Earlier in qualifications, Nolan Siegel’s crash on the final qualifying attempt for the last row of next Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 knocked the 19-year-old rookie out of the race.
Sparks, who won “American Idol” in 2007 at age 17, also performed the anthem before “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in 2015.
The 24-year-old American finds himself atop the standings for the first time in his career and by the narrowest possible margin.
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 3LZ coupe, the 21st Corvette pace car at the Indy 500, uses naturally aspirated V-8 power and electric power.
Roger Penske on Tuesday said he remains committed to reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden and is actively trying to sign the two-time IndyCar champion to a contract extension.
This year’s Indy 500 would be Sato’s 15th appearance in the race and sixth with Zionsville-based RLL.
The infield party on May 26 will showcase five DJs in total before and during the 108th running of the Indy 500, track officials announced Tuesday.
The not-for-profit group that organizes events celebrating the Indy 500 sold its headquarters building in November, in part to tighten its focus on operations and away from property management.
The Indianapolis 500 is bucking a trend that’s going in the opposite direction for other culturally significant American sporting events (just look at the cratering relevance of the World Series), as the attention and attendance for the race is clearly on the rise.
The wheel came off with less than 20 laps to go in Sunday’s race when Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood collided. Kirkwood’s left rear tire bounced over the fence and the corner of the grandstand before landing in a parking lot.
This year’s Indianapolis 500 attracted an average of 4.92 million viewers during the afternoon broadcast by NBC and Peacock.
Indy’s total purse of $17,021,500 broke last year’s mark by more than $1 million.
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.
IBJ’s Mickey Shuey documents winner Josef Newgarden, the Snake Pit and all the festivities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
It was the fourth-closest finish in Indy 500 history, and one that will no doubt be discussed for years to come.
“Finally,” Newgarden said after pouring milk over his head. “I’m elated to get it to finally work out.”
‘100 Days to Indy’ TV documentary series will wrap up June 8 with a recap of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 on the CW network.
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.
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.
It has become the best rivalry in IndyCar, the one between Chip Ganassi himself and Zak Brown, the head of McLaren Racing.
