LOPRESTI: Men who didn’t finish first helped make 500 memorable
In a race that had 15 different leaders, Takuma Sato prevailed, becoming the first Asian to win the Indianapolis 500. But there was a plethora of other storylines.
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Sato outduels Castroneves to win wild Indianapolis 500
Takuma Sato lurked within striking distance during much of the 2017 Indianapolis 500, which featured a record number of drivers leading the race, and then won a white-knuckle duel at the end.
Questions abound for future of Indy 500 on television
The rapidly changing sports media landscape has left a hazy cloud of uncertainty over the future of the race. Its current contract with ABC runs through next year, and some experts anticipate new bidders.
IUPUI preserves Indianapolis 500 artifacts using 3-D technology
Race fans can now view more than a dozen pieces of Indianapolis 500 history not on view in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum by using a new 3-D internet database.
Indy 500 kingmakers Foyt, Penske begin plotting their futures
A.J. Foyt and Roger Penske are as much a part of the Indianapolis 500 as the pagoda and Gasoline Alley. Foyt turned 82 in January and Penske turned 80 a month later.
Indy 500 officials playing it safe with race-day security
Two days after 22 people were killed at a concert in Manchester, England, speedway President Doug Boles outlined the track's security plan and urged fans to arrive early and stay patient.
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.
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.
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.
Indy 500’s first presenting sponsor sees growth spike, gears up for more
Since local entrepreneur Mike Protogere bought D-A Lubricant Co. Inc. in 2002, the manufacturer of oil, grease, antifreeze and other industrial products has shifted into overdrive and punched the gas.
Speedway to ban smoking in grandstands starting in October
Beginning with the Red Bull Air Race, most of the smoke spectators see and smell from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grandstands will waft from exhaust pipes or screeching tires.
Speedway breaking new ground with massive wireless hardware
Those driving past the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the last week, might have noticed five 600-pound ball-shaped structures towering over the 2.5-mile oval race track.
F1 driver Alonso to miss Monaco Grand Prix to race at Indy 500
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso plans to race for McLaren at the Indianapolis 500, marking McLaren’s first Indy 500 appearance in 38 years.
Revamped Speedrome debuts with near-sellout crowd for season opener
In the wake of $500,000 in off-season upgrades, the historic and hallowed Indianapolis Speedrome took a big first step last weekend toward its goal of doubling attendance this season.
IndyCar signs extensions with its 4 major partners
IndyCar president of competition and operations Jay Frye said signing all four partners was part of the series' "five-year plan."
Longtime Lucas Oil Stadium director departing for speedway
Mike Fox, who spent 33 years as stadium director at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Hoosier Dome, will now oversee facility operations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Team Penske stacked with talent at start of IndyCar season
Roger Penske heads into Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg with the reigning series champion and the top four drivers from last year.