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Brickyard 400 moves to fall in 2018, will be last event before playoff series
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles said the race is “moving to one of the most important dates on the NASCAR calendar.”
Dixon takes third Indy pole with fastest speeds in 21 years
Dixon’s first-lap and his final average were the fastest times recorded at Indianapolis since Arie Luyendyk set the qualifying record and single-lap record in 1996.
Racing spinoffs feed local economy
Several businesses launched by entrepreneurs who honed their skills in the racing arena are in high-gear growth mode.
Speedway’s Grand Prix passes eye test in attendance, ratings
Last weekend’s IndyCar road race took a big hit in local TV viewership while picture-perfect weather and a couple of tweaks improved attendance. The national TV audience held steady, no thanks to the Cubs.
Most Indianapolis 500 drivers insured against the unspeakable
At least half of the drivers in the Indianapolis 500 field get their life insurance from the same Indianapolis-based insurance agency.
As Penske’s cars pull away, everyone else plays catch-up
Somehow, over the last 14 months, Team Penske has turned one of the world's most competitive racing circuits into a virtual one-team showcase.
Roundup: Indy 500 gets children’s book treatment, golf stars to descend on French Lick
“The Spectacle” aims to educate the next generation of racing fans by breaking down the Speedway’s history. Meanwhile, the Senior LPGA Championship promises to be star-studded.
Andretti races Schmidt in semi-autonomous car race
The real winners of the exhibition event might be those trying to get back in the driver’s seat after suffering severe injuries.
Ex-gymnast testifies against doctor who worked for USA Gymnastics
A former gymnast testified that she turned to a prominent sports doctor for treatment of back problems but instead was repeatedly molested as a teenager, assaults that have haunted her for nearly two decades.
Indy in hunt to host NFL draft
Indiana Sports Corp. and Visit Indy officials did their due diligence at the last two NFL drafts in Chicago and Philadelphia and are pondering pitching an outdoor site for the event.
NCAA report shows athletes still breaking academic records
The overall picture shows universal improvement across the sports spectrum, even among low-resource institutions.
Roundup: Yuengling bubbles up at west-side track, Colts sign merchandise deal
Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever signs a deal with a local marketing firm to build on the team’s strong sales in 2016, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway educates its fans on organ donation.
Manning’s number to be retired during fall ceremony in Indy
Peyton Manning will become the first Indianapolis Colts player to have his jersey retired during a two-day celebration of his career this fall.
Former Indiana Pacers coach George Irvine dies at 69
George Irvine became Indiana's head coach in 1984 after three seasons as an assistant with the team. He later returned as the Pacers interim coach in 1988-89.
Pritchard to use aggressive approach on Pacers’ revamp
Kevin Pritchard, who is succeeding Larry Bird as the Pacers' president of basketball operations, says, "I want to make deals."
Pacers launching team in NBA’s new hoops e-league
The virtual league is set to debut in 2018 with a full season of competition between at least 17 franchises. Pacers games likely will played at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
National Art Museum of Sport to disband; collection acquired by Children’s Museum
More than 900 works—in storage since the organization vacated the former University Place Conference Center—to become part of sports-focused expansion.
Indy Eleven signs deal with Adidas, unveils new uniform
Gone is the jersey’s subtle yet unmistakable checkered design background—a nod to the Indianapolis 500 and the team’s support squad, the Brickyard Battalion—which was popular with the team’s fan base.
Bird makes it official, resigns as Pacers president
Larry Bird confirmed last week’s reports on Monday by resigning as the Indiana Pacers' president of basketball operations and saying simply that it was time to do something else.