SPM Signs Russian Driver Mikhail Aleshin

Schmidt Peterson Motorsports has signed 26-year-old Russian Mikhail Aleshin to drive their second entry for the 2014 IndyCar season. Aleshin will be replacing Tristan Vautier, who is now without a ride for the upcoming season. The news caught some by surprise, as Aleshin’s first time to ever sit in an IndyCar came just four days ago…

Carlos Munoz Signs with Andretti Autosport

Carlos Munoz has signed a contract with Andretti Autosport for the full 2014 IndyCar season. The Columbian driver transitions to the team full-time after running in last year’s Indianapolis 500, where he turned heads, starting and finishing in second position. Although his primary sponsorship is not yet known, it will be announced later. Munoz will…

Mike Conway Will Drive For Ed Carpenter

Ed Carpenter Racing announced today that Mike Conway will drive the number 20 car for the team next year on all road and street course races. Ed will continue to pilot the machine on all of the ovals, and he described this move as a “business decision” for his team. Conway will be in the…

Dario Franchitti: A Legend Gone, But Not Lost

When a legend in any sport retires, the initial reaction is to be dejected and think about what could have been. You think about the memories that were made, and you just aren’t ready for it to end. That all applies in Dario Franchitti’s case, as he unexpectedly announced his retirement from racing today. I…