Phoenix race dropped from IndyCar’s 2019 schedule
IndyCar said attendance at the oval in Avondale, Arizona, was disappointing despite "considerable investment" by the open-wheel series and track organizers.
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Pioneering doctor who helped create SAFER barrier dies at 81
Dr. Henry Bock served as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006
Analytics for sponsors and fans takes center stage at Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series have signed a deal with a San Diego tech firm that allows the track and race series to get expanded information on the value they are driving for corporate partners.
Indianapolis 500 suffers weakest TV ratings in years
The overnight rating for Sunday’s live broadcast was 3.4, which equates to 3.74 million households, according to New York-based Nielsen Media Research. That’s the lowest since Nielsen started tabulating overnight ratings in 2003.
Drivers applaud new IndyCar for putting them back in control
The new version of the IndyCar that made its Indianapolis 500 debut on Sunday was hard to drive in traffic and squirrely in the corners. And that made it appealing to drivers who want to be rewarded for their talent.
Will Power earns more than $2.5M for Indianapolis 500 victory
The overall purse for the 33 drivers in Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500 was $13,063,073.
Danica Patrick ends racing career with crash at Indianapolis 500
Now headed into retirement, the former NASCAR star is the only female driver to lead laps in the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500, creating a strong brand and becoming a role model for little girls everywhere.
Will Power wins Indy 500 on slick, scorching track
Sunday’s race conditions and new cars with less downforce cost a number of big-name drivers a shot at IndyCar’s most prestigious event. Defending winner Takuma Sato as well as Danica Patrick, Sebastien Bourdais, three-time winner Helio Castroneves and Tony Kanaan lost control and wrecked.
Penske: Guarantee full-time drivers Indy 500 starting spots
Roger Penske has a very simple solution for the predicament the Indianapolis 500 created when one of its most popular drivers, James Hinchcliffe, was bumped from the field during qualifying.
Danville brothers revving up communications software firm at IMS
Kerauno, an Indianapolis-based startup, signed a deal with Andretti Autosport this year to help the IndyCar team better communicate with its sponsors, hospitality guests and other corporate partners and fans through a variety of electronic means.
As both driver and owner, Ed Carpenter a factor at Indy
Ed Carpenter is making his presence felt this year by helping Danica Patrick and establishing himself as a contender for Sunday’s big race in the city he has called home since he was a youngster.
Chevy hoping it finally has edge on Honda in Indy 500
As dominant as Chevy has been in racing over the years, Honda continues to have the upper hand in the Indy 500.
Indy 500 field won’t be expanded for Hinchcliffe, Mann
IndyCar president of competition and operations Jay Frye said the series is not considering expanding the field for next Sunday's race.
Dreyer & Reinbold hopes Indy 500 leads to IndyCar return
The Carmel-based racing team has two entries for the May 27 race, a strategy that could perhaps open the door for the team to consistently participate in the Indycar Series.
Danica Patrick returns to Indy’s famous oval for 1st IndyCar run since 2011
After some quick reminders from team owner Ed Carpenter, Danica Patrick passed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's two-phase refresher course Tuesday after driving an IndyCar for the first time in seven years.
IndyCar star Scott Dixon to try skills on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Scott Dixon will be the latest IndyCar driver to enter the realm of reality TV when he auditions in Indianapolis next week for "American Ninja Warrior."
Bumping to return to Indy 500 qualifications as 34th car enters race
J.R. Hildebrand will enter this year's Indianapolis 500 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and bumping will return to the event for the first time since 2015.
UPDATE: IndyCar inks three-year media rights deal with NBC Sports
The deal with NBC Sports Group will dramatically increase IndyCar’s exposure next season and move the Indianapolis 500 to a different network for the first time since 1965. It won’t end the live local blackout of the Indy 500.
UPDATE: Is ABC broadcasting its last IndyCar season?
A staffer at an ABC affiliate in Georgia tweeted that 2018 would be the network’s last year to broadcast IndyCar races, including the Indy 500. That would put NBC in the driver’s seat, according to earlier remarks by IndyCar boss Mark Miles.
By 2019, IndyCar needs to strike broadcast deal, find replacement for title sponsor Verizon
Hopes within the series are high that it can land a future broadcast agreement in the next month or so and a title sponsor before the season concludes in September.