Michael Andretti diversifies racing empire in myriad directions
Michael Andretti runs a diverse motorsports business as leader of the 120-employee holding company for Andretti Autosport and Andretti Sports Marketing.
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Honda’s oval package could make Indy 500 different race
After watching rival Chevrolet dominate the first five races this season—all on road and street courses—the switch to Indianapolis’ historic 2.5-mile oval is giving Honda a chance to restart.
Health concerns force A.J. Foyt to focus on more than Indy
This has been no typical year for the 80-year-old who is recovering from heart surgery and post-surgery complications six months ago.
Race organizers shake up May schedule in Indianapolis
The new IndyCar aero kits have distinctively different looks, fans are talking again about increased speeds and possible bumping for the Indianapolis 500, and the drivers have booked almost the entire month for the historic Brickyard.
Formula E series could race at Speedway
The all-electric Formula E race series has been so successful in its first year that some insiders are talking about its cars competing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and even filling the grid of the Indianapolis 500.
Steak n Shake makes first foray into racing sponsorship
Steak n Shake will enter IndyCar this year as primary sponsor for Graham Rahal for five races, including the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar deal with USA Today lifts ethics eyebrows
The IndyCar Series and USA Today Sports Media Group have agreed to merge marketing, advertising and news coverage in a deal observers alternately describe as groundbreaking or ethically worrisome.
2015 Forty Under 40: Ed Carpenter
Ed Carpenter, 33, co-owner of CFH Racing, takes the pole position to help lead the future of IndyCar racing.
Barnhart returns as head of IndyCar race control
Brian Barnhart had the same role from 1997 through 2011, but was removed after a controversial final season.
Jeff Gordon to retire as full-time driver after 2015 season
The 43-year-old Gordon, who was raised in the Hendricks County town of Pittsboro, is coming off one of his best seasons in years. He won four times in 2014, including the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis.
2014 NEWSMAKERS: Allison Melangton and Ryan Vaughn
After Allison Melangton stepped down as president of the Indiana Sports Corp. to become a Hulman & Co. executive, Ryan Vaughn resigned as Mayor Greg Ballard's chief of staff and succeeded her.
Hulman & Co. president Belskus plans to retire
Hulman & Co. President and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Belskus will retire from the company early next year, according to a statement released by the company.
Sports Corp., Speedway make way for new leadership
The change of guard at Indiana Sports Corp. will take place in late October, giving Ryan Vaughn time to finish out negotiations for the city’s 2015 budget, currently under review by the City-County Council.
Melangton leaving Sports Corp. for IMS
Allison Melangton plans to step down as Indiana Sports Corp. president and will become senior vice president of events with Hulman & Co., parent of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ryan Vaughn, chief of staff to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, will succeed Melangton.
Carpenter, Fisher to merge IndyCar teams in 2015
Ed Carpenter Racing and Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing said Saturday they will unite to form CFH Racing. The Indianapolis-based teams will be headquartered at Fisher Hartman offices a few blocks from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Tag Heuer signs sponsorship with IndyCar, Speedway
IndyCar Series officials announced a deal Aug. 6 making Switzerland-based TAG Heuer the official watch of the open-wheel series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Speedway officials seek new ways to attract fans
Every year the challenge of keeping racing fans engaged gets a little tougher as organizers increasingly compete against other sports and children's events while trying to get fan dollars in a still-tough economy.
Lilly reaches multiyear agreement to sponsor IMS race
The race, which takes place the day before the annual NASCAR Brickyard 400 race at IMS, will be called the Lilly Diabetes 250.
Angie’s List Grand Prix sponsorship targets service providers
It was no surprise that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway approached the Indianapolis-based consumer-review service about sponsorship of the Grand Prix of Indianapolis before the inaugural event in May. But the first response from Angie’s List CEO Bill Oesterle was no.
Angie’s List to affix name to Grand Prix as sponsor
The consumer-review service has cut a deal to become the title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Indianapolis through 2016, and plans to help pack the stands with 5,000 of its own spectators.