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Firm to determine if IndyCar, Speedway sponsors getting money’s worth
The deal with Repucom encompasses media analysis of all IndyCar Series events, all events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the tracking of the IndyCar brand worldwide.
IndyCar’s Team Penske rolling out year-long anniversary celebration
A celebration of Team Penske’s 50 years in racing will include a display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway featuring cars representing each of the Team Penske driver’s first win at the IMS.
IndyCar inks key deals, appears headed for Boston
Last month, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh gave IndyCar officials an ultimatum to get moving on race planning or else. With promoters throwing their effort into overdrive, things are looking good for the Labor Day weekend race.
Colts kicker teams up with two IndyCar veterans to launch racing team
Adam Vinatieri is joining forces with two-time Indy 500 runner-up Scott Goodyear and Jack Miller, the racing dentist, to give young drivers an entry into open-wheel racing.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway diversification plan has potentially dangerous downside
Bringing in more cash with the massive fixed asset the Speedway has is a worthy goal. And it all sounds so simple. And maybe it is. But many experienced business operators would tell you it isn’t.
Speedway rolls out $1,750 club seats
If all the seats in the new club area are sold, more than $1.75 million in additional revenue will be generated next year for the Speedway.
Boston mayor becoming upset with IndyCar officials
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh is giving IndyCar Series officials and their race promoter two weeks to finalize deals with Massachusetts state agencies needed to run a street race on Labor Day weekend. If that's not done, the race could be shelved.
IndyCar driver featured in children’s book aimed at finding next-generation fans
Josef Newgarden is teaming with Charlotte, North Carolina-based content development firm, Apex Legends, to publish a children’s book, “Josef, The IndyCar Driver,” that he hopes will not only teach youngsters to love reading—but racing as well.
Stewart retirement another blow for Brickyard 400
Lots of local NASCAR fans have already said they won't return to the Brickyard 400 in the wake of Jeff Gordon's retirement. Tony Stewart's retirement after 2016 could result in a similar blow for the race struggling to increase attendnace.
Nature’s Bakery rolling out big plans to capitalize on Danica Patrick deal
Nevada-based company is promising to feature the NASCAR driver prominently in at-track, in-store and other promotions as it attempts to double its sales.
Fatal IndyCar crash creates difficult decisions for Hulman CEO
It’s easy to have a knee-jerk reaction in the wake of a tragedy like the Aug. 23 accident at Pocono that killed IndyCar Series driver Justin Wilson. It could also be devastating for the open-wheel series.
Sherwin-Williams ready to make mark on Speedway, IndyCar Series
Part of Sherwin-Williams' sponsorship deal includes supplying more than $1 million worth of paint to refurbish the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and to keep IndyCar Series teams brightly colored.
Three candidates surface to replace Walker as IndyCar boss
Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles has a tall order to find someone willing to sit on the hot seat to be vacated at season’s end by Derrick Walker.
Storm wreaks havoc on Indianapolis Motor Speedway
With less than two weeks until the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race, a massive clean-up effort is underway at the Speedway. IMS officials said this is the worst wind damage the facility has seen in its 106-year history.
IndyCar’s latest race, like series’ boss, loved and loathed
Aero kit rules, compact schedule, and crummy attendance has IndyCar Series teams, drivers and fans all revved up. Heat is being turned up on Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles.
Andretti claims NOLA track welched on IndyCar promoter fees
The Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana—held just a few miles from New Orleans—may be in jeopardy after its inaugural year, as a legal battle unfolds between the venue where the IndyCar Series race was held and the race operator.
Despite bumpy negotiations with IndyCar, Honda likely to return next year
Negotiations to renew Honda as an engine supplier and one of the IndyCar Series’ biggest sponsors are coming down to the wire with only six races remaining in the 2015 season.
IndyCar’s compact schedule burning out team crews
There have been a lot of complaints about the IndyCar Series’ schedule, which runs 16 races in five months. The grind may be chasing some engineers and mechanics out of the sport.
IndyCar hopes to book 2 foreign races for 2016
Less than a week removed from this year’s Indianapolis 500, and Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles is already looking ahead to the 2016 IndyCar Series season.