Boles named Speedway president, faces major challenges
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway's new president must navigate a number of tests, most notably how to save the MotoGP race and how to bolster the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race.
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Indy Motor Speedway to charge for infield parking spots
Passes for parking inside the third turn for the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 NASCAR race went on sale Monday. Front-row parking spaces cost $75 while additional general parking spaces will sell for $25.
Brickyard 400 profitable despite falling crowds, experts say
Despite sharp attendance declines in recent years at the Brickyard 400, the NASCAR event remains hugely profitable for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, motorsports industry experts say.
Ron Howard to lead Brickyard 400 field in pace car
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced Friday that the Oscar-winning director would lead the field before the July 29 race at the storied 2.5-mile track.
IMS officials to revamp Brickyard 400
Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus has an ambitious plan to “rebrand and reposition” the 18-year-old Brickyard 400 in a bid to fuel big attendance increases beginning next year.
Crown Royal signs on as Brickyard 400 title sponsor
Sources say the deal is worth about $15 million over five years—a much-needed boost for Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials struggling to stop attendance declines at the NASCAR race.
Attention race fans: Hot dogs may be hazardous to your health
A billboard near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway features an image of hot dogs poking out of a cigarette pack adorned with a skull and crossbones. A message warns viewers that "hot dogs can wreck your health."
Brickyard decline not good for IRL
Motorsports insiders think the Brickyard 400’s declining fortunes will hasten the Hulman-George family’s decision
on the future of the Indy Racing League, which the NASCAR race has helped subsidize.
BENNER: ‘Empty’ Brickyard still pulls a pretty good crowd
We need to provide some perspective. If Brickyard 400 attendance was, as estimated, somewhere between 130,000 and
150,000, that still makes it the second-largest single-day sporting event in the world and represents a healthy influx of
cash, much of it coming from elsewhere, spent in the area over the weekend.
Declining attendance forcing Speedway to make changes
Three days after witnessing the smallest Brickyard 400 crowd in the race's 17-year history, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
CEO Jeff Belskus said he intends to cut ticket prices for about 75 percent of fans at next year's race.
Ganassi earns ‘triple crown’ with Daytona-Indy-Brickyard wins
With Jamie McMurray's victory in the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, owner Chip Ganassi claimed the first
team triple crown
in American auto racing: winning the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 in the same year.
McMurray wins Brickyard after Montoya falters
The win was huge for Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing, which this time last year was struggling to prove the team was stable and capable
of competing for wins. On Sunday, Chip Ganassi became the first team owner to win the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard
400 in the same season.
Tony George resigns from Speedway, IRL board
His resignation removes George from any remaining role in Hulman & Co., Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS
Productions and other affiliated companies.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway negotiating deal with Levy Restaurants
The Chicago-based firm might take over food service at the Speedway as IMS continues to look for opportunities to outsource.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO takes over at difficult time
New Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus has long been a behind-the-scenes figure at IMS. As the new leader of the
Brickyard and the Indy Racing League, he faces several challenging issues, including gaining the confidence of the racing
community.
New Speedway boss Jeff Belskus: ‘We do face some challenges’
New Speedway leader Jeff Belskus speaks with IBJ about his new job and the near-term challenges and long-term future of the
operations he oversees.
Allstate ends Brickyard 400 sponsorship
Allstate Corp. is ending its five-year run as the lead sponsor of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard NASCAR race in Indianapolis,
company officials said today. The announcement comes after this year’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
suffered a 20-percent attendance drop from last year’s event.
50-year employee leaves IMS
Bill York, who has worked in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway press room since 1958, is no longer with the Brickyard.