of the IndyCar Series and the developmental Indy Pro Series. The biggest event for the IRL is the Indianapolis 500.
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History
Originally founded as a lower cost alternative to CART in 1994, the IRL raced for the first time in 1996.Primarily a male sport, Danica Patrick entered the IRL in 2005. On April 20, 2008, she became the first female to win an Indy Car race.
Season
Each IRL season consists of 18 races around the world, plus one additional race that does not count on the points standings. Each driver is awarded points following each race, based on how they place. The points are totaled at the end of the season, and a champion is selected.Indianapolis 500
The premier race in the IRL is the Indianapolis 500, or Indy 500 for short. Dubbed the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500 brings in over 270,000 spectators with millions more watching on television from home.-
Indy Racing League News
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Star Mazda Becomes an Official Part of The IRL's New 'Road to Indy'
In addition, the drivers and teams will participate in various Indy Racing League programs such as: · Opportunities to develop business-to-business ... (December 11, 2009)WhoWon.com -
Danica seems to have followed Tony Stewart's advice
Stewart also competed in the Indy Racing League's inaugural season, in 1996, as there was nothing in his contract with Rainer to prevent Stewart from also ... (December 11, 2009)SI.com -
Indy Racing League considers radical wingless chassis formula
The Indy Racing League is taking a hard look at a radical new chassis design, that if passed would put the first wingless car on the Indianapolis Motor ... (December 11, 2009)Indianapolis Business Journal -
SCCA Pro Racing Adds Dates to 2010 Trans-Am Schedule
The series will race alongside the Indy Racing League and World Challenge Championships during the Honda Indy Toronto, July 18 – 20. ... (December 11, 2009)Autochannel (press release)
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Indy Racing League Questions
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What time is the Indy 500? 1 AnswerObviously belated, but from their official website: http://www.indy500.com/schedule/ Sun, May 24 INDIANAPOLIS 500 - Tickets start at $20 Public Ga... read more -
how can i apply for amazing race for this year? 1 AnswerYou can apply right here for amazing race 16 -> http://www.cbs.com/casting/index.php?show=1&0.0854763388811694 Applications don't look to be open at the mom... read more -
Should the winning league in the MLB All Star Game have home field advantage in the World Series? 5 AnswersDefinitely not. It was an over-reactive decision made by commissioner Bud Selig after the 2002 All Star Game ended in a tie. Instead of just expanding the ros... read more -
How did Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin change the race to space? 1 AnswerSputnik and Yuri Gagarin changed the race to space in such a way that it sustained panic in the US over a perceived ‘missile gap’ ---------quote--------- The ... read more
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