Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 - One of the Best IndyCar Races
November 21, 2007 – 3:04 amWhen it comes to IndyCar races, the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 deserves a special mention. Rising every year in popularity, this race has matched some of the best race drivers and seen some of the most exciting moments in the history of motor racing. Back again, to excite racing fans, is the 2008 Peak Antifreeze Indy 300.
The Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 is an Indy Racing League IndyCar Series race held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. In 2001, American open wheel racing debuted at the circuit with an IndyCar Series event. Since 2006, the race has served as the final round of the championship and where the series champion is decided.
IndyCar championship racing first appeared in the Chicago area in 1914-1915 at Galesburg District Fairgrounds. The first such race was a 500-mile event in 1915. Subsequent races ranged from 10-300 miles and the final race was held in 1918.
The Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 came to Chicago in 1999 as the Target Grand Prix of Chicago Presented by Energizer. The first race was held on August 22 and Juan Pablo Montoya emerged as the victor. Since then, the Indy 300 has been held every year and keeps drawing more crowds every year.
Some past Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 winners
- 2003 - Sam Hornish, Jr.
- 2004 - Adrian Fernández
- 2005 - Dan Wheldon
- 2006 - Dan Wheldon
- 2007 - Dario Franchitti
An overview of the 2007 Peak Antifreeze Indy 300
The 2007 edition of the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 was held on September 9. Dario Franchitti led Scott Dixon by three points in the championship standings going into the race, which was the finale for the season. With two laps to go, Dixon led second-place Franchitti on a restart after a late caution. On the final lap, going into the third turn, Dixon ran out of fuel and Franchitti slipped by to take the lead, win the race and win the IndyCar Series championship.
2008 Peak Antifreeze Indy 300
The 2008 edition of the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 will be raced on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Chicagoland Speedway. Dario Franchitti will be the defending champion.
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