Then a sponsorship deal fell apart in late November, and securing a ride became the bigger priority. The sudden shutdown of Newman/Haas Racing put Servia out of work in early December, when there were few quality rides available for the popular Spaniard.

Oriol Servia, coming off the best year of his career in the Izod IndyCar Series, had every reason to believe he'd challenge for the championship in 2012. Oriol Servia lost his job at Newman/Haas Racing after its shop was closed following the 2011 season.

Oriol Servia, coming off the best year of his career in the IndyCar Series, had every reason to believe he'd challenge for the championship in 2012. Then a sponsorship deal fell apart in late November, and securing a ride became the bigger priority. The

LAT Photo USA/IndyCar SeriesJames Hinchcliffe is now a Go Daddy Guy. AP Sports Writer IINDIANAPOLIS (AP) – James Hinchcliffe spent five weeks looking for a job. IndyCar’s reigning rookie of the year was hired Tuesday by Michael Andretti, becoming th

INDIANAPOLIS - James Hinchcliffe spent five weeks looking for a job. Now the Canadian driver is the new Go Daddy guy. IndyCar's reigning rookie of the year was hired Tuesday by Michael Andretti, becoming the replacement for Danica Patrick, who left for N

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — James Hinchcliffe spent five weeks looking for a job. IndyCar's reigning rookie of the year was hired Tuesday by Michael Andretti, becoming the replacement for Danica Patrick, who left for NASCAR in October. The official announcement

April 9, 1945 - January 3, 2012 Heaven welcomed Carl Eugene Haas with open arms on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. A wonderful husband and father and grandfather. Carl was a great man of God that touched so many lives! He was loved by all who knew him and wil

SPEED.com looks back at the Top 10 news stories from the world of open-wheel and sports car racing that grabbed headlines in 2011.SPEED.com looks back at the Top 10 news stories from the world of open-wheel and sports car racing that grabbed headlines in

Newman/Haas Racing owner Carl Haas congratulates driver Justin Wilson after they won the IndyCar race at Belle Isle in 2008. (Photos courtesy of the IZOD IndyCar Series) It was a few days ago when a short, unemotional press release popped up on my comput

On Monday, Penske Racing announced it had come to a "mutual agreement" with driver Kurt Busch to end a rocky six-year relationship that produced 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup wins. "As I reflect back on it, maybe I wasn't the best fit for the Penske Racing team a

LAT Photographic Indycar driver James Hinchcliffe in the pits during the Baltimore Grand Prix Izod Indycar Series rookie of the year James Hinchcliffe said he was more than surprised to learn of Newman/Haas Racing's decision late last week to close its d

Since its first win courtesy of Mario Andretti in 1983, the team has proven itself with 107 wins and eight championships in 29 years Mario Andretti played a key role in convincing racing entrepreneur Carl Haas (rear) and actor Paul Newman (front) to set

While Mario Andretti felt sadness when his old Newman/Haas team announced it was pulling out of IndyCar, he wasn’t exactly surprised to hear the news. The team may have kept going after it lost its heart and soul, Paul Newman, who died of cancer in Septe

Newman/Haas, the team that took Nigel Mansell to victory in the 1993 Indycar World Series, is closing its doors after almost 30 years. The team, founded in 1982 by actor Paul Newman and Carl Haas, racked up 107 wins, 109 pole positions and eight champio

Last week’s announcement that Newman-Haas wouldn’t field IndyCar entries in 2012 wasn’t a major shock to those who follow the sport closely: The fact that the team hadn’t aligned with an engine manufacturer for the season suggested something was up. But

By now you’ve probably heard the overly sad news that Newman Haas Racing (NHR) has decided to pull-the-plug and cease its racing operations effective immediately, although the 33-staff members will receive paychecks thru December 31, 2011 - with NHR clos

Storied racing team Newman-Haas has officially closed up shop. Despite finishing fourth in Indycar's overall driver standings in 2011, the team reportedly couldn't find the sponsorship necessary to continue operations. Founded in 1982 by actor Paul Newma

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) One of the biggest names in IndyCar racing is leaving the series next season. Spain's Oriol Servia finished fourth in the IndyCar points for Newman-Haas this year. Spain's Oriol Servia finished fourth in the IndyCar points for Newman-H

INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the biggest names in IndyCar racing is leaving the series next season. Newman-Haas Racing, the team started by late actor Paul Newman, has decided it will not compete in 2012. It's the first time since 1982 Newman-Haas will not fie