NationMaster - Encyclopedia: 2005 in IRL

The 2005 Indy Racing League season began on Sunday, March 6 and ended on Sunday, October 16. The season, which consisted of 17 races, was the 10th season of the IRL since it split from CART in 1995. 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Indy Racing League Logo The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the promoter of a predominantly oval based open-wheel racing series in the United States and, more recently, Japan. ... March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... Champcar has been the name for the class of cars used in the United States premier open wheel auto racing series for decades. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Dan Wheldon was the dominant driver in the series in 2005, having won six races, including the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500, setting the record for most victories in an IRL season. However, the big story of the season was that of Rahal Letterman Racing's Danica Patrick, the fourth woman to compete in the Indy 500 and the first to lead a lap. She would eventually wind up in fourth. Danica's presence was a boost to the IRL's television ratings. The Indy 500's ratings were up 40% from the year before and subsequent races also saw a boost in ratings. Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Indianapolis 500, 1994 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, frequently shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, is an American race for open-wheel automobiles held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... Rahal Letterman Racing (RLR) is an auto racing team that currently has a three car livery in the Indy Racing League. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ...

The season was also the last for Chevrolet in the series, who confirmed in August that they would not return to the IRL. At the start of the season, only Panther Racing's Tomas Scheckter and Tomas Enge raced Chevrolet powered cars (although A.J. Foyt IV also started racing for Chevy beginning with the AMBER Alert Portal Indy 300 at Kentucky). The manufacturer situation within the IRL will continue to be a problem during the off season and through 2006. Toyota announced that they will not return to the IRL after the 2006 season. This would leave Honda as the only remaining manufacturer in the IRL. Honda extended their engine supply contract through 2009 despite expressly saying that they do not wish to be the IRL's only supplier. Chevrolet, often nicknamed Chevy, is a brand of automobile, now part of General Motors. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Tomáš Enge (born September 11, 1976 in Liberec) was a Formula One driver from the Czech Republic. ... Anthony Joseph (A.J.) Foyt IV (born May 25, 1984 in Hockley, Texas) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Kentucky Speedway is a relatively new superspeedway located in Sparta, Kentucky, approximately halfway between Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, with easy interstate highway access to both cities, and is additionally less than 100 miles from another fairly sizable market, Lexington, Kentucky. ... The 2006 Indy Racing League season is set to begin on March 26 and end on September 10. ... Toyota redirects here. ... The 2006 Indy Racing League season is set to begin on March 26 and end on September 10. ... Honda Motor Co. ...

Toyota Indy 300

On March 6, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Dan Wheldon led 158 of 200 laps to get the victory. Tomas Scheckter sat on the pole. March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... Homestead-Miami Speedway is a speedway in Homestead, Florida, USA, southwest of Miami. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ...

Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Darren Manning (born April 30, 1975) is a motor racing driver from Yorkshire, England. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Anthony Joseph (A.J.) Foyt IV (born May 25, 1984 in Hockley, Texas) is an American race car driver in the NASCAR Busch Series, formerly of the Indy Racing League. ... Paul Dana (born April 15, 1975 in St. ...

XM Satellite Radio Indy 200

On March 19, at Phoenix International Raceway, Sam Hornish Jr. won his first race of the season. Bryan Herta sat on the pole. March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... Phoenix International Raceway is a one mile tri-oval race track located in Avondale, AZ. It opened in 1964, but wasnt used by NASCAR until 1988, with the first race won by the late Alan Kulwicki. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ...

Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Darren Manning (born April 30, 1975) is a motor racing driver from Yorkshire, England. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ...

Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

On April 3 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, Dan Wheldon won his second race of the year. Bryan Herta sat on the pole. April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ... Aerial photograph of St. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ...

Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Scott Dixon, IRL photo Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand racing car driver. ... Buddy Rice (born January 31, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an auto racing driver best known for winning the 2004 Indianapolis 500 as part of Rahal Letterman Racing. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Darren Manning (born April 30, 1975) is a motor racing driver from Yorkshire, England. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ...

Indy Japan 300

On April 30, at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi, Japan, Dan Wheldon won his third race of the season. Sam Hornish Jr. sat on the pole. April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... Twin Ring Motegi is an automobile racing track located in Motegi, Japan. ... Motegi (èŒ‚æœ¨ç”º; -machi) is a town located in Haga District, Tochigi, Japan. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Buddy Rice (born January 31, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an auto racing driver best known for winning the 2004 Indianapolis 500 as part of Rahal Letterman Racing. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Darren Manning (born April 30, 1975) is a motor racing driver from Yorkshire, England. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ...

Indianapolis 500

On May 29, at the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Dan Wheldon won his first Indy 500 and his fourth race of the season. However, the focus of the race was on Danica Patrick who led 19 laps, the first time a woman has ever led a lap at Indy. Tony Kanaan sat on the pole. Indianapolis 500, 1994 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, frequently shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, is an American race for open-wheel automobiles held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wing and Wheel Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana (a separate city completely surrounded by Indianapolis) in the United States, is the second-oldest surviving auto racing track in the world (after The Milwaukee Mile), having existed since 1909. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ...

Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Buddy Lazier is an American open-wheel racecar driver born in Vail, Colorado on Oct 31, 1967. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ...

Bombardier Learjet 500

On June 11, at Texas Motor Speedway, Tomas Scheckter won his first race of the season, sitting on the pole and leading for 119 of 200 laps. June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in Justin, Texas, which is within Denton County, Texas. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ...

Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ...

SunTrust Indy Challenge

On June 25, at Richmond International Raceway, Helio Castroneves won his first race of the season. Sam Hornish Jr. sat on the pole. June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... Richmond International Raceway (RIR) is a A 3/4 mile, D shaped, asphalt race track located outside Richmond, Virginia. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Tomáš Enge (born September 11, 1976 in Liberec) was a Formula One driver from the Czech Republic. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ...

Argent Mortgage Indy 300

On July 3, at Kansas Speedway, Tony Kanaan won by a fraction of a second over Dan Wheldon and Vitor Meira. Danica Patrick won her first pole. July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... Kansas Speedway is a speedway in Kansas City, in the U.S. state of Kansas. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ...

Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Darren Manning (born April 30, 1975) is a motor racing driver from Yorkshire, England. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Buddy Rice (born January 31, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an auto racing driver best known for winning the 2004 Indianapolis 500 as part of Rahal Letterman Racing. ...

Firestone Indy 200

On July 16 at Nashville Speedway, Dario Franchitti won, leading 74 of 200 laps. Tomas Scheckter sat on the pole. July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... There are two oval race tracks near Nashville, Tennessee sometimes referred to as Nashville Speedway Nashville Speedway USA is a small track fomerly visited by NASCAR touring series, currently operated by new management. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ...

Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Scott Dixon, IRL photo Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand racing car driver. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ... Buddy Lazier is an American open-wheel racecar driver born in Vail, Colorado on Oct 31, 1967. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ...

ABC Supply Co./A. J. Foyt 225

On July 24 at The Milwaukee Mile, Sam Hornish Jr. won from the pole, leading 123 of 225 laps. July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... The Milwaukee Mile is a race track in West Allis, Wisconsin. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ...

Firestone Indy 400

On July 31 at Michigan International Speedway, Bryan Herta won from the pole, leading 159 of 200 laps. July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining, as the final day of July. ... Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile (3. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ...

Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Buddy Lazier is an American open-wheel racecar driver born in Vail, Colorado on Oct 31, 1967. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ...

AMBER Alert Portal Indy 300

On August 14 at Kentucky Speedway, Scott Sharp won for the first time since 2003 at Twin Ring Motegi, holding off Vitor Meira for the last laps to win. Danica Patrick sat on the pole for the second time in the season after rain washed out qualifying and the starting grid was determined by the fastest times in practice. August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... Kentucky Speedway is a relatively new superspeedway located in Sparta, Kentucky, approximately halfway between Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, with easy interstate highway access to both cities, and is additionally less than 100 miles from another fairly sizable market, Lexington, Kentucky. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Twin Ring Motegi is an automobile racing track located in Motegi, Japan. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ...

Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Buddy Lazier is an American open-wheel racecar driver born in Vail, Colorado on Oct 31, 1967. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Anthony Joseph (A.J.) Foyt IV (born May 25, 1984 in Hockley, Texas) is an American race car driver in the NASCAR Busch Series, formerly of the Indy Racing League. ... Jimmy Kite (born February 18, 1976 in Effingham, Illinois) is an American race car driver. ...

Honda Indy 225

On August 21 at Pikes Peak International Raceway, Penske Racing teammates Helio Castroneves and Sam Hornish Jr. started 1-2. Dan Wheldon won his fifth race of the season, tying Sam Hornish Jr.'s record for most victories in a season. August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Pikes Peak International Raceway is a one mile oval Auto Racing track located in Fountain, Colorado, just south of Colorado Springs. ... Penske Racing is a racing team that competes in the Indy Racing League and NASCAR. They also previously competed in road racing, Formula One and CART. Penske Racing is a division of Penske Corporation, and is headed by Roger Penske. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Tomáš Enge (born September 11, 1976 in Liberec) was a Formula One driver from the Czech Republic. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ...

Argent Mortgage Indy Grand Prix

On August 28 at the circuit's inaugural race at Infineon Raceway, Tony Kanaan won the race, taking the lead on lap 52 from points leader Dan Wheldon, who was hampered by fuel problems all day and finished out of the race in 18th. Ryan Briscoe sat on the pole, but caused a three-car accident on lap 18 that also eliminated Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick from the race. August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip in the golden hills of northern California, near Sonoma, north of San Francisco. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ...

Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Buddy Rice (born January 31, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an auto racing driver best known for winning the 2004 Indianapolis 500 as part of Rahal Letterman Racing. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Tomáš Enge (born September 11, 1976 in Liberec) was a Formula One driver from the Czech Republic. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Scott Dixon, IRL photo Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand racing car driver. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ...

Peak Antifreeze Indy 300

On September 11 at Chicagoland Speedway, Dan Wheldon won his sixth race, breaking the all-time record for most wins in an IRL season. Ryan Briscoe was involved in a fiery crash with Alex Barron on lap 20. Briscoe was taken by helicopter to a Chicago-area hospital with head and back pain, but was alert. He suffered a concussion, two broken collarbones, a bruised lung and contusions to his arms and legs. The accident resulted in a 16-minute red flag. September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet, Illinois, USA, southwest of Chicago. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Your brain floats within your skull surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). ... ... The lungs flank the heart and great vessels in the chest cavity. ...

Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Buddy Lazier is an American open-wheel racecar driver born in Vail, Colorado on Oct 31, 1967. ...

Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix

On September 25 at Watkins Glen International, Scott Dixon won his first race since his 2003 IndyCar Series Championship season. Helio Castroneves sat on the pole. This was the first major open-wheeled race at Watkins Glen since 1981. September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years). ... Watkins Glen International (nicknamed The Glen) is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. ... Scott Dixon, IRL photo Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand racing car driver. ... 2003 (MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Scott Dixon, IRL photo Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand racing car driver. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Giorgio Pantano (born February 4, 1979 in Padua, Italy) is an Italian racing driver who drove for the Jordan Formula One team for much of the 2004 season before being replaced by Timo Glock, and who will race in the 2005 GP2 Series for the SuperNova team. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ...

Toyota Indy 400

On October 16 at California Speedway, Dario Franchitti won his second race of the year over Tony Kanaan by 0.111 s. Chevrolet powered cars finished 7th and 8th in their final IRL race. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... The California Speedway is a two-mile, low-banked, D-shaped oval superspeedway in Fontana, California, approximately 40 miles east of Los Angeles on the site of the former Kaiser Steel mill. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Chevrolet, often nicknamed Chevy, is a brand of automobile, now part of General Motors. ...

Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Tomáš Enge (born September 11, 1976 in Liberec) was a Formula One driver from the Czech Republic. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Scott Dixon, IRL photo Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand racing car driver. ...

Final 2005 Point Standings

Categories: 2005 in motor racing | Indy Racing League Daniel Clive Wheldon (born June 22, 1978 in Emberton, England) is an IRL race car driver. ... Tony Kanaan is a race car driver of Jewish heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Dario Franchitti (born May 19, 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British race car driver, formerly a competitor in the Champcar series (between 1997 and 2002) and currently driving in the Indy Racing League. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Hélio Castroneves (born May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, first in the Champcar series and now in the Indy Racing League. ... Vitor Meira (born March 27, 1977 in Brasilia, Brazil) is an auto racing driver, currently driving for Rahal Letterman Racing in the Indy Racing League (IRL). ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Patrick Carpentier (often informally known as Pat or Patrique) is a Canada racing driver from Quebec. ... Alex Barron (born June 11, 1970) in Menifee, California) is an race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Danica Patrick is the first woman driver to ever lead the field at the Indy 500. ... Scott Dixon, IRL photo Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand racing car driver. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Buddy Rice (born January 31, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an auto racing driver best known for winning the 2004 Indianapolis 500 as part of Rahal Letterman Racing. ... Tomáš Enge (born September 11, 1976 in Liberec) was a Formula One driver from the Czech Republic. ... Roger Yasukawa is an Japanese American auto racing driver born October 10, 1977 in Los Angeles. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ... Anthony Joseph (A.J.) Foyt IV (born May 25, 1984 in Hockley, Texas) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ...

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