Carl Haas, co-founder of Newman-Haas Racing, dies at 86
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway issued a statement Thursday describing Carl Haas as one of the most influential men in motorsports for nearly a half-century.
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Indy 500 TV ratings skyrocket locally, slip nationally
Indianapolis was the highest-rated market with a 33.6 rating, according to Nielsen Media Research. That equated to a jaw-dropping 360,530 households. But viewership nationwide for the milestone event ebbed.
IndyCar hoping to carry momentum from 500 into future races
IndyCar officials, looking to seize momentum from the historic 100th running of the Indy 500, have put together a new ad campaign, kicked off a ticket-renewal effort and have drivers urging everyone in the series to promote the sport.
Rossi earns more than $2.5 million for Indy 500 victory
Alexander Rossi’s winnings included a $50,000 bonus from Sunoco for being the top rookie in the race.
LOPRESTI: Speedway, rookie serve up ‘perfect’ 100th race
Alexander Rossi’s team took the chance it took because it was the only shot at victory—something between a Hail Mary pass and a suicide squeeze bunt. And it worked. Strategy, not horsepower, won this Indy 500.
Penske the standard of excellence at Indy after 50 years
In an Associated Press survey of the 27 living winners of the Indy 500, Roger Penske fell just four votes shy of longtime track owner Tony Hulman as the most important non-driver at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Lifting of Indy 500 blackout creates questions in local ad community
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s decision to call off the local television blackout could have a big impact on WRTV, Emmis Communications and race-day advertisers.
Larger crowd means tighter security at this year’s Indy 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are encouraging attendees to arrive at least two hours earlier than they usually would due to the expected huge crowd.
IMS Productions races beyond motorsports
The company created to broadcast the Indy 500 is using innovations to diversify its customer base and fuel double-digit percentage growth.
Indy 500 general admission ticket prices soar on secondary market
General admission tickets available at the Speedway box office for $40 as late as Tuesday afternoon were selling for more than triple that amount on the secondary market by Wednesday morning after the race became a sellout.
Throwback cars giving 100th Indianapolis 500 retro look
Indianapolis 500 fans might feel like they’re traveling through a time warp this month when they visit Gasoline Alley.
Key to success of this year’s Indy 500 could be bathrooms
Former Speedway chief of staff Ken Ungar said one of the most important elements of Project 100 will be the response to the venue’s upgraded restrooms.
Indy 500 sellout likely to create price boom on secondary market
Now that the event is officially sold out, brokers expect ticket prices on the secondary market to soar even higher. Some ticket brokers were already asking $1,500 for prime tickets.
Whiteland farmer chosen for Indy 500 Milk Man tradition
Indiana has more than 1,000 dairy farms, and the Milk Man tradition is designed to spotlight the state's dairy industry.
Speedway spends $92 million on seating, screens, elevators
This month, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway completed one of the three largest renovations in its 107-year history.
Inventor, engineer Harroun honored as 1st Indy 500 winner
Ray Harroun was remembered at a memorial service Sunday not only as the man who won the first Indy 500, but for his contributions to the auto industry, motorsports, engineering and inventing.
Despite expected sellout, Indy 500 won’t be televised live in local market
WRTV-TV Channel 6 for the first time will air the Indianapolis 500 twice. But neither of those telecasts will be live.
100th running of 500 pressures IMS to deliver sublime experience
Hulman and Co. CEO Mark Miles says he and his staff feel “a great sense of responsibility” associated with this year’s race.
Speedway officials hope to capitalize on revved-up demand for historic Indy 500
With a sellout crowd anticipated for May and all 145 permanent hospitality suites gone, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials must figure out how to bring customers back for the 101st race.
Speedway nears sellout of pricey new club seats
The Hulman Terrace Club is the first new seating option at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in more than a decade. A sellout of the section would score the Speedway more than $2 million.