Local drag race fuels NHRA’s surprising growth
The National Hot Rod Association is experiencing significant increases in every metric that matters—and doing so at a time many sports, especially motorsports, are struggling to hold onto fans.
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New IndyCar kits get high marks on opening day of testing
After spending the day testing the sleek, stylish cars on Indianapolis' 2.5-mile oval, two racing veterans left the opening day screening by insisting the cars run even better than they look.
New IndyCar aero kits boast retro feel for fans, drivers
The cars will be seen publicly and tested for the first time Tuesday on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval.
Kasey Kahne prevails in 6-hour, crash-marred Brickyard 400
The wacky race had a little of everything—14 cautions and 55 caution laps, both race records, three red flags and a 1-hour, 47-minute rain delay.
Vintage-car racing group’s new vision ushers in glory days
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association’s racing series rolls into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month for an event expected to draw hundreds of competitors and tens of thousands of spectators.
Questions abound for future of Indy 500 on television
The rapidly changing sports media landscape has left a hazy cloud of uncertainty over the future of the race. Its current contract with ABC runs through next year, and some experts anticipate new bidders.
Indy 500 kingmakers Foyt, Penske begin plotting their futures
A.J. Foyt and Roger Penske are as much a part of the Indianapolis 500 as the pagoda and Gasoline Alley. Foyt turned 82 in January and Penske turned 80 a month later.
Indy 500 officials playing it safe with race-day security
Two days after 22 people were killed at a concert in Manchester, England, speedway President Doug Boles outlined the track's security plan and urged fans to arrive early and stay patient.
Dixon takes third Indy pole with fastest speeds in 21 years
Dixon’s first-lap and his final average were the fastest times recorded at Indianapolis since Arie Luyendyk set the qualifying record and single-lap record in 1996.
Racing spinoffs feed local economy
Several businesses launched by entrepreneurs who honed their skills in the racing arena are in high-gear growth mode.
Most Indianapolis 500 drivers insured against the unspeakable
At least half of the drivers in the Indianapolis 500 field get their life insurance from the same Indianapolis-based insurance agency.
As Penske’s cars pull away, everyone else plays catch-up
Somehow, over the last 14 months, Team Penske has turned one of the world's most competitive racing circuits into a virtual one-team showcase.
F1 driver Alonso to miss Monaco Grand Prix to race at Indy 500
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso plans to race for McLaren at the Indianapolis 500, marking McLaren’s first Indy 500 appearance in 38 years.
Revamped Speedrome debuts with near-sellout crowd for season opener
In the wake of $500,000 in off-season upgrades, the historic and hallowed Indianapolis Speedrome took a big first step last weekend toward its goal of doubling attendance this season.
IndyCar signs extensions with its 4 major partners
IndyCar president of competition and operations Jay Frye said signing all four partners was part of the series' "five-year plan."
Team Penske stacked with talent at start of IndyCar season
Roger Penske heads into Sunday's season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of St. Petersburg with the reigning series champion and the top four drivers from last year.
Storied racetrack revved for a restart under new owner
Kevin Garrigus bought the Speedrome in November with the goal of revitalizing the historic east-side short track. He’s already put $500,000 into upgrades—with more on the way.
Vasser, KV Racing shut down IndyCar team after 14 years
Indianapolis-based KV Racing Technology, owned by Australian businessman Kevin Kalkhoven and Vasser, announced the long-rumored move Thursday.
Longtime Formula One leader Ecclestone to be replaced
The leadership change was announced Monday as Liberty Media Corp. completed the $4.4 billion acquisition of Formula One from private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
Drivers eager to keep IndyCar’s momentum as season nears
IndyCar’s top drivers are making an effort to lure extra publicity as the series appears to be making progress in generating a larger fan base.