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French rookie driver Simon Pagenaud, who qualified 23rd for today's Indianapolis 500 in the No.

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An IndyCar rookie known for misplacing his sunglasses is asking Hoosiers to part with their shades for a good cause.

Former Formula One star Jean Alesi is worried about being run over during next Sunday's Indianapolis 500 and says his engine manufacturer, Lotus, has asked for extra power to help make him feel safer during the race.

Simon Pagenaud, French rookie driver of the No. 77 Schmidt Hamilton HP Motorsports car, offers his impersonation of "Talladega Nights" movie character Jean Girard in an interview today at Gasoline Alley.

The new-for-2012 Dallara DW12 IndyCar is giving drivers a bigger tow than it's predecessor as the bulbous body interrupts more air.

Five of the eight rookies for this year's Indianapolis 500 have completed all three phases of the Rookie Orientation Program.

Michel Jourdain Jr. got a refresher course in IndyCar racing. Jean Alesi and Rubens Barrichello got a chance to feel young again.

Simon Pagenaud got the honor of turning the first lap of this year's Indianapolis 500.

Indianapolis entrepreneur Turner Woodard kicked off his hotel's celebration of the Indianapolis 500 Wednesday by toasting French IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud with - what else?- a champagne cocktail.

Two of those are drivers with extensive Formula 1 experience in Rubens Barrichello and Jean Alesi.

For the third consecutive year, Townsend Bell will attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in a car prepared by the team owned by Sam Schmidt.

Townsend Bell has confirmed to The Associated Press that he will enter the Indianapolis 500 with team owner Sam Schmidt.

Honda vs. Chevrolet. 3. The rookie class is loaded with successful drivers. Rubens Barrichello from Formula One, Simon Pagenaud a former ALMS sports car champion, Josef Newgarden the reigning Firestone Indy Lights champion, Wade Cunningham a three-time winner of the Freedom 100 at IMS, Bryan Clauson the winner of the past two USAC overall titles ... (more)