IndyCar to get first new console video game in more than 20 years
iRacing Studios plans to produce the new IndyCar console and PC game for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam platforms in 2026.
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Alex Palou and his boss dismiss Red Bull F1 rumors as ‘clickbait’
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou wondered if the rumor was a deliberate attempt to cloud his dominating IndyCar season.
Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong’s contract after strong season
In his first year in the No. 66, Armstrong has logged 10 top-10 finishes and podiumed at Iowa Speedway. It was just the second podium of his IndyCar career.
Alex Palou wins 3rd straight IndyCar championship, 4th in 5 seasons
Only A.J. Foyt (seven) and Scott Dixon (six) have more championships than Palou, who broke through this season by winning on ovals to finally show he’s the complete package.
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.
Speedway, IndyCar say they weren’t consulted on federal ‘Speedway Slammer’ moniker
As part of the plan’s public rollout, Homeland Security posted on social media a manipulated image of an ICE-branded IndyCar outside the correctional facility.
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win major race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 31-year-old Wallace overcame a tenuous 18-minute rain delay, two tantalizing overtimes, fears about running out of fuel late and the hard-charging defending race champ, Kyle Larson.
Arrow McLaren nears move to new racing HQ
The racing team plans to renovate its newly-acquired building and expand its footprint to 86,000 square feet, nearly tripling the size of its current facility.
Event for NASCAR fans offers hip-hop sounds, free Brickyard 400 tickets
DJ Envy, co-host of nationally syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club,” will provide a soundtrack for “23XI Intersect.”
Ed Carpenter Racing plans to relocate HQ to Westfield’s Grand Park
The IndyCar team’s campus is expected to be the first piece of the Grand Park District planned as part of the sports complex.
Motorsports teams fear ‘catastrophic’ impact of disclosing financial records during court fight
Attorneys for 12 of NASCAR’s 15 race teams argued in federal court Tuesday that disclosing their financial records would ruin the competitive balance and warned that making such details public would put them all in danger.
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.
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.
Wienermobiles put on race to relish in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
In a historic race featuring all six Wienermobiles, the hot dog-on-wheels representing the Southeast proved to be the big dog on Carb Day ahead of Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500.
IMS Museum plans $18M car restoration, event facility near speedway
The facility will house more than 150 cars from the museum’s collection and will eventually host public tours, events and other programming.
Team Penske focused on moving forward after shock firings following Indy 500 cheating scandal
Driver Will Power said he believes Roger Penske was forced into the firings by the external pressure from other team owners who are furious Team Penske has had major technical violations in two consecutive seasons.
IndyCar exploring independent governing body that doesn’t include Penske employees
Optics of favoritism have dogged Roger Penske since he purchased all things Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hybrid power is here: Indianapolis 500 could be dramatically reshaped by jolts of electric juice
Hybrid technology will play a part in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” for the first time on Sunday. And if it comes down to the final laps, it could be a big part.
Team Penske fires Cindric, other key officials involved in latest scandal
The announcement comes days after two of the team’s cars were moved to the back of the 2025 Indianapolis 500 starting grid.
Christian music artist Natalie Grant to sing national anthem before Indy 500
The Seattle native collaborated with Dolly Parton for a Whitney Houston cover that became a Top 10 radio hit in 2024.