Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team, sources say
The late timing of the McLaren decision puts popular IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe in a difficult position for finding a consistently competitive ride.
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2019 Carroll Award winner: Mark Miles’ eclectic career has centered on big events
Ask Miles about his wide-ranging resume, and he compares it to Forrest Gump’s.
IndyCar aeroscreen declared ready to race by Dixon, Power
Drivers Scott Dixon and Will Power both said IndyCar’s new aeroscreen was fit for racing during the first extensive test session for the cockpit protection that will debut next season.
Maxim party host that sued IMS, then lost $75K in countersuit, loses appeal
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled against Karma International LLC, which in 2016 hosted a Maxim men’s magazine-themed party for the 2016 IndyCar race that lost more than $420,000, according to the court.
Motorcycle racing returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a five-year absence
The last time motorcycles competed at IMS was in August 2015, when the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix ended an eight-year run at the track’s road course.
Brickyard 400 sees improved attendance
Advance sales for the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway topped 50,000 tickets, but walk-up business was limited by a threat of rain on Sunday.
Harvick wins second Brickyard 400 in crash-filled race
Kevin Harvick won his first Brickyard 400 since 2003, but Jimmie Johnson came up short in his quest to remain the only driver to make every NASCAR playoff since the format was adopted in 2004.
IMS eyes bigger crowds, better weather for Brickyard 400 race
In recent years, the Brickyard 400 has seen dismal attendance, but track officials say better weather and more events should boost crowds at this year’s race.
Speedway to issue refunds after Red Bull Air Race called off
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials learned Wednesday morning the Red Bull Air Race it was slated to host Oct. 19-20 was canceled as part of a decision to disband the series altogether.
Pagenaud wins $2.67 million for Indianapolis 500 victory
Alexander Rossi pocketed $759,159 for his second straight runner-up finish.
Pagenaud wins his first Indy 500 with late pass
Simon Pagenaud’s win gave team owner Roger Penske his 18th victory in his 50th year at the track.
‘Today Show’ broadcast at IMS carries on despite rain
NBC mainstays Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker were joined by Tom Hanks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of a live broadcast honoring caregivers to U.S. military veterans.
Memory Bank: Back on the track after World War I
The Indianapolis 500 took a two-year break during World War I—when the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and several related facilities were used for war efforts—and returned to action in 1919.
Analysis: McLaren’s failed Indy 500 effort was comedy of errors
McLaren CEO Zak Brown acknowledged Monday the team was woefully unprepared to qualify a car for the Indianapolis 500, and small oversights snowballed into the final result.
McLaren knocked out of Indy 500 on final run of qualifications
Kyle Kaiser, 23, in a dramatic last-gasp bid by tiny Juncos Racing, knocked Fernando Alonso off the bubble and ruined the day for McLaren, which was trying to make a comeback to the Indy 500 for the first time since the 1970s.
Owners split on guaranteeing spots in Indy 500
Some racing team owners firmly on the side of tradition, believing that 33 drivers should qualify for the Indy 500 based on pure speed. Others say too much is at stake to eliminate those who are committed to the entire IndyCar season.
McLaren misses entire day of Indy 500 practice fixing car
McLaren had another miserable day preparing for the Indianapolis 500 as the team worked tirelessly in a failed effort to get Fernando Alonso on the track Thursday for Indianapolis 500 practice.
McLaren off to rocky start in return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Under the leadership of Zak Brown, McLaren is back at Indy as an independent entrant for the first time since the 1970s, when it won three Indy 500s in 10 appearances before returning to England with a focus on Formula One.
Autonomous vehicles to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Later this month some of the world’s best open-wheel race car drivers will look to take the checkered flag at the Indianapolis 500 and guzzle a bottle of milk in the winner’s circle. But one of the big winners this may at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway won’t be drinking any milk. That’s because it will be an autonomous car.
New Indy 500 TV partner NBC lifts marketing to new level
The network’s ad blitz and all-in production effort are part of a strategy to capitalize on the network’s recent lock on all IndyCar broadcasts.