The 'need for speed' may be DNA-driven

Huff: Despite Danica, Indy fizzles as NASCAR sizzles

The Big Lead found this 5/22/2008 on www.nydailynews.com

Truth is, the best race Sunday won't be at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but rather in Concord, N.C., at the Lowes Motor Speedway, the site of the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race of the season.

The 92nd Indianapolis 500 Odds

SEO posted 5/23/2008 from free-picks.belmont.com

Five races in and there have been 5 different winners thus far. Five of the Top 6 points-leaders have a win to their name, with Danica Patrick grabbing her first career win in Japan’s Firestone IndyCar 300. Will the IRL have yet another different winner this weekend? Or will one of racing’s hottest drivers pull in their second trophy of the season?

Best Motorsports Weekend of the Year

From the Marbles found this 5/23/2008 on www.east-coast-bias.com

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, or as I like to call it "The Best Motorsports Weekend of the Year" (tm). What makes it so great? I'm glad you asked. The three major racing series (NASCAR, Formula 1, and IRL) host one of their marquee races this ...

Danica Patrick Sports Illustrated Cover 'Indy, Yes She Can' (Photos)

gmc1 posted 5/24/2008 from bittenandbound.com

The Brickyard will host the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25th. The weather is forecast to be ideal when 26 year old Danica Patrick will be one of 33 drivers vying for a big win. She is currently enjoying her career high fifth place points ranking following her first victory in Japan in April, making her the first female winner in the history of the Indy Racing League.

92nd Indianapolis 500 Starting Line-up :: Official site of the Indianapoils 500

FanIQ Blog found this 5/23/2008 on www.indy500.com

Print Page Row 1 Pos. 1 Scott Dixon Scott Dixon Car # 9 D/H/F Speed/Time: 226.366/2:39.0348 Pos. 2 Dan Wheldon Dan Wheldon Car # 10 D/H/F Speed/Time: 226.110/2:39.2143 Pos. 3 Ryan Briscoe Ryan Briscoe Car # 6 D/H/F Speed/Time: 226.080/2:39.2358 Row ...