Pioneering doctor who helped create SAFER barrier dies at 81
Dr. Henry Bock served as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006
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Analytics for sponsors and fans takes center stage at Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series have signed a deal with a San Diego tech firm that allows the track and race series to get expanded information on the value they are driving for corporate partners.
Indianapolis 500 suffers weakest TV ratings in years
The overnight rating for Sunday’s live broadcast was 3.4, which equates to 3.74 million households, according to New York-based Nielsen Media Research. That’s the lowest since Nielsen started tabulating overnight ratings in 2003.
Drivers applaud new IndyCar for putting them back in control
The new version of the IndyCar that made its Indianapolis 500 debut on Sunday was hard to drive in traffic and squirrely in the corners. And that made it appealing to drivers who want to be rewarded for their talent.
Will Power earns more than $2.5M for Indianapolis 500 victory
The overall purse for the 33 drivers in Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500 was $13,063,073.
Danica Patrick ends racing career with crash at Indianapolis 500
Now headed into retirement, the former NASCAR star is the only female driver to lead laps in the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500, creating a strong brand and becoming a role model for little girls everywhere.
Will Power wins Indy 500 on slick, scorching track
Sunday’s race conditions and new cars with less downforce cost a number of big-name drivers a shot at IndyCar’s most prestigious event. Defending winner Takuma Sato as well as Danica Patrick, Sebastien Bourdais, three-time winner Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan lost control and wrecked.
Penske: Guarantee full-time drivers Indy 500 starting spots
Roger Penske has a very simple solution for the predicament the Indianapolis 500 created when one of its most popular drivers, James Hinchcliffe, was bumped from the field during qualifying.
Danville brothers revving up communications software firm at IMS
Kerauno, an Indianapolis-based startup, signed a deal with Andretti Autosport this year to help the IndyCar team better communicate with its sponsors, hospitality guests and other corporate partners and fans through a variety of electronic means.
Q&A with race team owner George Steinbrenner IV
George Steinbrenner IV, grandson of the former New York Yankees owner, owns a team in the IndyCar feeder series Indy Lights.
As both driver and owner, Ed Carpenter a factor at Indy
Ed Carpenter is making his presence felt this year by helping Danica Patrick and establishing himself as a contender for Sunday’s big race in the city he has called home since he was a youngster.
After 54 years, ABC prepares to sign off on Indianapolis 500
It will end a tradition that is just as much part of the Indy 500 fabric as the Borg-Warner Trophy, the yard of bricks, the celebratory milk in victory lane and the singing of “(Back Home Again in) Indiana.”
Chevy hoping it finally has edge on Honda in Indy 500
As dominant as Chevy has been in racing over the years, Honda continues to have the upper hand in the Indy 500.
Indy 500 field won’t be expanded for Hinchcliffe, Mann
IndyCar president of competition and operations Jay Frye said the series is not considering expanding the field for next Sunday's race.
Dreyer & Reinbold hopes Indy 500 leads to IndyCar return
The Carmel-based racing team has two entries for the May 27 race, a strategy that could perhaps open the door for the team to consistently participate in the Indycar Series.
Danica Patrick returns to Indy’s famous oval for 1st IndyCar run since 2011
After some quick reminders from team owner Ed Carpenter, Danica Patrick passed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's two-phase refresher course Tuesday after driving an IndyCar for the first time in seven years.
NBC Sports locks up six-year motorsports TV deal
The deal begins in 2019 and includes digital rights on its app and NBCSports.com for live streaming of every International Motor Sports Association championship race.
IndyCar star Scott Dixon to try skills on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Scott Dixon will be the latest IndyCar driver to enter the realm of reality TV when he auditions in Indianapolis next week for "American Ninja Warrior."
Tony Stewart, Ward family settle wrongful death lawsuit
Tony Stewart and the parents of Kevin Ward Jr. have agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family against the former NASCAR champion for his role in the death of their son.
Bumping to return to Indy 500 qualifications as 34th car enters race
J.R. Hildebrand will enter this year's Indianapolis 500 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and bumping will return to the event for the first time since 2015.