Whiteland Raceway Park acquired by California company
The track was owned by Andy O’Gara and his wife, Indy 500 driver Sarah (Fisher) O’Gara, who bought the raceway in 2018.
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Simons give Indianapolis’ MLS efforts a big boost, experts say
The Simon family’s involvement in the city’s effort to attract a Major League Soccer team might have been the worst-kept secret in Indianapolis.
Grand Park Sports Campus realizing financial potential as new district awaits
The sports complex, which is set to embark on a major entertainment and business district, now generates enough tax-increment-financing revenue to fully cover its debt payments.
Fever to get new $78M practice, training complex at former downtown jail property
Pacers Sports & Entertainment plans to build a dedicated training complex for the Fever with two regulation-size basketball courts, a full-service kitchen, a private outdoor courtyard and a spa-style retreat space.
IU Indianapolis arena to be named after late Jim Morris
Morris, who died in July at 81, was one of central Indiana’s most influential business, government and civic leaders for more than six decades.
Indiana Wesleyan University plans $30M basketball arena
Construction on the 80,000-square-foot arena is scheduled to begin Friday, with hopes of having the facility ready for games by the end of 2026.
NFL stadiums will soon double as disaster shelters, federal officials say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the NFL are partnering to turn football stadiums across the country into emergency shelters, temporary hospitals and other venues needed during disasters.
Women-focused $98M sports campus in Indiana to include VIP leadership
The 120-acre project features the involvement of outgoing Indiana Fever President Allison Barber, former Fever star Tamika Catchings and Suzy Kolber, a former anchor and analyst for ESPN.
Pacers leverage technology to improve the fan experience
Pacers executive Todd Taylor was the keynote speaker at IBJ’s Tech Exec of the Year event, which honored 10 technology leaders from business and government.
Stadium, convention center operator anticipates big revenue jump for 2025
A large portion of the board’s new expenses are tied to major ongoing projects, including the hotel and convention center expansion project at Pan Am Plaza, as well as efforts to secure an MLS expansion club.
Big Ten selects Indianapolis for upcoming men’s, women’s basketball tournaments
Indianapolis has hosted the Big Ten’s men’s basketball tournament 13 times and the women’s tournament 25 times over the past 30 years.
IU trustees give OK for 4,500-seat arena in downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis-based USA Track & Field, a national governing body for the sport, will also move its headquarters to the new building.
Grand Park considered as team training base camp site for 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced Wednesday that Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus was selected as one of 24 potential locations to serve as a team base camp training site during the early rounds of the 48-country soccer tournament that will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July 2026.
Keystone says 87 burials discovered in excavation of proposed soccer stadium site
Keystone Group said it planned to use the historic Mount Jackson Cemetery about three miles away for “reinterment and memorialization” of the remains before moving forward with “transformational riverfront development.”
Rugby-focused $45M renovation proposed for Kuntz Stadium
The overhaul is part of an effort to draw interest from national governing body USA Rugby, both for a potential headquarters relocation and for upcoming World Cup events.
Mayor’s stadium tax district proposal to be introduced to City-County Council on Monday
The Hogsett administration has found a sponsor on the City-County Council for the mayor’s plan to create a new taxing district that could be used to fund a new downtown soccer stadium. Without a council sponsor, the measure could not move forward.
Patron sues Indianapolis Motor Speedway over alleged Snake Pit injuries
The plaintiff seeks compensation from IMS to cover medical expenses, lost wages and other special expenses as well as future medical expenses and court costs.
Women’s Final Four tickets on resale market selling for twice as much as men’s tickets
The higher price for the women’s games is partly due to the ticket supply for the men’s games being greater, a Logitix spokesman said. He added that demand for women’s tickets is unprecedented and driven by fanfare for the University of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.
2023 Year in Review: Cities look to attract smaller-scale events at new arenas
While central Indiana has its share of large arenas and stadiums, the region has long been short on venues for events that draw only a few thousand spectators.
MDC approves proposed taxing district for Indy Eleven stadium
The Metropolitan Development Commission’s approval, which came by a 8-0 vote, sends the proposal to the City-County Council, where it will be introduced Nov. 13.