By indycar.com staff
Chevrolet will provide Andretti Autosport entries with its new IndyCar V-6 racing engine for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series.
The Andretti and Chevrolet brands were synonymous for many years in Indy car racing with Michael and Mario collectively scoring the most wins (20) for Chevrolet from 1987 to 1991. Michael recorded the most Chevrolet wins in a season when he scored eight victories on the way to winning the 1991 CART/PPG IndyCar World Series championship. Mario earned Chevrolet’s first Indy car victory at Long Beach in 1987.
“I am so excited to work with Chevy once again,” said Andretti, the third-winningest driver in Indy car history. “We won 15 races and a championship with Chevy in just three years. The 1991 season was magical. Now, Andretti Autosport and our sponsors have the opportunity to win again with Chevrolet. This will prove to be a tremendous association. Chevrolet is committed to motorsports and they are proven winners.”
Andretti Autosport has recorded 39 victories, including two Indianapolis 500 wins, and three driver championships since entering the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2003. Chevrolet has totaled 104 Indy car wins, including six series crowns and seven Indy 500 championships.
The 2012 Chevrolet IndyCar 2.2 liter, V-6 will have an aluminum block and cylinder heads, direct injection and twin-turbochargers.
“We are very proud to announce that Andretti Autosport is now part of the Chevrolet family and that they will compete with Chevy’s new twin-turbo V-6 beginning in 2012,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet’s vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “Michael and his family have won many races for Chevrolet and we intend to continue winning with our new partnership.
"We are anxious to have Andretti Autosport begin testing the 2012 engine in the near future.”
Engine manufacturers will commence on-track testing in earnest in early October. Teams are scheduled to take delivery of their first chassis in mid-December, and team testing will begin after the first of the year.
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Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Winslow on the pace in St Petersburg
Indianapolis, IN, 2nd April, 2011 - James Winslow showed great pace throughout his debut weekend for Andretti Autosport at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg but, through no fault of his own, a damaged front wing prevented the result his performance deserved.
Winslow arrived in Florida having not yet sat in the car he would be using around the St Petersburg track, but that factor was almost negated as he methodically set about learning the new Andretti Autosport car and team, all whilst readying himself for Sunday's race.
An eventful start to the race saw Winslow suffer front wing damage, and he was forced to pit as a result. which inevitably forced him down the running order.
The young Briton came back fighting, and delivered a number of stunning lap times on his way to a top ten finish.
In the build-up to the weekend, Winslow's mind was set further up the field come the chequered flag, but fate worked against him, and the front wing damage forced his trip down pit road.
The incident only served to further Winslow's desire to show well, and an extremely determined Winslow left the pits after the repairs, and went about setting some very fast sector and lap times as he worked his way to tenth place at the flag.
"I wanted to be a lot higher up! Sometimes you are just in the wrong place at the wrong time," exclaimed Winslow, adding "My race pace was good, the car felt great, and I know we could have been so much higher than we were."
Throughout all of the weekend's sessions Winslow was fast on-track, which itself was no mean feat considering that he was setting very good times in his first weekend in the car, and whilst still adapting the car's setup to suit his own driving style.
"The team were great! Everyone at Andretti Autosport has been amazing, and even though we only had a short time to get the car ready, we all worked very well together to deliver a very fast car," said James.
For more information, photos and live updates you can follow James on Facebook (www.facebook.com/winslowrace or www.facebook.com/jameswinslowracing), on Twitter (www.twitter.com/winslowrace).
A new-for-2011 James Winslow Racing website is almost live. The new design, with all the latest news will soon be online at www.jameswinslow.com
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E&OE
Photos & Images
First Image Caption:
"James Winslow Agrees Deal with Andretti Autosport"
Media Resources
High resolution images and additional media resources available from:
http://www.motorsportrelease.com/2011/04/ Winslow_on_the_pace_in_St_Petersburg/Resources/
About James
James Winslow is one of Britain's most talented racing drivers, having vast experience in many series the world over. James has enjoyed success in many series, having claimed Championship titles in Asian Formula 3, Formula Renault V6 and Australian Formula 3. He has represented Team Great Britain in the A1GP series, in addition to being a well liked and respected driving coach.
About Andretti Autosport
Based in Indianapolis, Andretti Autosport is led by the legendary figure of Mario Andretti. The team has an extremely healthy pedigree, having claimed three IZOD IndyCar Series championship titles, two Firestone Indy Lights titles and two victories in the world-famous Indianapolis 500 during it's history. Andretti Autosport currently fields cars in the IZOD IndyCar Series, the Firestone Indy Lights and the US F2000 championship.
About Firestone Indy Lights
The "Road to Indy", the Firestone Indy Lights, is a direct feeder series to the IZOD IndyCar Series, the pinnacle of of single seater racing based primarily in North America. Following the same race schedule as that of IndyCar, the Indy Lights take in some of the most iconic circuits around North America, as well as a trip to Motegi in Japan. The VERSUS channel will present full season coverage of the Indy Lights series, which will also benefit from extensive coverage the world over via television, radio, print and Internet media.
Contact James
E-Mail: winslowrace@yahoo.co.uk / rd.consultusa@gmail.com
Cell: +1 317 442 1229
Web: www.jameswinslow.com
Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/winslowrace
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/JamesWinslowRacing
Twitter: www.twitter.com/winslowrace
Winslow arrived in Florida having not yet sat in the car he would be using around the St Petersburg track, but that factor was almost negated as he methodically set about learning the new Andretti Autosport car and team, all whilst readying himself for Sunday's race.
An eventful start to the race saw Winslow suffer front wing damage, and he was forced to pit as a result. which inevitably forced him down the running order.
The young Briton came back fighting, and delivered a number of stunning lap times on his way to a top ten finish.
In the build-up to the weekend, Winslow's mind was set further up the field come the chequered flag, but fate worked against him, and the front wing damage forced his trip down pit road.
The incident only served to further Winslow's desire to show well, and an extremely determined Winslow left the pits after the repairs, and went about setting some very fast sector and lap times as he worked his way to tenth place at the flag.
"I wanted to be a lot higher up! Sometimes you are just in the wrong place at the wrong time," exclaimed Winslow, adding "My race pace was good, the car felt great, and I know we could have been so much higher than we were."
Throughout all of the weekend's sessions Winslow was fast on-track, which itself was no mean feat considering that he was setting very good times in his first weekend in the car, and whilst still adapting the car's setup to suit his own driving style.
"The team were great! Everyone at Andretti Autosport has been amazing, and even though we only had a short time to get the car ready, we all worked very well together to deliver a very fast car," said James.
For more information, photos and live updates you can follow James on Facebook (www.facebook.com/winslowrace or www.facebook.com/jameswinslowracing), on Twitter (www.twitter.com/winslowrace).
A new-for-2011 James Winslow Racing website is almost live. The new design, with all the latest news will soon be online at www.jameswinslow.com
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E&OE
Photos & Images
First Image Caption:
"James Winslow Agrees Deal with Andretti Autosport"
Media Resources
High resolution images and additional media resources available from:
http://www.motorsportrelease.com/2011/04/ Winslow_on_the_pace_in_St_Petersburg/Resources/
About James
James Winslow is one of Britain's most talented racing drivers, having vast experience in many series the world over. James has enjoyed success in many series, having claimed Championship titles in Asian Formula 3, Formula Renault V6 and Australian Formula 3. He has represented Team Great Britain in the A1GP series, in addition to being a well liked and respected driving coach.
About Andretti Autosport
Based in Indianapolis, Andretti Autosport is led by the legendary figure of Mario Andretti. The team has an extremely healthy pedigree, having claimed three IZOD IndyCar Series championship titles, two Firestone Indy Lights titles and two victories in the world-famous Indianapolis 500 during it's history. Andretti Autosport currently fields cars in the IZOD IndyCar Series, the Firestone Indy Lights and the US F2000 championship.
About Firestone Indy Lights
The "Road to Indy", the Firestone Indy Lights, is a direct feeder series to the IZOD IndyCar Series, the pinnacle of of single seater racing based primarily in North America. Following the same race schedule as that of IndyCar, the Indy Lights take in some of the most iconic circuits around North America, as well as a trip to Motegi in Japan. The VERSUS channel will present full season coverage of the Indy Lights series, which will also benefit from extensive coverage the world over via television, radio, print and Internet media.
Contact James
E-Mail: winslowrace@yahoo.co.uk / rd.consultusa@gmail.com
Cell: +1 317 442 1229
Web: www.jameswinslow.com
Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/winslowrace
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/JamesWinslowRacing
Twitter: www.twitter.com/winslowrace
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Catch Bald Spot Sports on Factory Made
The Factory Made episode featuring Bald Spot Sports is scheduled to air on The Science Channel, Thurday, April 22, 2010 at 8:00 PM Eastern and Pacific Times / 7:00 PM CST and 6:00 PM MST. Please check out the tv listings section of www.sciencechannel.com
Discovery Channel aired the episode on April 1 @ 10:00 AM Eastern. Check out Dicovery's website for additional airdates. http://disc-discovery.com/tv-schedules/weekly.html.
Thanks again to JR Hildebrand (www.jrhildebrandracing.com) and Andretti Autosport (www.andrettiautosport.com) for all their help.
The segment looked great and we will make sure to post any links and or clips that we can.
Discovery Channel aired the episode on April 1 @ 10:00 AM Eastern. Check out Dicovery's website for additional airdates. http://disc-discovery.com/tv-schedules/weekly.html.
Thanks again to JR Hildebrand (www.jrhildebrandracing.com) and Andretti Autosport (www.andrettiautosport.com) for all their help.
The segment looked great and we will make sure to post any links and or clips that we can.
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