2006 Indy Car Series Season
The 2006 IRL IndyCar Series season began on March 26 and concluded on September 10. Sam Hornish, Jr. won his third IndyCar Series championship. Hornish also won the 90th Indianapolis 500, passing rookie Marco Andretti on the final lap less than 500 feet (150 m) from the finish line. The season was marred by the death of Paul Dana during practice at Homestead.
Read more about 2006 Indy Car Series Season: 2006 IndyCar Series Schedule, Off Season Changes, Mid-Season Changes, Team and Driver Chart, Final Driver Standings
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