RoadRunner Turbo Indy 300
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| Venue | Kansas Speedway |
|---|---|
| Corporate sponsor | TWC, Road Runner |
| First race | 2001 |
| First IndyCar race | 2001 |
| Distance | 300 miles |
| Number of laps | 200 |
| Previous names | Ameristar Casino Indy 300 (2001-2002)
Kansas Indy 300 (2003) |
The RoadRunner Turbo Indy 300 is an Indy Racing League IndyCar Series race held at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The IRL Indycar Series debuted the race in 2001.
In 2007, the race was run on April 29, 2007. The move was made at the request of spectators and participants, in hopes of cooler weather for race day. The first six years saw the race held on very hot and humid July days, making it hard for the fans and drivers. With its new date, it will mark the last IRL race before the Indianapolis 500.
The 2007 event marked the first time three women have competed at the same time in a major North American race. Danica Patrick, Sarah Fisher and Milka Duno finished 7th, 12th, and 14th respectively.
[edit] Past winners
| Season | Date | Winning Driver | Chassis | Engine | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRL IndyCar Series history | |||||
| 2001 | July 8 |  Eddie Cheever, Jr. |
Dallara | Infiniti | Team Cheever |
| 2002 | July 7 |  Airton Daré |
Dallara | Chevrolet | A.J. Foyt Enterprises |
| 2003 | July 6 | Bryan Herta |
Dallara | Honda | Andretti Green Racing |
| 2004 | July 4 | Buddy Rice |
G-Force | Honda | Rahal Letterman Racing |
| 2005 | July 3 | Tony Kanaan |
Dallara | Honda | Andretti Green Racing |
| 2006 | July 2 | Sam Hornish, Jr. |
Dallara | Honda | Team Rahal |
| 2007 | April 29 |  Dan Wheldon |
Dallara | Honda | Chip Ganassi Racing |
| 2008 | April 27 | Dan Wheldon |
Dallara | Honda | Chip Ganassi Racing |
[edit] AAA Championship car history
The first Indy/Championship races in the K.C. area city took place in 1922-1924, at now-demolished Kansas City Speedway in Kansas City, Missouri. AAA held four races at the 1.25-mile board track over three years. The final race was shortened from 250 miles to 150 miles due to damage to the track, and the series did not return.
| Season | Date | Distance | Winning Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | September 17 | 300 | Tommy Milton |
Miller |
| 1923 | July 4 | 250 | Eddie Hearne |
Miller |
| 1923 | October 21 | 250 | Harlan Fengler |
Miller |
| 1924 | July 4 | 150 | Jimmy Murphy |
Miller |
[edit] References
- http://www.indycar.com
- http://www.champcarstats.com
- http://www.kansasspeedway.com
- http://www.kslottery.com
| Previous race: | Current Indycar Series Races |
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