Post office issuing Indianapolis 500 anniversary stamp
Ray Harroun, winner of the 1911 Indianapolis 500, will be featured on a U.S. postage stamp this year to commemorate 100 years of racing at the famed Brickyard.
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Lucas Oil banner promoting Super Bowl coming down
Sprawling sign draped on the south side of the stadium is causing structural damage to the windows from which it hangs.
USA, Indianapolis lose out on 2022 World Cup
Qatar was selected as host of the 2022 World Cup, beating out a bid by the United States to bring soccer's showcase back to America for the first time since 1994.
Big Ten likely to move football championship from Indy
Commissioner Jim Delany said it’s likely other cities in Big Ten states will host the game after first championship in 2011.
GM’s move to IndyCar could cost up to $50 million
Heavy investments in research and development, testing and marketing will be needed for the Detroit-based automaker to keep up with Honda.
U.S. court voids NCAA ruling, seeks help on state law
A three-judge panel of the Chicago-based appeals court Monday reversed its own July ruling that said the NCAA must face a lawsuit by consumers claiming its ticket-distribution method violates Indiana law.
IHSAA launches Internet television network
The site, www.ihsaatv.org, will broadcast high school state championship games, as well as other high school sports-related content.
Speedway adds car show to Indy 500 schedule
Speedway officials announced a classic car show would kick off the events for the 100th anniversary of the first race.
Circle City Classic organizers look to boost 27-year-old event
A management shift and a renewed marketing effort that includes new attractions and increased advertising in key markets has Circle City Classic organizers optimistic about the annual event’s future.
Indy Super Bowl organizers moving ahead with plans
Local organizers expect the 2012 Super Bowl to be played as scheduled, despite growing concerns that an NFL work stoppage could force postponement or cancellation of the game.
Super Bowl crew hustles to prep for 2012 event in Indianapolis
CEO Allison Melangton deliberately hired only Indiana residents to tap a deep talent pool and play up Hoosier hospitality.
Colts favored to win Super Bowl by Vegas oddsmakers
The Colts enter the regular season with 13-2 odds of capturing their second National Football League title in five years, according to Las Vegas Sports Consultants, which advises Nevada’s sports books on betting lines.
MotoGP attendance slips
A total of 136,184 spectators attended the three days of action at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Teen motorcycle racer killed in crash at Speedway
The death of a 13-year-old motorcycle rider at Indianapolis Motor Speedway cast a shadow over Sunday’s races at the historic
track and prompted mourning competitors to defend the development system for the dangerous circuit.
Speedway, MotoGP extend contract for another year
Shortly after this year’s first Indianapolis MotoGP practice started Friday, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus
said the
two sides had agreed to a one-year contract extension that will bring the event back for a fourth year in 2011.
Weekend bike race incorporates Circle into course
Inaugural Indy Criterium using famed landmark in race that organizers hope will become an annual event. The race begins at
9 a.m. on Saturday.
Colts camp draws record crowd by wide margin
Almost four times as many fans showed up at the Indianapolis Colts’ training camp at Anderson University than did last year
in Terre Haute.
Big Ten seeking $20 million in TV money for football title game
Big Ten officials want nearly twice as much money as the Southeastern Conference is getting from CBS for its championship
football game.
Indianapolis to host Big Ten football title game in 2011
The Big Ten announced Thursday that the conference and the Indiana Sports Corp. will spend the next 30 days working out details
of the one-year deal. After that, the Big Ten will conduct thorough research to determine future locations.
Indianapolis making contingency plan for Super Bowl
NFL officials and the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee have a contingency plan if a work stoppage postpones the 2012
Super Bowl.