Indy Japan 300 Fast Facts and Entry List


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WHAT:

Indy Japan 300, third race in 17-race 2007 season; only IndyCar Series event that will take place outside of the United States.

WHERE:

Twin Ring Motegi, 1.5-mile asphalt oval

WHEN:

1 p. m. (Japan Time), Saturday, April 21; Midnight (ET), April 21

DISTANCE:

200 laps/300 miles

POSTED AWARDS:

More than $1 million

CARS:

Dallara chassis; Honda Indy V-8; Firestone tires;

100 percent fuel-grade ethanol

PAST RACE WINNERS:

Helio Castroneves (2006), Dan Wheldon (2004, 2005), Scott Sharp (2003)

2006 SERIES CHAMPION:

Sam Hornish Jr.


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