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The four-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion is resting comfortably following surgery in Indianapolis.

Through the Team Viso Venezuela program, IZOD IndyCar Series driver E.J. Viso promotes and aids in securing funding for young talent to compete in the Mazda Road to Indy ladder system and other racing series. It's National Hispanic Heritage Month.

The program sponsored by INDYCAR and administered by Project Lead the Way will engage middle school students next week in Fontana, Calif. STEM education is at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy.

Sebastian Saavedra, driving the No. 6 Dragon Racing car, advanced a total of 17 positions in the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston -- a pair of 90-lap races on a 1.634-mile, 10-turn circuit.

Scott Dixon won Race 1 and was runner-up in Race 2 of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston. Over the street course races that constituted the three doubleheaders, Dixon outscored series title contender Helio Castroneves by 120 points. The title showdown is Oct. 19.

Oriol Servia advanced 14 positions to finish seventh in Race 2 of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston. ... Justin Wilson to ride this weekend in support of Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing. ... No changes to aerodynamic specs for finale.

Graham Rahal in the No. 15 blu eCigs car for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing came from the rear of the field to finish seventh in Race 1 of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston. He gained one spot in Race 2.

Dario Franchitti will remain in Houston for a few days before being transported to Indianapolis for further evaluation. The four-time series champion suffered injuries Oct. 6 on the final lap of Race 2 of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston.

For the eighth consecutive year, the champion will be decided in the final race of the season. Scott Dixon and Helio Castroneves were the last men standing in 2008 heading into the finale. They'll hook up again Oct. 19 at Auto Club Speedway.

Will Power wins his second race of 2013, edging Scott Dixon in Race 2 at Houston.

Four-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti was admitted to a Houston hospital awake and alert after a crash on the final lap of the Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston.

Chevrolet and Honda are tied in points in the manufacturer championship heading into the final race of the season. Both have nine victories. ... Ryan Hunter-Reay and E.J. Viso mark career milestones. ... Bid on special artwork for charity.