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Photo gallery: Wienies, weather bring mixed bag to Carb Day at IMS

May 22, 2026

Rain may have spoiled some of Friday’s on-track fun at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but Carb Day still had a few wieners.

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Actor Brendan Fraser to wave green flag at Indianapolis 500

May 15, 2026

Dave Lindquist

Academy Award winner Fraser will serve as honorary starter for the May 24 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Pato O’Ward is looking to put Palou’s dominance on hold and become Indianapolis 500 champion

May 22, 2026 | Associated Press

After three near misses in his past four races on the Brickyard’s iconic 2.5-mile oval, the two-time runner-up is hoping to finally sip the milk and celebrate with all of his fans and everyone else in the grandstands at the Brickyard.

Mark Montieth: Mel Kenyon might outlive his legend as midget-car master, Indy 500 upstart

May 22, 2026 | Mark Montieth

Given all the physical and emotional challenges of his life in racing, it’s fair to ask: Was it all worth it?

NTT lengthens sponsorship, expands tech partnership with IndyCar

May 22, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The multiyear extension includes the deployment of new AI-powered app features for fans and advanced tech services for the series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials.

Kyle Busch, a 2-time Brickyard 400 winner, dies at 41 after ‘severe illness’

May 21, 2026 | Associated Press

Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series.

Alex Palou takes Indianapolis 500 pole with dominant final qualifying run

May 17, 2026 | Associated Press

Palou will try to become the seventh driver in Indy 500 history to win back-to-back 500s.

Felix Rosenqvist posts fastest 4-lap average in 1st round of Indianapolis 500 qualifying

May 17, 2026 | Associated Press

The semifinal round is set for Sunday afternoon with the fastest 12 qualifiers each getting one attempt to make the top six. The fastest six will advance to the next round of qualifying, which will determine positions one through six.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum building restoration, event center

May 15, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

For the second time in three years, work is underway on a major project tied to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum — this one meant to house the organization’s restoration projects and vehicle storage operation.

Derek Schultz: History suggests this year’s Indy 500 will be momentous

May 15, 2026 | Derek Schultz

Hurtling toward the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, we’re now a decade removed from the event’s celebrated 100th milestone. But the 2016 race isn’t the only notable race to fall on years ending with 6.

Pato O’Ward tops speed chart on 3rd day of Indianapolis 500 practice

May 14, 2026 | Associated Press

Most teams used the six-hour practice session to work on practicing qualifying runs, banking information on race-day setups and simply trying to get more answers about what works well and what won’t during the race.

Indy 500 grandstand tickets to sell out this week, IMS chief Boles says

May 11, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

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

May 1, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The Legends Day concert debuted in 2014 in the infield of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Jason Aldean performed.

Alex Palou lands multiyear Ganassi contract extension after banner week at Indy testing

May 1, 2026 | Associated Press

Since joining Chip Ganassi Racing six seasons ago, Spanish driver Alex Palou has shown to be a generational talent who is quickly working his way through IndyCar’s record books.

Speedway set to take action on stalled hotel project, puts eminent domain back on table

March 27, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

A proposed resolution could mean eminent domain for the long-delayed development but prioritizes negotiations with the property’s owner, town officials told IBJ on Friday.

Counting Crows to headline Carb Day concert on Indy 500 weekend

March 24, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

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

March 17, 2026 | IBJ Staff

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

February 19, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

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

February 13, 2026 | Michelle Kaufman, Inside INdiana Business

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.

Wienie 500 race coming back for Carb Day festivities

January 25, 2026 | Associated Press

Oscar Mayer announced Sunday all six of its famed street-ready vehicles will compete for the second straight year on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval.

Coca-Cola replacing Pepsi as official soft drink sponsor at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

January 21, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Under the new deal, Coca-Cola Consolidated will serve as the official partner of the Indy 500 Red Carpet and will participate in multiple community activations, including Indy 500 Porch Parties and Bike to the 500.

IMS Museum names Indianapolis racing industry executive as new leader

January 8, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Under Michael Good, the Speedway-based Performance Racing Industry saw its annual trade show at the Indiana Convention Center grow in attendance, exhibitors and sponsorship, with the 2025 event alone bringing in more than 100 new exhibitors.

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Health care summit uses IMS to draw together leaders from across sector

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