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James Hinchcliffe waits to qualify during qualifying for the 2012 Indianapolis 500. 12-27 May, 2012, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. © 2012, Phillip Abbott LAT Photo

 

 

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http://www.crash.net...alty_fines.html

The IZOD IndyCar Series announced a raft of penalty fines on 13 of the cars taking part in the qualification weekend for the 96th running of the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend - but no grid position penalties are involved.

 

11 cars were affected by penalties for technical infringements related to the braking systems. In particular one of the rules that is cited by the penalty notice relates to the banning of computer logic to control any function of the braking system - in other words, traction control systems.

 

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...Speaking on the track’s public address system, Andretti told the crowd that IndyCar would be back to Milwaukee in 2013.

Andretti Sports Marketing announced that next year’s race would be held June 14-15 next year, with tickets going on sale Sunday.

“I think we had a great crowd for the first shot out here,” Andretti said. “It’s something to build on. We’re going to be back here next year, and hopefully for a long time after that.”

 

The announcement provides some much-needed stability for the historic but financially troubled Milwaukee track. After not holding any major racing events in 2010, Milwaukee hosted an IndyCar race in 2011 but drew a lackluster crowd.

 

Milwaukee originally was left off the 2012 IndyCar schedule. The race was brought back after Andretti agreed to take over as promoter...
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