Marco Andretti escaped injury in a scary accident at the start of the Sao Paulo Indy 300.

Officials added grooves to fix a slick straightaway after drivers complained of losing grip and qualifying was postponed.

SAO PAULO – Qualifying for the IndyCar season-opener on the streets of Sao Paulo has been postponed because the main straightaway lacked enough grip to make racing safe.

Recapturing the American fan base is one of the priorities for the new Indy Racing League CEO.

SAO PAULO – New Zealander Scott Dixon was fastest in the first practice session for the IndyCar season-opener on the streets of Sao Paulo.

Mario Moraes reached a deal Thursday to drive in the IndyCar Series season-opener, becoming the seventh Brazilian to secure a ride in the inaugural Sao Paulo Indy 300.

SAO PAULO – Coming off a fantastic finish in 2009, the IndyCar Series is looking to build on that excitement this season with a new title sponsor, a new CEO and measures designed to improve racing.

Ladies, start your engines.

The last time Dario Franchitti was the defending IndyCar Series champion, he was racing on a different circuit.