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FORT WORTH, Texas (June 10, 2009) – Saturday evening’s Bombardier Learjet 550k equaled the highest-rated IndyCar Series race telecast on VERSUS this season, according to the IndyCar Series. The .45 rating, which amounted to 340,000 households, for “America’s Original Nighttime...
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FORT WORTH, Texas (June 9, 2009) – The number three has long been associated with IndyCar Series star Helio Castroneves, who drives the No. 3 entry for Team Penske. But this year, more than ever, the number has taken on a whole new meaning for the 34-year-old Brazilian driver. In late May, he won...
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Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many talents. The Phoenix Sun center has appeared in movies, produced albums, served as a police officer and following this weekend’s Bombardier Learjet 550k the 15-time National Basketball Association All Star can add pit crew member to the list. O’Neal...
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Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage received numerous compliments from fans about the speedway’s unique format for the Bombardier Learjet 550k pre-race introductions with the IndyCar Series drivers. Rather than the traditional introduction on the stage, the IndyCar drivers come down the...
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By Rick Herrin Helio Castroneves ran to his crew members and jumped into their arms after the Bombardier Learjet 550k at Texas Motor Speedway. Castoneves owed everything to his pit crew Saturday night as he raced to his second victory of the season and outlasted Team Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe before...
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By Rick Herrin NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal made his IndyCar Series debut Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway. The 15-time all-star and Phoenix Suns center is serving as the Grand Marshal for the Bombardier Learjet 550k race at 8:30 p.m. tonight. O'Neal, who is in partnership with Luczo...
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DAY 2 - FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009 Welcome to the Bombardier Learjet 500k, the sixth race of the 2009 IndyCar ® Series season. John Griffin, vice president of public relations for the Indy Racing League, and Mike Zizzo, vice president of media relations for the Texas Motor Speedway, and their staffs are...
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Dario Franchitti's "minor" adjustment after practice made all the difference during Friday's Bombardier Learjet 550k qualifying. The setup change for Franchitti's No. 10 Energizer led him to the pole position for Saturday night's race. Franchitti, who earned his seventh career...
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DAY 1 - THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 Welcome to the Bombardier Learjet 500k, the sixth race of the 2009 IndyCar ® Series season. John Griffin, vice president of public relations for the Indy Racing League, and Mike Zizzo, vice President of media relations for the Texas Motor Speedway, and their staffs...
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The impressive Cowboys Stadium officially opens Saturday with a concert and will now rank among the largest NFL venues in overall size and a seating capacity of 80,000. By comparison, Texas Motor Speedway – site of the Bombardier Learjet 550k IndyCar Series race on the same evening – easily...
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HOUSTON June 2, 2009—Coming home. A.J. Foyt IV, who began his IndyCar career as the driver of the No. 14, comes home to Texas to drive the ABC Supply-sponsored No. 14 again in the Bombardier Learjet 550k at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. At this point, the deal is only for Texas. “I’m...
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FORT WORTH, Texas (May 28, 2009) – Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has become a favorite among Texas Motor Speedway race fans who have been able to parlay his success into outstanding ticket bargains for the Bombardier Learjet 550k IndyCar Series race on June 6. Following Wednesday’s...
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FORT WORTH, Texas (May 27, 2009) – Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves made a grand entrance into downtown Fort Worth on Wednesday, but it was with a lot less horsepower than he utilized this past weekend en route to his historic victory. Castroneves, visiting as part of the Indy...
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FORT WORTH, Texas (May 27, 2009) – IndyCar Series star Helio Castroneves continues to provide his own national economic stimulus package for Bombardier Learjet 550k race fans thanks to his success during the month of May for the Indianapolis 500. Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage, with...
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