IMS officials confirm first grandstand sellout for Indy 500 since 2016
Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles said general admission infield tickets were still available, but he expects a crowd of about 350,000 race fans.
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Indy 500 rocked by another cheating scandal by marquee team
Perception isn’t necessarily reality, but Roger Penske has a serious perception problem now that his team has been swept up in scandal for the second time in just over a year.
Sponsorships drive IndyCar teams, but it’s more than a decal on the car
Teams across IndyCar and all motorsports depend on support from corporate partners, typically in exchange for placement of logos on their cars and racing suits as well as other perks like driver access and the use of hospitality suites.
Josef Newgarden fastest again in Indy 500 practice; Scott Dixon jumps to second
While the top of Thursday’s speed chart was filled with IndyCar’s usual names, many other Indianapolis 500 drivers grew increasingly frustrated with the day’s results.
Team Penske doubles up on ‘Yellow Submarine’ paint scheme for the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600
Team Penske was fast for a second straight day in Indianapolis 500 practice but didn’t top the board.
Tom Brady to take ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as chauffeur
Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis 500.
Rain and lightning cut short Indy 500 practice, but Team Penske still shines
Will Power and two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden went 1-2 in Chevrolets for Penske in Tuesday’s abbreviated session.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson ready to focus on Indy 500—after a sprint car race
Larson has been waiting for a second chance at “the Double”—driving in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina—after last year’s weather put a damper on his plans.
Cadillac F1 makes entrance as official team as questions swirl about lineup
The new Fishers-based Cadillac F1 team officially announced its arrival over the weekend at a glitzy South Beach extravaganza packed with industry executives and influencers.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum president to step down
In addition, the museum announced this week that it has acquired 14 race cars from Chip Ganassi Racing, including five Indianapolis 500 winners.
Drivers have productive day of Indy 500 testing after long delay
After a delay of nearly three hours at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, four newcomers passed the rookie-orientation program, while each veteran who needed the refresher course was cleared.
Rob Gronkowski taking on entertainment role in ‘Snake Pit’ during Indy 500
The former NFL tight end will serve as the grand marshal for the “Snake Pit,” the infield party that takes place during “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Whiteland Raceway Park acquired by California company
The track was owned by Andy O’Gara and his wife, Indy 500 driver Sarah (Fisher) O’Gara, who bought the raceway in 2018.
Bryan Herta Autosport plans to move headquarters to Brownsburg
The company, which has two Indianapolis 500 wins under its belt, plans to invest $2.1 million in upgrading the new facility.
F1 headquarters is ‘dynamic opportunity’ for Fishers
The new Cadillac Formula One team that will be headquartered in Fishers could bring with it more opportunities for high-tech companies to take root in the city that has made the business of technology a focus for more than a decade.
Formula 1 approves Cadillac to join series as 11th team in 2026
Cadillac F1, owned by General Motors and Indianapolis-based TWG Motorsports, anticipates being distinctively American, with the possibility of IndyCar driver Colton Herta in the two-car lineup.
Andretti Global to move HQ to former Indianapolis Star printing facility
The team expects the 240,000-square-foot building at 8278 Georgetown Road will be operational for Andretti Global this summer.
IndyCar starts season with big stars, big hopes and new TV partner
IndyCar is set to enter a new era with broadcast partner Fox Sports, which takes over the television rights after the series spent 16 years with NBC Sports.
Cadillac F1 to be managed by TWG Motorsports, with Towriss named CEO of racing portfolio
The group that owns Cadillac Formula 1 officially launched TWG Motorsports on Tuesday in Indianapolis as the division responsible for its rapidly growing motorsports portfolio.
IMS Museum sells ‘historically significant’ Mercedes-Benz at auction for record price
The nonprofit museum partnered with Ontario-based RM Sothebys to sell some of its most valuable cars with the goal of raising $100 million for its endowment.