Former Indy 500 winner Ericsson moving from Chip Ganassi Racing to Andretti Autosport
Andretti Autosport made the announcement Wednesday, adding Marcus Ericsson to a lineup that features Colton Herta and Kyle Kirkwood.
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IBJ Podcast: Sam Schmidt on his paralysis journey, basing national clinic expansion in Indy
In this week’s edition of the podcast, Schmidt shares his story of recovery from a near fatal injury and how he uses it to help inspire others with mobility issues.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan parts with Harvey, puts Daly in No. 30 car
Jack Harvey joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing last season but has never finished better than 10th in any race. He said he would seek a new home in IndyCar.
McLaren boss tells team that IndyCar leader Palou reneged on contract
Alex Palou’s current IndyCar boss, Chip Ganassi, responded with a terse statement that criticized the management of McLaren Racing.
Dixon holds off hard-charging Rahal to win Indianapolis GP on record-breaking day
Dixon has won at least one race in 19 consecutive IndyCar seasons, extending his own record, and it came on the day he also broke Tony Kanaan’s previous series mark with his 319th consecutive start.
IBJ Podcast: Inside the $89M plan to turbocharge Motor Speedway’s museum
The executive director of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum explains how the planned renovation will be much more than a tuneup—more like a rebuild, with a sleeker design and all the latest technology to give visitors a greater sense of being in the driver’s seat.
SRX all-star racing series returns on relaunched ‘Thursday Night Thunder’ on ESPN
ESPN is reintroducing a program that helped make drivers such as Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon famous.
FIA president signals support for Andretti Global in Formula One
The bid that stands out most to Mohammed Ben Sulayem is from Andretti Global and General Motors—a supportive sign that Michael Andretti might indeed get the F1 team he’s been chasing for more than two years.
Ryan Hunter-Reay to return to IndyCar as Conor Daly replacement
Hunter-Reay was out of IndyCar last season but returned this year for the Indy 500 and finished 11th. He will make his debut in the No. 20 Chevrolet next weekend at Road America.
Conor Daly parts ways with Ed Carpenter Racing
Ed Carpenter Racing on Wednesday said it will announce a new driver for the No. 20 Chevrolet by IndyCar’s next race.
Indy 500 viewership bounces back after low ratings in 2022
This year’s Indianapolis 500 attracted an average of 4.92 million viewers during the afternoon broadcast by NBC and Peacock.
Arrow McLaren calls off Whitestown move, to take over Andretti HQ in Indy
The decision comes one year after McLaren said it would spend $25 million to build a 97,000-square-foot facility in Whitestown to house its Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team, workshops and a training center.
Newgarden earns record $3.6M for Indy win; Pedersen gets rookie of year honor
Indy’s total purse of $17,021,500 broke last year’s mark by more than $1 million.
Penske: IndyCar sure to investigate wheel that flew over stands from Indy 500 wreck
The owner of the Chevrolet that took the brunt of the damage from the flying wheel was treated with a chance to kiss the yard of bricks and got a ride home from the track’s president.
Photo gallery: The Indy 500—on and off the track
IBJ’s Mickey Shuey documents winner Josef Newgarden, the Snake Pit and all the festivities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Ericsson left to rue IndyCar’s decision on white-checkered finish
It was the fourth-closest finish in Indy 500 history, and one that will no doubt be discussed for years to come.
At Indianapolis 500, celebrities pick favorites of on-screen racing
‘100 Days to Indy’ TV documentary series will wrap up June 8 with a recap of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 on the CW network.
Indy 500 arrives with clear favorites, plenty of off-the-radar spoilers
Looking for a surprise contender? Other drivers say Agustín Canapino, one of the most popular athletes in Argentina, who is making his Indy 500 debut.
One-on-one with Indy 500 grand marshal Stephanie Beatriz
Beatriz spoke to IBJ on Saturday afternoon about her experience in Indianapolis thus far, why she accepted the role of grand marshal, escaping the political discourse for a day at the track, and more.
Ganassi vs. McLaren headlines Indianapolis 500 title fight, some 300,000 fans expected
It has become the best rivalry in IndyCar, the one between Chip Ganassi himself and Zak Brown, the head of McLaren Racing.