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2011 A Season of High and Lows
December 31st 2011 - By: Mark W. Theisen WEST BEND, WISCONSIN December 29, 2011: This time last year I was eagerly awaiting the 2011 Indianapolis 500 which was the 100th Anniversary running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Auto :: continue »

Dario Wins at Milwaukee
Simona DeSilvestro crashes in qualifying.  By Roy SchmidtJune 19th 2011 - FRANCHITTI LEADS INDY CARS RETURN TO THE MILWAUKEE MILE

By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June 19 2011: Defending IZOD Indy Car Series champion Dario Franchitti was disappointed ::
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After Indy, What's Next for IRL?
Cars enter turn 1, by Steve Burzynski June 5th 2011 - INDIANAPOLIS REVISITED

By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST BEND, WISCONSIN June 5, 2011: After having a week to disseminate all the sights, sounds, information and people that made up the 100th Anniversary ::
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Milwaukee Needs to Prove Itself
BPS File, 2007 Milwaukee June 5th 2011 - WAS WHAT THAT STRANGE NOISE AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE?

By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST BEND, WISCONSIN June 5, 2011:

They are Back! Yes it was the wine of the Honda Racing Engine in the rear of ::
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WHELDON WINS HIS SECOND INDY 500 IN DRAMATIC FASHION
May 29th 2011 - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 29, 2011: By: Mark W. Theisen The late Sid Collins, for years the radio voice of the Indianapolis 500, always said it takes 500 miles to win the race and once again the :: continue »

Indy Lights Results
May 27th 2011 - NEWGARDEN WINS FREEDOM 100 AT INDIANAPOLIS

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 27, 2011: Josef Newgarden gave Sam Schmidt Motorsports its 6th win in the Firestone Indy Lights ::
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Indy CARB Day
May 27th 2011 - DIXON AND TAGLIANI PACE INDY CARB DAY PRACTICE

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 27, 2011: Scott Dixon and Alex Tagliani paced the “carburetion day” practice session this morning ::
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Indy Bump Day Results 2011
BPS File Photo from 2010...Steve BurzynskiMay 23rd 2011 - HIGH STAKES DRAMA UNFOLDS DURING INDY 500 BUMP DAY

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 22, 2011: ‘It’s the easiest race track we drive on,” said Graham Rahal, “yet this place ::
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BPS File Photo from 2010May 22nd 2011 - INCREDIBLE DAY AT INDY AS TAGLIANI CAPTURES THE 500 POLE BY WINNING THE POLE SHOOTOUT IN DRAMATIC FASHION.

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 21, 2011: Mix the shortened qualification ::
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More Indy Updates from Mark
BPS File Photo from 2009May 20th 2011 - SPEEDS ESCALATE AS PRACTICE CONTINUES FOR THE INDY 500,
CASTRONEVES LEADS WAY INTO SATURDAY QUALIFYING

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 20, 2011: Rain was the watch word this ::
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What A Day!
Photo from www.autoracing1.comMay 17th 2011 - Mario Makes My Day
By Jim Gorecki

West Allis, WI June of 1974

In June of 1974, a sunny weekday, just a few days after Johnny Rutherford won his first Indy 500, there were some cars practicing at ::
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INDY CAR OPEN TEST SESSION ENDS, SEASON IS RIGHT UPON US
2009 Indy 500 pre-race, Photo by BurzyMay 16th 2011 - By: Mark W. Theisen WEST BEND, WI March 16, 2011: This past Monday and Tuesday saw the first real sign of the 2011 INDY CAR season with the completion an open test session for all cars in the series that :: continue »

Indy Opens for May 2011
BPS photo from 2010, by BurzyMay 15th 2011 - INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY OPENS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 14, 2011: Today was the first “Official” day for the 2011 Month of May at the Indianapolis ::
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Why the Milk @ Indy 500 Winners Circle?
2010 Indy Practice, Photo by Burzy of BPSMay 3rd 2011 - Dear Yahoo!:
Why does the winner of the Indy 500 drink milk?
Speed Racer

Dear Speed Racer:
Milk became the drink of champions after Louis Meyer, the winner of the 1936 Indianapolis 500, was photographed ::
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Mark's DREAM
Indy Pole Day, 2009...BPS Photo by BURZYApril 28th 2011 - MY DREAM 33

By: Mark W. Theisen
WEST BEND, WI April 26, 2011:

In order to encourage more fan involvement with this year’s running of the Indianapolis 500, the 100th anniversary of the first ::
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INDY 500 Pre-Race Notes from Mark
BPS File photo from the 2010 raceApril 18th 2011 - INDIANAPOLIS ANNOUNCES ENTRIES FOR THIS YEAR’S 500

By: Mark W. Theisen

W EST BEND, WI April 16, 2011: I eagerly await the 15th of April each year and no, it is not because I enjoy paying taxes, ::
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Thoughts for Mark Turn to Indy
BPS file photo from Indy 2009- Steve BurzynskiFebruary 14th 2011 - INDY CAR SEASON JUST AROUND THE CORNER

By: Mark Theisen

WEST BEND, WI February 13, 20011: The passing, this week of the voice of the Indianapolis 500, Tom Carnegie, brought back many fond ::
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The Voice
BPS File PhotoFebruary 11th 2011 - The mighty, thundering voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been silenced.

Tom Carnegie, the chief announcer for the IMS Public Address system for 61 years, died Feb. 11. He was 91. Carnegie ::
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What do you want for Father's Day 2011?
Roy Schmidt photo from 2008, MilwaukeeOctober 1st 2010 - A PROMISING START:
Milwaukee Mile Race Promoters Respond to Flood of Early Ticketing Requests

Indianapolis, Indiana September 20, 2010 – Following the recent announcement that the IndyCar Series will ::
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FRANCHITTI NEEDS ALL THE FUEL HE HAS TO WIN THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
Dario kissing the bricks at Indy.  Photo by Brady Whitesel, BroncosPitstop.comMay 30th 2010 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 30, 2010: Even though he was the dominant car all day long it took last minute fuel conservation to enable Dario Franchitti to win today’s 94th running of :: continue »

FRANCHITTI, CUNNINGHAM AND CASTRONEVES HIGHLIGHT CARB DAY AT INDY
Photo by Brady Whitesel, BroncosPitstop.comMay 27th 2010 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA MAY 28, 2010: Dario Franchitti, Wade Cunningham and Helio Castroneves were the big winners this afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the stage is now :: continue »

LAST MINUTE DECISIONS COST TRACY AND HOWARD SPOTS IN THE INDY 500
Photo by Brady Whitesel, BroncosPitstop.comMay 23rd 2010 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA MAY23, 2010: The new two day qualifying format for the Indianapolis 500 could not have worked out better as on Saturday the drama was manufactured in the form :: continue »

CASTRONEVES SWEEPS TO HIS FOURTH INDY 500 POLE
Photo by Brady Whitesel, BroncosPitstop.comMay 22nd 2010 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 22, 2010: Changing the qualifying format for 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 heightened the interest in the change but at the end of the day it was defending :: continue »

2010 Indy - Day 2
Photo by Brady Whitesel, BroncosPitstop.comMay 17th 2010 - Castroneves Continues to Lead Indy Speed Chart

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 16, 2010: The speeds escalated today from Saturday but it was still defending and three time ::
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Milwaukee BACK on the schedule!
From Milwaukeemile.comMay 16th 2010 - RE-RUNNING THIS - Bronco

WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Johnny Rutherford's fond memories of The Milwaukee Mile outstretch his four Indy car victories.

During the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series schedule announcement ::
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Excited About May!
John Andretti, Indy 2009 Burzy file photoMay 16th 2010 - INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY OPENS FOR MONTH OF MAY

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA MAY 15, 2020: The wait is over! The abbreviated Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ::
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Family ties
Gramham inspects his ride.  May 31, '09 in Milwaukee - By Christian GoreckiMay 7th 2010 - I AM PULLING FOR THE "KID"! - BRONCO

By Gary Graves, USA TODAY

Graham Rahal will drive in this month's Indianapolis 500 for his father Bobby, who won in 1986 as a driver and 2004 as an owner, in ::
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Indy 500 Lineup with 40 Cars
Sarah Fisher 2009 Qualifying Day - by BurzyApril 24th 2010 - Indy 500 Entries Announced As Excitement Builds

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA April 22, 2010:

This past winter/off-season for the Indy Racing League was marked by significant ::
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Milwaukee Mile UPDATE!
2007 Indy Race at Milwaukee - By BroncoApril 18th 2010 - THE MILWAUKEE MILE:
NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE

By: Mark W. Theisen

West Allis, Wisconsin April 18, 2010: As I sit and plan my 2010 racing calendar it seems so sad not to include any events at ::
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Jimmy Clark's Number 82
Lotus-Ford (Ford Motor Company)April 13th 2010 - 1960s Lotus-Ford Indy 500 champ reignites
Melissa Preddy / Special to the Detroit News
It was back in 1968 when 12-year-old Walt Goodwin edged up to the 1965 Lotus-Ford racing machine on display at the ::
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Petty - Andretti at 500 again
King Richard, John and MichaelApril 10th 2010 - John Andretti Entered In The 2010 Indy 500by IndyCar Series3/31/2010INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2010) - Andretti Autosport announced today it will work in a joint effort with racing legend Richard Petty and :: continue »

BPS will be back at Indy 500
Burzy Indy photo fileApril 5th 2010 - BroncosPitStop.com will be back at the Indy 500 this year, with Mark Theisen bringing you the stories of practice, qualifying, and the race. Steve Burzyski will again provide you with his photo skills.

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Rahal's Legends of Motorsports
Photo by Dennis LathemOctober 30th 2009 - Barber Motorsports Park to Host Bobby's Rahal's Legends of Motorsports Vintage Race

SENT IN BY VINTAGEMOTORSPORT.COM - BRONCO

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Barber Motorsports Park will join with Historic ::
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Dario is the CHAMP
By Roy Schmidt, Milwaukee 2009October 14th 2009 - HOMESTEAD, Fla. -
By Dave Lewandowski - Indycar.com

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - For the second night in a row, Dario Franchitti was dripping wet during an awards ceremony.

After claiming his second IndyCar ::
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DIXON CAPS ABC SUPPLY/AJ FOYT 225 AT MILWAUKEE
Scott Dixon - Photo by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's PitstopMay 31st 2009 - BY: MARK W. THEISEN WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN May 31, 2009: Scott Dixon has won it all: the Indianapolis 500, the Indy Racing League championship and big races all over the country but was never more jubilant :: continue »

Tracy to Race for AJ
Burzy Photo, Indy 2009May 26th 2009 - Paul Tracy Returns To The Milwaukee Mile This Weekend as A.J. Foyt’s Driver of Famous #14 ABC Supply IndyCar Series EntryFour-Time Milwaukee Winner Has Enjoyed Great Success at The MileWest Allis, Wis. :: continue »

Mile News
Burzy PhotoMay 26th 2009 - Contact: Jim Tretow, VP – Media & Comm, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com, 414-453-5761 x2222Indy 500 Winner Helio Castroneves Milwaukee Mile StatsNine Have Captured Back-To-Back Victories at Indy then The :: continue »

STORYBOOK FINISH FOR CASTRONEVES AS HE WINS INDIANAPOLIS FOR THE THIRD TIME (Includes Race Recap Video)
Helio in Victory Lane - Photo by BurzyMay 24th 2009 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 24, 2009: The month of May 2009 will be forever ingrained in the mind of Helio Castroneves. First he is acquitted of Federal Tax Evasion charges just over :: continue »

VICTORY ON THE TRACK; VICTORY IN LIFE
May 24th 2009 - Written by: Steve BurzynskiI typically tell my stories visually through the camera lens, but I have such a new respect and appreciation for Helio Castoneves, this year’s winner of the Indianapolis 500 :: continue »

Indy BUMP DAY Notes from Mark
John Andretti - Team Richard Petty by BurzyMay 18th 2009 - Bump Day at Indianapolis Produces High DramaBy: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA MAY17, 2009: For the first time in recent memory the four allotted days of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 :: continue »

Kingdom Racing - Hamilton
May 11th 2009 - For Immediate Release

Indianapolis, IN (May 10, 2009) – At 9am, the Indiana sunshine was
brilliant coming into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the Turn 2
Grandstands with a light wind ::
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2nd Day @ Indy Qualifying
The May 10th 2009 - ROOKIE MATOS PACES SECOND DAY QUALIFYING AT IndianapolisBy: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 10, 2009: Defending Firestone Indy Lights champion Raphael Matos became the first rookie driver to :: continue »

Indy - Pole Saturday 2009
Castroneves from Indy 2008- BURZY PhotoMay 9th 2009 - INDIANAPOLIS 500 CENTENNIAL ERA BEGINS WITH CASTRONEVES TAKING HIS THIRD INDY 500 POLE POSITIONBy: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 9, 2009: Officially the three year celebration of the Centennial :: continue »

Briscoe wins 300th for Roger Penske
Photo by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's PitstopJune 1st 2008 - By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June 1, 2008: A fractured first season with Penske Racing took a huge step toward mending this afternoon at the Milwaukee Mile as Ryan Briscoe overcame weeks ::
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Indy Lights at Milwaukee
June 1st 2008 - WILSON CAPTURES INDY LIGHTS RACE AT MILWAUKEE

By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June 1, 2008: The 2008 edition of the Firestone Indy Lights race at the historic Milwaukee Mile ::
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DIXON CAPTURES WILD INDIANAPOLIS 500
Scott Dixon - Photo by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's PitstopMay 25th 2008 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 25, 2008: New Zealand’s Scott Dixon, the runner-up to Dario Franchitti last year in the Indianapolis 500, came back with determination this year, won the pole :: continue »

My Lucky day at The Mile
Over The Wall at Milwaukee  By BroncoDecember 19th 2007 - By Jim Gorecki
BroncosPitstop.com

June 3, 2007
The Milwaukee Mile
Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, WI

As far as race fans go, most would like to sit in the stands so they can see the finish ::
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She really is a GIRLY girl
Danica at Milwaukee - BRONCONovember 24th 2007 - ***Even my wife teases me, "Your girlfriend is on TV again", refering to Danica Patrick. Hey, she is cute, but I really am pulling for her. This coming season, with many drivers leaving the IRL, she'll :: continue »