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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Josef Newgarden, of Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, brings considerable momentum into Indianapolis for this weekend's running of the 97th Indianapolis 500. The previous IZOD IndyCar Series event in Sao Paulo, Brazil saw 22-year old Newgarden post his best career finish of 5th place, having begun the Sao Paulo event in last place as a result of an engine change penalty. Newgarden's 5(th) place finish eclipses a previous best of 9th place at...

'UNITED TO PROMOTE CORD BLOOD BANKING AWARENESS' BROWNSBURG, Ind., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) and StemCyte, Inc., a global leader in human cord blood stem cell banking and therapeutics, announced today that StemCyte has become an associate sponsor of the No. 16 Acorn Stairlifts Indy car driven by James Jakes. Sponsorship is for the remainder of the IZOD IndyCar 2013 season. StemCyte, Inc. and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) will work to...

Drivers and Fans are Keeping Cool at the Track with New Innovations from Banana Boat® Sunscreen INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rounding the corner for lap two, Banana Boat(®) sunscreen and Target Chip Ganassi Racing continue their partnership for the second year in the 2013 IZOD IndyCar Series. The two brands are helping Indianapolis 500 fans stay cool and protected from the sun at the upcoming race with the brand's new innovations - Banana Boat(®) Sport...

Fit for INDY Cars, Local Manufacturer Launches Air Protect®+ the Most Advanced Car Seat Technology on the Market COLUMBUS, Ind., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorel Juvenile, a segment of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), and the world's largest juvenile products manufacturer announced today that Safety 1(st) is hosting the World's Largest Car Seat Check on May 22(nd) as part of the 500 Festival Community Day. With Memorial Day right around the corner, as the unofficial kick-off...

INDIANAPOLIS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Group®, Inc. (IMG®), a worldwide leader in designing, distributing and administering global health care benefits, today announced its international medical insurance products will be available to members of Sister Cities International effective July 1, 2013. Members will be able to view and purchase a variety of IMG products at www.sister-cities.org. The new relationship is designed to enhance the services offered to...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May, 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 47th annual BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award has been presented to engineers Dale Harrigle and Brett Schilling from Bridgestone Americas Motorsports for the Firestone Firehawk(TM) Indy 500 Race Tire. Designed to withstand the harsh environment of the IZOD IndyCar(®) Series, the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Race Tire features improved compounds and construction designed to increase performance, improve endurance and continue a...

Angie's List has teamed up with Katherine Legge for the 2013 Indy 500. Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Angie’s List is sponsoring Katherine Legge, who earned her way into the fabled Indianapolis 500 mile race after spending most of last week looking for a ride and still on the bubble for a spot with 20 minutes of Bump Day remaining yesterday. “It's great to see so many women on the track this year,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Katherine has made her...

Renowned Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon Uses ARTISS Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery, led by Dr. Mark Hamilton, is a forerunner in the practice of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, focusing solely in this area. In order to provide patients with the best possible post-surgery outcomes, the office has recently adopted the use of ARTISS, an innovative product in the field of plastic surgery. ARTISS (Solutions for Sealant) is a fibrin...

Senator Dan Coats Voted Against Life-Saving Background Checks Supported by 89 Percent of Hoosiers *** Media Advisory*** INDIANAPOLIS, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release is being issued by Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Mothers, children and others who have been affected by gun violence will gather Friday in Indianapolis to deliver Mother's Day cards to Senator Coats' office to raise awareness about the effects of gun violence on mothers and children. Last...

Public is welcome to interact with astronomers at AAS meeting in Indianapolis. WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Indy 500 happens twice this year: once in late May, when the world's elite auto racers converge on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and again a week later, when more than 500 professional astronomers, educators, journalists, and guests converge on downtown Indianapolis for the 222nd meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), 2-6 June 2013, at...