Two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato returning to Rahal Letterman Lanigan
This year’s Indy 500 would be Sato’s 15th appearance in the race and sixth with Zionsville-based RLL.
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DJ-producer Excision unveiled as headliner for Indy 500 Snake Pit concert
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.
After building sale, 500 Festival planning to leave downtown HQ for North Mass corridor
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.
Derek Schultz: The momentum of May
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.
Fan whose car was damaged by flying tire at Indy 500 to get new ride
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.
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.
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.
Josef Newgarden gives Roger Penske his 19th win in dramatic Indianapolis 500
“Finally,” Newgarden said after pouring milk over his head. “I’m elated to get it to finally work out.”
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.
Sato paces strong Ganassi contingent in final Indianapolis 500 practice
Sato turned a fast lap of 227.855 mph early in the session, and teammate Scott Dixon was right behind with pole sitter Alex Palou fourth on the speed chart.
IEDC using helicopters to show off ‘mega-sites’ for Indy 500 weekend
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is rolling out the red carpet for businesses eying sites in central Indiana as part of a strategy centered on the pageantry of the Indianapolis 500.
The only place you can’t watch the Indy 500 on live TV? Indy
Evening viewing of the Indianapolis 500 is a ritual in central Indiana, even for those who attended the race in person. And track officials say the blackout is necessary to protect the spectacle of the race.
IMS rolling out new tools to help Indianapolis 500 fans navigate crowds
During this weekend’s Indianapolis 500, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is doing a pilot test of technology to help fans find the concession stands with the shortest lines.
Indianapolis hotels in high demand heading into race weekend
Hoteliers are getting a significant boost again this year from the Indianapolis 500, with most of the hotel rooms within 10 miles of the event already spoken for throughout the weekend.