Gil de Ferran, a French-born Brazilian race car driver who won the 2003 Indianapolis 500 championship, has died. He was 56.
De Ferran died in Opa-Locka, Florida, following a stroke, according to the Brazilian Automobile Confederation (Cba). According to a statement shared online, De Ferran was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 29 following the medical emergency but did not survive.
“On behalf of myself and the entire Cba family, we pray to God to receive our brother with all the glories and support his family, friends and millions of fans around the world,” Giovanni Guerra, the Cba president, said in a statement.
De Ferran was born in Paris, France, on Nov. 11, 1967, and found success racing. He took the British Formula 3 championship in 1992 and won two Cart World Series Champion titles in 2000 and 2001. It was in 2003 that De Ferran won the Indy 500 for Team Penske, besting his Brazilian teammate Hélio Castroneves and fellow Brazilian Tony Kanaan.
De Ferran died in Opa-Locka, Florida, following a stroke, according to the Brazilian Automobile Confederation (Cba). According to a statement shared online, De Ferran was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 29 following the medical emergency but did not survive.
“On behalf of myself and the entire Cba family, we pray to God to receive our brother with all the glories and support his family, friends and millions of fans around the world,” Giovanni Guerra, the Cba president, said in a statement.
De Ferran was born in Paris, France, on Nov. 11, 1967, and found success racing. He took the British Formula 3 championship in 1992 and won two Cart World Series Champion titles in 2000 and 2001. It was in 2003 that De Ferran won the Indy 500 for Team Penske, besting his Brazilian teammate Hélio Castroneves and fellow Brazilian Tony Kanaan.
- 12/31/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Penske Entertainment, which owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series, is giving a new car to the owner of a Chevrolet that was damaged by a flying tire during the Indianapolis 500.
A spokesperson told The Indianapolis Star on Wednesday that Penske Entertainment will give Robin Matthews of Indianapolis a new car.
The damage occurred when driver Kirk Kirkwood’s car launched off the back of another driver who hit the wall between Turns 1 and 2. Kirkwood’s car flipped, and his tire went soaring over the fence that protects spectators. Fortunately, the flying tire missed the crowd and landed in the parking lot, where it crushed the Chevrolet owned by Matthews.
IndyCar owner Roger Penske (the father of Penske Media CEO Jay Penske) said an investigation will be held into why the tire came off. Tires are supposed to stay attached to the Indy cars via tethers, which were...
A spokesperson told The Indianapolis Star on Wednesday that Penske Entertainment will give Robin Matthews of Indianapolis a new car.
The damage occurred when driver Kirk Kirkwood’s car launched off the back of another driver who hit the wall between Turns 1 and 2. Kirkwood’s car flipped, and his tire went soaring over the fence that protects spectators. Fortunately, the flying tire missed the crowd and landed in the parking lot, where it crushed the Chevrolet owned by Matthews.
IndyCar owner Roger Penske (the father of Penske Media CEO Jay Penske) said an investigation will be held into why the tire came off. Tires are supposed to stay attached to the Indy cars via tethers, which were...
- 5/31/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
In his 12th attempt to capture the checkered flag at the Indy 500, Josef Newgarden was triumphant in the 107th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in the Heartland of America on Sunday.
In front of over of 300,000 spectators at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the two-time IndyCar Champion came away with the win for Team Penske. Throughout the frenzied competition atop the famed 2.5-mile track, there was plenty of fiery mayhem and high-octane excitement with several crashes and numerous lead changes.
Coming off the starting line in the 17th position,...
In front of over of 300,000 spectators at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the two-time IndyCar Champion came away with the win for Team Penske. Throughout the frenzied competition atop the famed 2.5-mile track, there was plenty of fiery mayhem and high-octane excitement with several crashes and numerous lead changes.
Coming off the starting line in the 17th position,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Garret K. Woodward
- Rollingstone.com
Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden surged past defending champion Marcus Ericsson on the final lap – then jumped out of his car and ran into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grandstands to celebrate with fans – as he won the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 for the first time in his career.
“I started out as a fan in the crowd and this place is amazing, regardless of where you’re sitting,” Newgarden said after the race. I have always wanted to go up into the crowd here. I’ve seen people go up the fence – I wanted to go through the fence. I wanted to celebrate with the people…it was a dream of mine.”
Newgarden gets his first Indy 500 win in his 12th try, tying Sam Hanks (1958) for the most starts for a first-time champion. It’s team owner Roger Penske’s record-extending 19th race win.
Roger Penske is the father...
“I started out as a fan in the crowd and this place is amazing, regardless of where you’re sitting,” Newgarden said after the race. I have always wanted to go up into the crowd here. I’ve seen people go up the fence – I wanted to go through the fence. I wanted to celebrate with the people…it was a dream of mine.”
Newgarden gets his first Indy 500 win in his 12th try, tying Sam Hanks (1958) for the most starts for a first-time champion. It’s team owner Roger Penske’s record-extending 19th race win.
Roger Penske is the father...
- 5/28/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
An all-time finish in the Indianapolis 500 saw a red flag halting the race with just four laps to go, setting up a sprint to the finish that saw Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson fend off a late charge to win.
The first Indy 500 in front of a full capacity crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2019 saw a yellow flag come out on the final lap, but Ericsson was already in command.
“I was praying so hard that there was not going to be another yellow flag,” Ericsson said after his win. “But I can’t believe it. I’m so happy.” Ericsson becomes the second Swedish driver to win the Indianapolis 500, joining 1999 winner Kenny Brack.
Ericsson took control of Sunday’s race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The first Indy 500 in front of a full capacity crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2019 saw a yellow flag come out on the final lap, but Ericsson was already in command.
“I was praying so hard that there was not going to be another yellow flag,” Ericsson said after his win. “But I can’t believe it. I’m so happy.” Ericsson becomes the second Swedish driver to win the Indianapolis 500, joining 1999 winner Kenny Brack.
Ericsson took control of Sunday’s race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- 5/29/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Indianapolis 500 is back to normal after a year that saw it join other traditional sporting events in moving out of their regular slots.
Run last year without a live audience at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the race was bumped to August for 2020. This year, it returns to its Memorial Day weekend slot. The race can be seen live on NBC starting at 11 Am Et/8 Am Pt. Prerace coverage starts at 9 Am Et/6 Am Pt on Nbcsn.
Japan’s Takuma Sato was the winner last year, and he’s going off at 25-1 this year in the latest 2021 Indianapolis 500 odds from William Hill Sportsbook. Other 2021 Indy 500 contenders include favorite Scott Dixon (4-1) and Colton Herta (7-1).
A sellout crowd of 135,000 is expected, about 55 percent of the track’s 235,000-seat capacity, according to track owner Roger Penske, the father of Penske Media Chairman/CEO Jay Penske. .
The...
Run last year without a live audience at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the race was bumped to August for 2020. This year, it returns to its Memorial Day weekend slot. The race can be seen live on NBC starting at 11 Am Et/8 Am Pt. Prerace coverage starts at 9 Am Et/6 Am Pt on Nbcsn.
Japan’s Takuma Sato was the winner last year, and he’s going off at 25-1 this year in the latest 2021 Indianapolis 500 odds from William Hill Sportsbook. Other 2021 Indy 500 contenders include favorite Scott Dixon (4-1) and Colton Herta (7-1).
A sellout crowd of 135,000 is expected, about 55 percent of the track’s 235,000-seat capacity, according to track owner Roger Penske, the father of Penske Media Chairman/CEO Jay Penske. .
The...
- 5/30/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is the latest onetime ally to back away from Donald Trump in the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol last week by the president’s supporters.
In a statement obtained by ESPN Monday night, Belichick declined to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump. The legendary coach singled out “the tragic events of last week” for his decision, apparently referring to the acts of insurrection by Trump supporters.
Belichick won six Super Bowls with the Patriots after he took over as coach in 2000. He is the NFL’s winningest active head coach and third on the all-time list.
Belichick publicly supported Trump when he ran for office. He was named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition in 2018. The team visited Trump at the White House after winning the Super Bowl in 2017. But when it won again...
In a statement obtained by ESPN Monday night, Belichick declined to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump. The legendary coach singled out “the tragic events of last week” for his decision, apparently referring to the acts of insurrection by Trump supporters.
Belichick won six Super Bowls with the Patriots after he took over as coach in 2000. He is the NFL’s winningest active head coach and third on the all-time list.
Belichick publicly supported Trump when he ran for office. He was named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition in 2018. The team visited Trump at the White House after winning the Super Bowl in 2017. But when it won again...
- 1/12/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Takuma Sato won his second Indianapolis 500 championship Sunday, holding off Scott Dixon after the last round of pit stops in the race, held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The race finished under a yellow caution flag. Spencer Pigot crashed hard with five laps remaining. This year’s race was run without fans at the 235,000-seat speedway, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. It was also moved from its traditional Memorial Day slot to this weekend.
Sato also won the race in 2017, while betting favorite Dixon won in 2008. Graham Rahal finished 3rd, with Santinio Ferrucci 4th. The top 4 are Honda-powered cars and Josef Newgarden is the top Chevrolet-powered car in 5th. Pole sitter Marco Andretti finished 13th.
Dixon led a race-leading 111 laps and moved into 3rd on the career list of laps led.
Roger Penske, father of Penske Media Chairman and CEO Jay Penske, is now the owner of the Indianapolis Speedway,...
The race finished under a yellow caution flag. Spencer Pigot crashed hard with five laps remaining. This year’s race was run without fans at the 235,000-seat speedway, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. It was also moved from its traditional Memorial Day slot to this weekend.
Sato also won the race in 2017, while betting favorite Dixon won in 2008. Graham Rahal finished 3rd, with Santinio Ferrucci 4th. The top 4 are Honda-powered cars and Josef Newgarden is the top Chevrolet-powered car in 5th. Pole sitter Marco Andretti finished 13th.
Dixon led a race-leading 111 laps and moved into 3rd on the career list of laps led.
Roger Penske, father of Penske Media Chairman and CEO Jay Penske, is now the owner of the Indianapolis Speedway,...
- 8/23/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: ESPN, citing sources “familiar with the call,” said President Trump believes the NFL season should start on time.
Trump also reportedly said he hoped to have fans back in stadiums by August and September. The NFL recently shut down all training facilities, but will continue with a remote version of its draft later this month.
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Earlier: President Donald Trump spoke by telephone today with commissioners of various major league sports to discuss the response to Covid-19.
Details on the call were not made available by the White House, which just released a list of participants to the White House Press Pool. The Pool’s note indicated that President Trump recognized the good...
Trump also reportedly said he hoped to have fans back in stadiums by August and September. The NFL recently shut down all training facilities, but will continue with a remote version of its draft later this month.
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Earlier: President Donald Trump spoke by telephone today with commissioners of various major league sports to discuss the response to Covid-19.
Details on the call were not made available by the White House, which just released a list of participants to the White House Press Pool. The Pool’s note indicated that President Trump recognized the good...
- 4/4/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Simon Pagenaud edged Alexander Rossi Sunday in a close finish to win the 103rd Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
With 13 laps to go, Pagenaud and Rossi traded the lead at least a half-dozen times after a restart with 13 laps remaining. Pagenaud took the lead for good with a lap left and then had to swerve heavily on the final circuit to hold off a charge by Rossi.
Takuma Sato finished third, followed by Josef Newgarden and Will Power.
Pagenaud, in his No. 22 Dallara-Chevrolet, qualified for the Indy 500 last weekend after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix two weeks ago.
“Did you see that race? Rossi is one of the best, Simon one of the best,” said team owner Roger Penske to NBC Sports. “Safe race, great day. What a guy! Can you believe it?”
Roger Penske is the father of Jay Penske, chairman and CEO of Penske Media Corporation.
One...
With 13 laps to go, Pagenaud and Rossi traded the lead at least a half-dozen times after a restart with 13 laps remaining. Pagenaud took the lead for good with a lap left and then had to swerve heavily on the final circuit to hold off a charge by Rossi.
Takuma Sato finished third, followed by Josef Newgarden and Will Power.
Pagenaud, in his No. 22 Dallara-Chevrolet, qualified for the Indy 500 last weekend after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix two weeks ago.
“Did you see that race? Rossi is one of the best, Simon one of the best,” said team owner Roger Penske to NBC Sports. “Safe race, great day. What a guy! Can you believe it?”
Roger Penske is the father of Jay Penske, chairman and CEO of Penske Media Corporation.
One...
- 5/26/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
As President Trump learned on his trip to Japan, wrestling with Congress is nothing compared to Sumo.
The Commander-in-Tweet visited the Yankees Stadium of sumo to present the first President’s Cup to Sumo Grand Champion Asanoyama. A great time was had by all, the President said, adding a Domo Arigato to Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Shinzo for setting up the jaunt.
Having shored up support in the Sumo community, the President turned his attention to motorcycling constituents, throwing out support for Rolling Thunder, the veteran’s advocacy group that almost ended its long-standing ride through Washington, DC, but now will apparently return.
Of course, all the good news had to be salted with a few digs at the Democrats and the witch hunt. After all, what’s a Memorial Day without remembering?
The tweetstorm so far:
Congratulations to the Great (and my friend) Roger Penske on winning his 18th (Unbelievable!
The Commander-in-Tweet visited the Yankees Stadium of sumo to present the first President’s Cup to Sumo Grand Champion Asanoyama. A great time was had by all, the President said, adding a Domo Arigato to Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Shinzo for setting up the jaunt.
Having shored up support in the Sumo community, the President turned his attention to motorcycling constituents, throwing out support for Rolling Thunder, the veteran’s advocacy group that almost ended its long-standing ride through Washington, DC, but now will apparently return.
Of course, all the good news had to be salted with a few digs at the Democrats and the witch hunt. After all, what’s a Memorial Day without remembering?
The tweetstorm so far:
Congratulations to the Great (and my friend) Roger Penske on winning his 18th (Unbelievable!
- 5/26/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Another day, another athlete honored at the White House ... this time, President Donald Trump held a special ceremony for Nascar champ Joey Logano. "It's my pleasure to welcome to 2018 Nascar Cup Series champion Joey Logano and Team Penske to the White House," Trump said on Tuesday. "Over the course of the 2018 season, the #22 team earned 26 top 10 finishes, led 934 laps, won 3 races and competed against 3 former champions in the playoffs and came out ahead," Trump said.
- 4/30/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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