IndyCar driver Graham Rahal reaches agreement to move HQ to Zionsville
Rahal plans to invest $15 million to $20 million on the project and bring 80 to 100 high-tech jobs to Zionsville.
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Andretti, Rossi penalized for illegal winning car at Indy
IndyCar on Wednesday fined Andretti Autosport $25,000 because the team used a water bottle to make weight in the car Alexander Rossi drove to end his 49-race losing streak.
IndyCar champ Alex Palou declares he will be at McLaren in 2023
The soap opera over Palou’s future continued with more twists and turns than the Spaniard will face in Saturday’s road course race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Ganassi sues IndyCar champion Alex Palou over contract dispute
Chip Ganassi Racing filed a civil lawsuit in Marion County against the Spanish driver who is attempting to leave the team at the end of the season.
IndyCar makes Vaizer first female medical director
Dr. Julia Vaizer has spent the past year assisting Dr. Geoffrey Billows, the series’ longtime medical director, who announced that he will be stepping down.
IndyCar champ Alex Palou says he’s leaving Ganassi for McLaren
Shortly after Chip Ganassi Racing announced Tuesday it would exercise a team option to keep the star Spaniard next season, Palou and Arrow McLaren SP said they had agreed to a deal for 2023.
Mike Lopresti: May was a banner months for sports surprises
Sports are most interesting when you witness things unexpected or rarely seen, and do you realize how many of those just happened?
Andretti bringing Kirkwood back for 2023 as Rossi replacement
IndyCar rookie Kyle Kirkwood will replace Alexander Rossi next season at Andretti Autosport, the team that developed the Floridian but did not have an open seat for him when Kirkwood was ready for the big leagues.
Another Indy 500 disappointment for 6-time series champ Dixon
The 41-year-old New Zealander had the car to beat for much of the Indy 500 on Sunday until a late penalty cost him a chance to kiss the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time since 2008.
Photo gallery: Indianapolis 500 draws more than 300,000 for 106th running
IBJ reporter Mickey Shuey roamed the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, shooting photos of the Snake Pit, the fans, the race and more.
Swedish driver Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 win
Ericsson took control of Sunday’s race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indy 500 waves green flag on sustainability with lofty goals
IndyCar’s latest push to go green includes T-shirts made from recycled plastic bottles. The shirts are the centerpiece of “The Penske Initiative,” which hopes to hold carbon-neutral races by 2050.
As Indy 500 arrives, IndyCar is riding F1’s stateside growth
Some drivers believe Formula One’s increasing visibility and popularity threaten American auto racing, stiffening competition for fans and nascent drivers who may gravitate toward a sexier, more global sport.
Pato O’Ward signs extension with McLaren through 2025
The deal includes a pay raise, a McLaren for O’Ward’s personal use and potential opportunities for the 23-year-old with McLaren’s Formula One team.
IndyCar to use 100% renewable fuel beginning in 2023
Shell, which recently signed a five-year extension to be the fuel sponsor for the open-wheel series, announced plans Friday to switch to a low-carbon fuel in 2023.
IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits
The American labor shortage that has hit restaurants, factories and other industries also is becoming a concern in Gasoline Alley, where crew members and engineers are in short supply.
McLaren to spend $25M to build IndyCar facility in Whitestown
Company officials said the project will allow Arrow McLaren SP—its IndyCar operation—to run three full-time entries in the IndyCar series in 2023
Scott Dixon blazes to Indy 500 pole in record 234 mph run
Dixon turned four laps on Sunday at an average of 234.046 mph around Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His average broke Scott Brayton’s pole-winning record set in 1996 of 233.718 mph.
Penske focuses diversity efforts on hiring, contractors, kids
Penske Entertainment is nearly two years into its formal effort to promote diversity at the Speedway and in open-wheel racing. Experts and advocates say firm has made significant progress, but there’s still much more to do.
Sato, Honda strong on opening day of Indy 500 practice
It was a good day for Honda, which has been beaten by Chevrolet in four of five races so far this IndyCar season. Ten Honda drivers cracked the top 12 on Tuesday.