The 2006 Indy Racing League season began on March 26 and concluded on September 10. The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based open-wheel racing series. ... The 2005 Indy Racing League season began on Sunday, March 6 and ended on Sunday, October 16. ... IndyCar Series Logo The 2007 Indy Racing League IndyCar Series season began with a night race on Saturday March 24 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. ... Image File history File links Ics_logo. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based open-wheel racing series. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (86th in leap years). ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the Gregorian calendar (254th in leap years). ...

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Off season changes

2006 for the Indy Racing League was much different from 2005. The biggest change being the withdrawal of Chevrolet- and Toyota-powered cars from the series, leaving Honda as the only engine manufacturer. There was much speculation after this announcement that because there would not be nearly as much money provided to teams by engine providers as in previous years, many of them would scale back. To some extent, this was true: Ganassi Racing pared its team from three to two cars and Panther Racing and Cheever Racing from two to one. However, Tony George and Patrick Dempsey's Vision Racing added a car for displaced Tomas Scheckter. Honda also reduced the costs of both year-long and Indy-only engine leases, promised that all teams would be provided with identical engines and technical support, and that engines would last two races between scheduled rebuilds--all significant cost-cutting measures compared to previous years. The 2005 Indy Racing League season began on Sunday, March 6 and ended on Sunday, October 16. ... Chevrolet (IPA: ʃɛv. ... Toyota Motor Corporation ), or Toyota is a Japanese multinational corporation and the worlds largest automaker by sales revenue as of 2007[3]. Together with its half-owned subsidiary Daihatsu, the company was the worlds second largest auto company by revenue of $179 billion and total vehicle production, most... Panthers 2006 car driven by Vitor Meira Panther Racing is an American open wheel auto racing team. ... Cheever Racing is an Indy Racing League founded in 1996 by Eddie Cheever as Team Cheever. ... Tony George, born Anton Hulman George on December 30, 1959, is the owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor who first became prominent in Hollywood during the late 1980s. ... Townsend Bell driving the No. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ...

The chassis situation is little changed from 2005, the largest change being Ganassi Racing's switch from Panoz to Dallara. The only full-season runners using the Panoz in 2006 are Rahal Letterman Racing's three cars and Delphi Fernandez Racing's Scott Sharp. Look up Chassis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Panoz G-Force The Panoz Motor Sports Group is an entity made up of the many motorsports holdings of Don Panoz. ... Dallara was a Formula One constructor from 1988 through 1992. ... Rahal Letterman Racing (RLR) is an auto racing team that currently has a three car livery in the Indy Racing League. ... Super Aguri Fernandez Racings #55 car driven by Kosuke Matsuura Fernández Racing is a motor racing team that competes in the IndyCar Series and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ...

2006 also sees the elimination of three rounds of the championship from the 2005 season. The Phoenix International Raceway race was cancelled because of scheduling conflicts. The California Speedway round was not retained because the IRL wanted to move its date earlier in the season so as to not conflict with the NFL season, but a date that was available for both the speedway and the league could not be found. Both the IRL and California Speedway hope that a race there will return for 2007. The Pikes Peak International Raceway was eliminated from the 2006 schedule as the track was sold by its owners and subsequently closed. Further explanation for this new schedule was given by the league as being more "compact" and "exciting" and as a method of avoiding lost television ratings and race attendance by finishing their race season before the NFL season. Many critics viewed this shortened schedule as a definite setback for the series, not an improvement. 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. ... The California Speedway is a two-mile, low-banked, D-shaped oval superspeedway in Fontana, California, similar to that of sister track Michigan International Speedway. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... Pikes Peak International Raceway is a one mile oval Auto Racing track located in Fountain, Colorado, just south of Colorado Springs. ...

There were also a handful of significant driver moves, most important of which was 2005 series champion Dan Wheldon moving to Ganassi Racing from Andretti Green Racing, where he was replaced by Marco Andretti. Additionally, Tomas Scheckter moved from Panther Racing to a new car at Vision Racing and Vitor Meira moved from Rahal Letterman to Sheckter's seat at Panther. Paul Dana and his personal sponsor filled Meira's spot at Rahal Letterman. Eddie Cheever announced that he would return to the role of owner-driver of his single car team for the first four races, including the Indianapolis 500, and Michael Andretti announced he would return to the cockpit to drive alongside his son in the "500". A.J. Foyt IV, who left for NASCAR, was replaced by Felipe Giaffone in Foyt Enterprises' car, while Buddy Lazier returned to a full-time ride in the series by replacing the struggling Roger Yasukawa at Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. Hemelgarn Racing signed P. J. Chesson late in the offseason with backing from Carmelo Anthony to replace the outgoing Paul Dana. Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Dario Franchittis car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Andretti Green Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the IndyCar Series. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... 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). ... Paul Dana Paul Dana (April 15, 1975 – March 26, 2006) was an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Edward Eddie McKay Cheever, Jr. ... “Indy 500” redirects here. ... Andretti racing at Monterey, California, October 1991 Michael Mario Andretti (born October 5, 1962 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American semi-retired CART and Formula One driver. ... Anthony Joseph A.J. Foyt IV (born May 25, 1984 in Hockley, Texas) is an American race car driver in the NASCAR Busch Series. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Felipe Giaffone (born January 22, 1975 in Sao Paulo) is a driver in the Indy Racing League. ... A.J. Foyt Enterprises is a racing team in the Indy Racing League that can trace its lineage to cars owned, driven, and sometimes built by A.J. Foyt himself in the 1960s. ... Robert Buddy Lazier is an American open-wheel racecar driver born in Vail, Colorado on 31 October 1967. ... Roger Yasukawa is an Japanese-American auto racing driver born October 10, 1977 in Los Angeles, California. ... Hemelgarn Racing is a racing team in the Indy Racing League owned by Ron Hemelgarn. ... P.J. Chesson (born December 9, 1978 in Far Hills, New Jersey) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Carmelo Kyan Anthony (born April 29, 1984)) is an American professional basketball player at the small forward position for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA and the USA National Team. ...

There were also ongoing rumors during the offseason that Tony George and Champ Car principal Kevin Kalkhoven had been meeting and discussing a potential merger, or a new series that would re-unite open wheel racing in America. The two men have admitted to meeting and enjoying each other's company in skiing and golf, and in separate March 2006 interviews with the Los Angeles Times admitted that they were in fact discussing the prospects of combining the two series [1]. “CART” redirects here. ... Kevin Kalkhoven, born Kevin Oscar Newton Kalkoven, former CEO of JDS Uniphase, is an Australian venture capitalist and auto racing magnate based in Menlo Park, California. ... The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California and distributed throughout the Western United States. ...

Mid-Season changes

Following Paul Dana's death in a crash before the first race, Rahal-Letterman hired Jeff Simmons to drive the #17 car two races later at Motegi. Following an Indy 500 where both Hemelgarn cars crashed into each other and finished in the last two positions, Hemelgarn Racing, which had been running full-time with P. J. Chesson, ceased operations. After the Kansas Speedway race, Cheever Racing ceased operations due to lack of sponsorship and Foyt Enterprises replaced Felipe Giaffone with Jeff Bucknum. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing also announced that Ryan Briscoe, who drove their car to a third place at Watkins Glen, would drive their car in the remaining short oval and road course races instead of Buddy Lazier and that Sarah Fisher would race the car at the remaining 1.5 mile tracks, Kentucky and Chicagoland. Marty Roth returned to the series after crashing in Indy 500 practice and missing the race to drive his own Roth Racing machine in the final 3 oval races of the season (Michigan, Kentucky, and Chicagoland). Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ... Kansas Speedway is a speedway in Kansas City, in the U.S. state of Kansas. ... Jeff Bucknum (born July 12, 1966 in Glendale, California) is an American race car driver. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ... Robert Buddy Lazier is an American open-wheel racecar driver born in Vail, Colorado on 31 October 1967. ... Sarah Marie Fisher (born October 4, 1980 (age 26)) is an American auto racing driver competing in the Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar Series for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing originally from Commercial Point, Ohio. ... Marty Roth (born December 15, 1958 in Toronto) is a Canadian race car driver in the Infiniti Pro Series and the Indianapolis 500. ...

Race summaries

Toyota Indy 300

main article: 2006 Toyota Indy 300 The XM Satellite Radio Indy Indy 300 is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. ... The 2006 Toyota Indy 300 was the first round of the 2006 IndyCar Series season, held on March 26, 2006 on the Homestead-Miami Speedway and covered by ABC. The race was marred by a violent crash in the final practice session. ...

This race held at Homestead-Miami Speedway was run on March 26 and covered by ABC. Sam Hornish, Jr. won the pole. Homestead-Miami Speedway is a speedway in Homestead, Florida, USA, southwest of Miami. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (86th in leap years). ... [1] ABC Sports is a division of ABC, responsible for the televising of many sports events on the network. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

The race was marred by a violent crash in the final practice session. Paul Dana was killed in the crash and fellow teammates Danica Patrick and Buddy Rice withdrew from the race to honor his memory. He was the third driver to lose his life in the IRL. Ed Carpenter was also injured, but is expected to recover. Paul Dana Paul Dana (April 15, 1975 – March 26, 2006) was an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... 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. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ...

Top ten results

1. Dan Wheldon 200 laps
2. Hélio Castroneves +0.0147 (9th closest finish in IRL history)
3. Sam Hornish, Jr. +0.4744
4. Dario Franchitti +0.9401
5. Scott Dixon +1.1989
6. Kosuke Matsuura +2 laps
7. Scott Sharp +2 laps
8. Felipe Giaffone +2 laps
9. Tomas Scheckter +3 laps
10. Eddie Cheever +4 laps

IRL Video Synopsis of the Race Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Dario at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver 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. ... Felipe Giaffone (born January 22, 1975 in Sao Paulo) is a 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. ... Edward Eddie McKay Cheever, Jr. ...

Annotated Video of Race Summary

Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

main article: 2006 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg The Honda Grand Prix of St. ... The 2006 Honda Grand Prix of St. ...

The Streets of St. Petersburg race was held on April 2 and covered by ESPN. Dario Franchitti won the pole, but was knocked out early due to mechanical failure. The race finished under the yellow flag after Tomas Scheckter and Buddy Rice hit the barrier with 4 laps to go. The Streets of St. ... April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... ESPN, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ... Dario at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... 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. ...

Top ten results

1. Hélio Castroneves 100 laps
2. Scott Dixon +0.1386
3. Tony Kanaan +0.6284
4. Bryan Herta +0.7813
5. Vitor Meira +2.5995
6. Danica Patrick +3.0433
7. Kosuke Matsuura +52.7172
8. Sam Hornish, Jr. +1 lap
9. Felipe Giaffone +1 lap
10. Scott Sharp +1 lap

Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... 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). ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Felipe Giaffone (born January 22, 1975 in Sao Paulo) is a driver 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. ...

Indy Japan 300

main article: 2006 Indy Japan 300 The Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 is an Indy Racing League IndyCar Series race held at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Japan. ...

The Twin Ring Motegi, Japan race was run on April 22 and covered (via tape delay) by ESPN. Qualifying was rained out and the field was set by entrant points. As a result, Hélio Castroneves sat on pole, and for the second race running, Castroneves won the race. This race also saw the return of Ed Carpenter after the accident at Homestead. Rahal Letterman Racing also returned the #17 car to competition after sitting out a second race, as Indy Pro Series driver Jeff Simmons moved up to the seat. While Simmons has two IndyCar Series races to his experience (one the 2004 Indianapolis 500), he is eligible for the Bombardier series Rookie of the Year contest for 2006. Twin Ring Motegi is an automobile racing track located in Motegi, Japan. ... April 22 is the 112th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (113th in leap years). ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ... Homestead-Miami Speedway is a speedway in Homestead, Florida, USA, southwest of Miami. ... Rahal Letterman Racing (RLR) is an auto racing team that currently has a three car livery in the Indy Racing League. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ...

Top ten results

1. Hélio Castroneves 200 laps
2. Dan Wheldon +6.3851
3. Tony Kanaan +8.6163
4. Sam Hornish, Jr. +9.0011
5. Buddy Rice +9.7491
6. Bryan Herta +13.8972
7. Kosuke Matsuura +14.7633
8. Danica Patrick +15.4456
9. Scott Dixon +1 lap
10. Vitor Meira +1 lap

Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... 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. ... 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 on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... 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). ...

90th Indianapolis 500

main article: 2006 Indianapolis 500 The 90th Indianapolis 500 was held on Sunday, May 28, 2006. ... The 90th Indianapolis 500 was held on Sunday, May 28, 2006. ...

The Indy 500 was run on May 28 and covered by ABC. Sam Hornish, Jr. won the pole with a 4-lap average of 228.985 mph (2:37.2155). It was Hornish's 10th pole of his short, but yet outstanding career. Hornish then went on to win the race, beating Marco Andretti in the second-closest finish in Indy 500 history. Dan Wheldon led most laps with 148. May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ...

Top ten results

1. Sam Hornish, Jr. 200 laps
2. Marco Andretti +0.0635
3. Michael Andretti +1.0087
4. Dan Wheldon +1.2692
5. Tony Kanaan +1.6456
6. Scott Dixon +3.0566
7. Dario Franchitti +5.6249
8. Danica Patrick +5.7263
9. Scott Sharp +11.1252
10. Vitor Meira +17.9554

Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Andretti racing at Monterey, California, October 1991 Michael Mario Andretti (born October 5, 1962 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American semi-retired CART and Formula One driver. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Dario at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... 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). ...

Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix presented by Tissot

The Watkins Glen International race was run on June 4 and covered by ABC. Qualifying was cancelled due to fog and the field was set based on Friday practice speeds. Hélio Castroneves sat on pole. The race was shortened to 55 laps from the scheduled 60 due to the 2 hour time limit. The race also made history as the first ever IRL race to be run in wet conditions. Kiwi Scott Dixon won from Panther Racing's Vitor Meira and Australia's Ryan Briscoe, of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. The Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix Presented by Tissot is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York. ... Watkins Glen International (nicknamed The Glen) is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based open-wheel racing series. ...

Top ten results

1. Scott Dixon 55 laps
2. Vitor Meira +2.3311
3. Ryan Briscoe +2.7999
4. Buddy Rice +9.2284
5. Felipe Giaffone +11.4811
6. Ed Carpenter +12.4427
7. Hélio Castroneves +13.0455
8. Danica Patrick +13.3289
9. Scott Sharp +16.6462
10. Tomas Scheckter +48.4872

Video Synopsis of Race Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... 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). ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing 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. ... Felipe Giaffone (born January 22, 1975 in Sao Paulo) is a driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American 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. ...

1. Annotated Version of IRL Race Summary

Bombardier Learjet 500

The Texas race was run on June 10 and covered by ESPN. Sam Hornish, Jr. won the pole. Hélio Castroneves captured his second Texas win and third win of the season. Dan Wheldon had led most of the race and looked in control only for a short delay on his final pit stop to drop him back to third. The Bombardier Learjet 550 is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Texas Motor Speedway in Justin, Texas. ... Texas Motor Speedway is a superspeedway located in the northernmost portion of the U.S. city of Fort Worth, Texas -- the portion located in Denton County, Texas. ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ...

Top ten results

1. Hélio Castroneves 200 laps
2. Scott Dixon +0.2402
3. Dan Wheldon +0.2981
4. Sam Hornish, Jr. +14.5389
5. Scott Sharp +14.5895
6. Vitor Meira +15.9294
7. Tony Kanaan +16.1398
8. Kosuke Matsuura +22.3327
9. Ed Carpenter +22.9791
10. Tomas Scheckter +1 lap

IRL Race Summary Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... 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). ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ...

1. Annotated Race Summary Video

SunTrust Indy Challenge

The Richmond International Raceway race was run on June 24 and covered by ESPN. Qualifying was rained out and Hélio Castroneves won the pole based on combined practice speeds. Sam Hornish, Jr. has won the race, leading 212 of 250 laps. The race finished in yellow flag at 4 laps to go due a blew tire from Hélio Castroneves which dropped him to 10th place. The SunTrust Indy Challege Presented by XM Satellite Radio is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. ... Richmond International Raceway (RIR) is a A 3/4 mile, D shaped, asphalt race track located outside Richmond, Virginia. ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ...

Top Ten Results

1. Sam Hornish, Jr. 250 laps
2. Vitor Meira +0.3907
3. Dario Franchitti +1.5895
4. Marco Andretti +6.5400
5. Scott Sharp +6.6677
6. Bryan Herta +10.9217
7. Tomas Scheckter +1 lap
8. Ed Carpenter +1 lap
9. Dan Wheldon +1 lap
10. Hélio Castroneves +1 lap

Sam Hornish, Jr. ... 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 at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American race car driver 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. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ...

Kansas Lottery Indy 300

The Kansas Speedway race was run on July 2. Dan Wheldon won the pole. Sam Hornish, Jr. won the race taking the lead from Wheldon with two laps to go. This was the 50th IRL race where 1st and 2nd were separated by less than a second. The Kansas Lottery Indy 300 is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. ... Kansas Speedway is a speedway in Kansas City, in the U.S. state of Kansas. ... July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

Top ten results

1. Sam Hornish, Jr. 200 laps
2. Dan Wheldon +0.0793
3. Vitor Meira +5.3892
4. Scott Dixon +5.5158
5. Tony Kanaan +5.7762
6. Hélio Castroneves +7.0432
7. Tomas Scheckter +9.6925
8. Kosuke Matsuura +9.9881
9. Marco Andretti +1 lap
10. Jeff Simmons +1 lap

Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 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 Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ...

Firestone Indy 200

The Nashville Superspeedway race was run on July 15 and covered by ESPN. Dan Wheldon won the pole. Scott Dixon won his second race of the season and captured his first win on an oval since 2003. The Firestone Indy 200 is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee. ... Nashville Superspeedway is a motor racing complex located in Gladeville, Tennessee (though the track has a Lebanon address), United States, about 48 km (30 miles) east of Nashville. ... July 15 is the 196th day of the year (197th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ...

Top ten results:

1. Scott Dixon 200 laps
2. Dan Wheldon +0.1176
3. Vitor Meira +1.2756
4. Danica Patrick +2.5019
5. Hélio Castroneves +3.5647
6. Dario Franchitti +11.9449
7. Jeff Simmons +1 lap
8. Marco Andretti +1 lap
9. Ryan Briscoe +1 lap
10. Ed Carpenter +2 laps

Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 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). ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Dario at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Ryan Briscoe (born September 24, 1981) is an Australian auto racing driver. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ...

ABC Supply Company A.J. Foyt 225

The The Milwaukee Mile race was run on July 23 and covered by ESPN. Hélio Castroneves won the pole. Tony Kanaan led most of the race and gave Andretti Green Racing its first win of the season. The ABC Supply Company/A.J. Foyt 225 is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at The Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin. ... The Milwaukee Mile is a race track in West Allis, Wisconsin. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Dario Franchittis car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Andretti Green Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the IndyCar Series. ...

Top ten results

1. Tony Kanaan 225 laps
2. Sam Hornish, Jr. +1.8276
3. Tomas Scheckter +2.0114
4. Danica Patrick +8.4708
5. Marco Andretti +10.2611
6. Dario Franchitti +11.2373
7. Bryan Herta +14.1195
8. Dan Wheldon +1 lap
9. Jeff Simmons +2 laps
10. Scott Dixon +2 laps

Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Dario at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ...

Firestone Indy 400

The Michigan International Speedway race was run on July 30 and covered by ABC. The race start was delayed almost 3 hours and the race was aired tape delayed on ESPN2. Hélio Castroneves got his fourth race win of the season from the pole. The Firestone Indy 400 is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. ... Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile (3. ... July 30 is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... ESPN2 debuted on October 1, 1993, as a sister station of ESPN. Nicknamed the deuce, ESPN2 was to be branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross, snowboarding, and BMX racing. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ...

Top ten results:

1. Hélio Castroneves 200 laps
2. Vitor Meira +1.6229
3. Dan Wheldon +6.2259
4. Tony Kanaan +6.9874
5. Tomas Scheckter +27.9005
6. Scott Sharp +28.5560
7. Ed Carpenter +1 lap
8. Marco Andretti +1 lap
9. Kosuke Matsuura +1 lap
10. Jeff Simmons +1 lap

Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... 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). ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... 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. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Kosuke Matsuura (born September 4, 1979 in Aichi, Japan) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ...

Meijer Indy 300 presented by Coca-Cola and Secret

The Kentucky Speedway race was run on August 13 and covered by ABC. Hélio Castroneves won the pole. Sam Hornish, Jr. captured his 4th win of the year and re-took the points lead. This was also the second IRL race with two female drivers in the field, the first was the 2000 Indianapolis 500. The Meijer Indy 300 presented by Coca-Cola and Secret is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky. ... 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. ... August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Results of the 2000 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Sunday, May 28, 2000. ...

Top ten results:

1. Sam Hornish, Jr. 200 laps
2. Scott Dixon +0.5866
3. Hélio Castroneves +0.6511
4. Dan Wheldon +1.8913
5. Tony Kanaan +2.3049
6. Vitor Meira +2.5191
7. Tomas Scheckter +2.8124
8. Danica Patrick +3.2408
9. Dario Franchitti +4.7070
10. Bryan Herta +4.7966

Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian 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). ... Tomas Scheckter is a South African racing driver currently competing in the Indy Racing League and A1 Grand Prix series. ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... Dario at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... Bryan Herta (born on May 23, 1970 in Warren, Michigan) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing Leagues IndyCar Series. ...

Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

The Infineon Raceway race was run on August 27 and covered by ESPN. Scott Dixon won the pole. Marco Andretti became the youngest winner of a major open wheel race and the first new IRL winner since Adrian Fernandez in 2004. The Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County is an Indy Racing League Indycar Series race held at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. ... Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills. ... August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (240th in leap years), with 126 days remaining. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Adrian Fernandez from Mexico City (Mexico) was born April 20, 1963. ... The 2004 Indy Racing League season was dominated by two teams, Andretti Green Racing and Rahal Letterman Racing. ...

Top ten results:

1. Marco Andretti 80 laps
2. Dario Franchitti +0.6557
3. Vitor Meira +10.6535
4. Scott Dixon +11.1867
5. Hélio Castroneves +12.5049
6. Dan Wheldon +13.4493
7. Jeff Simmons +13.8754
8. Danica Patrick +15.7417
9. Sam Hornish, Jr. +16.3369
10. Bryan Herta +18.5571

Marco Andretti jokes around with Ashley Judd (wife of teammate Dario Franchitti) at Indy, May 2007. ... Dario at the 2007 Long Beach Gran Prix Darios car being pushed up to qualify for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 Dario waiting to qualify, May 12, 2007 at Indy Dario Franchitti (b. ... 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 Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ... Danica Patrick on Pole Day prior to the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin) is an American auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series. ... 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. ...

Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean

The Chicagoland Speedway race was run on September 10 and covered by ABC. Sam Hornish, Jr. won the pole and clinched the championship by finishing third. Dan Wheldon won the race and tied Hornish in season points, but lost the title due to the tiebreaker (most wins). The Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. ... Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet, Illinois, USA, southwest of Chicago. ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the Gregorian calendar (254th in leap years). ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ...

Top ten results:

1. Dan Wheldon 200 laps
2. Scott Dixon +0.1897
3. Sam Hornish, Jr. +0.2323
4. Hélio Castroneves +2.6913
5. Ed Carpenter +1 lap
6. Vitor Meira +1 lap
7. Tony Kanaan +1 lap
8. Jeff Simmons +1 lap
9. Scott Sharp +1 lap
10. Tomas Scheckter +1 lap

Dan Wheldon in Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis 2007 Dan Wheldon at Indianapolis during week 2 qualifications 2007 Dan Wheldon signs autographs for fans following Pole Day qualifications for the 2007 Indianapolis 500. ... Scott Ronald Dixon (born July 22, 1980) is a New Zealand motor racing driver who won the Indy Racing League (IRL) championship in 2003 at his first attempt. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Helio at the 2006 Nashville Superspeedway race. ... Ed Carpenter is an Indy Racing League driver born March 3, 1981. ... 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). ... Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born December 31, 1974) is a Brazilian race car driver of Lebanese Christian heritage from Salvador, Brazil. ... Jeff Simmons (born May 8, 1976) is an American race car driver in the Indy Racing League and Infiniti Pro Series. ... Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American 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. ...

Final 2006 Point Standings