Robby Gordon News

Gordon makes it to the track on time:

Gordon makes it to the track on time:

May 25, 2003
There was a ban on helicopters in and out of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Sunday with one exception. Medical helicopters were allowed to fly so Robby Gordon was brought into Lowe's on a medical helicopter and will be at the speedway in

Increased Security May Delay Gordon’s Travel on Sunday:

Increased Security May Delay Gordon’s Travel on Sunday:

May 24, 2003
Recent increased national security has thrown into limbo Robby Gordon’s plans for transportation between Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lowe’s Motor Speedway Sunday for the Double. At the moment, the FAA has banned any helicopter flights into and out of either speedway

Flyers for Gordon:

Flyers for Gordon:

May 24, 2003
Charlotte-based Jacobsen is a recently formed company with a rapidly rising profile on the local pro sports scene. Race-car driver Robby Gordon -- in need of fast, convenient transportation this weekend -- flew from Concord Regional Airport to Indianapolis early Thursday

Gordon 2nd fastest at Indy 500 Carb Day:

Gordon 2nd fastest at Indy 500 Carb Day:

May 23, 2003
Kenny Brack, who'll start Sunday's Indianapolis 500 from the outside of the second row, and Robby Gordon, who'll start directly in front of him, ran the fastest laps in the final practice session Thursday. Sweden's Brack, who won the 1999 race when Gordon had to pit

No Flyover at Lowe’s?

No Flyover at Lowe’s?

May 22, 2003
At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, no extraordinary security measures are in place, said spokesman Bob Clidinst. The speedway bumped up its normal security measures after 9-11 and has maintained that level of security at all subsequent events

Some ‘Daily Double’ facts:

Some ‘Daily Double’ facts:

May 21, 2003
Drivers who ran the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day

Flyboy:

Flyboy:

May 18, 2003
#31-Robby Gordon completed five laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway yesterday before rain ended practice and sent Gordon to Lowe's Motor Speedway for last night's Winston Open. Gordon is attempting to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day for the fourth

Robby Gordon to start 3rd in the Indy 500:

Robby Gordon to start 3rd in the Indy 500:

May 11, 2003
Robby Gordon, who will run the 'double' - Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on May 25th, qualified 3rd for the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with a four lap average of 230.205mph [four laps were 228.829, 230.529, 230.687, 230.778], 24 drivers have made the field

Gordon fastest in Friday’s testing at Indy UPDATE Rain:

Gordon fastest in Friday’s testing at Indy UPDATE Rain:

May 10, 2003
Add Robby Gordon’s name to the crowded ring of MBNA Pole contenders for the 87th Indianapolis 500, as he led the final practice before qualifications with a lap of 231.362mph on May 9 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gordon turned his top lap in the #27 Alpine/Archipelago

Gordon 9th overall at Indy practice:

Gordon 9th overall at Indy practice:

May 9, 2003
Robby Gordon returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in fast fashion Thursday, posting the ninth-fastest lap at 230.214mph (39.0941 seconds). Gordon strapped back into the #27 Archipelago/Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone yesterday after taking Wednesday off for

Gordon moves up the speed charts at Indy; Herta to stand by:

Gordon moves up the speed charts at Indy; Herta to stand by:

May 6, 2003
#31-Robby Gordon was 8th fastest in Tuesday Indy 500 practice with a speed of 227.735mph in his Dallara-Honda. Tora Takagi was the fastest at 229.019.( Indianaplis Star ) AND Andretti Green Racing got two replacements in one driver Monday when it hired former Championship

Nemechek wins at Richmond:

Nemechek wins at Richmond:

May 3, 2003
#25-Joe Nemechek wins a slightly rain shortened Pontiac Excitement 400 at Richmond International Speedway, his first win in 45 races when he last won at Rockingham in November 2001. #18-Bobby Labonte was 2nd, his third 2nd place finish in a row. The race was rain shortened

Robby Gordon responds:

Robby Gordon responds:

May 1, 2003
John Andretti made some comments last weekend that showed he wasn't happy about his cousin, IRL team owner/driver Michael Andretti, selecting Robby Gordon to replace Dario Franchitti in the Indy 500. John thought Michael would select him to drive for the injured Franchitti

Team Gordon Offers Ultimate Motorsports Experience to Fans:

Team Gordon Offers Ultimate Motorsports Experience to Fans:

May 1, 2003
#31-Robby Gordon will continue his quest to claim victory at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 25 of Memorial Day Weekend. Gordon will run both events, marking the fourth time in his career he has attempted to complete the 1,100-mile endurance

Robby Gordon to run Indy? UPDATE:

Robby Gordon to run Indy? UPDATE:

April 25, 2003
hearing there will be an announcement soon regarding #31-Robby Gordon's attempt to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on May 25th, no word on the team or sponsor...yet.(4-25-2003) UPDATE: Indianapolis 500 veteran Robby Gordon will replace Dario Franchitti in the #27