Franchitti Takes Iowa 250 Winners Trophy

It’s already been a gruelling season but things are looking up for Dario Franchitti after his win at the Iowa 250 this past weekend. The triumph marks his second victory so far this season and gives Franchitti an edge over many fellow competitors.

Dario Franchitti’s winning streak started earlier this year in April at Long Beach where he walked away with the winner’s trophy for the ninth time in his career. But it seems things weren’t about to end there for Franchitti – just this weekend he managed to take home another trophy at the Iowa Corn Indy 250. The achievement also marks his second victory at the Iowa Speedway.

However the win wasn’t easy. With the race barely underway, a number of accidents and cautions brought the race to an almost unbearably slow pace. By halfway as many as seven cars had been eliminated from the running – knocked out by other drivers who were also no doubt doing their best to stay on course. One of those eliminated was Tony Kanaan who had been leading the pack for the first 48 laps. With Kanaan out of the way it was easy for Briscoe to move into first place and continue leading the pack for 85 laps. However Franchitti slowly made his way to the head of the pack, eventually overtaking Briscoe with just 50 laps to go and forcing Briscoe to finish second for the third time in a row. The two were followed over the finish line by Hideki Mutoh and Dan Wheldon respectively. Hardly anyone could have expected pole-sitter Helio Castroneves to finish only seventh.

After Sunday’s race Franchitti now has ten career wins under his belt and no doubt he has set his cap on getting more. Fans will be watching closely for the rest of the season to see if he can race well enough to gain any more victories before the season ends. However, opposition will be fierce if this race was anything to go by, since spectators were treated to some of the best competition the IndyCar Series has seen so far this season.

Woodward Dream Cruise 2009

More than a million spectators arrive each year, to be witness to the Woodward Dream Cruise. The fifteenth annual event will be held on the 15th of August 2009 and approximately forty thousand participants are expected. Hot rods, exotic cars and classics can all be seen at this event and it is not to be missed by serious automotive enthusiasts. The vehicles are displayed on the sixteen mile stretch between Ferndale and Pontiac.

The Woodward Dream Cruise website will be able to answer any queries and supply additional information in regard to the event: http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/

Date: August 15, 2009
Venue: Various
City: Ferndale, Michigan
Country: United States of America

Portland Historic Races 2009

To see restored historic race cars return to their rightful place on the track, and take on other cars in their horsepower class, get to the Portland International Raceway from the 10th to the 12th of July 2009. Over and above thrilling racing action, a massive exhibition of over seven hundred collector cars, food pavilion, kid zone and hot rods will be available for visitors to enjoy.

Chris Vandagriff can be contacted in regard to entrant queries, and spectators are invited to visit the website, www.portlandhistorics.com, for more information.

Date: July 10, 2009
Venue: Portland International Raceway
City: Portland
Country: United States of America

Formula One British Grand Prix 2009

Be in on the action at Silverstone for this thrilling leg of the Grand Prix.

Date: June 21, 2009
Venue: Silverstone Circuit
City: Northhamptonshire
Country: England

Eastbourne Motorshow 2009

If new vehicle shopping seems like a daunting task, however you are unable to resist the smell and sitting in a brand new vehicle, the Eastbourne Motorshow 2009 is the place to be. On the 11th and 12th of July 2009, more than twenty five manufacturers will have their vehicles on display, offer over three hundred cars to look at.

For more information please visit the website at http://www.motorshowevents.co.uk/

Date: July 11, 2009
Venue: Sussex Downs & Park College
City: Eastbourne
Country: United Kingdom

Formula One German Grand Prix 2009

Be sure not to miss the German leg of the the GP Championship.

Date: July 12, 2009
Venue: Nurburgring
City: Nurburg
Country: Germany

Bug Jam VW Festival 2009

The Bug Jam VW Festival is hands down the most thrilling and action packed celebration of VW vehicles, in all shapes, sizes, models and ages. Over and above VW racing and drag racing events, VW enthusiasts are invited to camp for the weekend and enjoy other activities and entertainment such as Wheelie Cars, Jet Bugs, Concerts, stunts, exhibitions, Black Nights parachute display, traders, fun fair and much, much more.

For more information in regard to this fun weekend, visit the Bug Jam website at http://www.bugjam.co.uk/

Date: July 17, 2009
Venue: Santa Pod Raceway
City: Podington, Wellingborough
Country: United Kingdom

DIRTcar All Star Weekend 2009

Do not miss out on the three days of extreme DIRTcar Racing that has already been referred to as the biggest racing event that has ever been hosted at the Cayuaga County Fair Speedway. From the 17th to the 19th of July 2009 a star studded line up of drivers will take to the track and bewilder spectators with speed, endurance and bravery as they fend off their competitors.

Visit the DIRTcar All Star Weekend website to remain up to date with the event and new information in regard to race day, http://www.allstar100weekend.com/

Date: July 17, 2009
Venue: Cayuaga County Fair Speedway
City: Weedsport, New York
Country: United States of America

American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix 2009

On 17 and 18 July 2009 the Limerock Park Circuit will come alive with spectacular racing action as world class drivers put magnificent cars such as Acuras, Vettes and Ferraris through their paces. Do not miss out on the greenest event in auto racing.

Tickets vary between $25 to $75 and for information regarding this racing event, the website http://www.limerock.com/ will be able to answer any queries or contact the racetrack on 860.435.5000.

Date: July 17, 2009
Venue: Limerock Park Circuit
City: Lakeville, Connecticut
Country: United States of America

Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix 2009

Be sure to book your ticket for the this exciting leg of the Formula One Grand Prix action.

Date: July 26, 2009
Venue: Hungaroring Circuit
City: Magyar
Country: Hungary

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