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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.”
Country trio Midland to headline Legends Day concert during Indy 500 weekend
For the fourth consecutive year, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park will host the concert.
Bret Michaels, All-American Rejects to share Carb Day concert bill
The Carb Day concert, traditionally headlined by rock acts, is one of three music events leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Indy 500 Snake Pit concert unveils DJ-producer Illenium as headliner
The infield party on May 25 will showcase Illenium and four other acts before and during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, track officials announced Tuesday.
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.
IMS Museum set to reopen after extensive renovations
The $64 million overhaul includes adding 40,000 feet to the museum’s footprint.
IBJ Podcast: Josef Newgarden, Indy 500 champ and avid investor, also races against S&P 500
Newgarden enjoys being a hands-on caretaker of his financial life, including managing his investment portfolio. He says if he weren’t a racer, “I think I’d be an equity trader or some kind of strategist.”
Michael Strahan to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
The football-star-turned-TV-personality will become the fifth consecutive athlete to lead the IndyCar field to the green flag.
IndyCar finalizes charter system that doesn’t guarantee spots in Indianapolis 500
The initial agreement runs through the 2031 season and ensures the 25 chartered cars a starting spot in all IndyCar races except the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar signs extension with tire supplier Firestone
The deal between Penske Entertainment, which owns the racing series, and Firestone’s parent company, Nashville-based Bridgestone Americas, extends a partnership that has been in place for 25 years.
Larson, Hendrick Motorsports in discussion on 2025 return to Indianapolis 500
Kyle Larson wants to run the “Double” again in 2023 after weather issues ruined his chances this year, but details are still being worked out.
Arrow McLaren to replace Rossi with Lundgaard in yet another driver lineup change for IndyCar team
Alexander Rossi, who won the Indy 500 in 2016 as a rookie with Andretti Global, joined Arrow McLaren last year. In late June, he scored only his second podium since joining the team.
IndyCar moving to Fox Sports in 2025 after 16 seasons with NBC
Fox promised all the races would be broadcast nationally, as well as qualifying for the Indy 500.
Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90
At the time of his death, Jones was the oldest living winner of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske called the versatile Jones “one of the most accomplished racers in history.”
Tom Blomqvist benched for two races after opening-lap crash at Indy 500
Helio Castroneves will replace Blomqvist after the Meyer Shank Racing team “mutually agreed” for the driver to step aside for the next two races.
Indianapolis 500 viewership ratings climb 8% over 2023
In addition to higher ratings, the Indianapolis 500 purse paid out a record purse for the third year in a row.
Josef Newgarden wins Indianapolis 500 for second straight year
It was an incredible bounceback for Newgarden, who last month had his March season-opening victory disqualified because Team Penske had illegal push-to-pass software on its cars.