IndyCar news bits

An IZOD IndyCar Series championship preview, featuring team owners Roger Penske (Team Penske) and Chip Ganassi (Target Chip Ganassi Racing), will be streamed live at 2:30 p.m. (ET) Sept. 3 on INDYCAR Mobile. Text INDYCAR to 3406 to download the Verizon Wireless app. … Newman/Haas Racing senior engineer Craig Hampson, a graduate of the University of Maryland, will host engineering students from the school for a behind-the-scenes look at the IZOD IndyCar Series during the race weekend. … J.R. Hildebrand will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Orioles-Toronto Blue Jays afternoon game Sept. 1. … The Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards is hosting a special exhibit celebrating on the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 (cars, helmets, and memorabilia).