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IndyCar officials announced their decision Tuesday after watching Lotus post substantially slower speeds than the Chevrolet- and Honda-powered cars all month and hearing safety concerns from drivers -- including Lotus' own Jean Alesi.
Drivers glad to see IndyCar return to Belle Isle
IndyCar driver Katherine Legge expects an eventful return when open-wheel racing comes back to the Motor City next month.
IndyCar fines Viso's team $25,000 for violation
E.J. Viso's team with KV Racing Technology was the latest to get hit, drawing a $25,000 fine for violating a rule regarding brakes during a post-qualifying inspection. Viso's team also was fined $15,000.
Carpenter ensures full 33-car field for Indy
Ed Carpenter has become the 33rd driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, assuring race officials they will have a full field for the May 27 race.
IndyCar penalizes 13 teams for rules violations
Indianapolis Motor Speedway might have set a track record Sunday.
Beckman wins Funny Car at Summernationals
Jack Beckman raced to his first Funny Car victory of the season Sunday, beating Don Schumacher Racing teammate Ron Capps in the NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Lorenzo wins French MotoGP in rainy conditions
Jorge Lorenzo handled the rain-soaked Le Mans track to win the French Grand Prix for the third time on Sunday.
French rally crash into crowd kills 2, injures 15
A car competing in a road race through a village in southern France lost control and smashed into a crowd of spectators Saturday, killing two and injuring at least 15, police said.
Stewart sweeps motos in AMA Motocross return
James Stewart won in his return to AMA Motocross, sweeping the motos Saturday in the season-opening Hangtown Motocross Classic.
MotoGP champion Stoner to retire from racing
Two-time world MotoGP champion Casey Stoner has announced he will quit motorcycle racing at the end of the season for "family reasons."
Villeneuve to run 2 Nationwide races for Penske
Penske Racing has hired Jacques Villeneuve to run the two road course races this season in the Nationwide Series.
Alesi says he feels 'unsafe' in slow Lotus car
Jean Alesi thinks his slow car is a safety hazard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Food Network's Fieri to drive Indy 500 pace car
Guy Fieri, host of the Food Network's hit show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," will drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
Garage fire tempers Maldonado's first F1 win
Pastor Maldonado held off Fernando Alonso to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, giving Williams its first Formula One victory in eight years.
Legendary racer, car designer Shelby dies at 89
Carroll Shelby, the legendary car designer and champion auto racer who built the fabled Shelby Cobra sports car and injected testosterone into Ford's Mustang and Chrysler's Viper, has died. He was 89.
Motorcycle racer dies after crashing in Poland
British speedway motorcycle rider Lee Richardson has died of severe injuries suffered in a crash during a race in Poland. He was 33.
Taylor, Angelelli win Grand-Am race in Jersey
Ricky Taylor and Max Angelelli won their second consecutive Grand-Am Rolex Series race at the Global Barter 250 Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Herta Autosport chooses Honda as new engine
Bryan Herta will try to win this year's Indianapolis 500 with the same engine that took him to Victory Lane last year -- Honda.
Pagenaud hits bird during practice for Indy 500
Simon Pagenaud's first practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was one for the birds.
Franchitti to run No. 50 at Indy to honor Target
Four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti will use the No. 50 for the Indianapolis 500 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of sponsor Target Corp.
Herta Autosport chooses Honda as new engine
Bryan Herta will try to win this year's Indianapolis 500 with the same engine that took him to Victory Lane last year.