Alex Palou overcomes early struggles to post top speed in Indy 500 practice
The defending Indy 500 champion keeps finding ways to reach the top of the speed chart — even when mechanical issues get in the way.
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Indy 500 grandstand tickets to sell out this week, IMS chief Boles says
Grandstand ticket sales for this year’s race are pacing ahead of those for the 2025 event, which was announced as a sellout on May 20 — five days before the race.
Indy 500 organizers put Legends Day country concert on pause for 2026
The Legends Day concert debuted in 2014 in the infield of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Jason Aldean performed.
Counting Crows to headline Carb Day concert on Indy 500 weekend
The Carb Day concert, an infield party scheduled for May 22, is one of three music events leading up to the Indianapolis 500.
IU’s Curt Cignetti to drive pace car at Indy 500
The national championship-winning coach is set to drive the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X to lead the May 24 race.
Indy 500 Snake Pit concert unveils DJ-producer Zedd as headliner
The infield party on May 24 will showcase Zedd and four other electronic music acts before and during the 110th running of the Indy 500, track officials announced Thursday.
IMS says 110th Indianapolis 500 could sell out in early May
IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles said at this point in the year, ticket sales are ahead of last year when the race sold out.
Indy 500 winners Palou, Newgarden among drivers to be featured on regional milk products
The promotion has expanded from 13,000 retailers in eight states last year to 25,000 retailers in 20 states this year.
Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
The IndyCar driver said after the ruling that he was “disappointed that any damages have been awarded to McLaren” but has not decided on his next legal step.
IU Indianapolis adds sports business-focused co-major
Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis offers three co-majors, which are 15-credit-hour programs students can take in addition to their core major.
IMS, Gainbridge ink sponsorship extension for Indy 500
Gainbridge has been the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 since its 103rd running in 2019.
Marco Andretti retires from racing, ending era for Andretti family at Indy 500
Next year’s Indianapolis 500 will not have an Andretti in the field for the first time since 2005.
Will Power out at Penske: Team confirms Australian will not return for 18th season
Power, 44, won two IndyCar titles and the Indianapolis 500 for Roger Penske. He ranks fourth all-time in IndyCar victories.
How IndyCar, Fox each win in deal that gives media giant minority ownership
Executives, team officials and industry experts told IBJ they believe the Fox investment will help IndyCar better compete for fans in an increasingly crowded sports landscape.
Alex Palou looks to clinch his fourth IndyCar title at Portland
Palou goes into this weekend’s race with a series-high eight wins, five poles, 11 top-five finishes in 14 races, 563 laps led and a 1.2 average finish.
UPDATE: Fox Corp. acquires minority share of IndyCar, Indianapolis Motor Speedway parent
The publicly traded Fox, which owns Fox Sports, and Penske have also agreed to a multiyear extension of Fox Sports’ media rights deal with IndyCar.
Indianapolis 500 averages 7.05M viewers on Fox, biggest TV audience in 17 years
It was only the second time since 2001 that the Indianapolis 500 has outdrawn the Daytona 500 in TV viewership.
Palou wins $3.8M for Indy 500 win as part of record prize purse
Pole-winner Robert Shwartzman earned a $50,000 bonus as rookie of the year, making his total take-home prize $327,300.
UPDATE: Ericsson stripped of Indy 500 runner-up finish for unapproved car modifications
Marcus Ericsson was penalized to the rear of the 33-car field along with Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood on Monday after their cars were found to have unapproved modifications to their Energy Management System covers.
Photo gallery: Sights from the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500
IBJ was at the track all day Sunday covering numerous aspects of the festivities, including the red carpet, the Snake Pit, pre-race festivities, Victory Lane and, of course, the race itself.