Andretti Autosport buys Junqueira's Indy 500 position for Hunter-Reay

2011 Bump Day drama ahead of the 100th Indianapolis 500 race continued when Andretti Autosport came into an agreement with A.J. Foyt to replace Bruno Junqueira with Andretti's protege Ryan Hunter Reay to drive in A.J. Foyt’s No. 41 car.

100th Indianapolis 500 race grid completed

Alex Tagliani secured a sensational pole position for the historical 100th Indianapolis 500 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bringing his paralyzed team boss Sam Schmidt to tears for the unpredictable achievement of his driver
as his small Indianapolis-based team conquered the pole position ahead of IndyCars "Top Teams" of Team Penske, Ganassi Racing and Andretti Autorsport which suffered a significant lack of speed during qualifying session.

Simona de Silvestro crashes heavily during Indy 500 practice

IZOD IndyCar Series driver Simona de Silvestro was involved in a horrifying crash during a practice session ahead of the centennial Indianapolis 500 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Scott Speed back in brickyard for 2011 Indy 500

When Sam Schmidt and Dragon Racing announced their partnership for the 2011 Indy 500, many believed that Chinese Ho-Pin-Tung was Jay Penske's choice as a substitute of Paul Tracy for the event. Yet, Dragon Racing surprised once again after announcing that ex-F1 and NASCAR driver Scott Speed has partnered with Dragon Racing in an attempt to qualify for the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500. In fact, if Speed will be successful in securing one of the 33 spots, Speed would join Juan Pablo Montoya and Jacques Villeneuve as the only drivers to have competed in the Indy 500 (IndyCars), Brickyard 400 (NASCAR) and United States Grand Prix (F1).

Alex Lloyd back for 2011 Indy 500

Alex Lloyd, who finished 4rth in the 2010Indianapolis 500 for Dale Coyne Racing, will return to drive the No. 19 Boy Scouts of America car in the 100th anniversary race and the rest of other seven oval races on the IZOD IndyCar Series schedule.

Chinese Ho-Pin-Tung ready for 2011 Indy 500 debut

Sam Schmidt Motorsports and Dragon Racing announced that Chinese Ho-Pin-Tung will drive their combined No 8 Schmidt-Dragon Racing entry for the incoming 2011 Indianapolis 500 race.

Buddy Rice joins Panther Racing for 2011 Indy 500

The 2004 Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice is returning in the brickyard for the centennial race to complete a five Indy 500 winners lineup along with Dario Franchitti (2007, 2010), Helio Castroneves (2001-02, 2009), Scott Dixon (2008) and Dan Wheldon (2005).

Pippa Mann joins Conquest Racing for 2011 Indy 500

Although IMS have already announced the provisional entry list of the race, Conquest Racing announced that Pippa Mann will drive the #36 car in the centennial 2011 Indianapolis 500 event.

2011 Indianapolis 500 entry list Released

IZOD Indycars Series and Indianapolis MotorSpeedway have released the 2011 Indianapolis 500 entry list that includes 21 racing entries and top-level drivers from all from over the world.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan announces 2011 Indy 500 lineup

While Graham Rahal, who drove for his father's team in the 2010 race, has a full season lineup with the Ganassi Racing team, Rahal Letterman Lanigan announced that plans for the 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 race, will include a two-car effort with Bertrand Baguette and Jay Howard.

B. Junqueira joins A.J. Foyt Racing for 2011 Indy 500

Veteran Indycar driver Bruno Junqueira joins A.J. Foyt Racing and fellow Brazilian Vitor Meira to compete in the 100th anniversary Indy 500.

Tomas Scheckter joins KVRT-SH Racing for 2011 Indy 500

Tomas Scheckter returns to racing with his 10th Indy 500 race driving the #7 Team Redline car, which is a joint collaboration between SH Racing and KV Racing Technology.

HP partners with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

HP announced that would partially sponsor Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team after terminating its sponsorship program with de Ferran Dragon Team. Agreement involves a primary sponsorship for the No. 21 car driven by Davey Hamilton for 3 races and will serve as a season-long associate sponsor on the No. 22 entry with Justin Wilson.

Dan Weldon joins Bryan Herta Autosport for 2011 Indy 500

Dan Wheldon and Bryan Herta will be reunited in an effort to win the 100th anniversary of Indianapolis 500 as Weldon will drive the Bryan Herta Autosport entry car, of what it might be the first event in a long-term racing agreement.

Paul Tracy joins Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for 2011 Indy 500

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is excited to announce that WIX Filters will join the team as the primary sponsor of Paul Tracy's car during the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500.

Townsend Bell reunites with Sam Schmidt Motorsports for another Indy 500

Sam Schmidt Motorsports announced that team's Indy 500 program will include veteran driver Townsend Bell who will drive the No. 99 Herbalife car.

Andretti Familly join forces with Richard Petty ahead of Indy 500

Andretti Autosport announced that for the 3rd consecutive year, it will join forces with co-entrant Richard Petty Motorsports and primary sponsor Window World, Inc., to field an entry for IndyCar veteran John Andretti for 100th anniversary edition of the Indianapolis 500.