Despite capacity limits, Indy 500 to be largest sports event of pandemic
Indianapolis Motor Speedway worked with the Marion County Public Health Department to determine that 40% of venue capacity will be allowed.
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IMS lifts Indy 500 blackout, will air race live on TV
The track said on Twitter it has sold 135,000 tickets, which is its capacity limit under COVID-19 restrictions.
Young new talent takes Indy 500 by storm
There has been a seismic shift in IndyCar this season with an authoritative arrival of a brand new wave of drivers. They are kids in this series alongside six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, considered the greatest driver of his generation.
Dixon nabs Indy 500 pole, knocking off two budding young stars
Scott Dixon slammed the brakes on IndyCar’s current youth movement by winning his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole by a mere 0.03 seconds on Sunday.
Penske team struggles with speed; Power fails to qualify on first day
Will Power, one of the greatest qualifiers in IndyCar history, failed to seal his spot in the 33-car field on Saturday’s first day of qualifications at the Indianapolis 500. Power’s misfortune was the worst of Team Penske’s struggles.
Rahal team penalized after Indy 500 photo shoot causes crash
IndyCar at the end of the session announced Takuma Sato, Graham Rahal and Santino Ferrucci will all be parked for the first 30 minutes of Friday’s critical practice, when the engine power is boosted and teams get their first true look at their speeds ahead of qualifying.
Ed Carpenter Racing posts strong day in Indy 500 practice
Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter were among the fastest drivers Wednesday at Indianapolis 500 practice. Both are from Indianapolis with deep ties to Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
William Hume: Speedway offers opportunities for electric vehicle research
The best profit makers will be all about green climate innovations, and one of these is electrified transportation. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway can be a big part of clean-energy research and development.
Some spectators to be permitted at Indy 500, but concerts called off
The Indianapolis 500 can run with up to 40% of its typical spectator capacity this year, following discussions between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and city and state officials.
Mark Miles: March Madness is steering Indy back on track
The NCAA Tournament has provided a much-needed rallying cry to support our downtown. It reminds all of us of the importance of getting back on track.
State health department, Indianapolis Motor Speedway plan mass vaccination clinic
The Indiana Department of Health said up to 96,000 people could be vaccinated during the event.
Area cultural attractions work to attract college basketball fans
Some local museums and cultural institutions say they saw a bump in visitation over the weekend related to March Madness. Meanwhile, the attractions are playing up their basketball connections in a bid to attract visitors.
Roger Penske bullish on large crowd for Indianapolis 500
There will be fans at this year’s Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske said Monday, but how many remains a moving target based on COVID-19 restrictions. More than 170,000 tickets already have been sold for the May 30 race, he said.
Hoosiers get green flag for vaccines at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
For three days starting Friday, the state will operate a drive-through vaccination clinic at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where thousands of eligible Hoosiers will be able to get a shot without leaving their car.
Town of Speedway again exploring legal options for delayed Wilshaw hotel
Town officials have grown “frustrated by a lack of transparency and communication from Loftus Robinson despite our multiple requests,” as well as the firm’s effort to continue batting away responsibility for the project.
New Speedway coffeeshop to pay tribute to racing oval’s history
Founders Grounds Coffee Co. will sell the Rex Coffee brand that was founded more than 100 years ago by the Hulman family’s patriarch, Herman Hulman.
Women-led race team gearing up to run in Indianapolis 500
A new IndyCar racing team dedicated to giving women opportunities to work in motorsports has submitted an entry for this year’s Indianapolis 500. Simona de Silvestro, the 2010 Indy 500 rookie of the year, will drive the No. 16 car.
Indy Beacons: Carl Fisher, master promoter and automotive pioneer
Carl Fisher joined with other businessmen to create the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909.
Speedway historian Davidson taking final lap
Donald Davidson, a native Brit whose encyclopaedic knowledge of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis 500 earned him the distinction of the track’s preeminent historian, plans to retire at the end of the year.
Speedway Museum hires Indiana native as new president
Joe Hale will oversee the museum’s operations, programming, partnerships, communications and advertising efforts.