Tag: Champ cars
Competition to name Indy replacement
Queensland Sports Minister Judy Spence has announced a competition to name a new motor racing event to replace the Gold Coast Indy.[MORE]
Indy replacement 'will attract good crowds'
The head of the A1 Grand Prix in Australia says he is confident the Gold Coast race will attract good crowds.[MORE]
Gold Coast loses the Indy
The Queensland Government has scrapped its involvement with the Indy car race on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Indy future to be known soon
The future of the Gold Coast Indy race should be known within a week.[MORE]
Talks to address host of Indy issues
The general manager of the Gold Coast Indy, Greg Hooton, says the date of next year's event is not the only sticking point in discussions with the Indy Racing League (IRL).[MORE]
Govt still in talks to secure Gold Coast Indy
The Queensland Sports Minister says V8s and open wheelers will race at the Gold Coast next year, but the Indy Racing League (IRL) may not be involved.[MORE]
Briscoe keen for Indy return
The winner of the Gold Coast Indy race says he hopes it will return next year.[MORE]
Briscoe creates history after Power failure
Ryan Briscoe has become the first Australian driver to win the Indy 300 in the race's 18-year history on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Power out of Indy 300
Team Australia's Will Power has suffered a race-ending setback to continue his disastrous run of Indy 300 strike-outs.[MORE]
Power completes Indy pole hat-trick
Australia's Will Power has become the first driver to claim pole position three times for the Indy 300 on Queensland's Gold Coast this afternoon.[MORE]
Power still on song at Surfers
Justin Wilson has set the pace ahead of Australia's Will Power in final practice for the Indy 300 on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Power looking to replicate practice form
Preparations for tomorrow's Gold Coast Indy race will intensify today when the drivers vie for a place at the front of the grid in qualifying.[MORE]
Power sets early Indy pace
Australian Will Power has set the fastest time in both practice sessions for the Indy 300 on Queensland's Gold Coast.[MORE]
Coast Indy negotiations ongoing
The future of the Gold Coast Indy remains shaky, but negotiations are continuing.[MORE]
Gold Coast Indy future decided within fortnight
Gold Coast Indy officials are hoping to secure the future of the Surfers Paradise race within the next fortnight.[MORE]
Indy carnival kicks off at Surfers
The Gold Coast becomes the hub of Australian motor sport from today with the start of the annual Indy 300.[MORE]
Bligh up-beat about Indy future
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she is confident the Gold Coast Indy has a long-term future.[MORE]
Gold Coast Indy scores new sponsor
The future of the Gold Coast Indy may be under a cloud, but it has secured a new naming rights sponsor.[MORE]
Gold Coast Indy date to be changed: IRL
Indy racing's governing body has told Gold Coast Indy organisers the dates for next year's race have to be changed. [MORE]
Qld Govt pledge race despite Indy snub
Judy Spence has guaranteed a motor race for the Gold Coast, however it may not be an IRL event.[MORE]
Gold Coast to stage IndyCar race
The IndyCar Series will make its debut in Australia with the Gold Coast Indy 300 on October 26, series officials confirmed last night after completing a deal with event organisers. [MORE]
Aussie Briscoe wins Ohio Indy race
Australia's Ryan Briscoe won the Indy 200 IndyCar Series race overnight, defeating pole sitter and Team Penske team-mate Helio Castroneves.[MORE]
Aussie Brisco captures first IndyCar win
Australian Ryan Briscoe shrugged off a controversial Indianapolis 500 to capture his first IndyCar victory at the Milwaukee Mile circuit.[MORE]
Power places 13th at Indy 500
Toowoomba race car driver Will Power has finished 13th in the Indianapolis 500 in the United States.[MORE]
Kiwi Dixon wins first Indy 500
New Zealand's Scott Dixon convincingly won the 92nd Indianapolis 500, starting from pole and holding off a late charge by Vitor Meira for his first win in the fabled race.[MORE]
