Panther Racing and JR Hildebrand Terminate IndyCar Contract

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 30, 2013) – Panther Racing and JR Hildebrand announced today their mutual agreement to terminate JR’s contract with the team that was scheduled to continue through the end of the 2013 season. Hildebrand, the 2009 Indy Lights Champion, made a total of 37 starts in the No. 4 National Guard Panther Racing Chevrolet over the course of the last three seasons. He recorded his best career IndyCar finish of second place in the 95th Running of the Indianapolis 500, and led seven races during his tenure with the team. >> Full Story

Ryan Briscoe to Pilot Panther’s No. 4 National Guard Chevy in Detroit

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 30, 2013) – Two-time IndyCar Series champion Panther Racing announced today that Ryan Briscoe will drive the team’s No. 4 National Guard Chevy for this weekend’s Chevrolet Indy Duel in Detroit. Briscoe, a seven-time IndyCar race winner, spent most of the past five seasons with Team Penske after making his IndyCar Series debut with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2005. The open-wheel veteran most recently made his return to the series with Ganassi for the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500, where he finished 12th in the No. 8 NTT DATA entry. >> Full Story

Panther Leaves 97th Indianapolis 500 with Bell in 27th; Hildebrand with 33rd Place Finish

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - (May 26, 2013) – Panther Racing concluded the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500 with drivers Townsend Bell and JR Hildebrand finishing in the 27th and 33rd positions, respectively. Bell was able to lead the race, marking the third time in the last six seasons that Panther has led the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. >> Full Story

SPEEDtv.com: Inside Panther's Operation: Hire Our Guard Program Story

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 25, 2013) - On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember the men and women who have lost their lives while serving their country. But there are also tens of thousands of troops who return home every year and face the difficulties of finding jobs, and that includes the citizen soldiers of the National Guard. >> Full Story

Carb Day Tune-Up for Panther Drivers Hildebrand, Bell Goes According to Plan; Team Ready for Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 24, 2013) - Cool, sunny conditions illuminated the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Carb Day festivities and final IndyCar Series practice prior to the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500.  Panther Racing drivers, JR Hildebrand and Townsend Bell, combined to complete 83 laps and a handful of pitstops in preparation for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.  >> Full Story

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