Pato O’Ward wins Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio in debut of hybrid engine
IndyCar expressed encouragement and excitement about the hybrid engine in a statement after the race that cited the collaboration between Chevy and Honda.
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Alexander Rossi cycles to top of IndyCar free agent list, seeks strong landing
As Rossi heads to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend ranked seventh in the championship standings but arguably the most consistent McLaren driver through the first eight races, he needs to find a new ride in an increasingly shrinking free agent market.
After years-long effort, IndyCar ready to unveil its hybrid engine system
IndyCar will unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend. It has been a joint effort involving IndyCar and engineers from Chevrolet and Honda, the two engine suppliers for the series.
Drag racing great John Force improves, but faces long road to recovery after brain injury
Brownsburg-based John Force Racing said Sunday that the 75-year-old Force is gaining momentum in his recovery, but will remain in a neurological ICU for the immediate future.
NHRA great John Force, 75, alert after fiery crash at Virginia Motorsports Park
Brownsburg-based John Force Racing said the 75-year-old Force was examined at the track by the NHRA Medical Team before being transported by medical helicopter to a facility for further evaluation.
Malukas joins Meyer Shank Racing after getting dropped by Arrow McLaren
Meyer Shank Racing said Malukas will drive the No. 66 Honda starting June 23 at Laguna Seca, California and replace Tom Blomqvist for the remainder of the season.
Arrow McLaren ends IndyCar partnership with Juncos Hollinger Racing
Arrow McLaren said it ended the partnership after one of McLaren’s drivers said he had received death threats.
Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90
At the time of his death, Jones was the oldest living winner of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske called the versatile Jones “one of the most accomplished racers in history.”
Roger Penske says cheating scandal overblown by critics because there’s ‘blood in the water’
Roger Penske is well aware his integrity has been questioned because of a cheating scandal that cost Josef Newgarden his season-opening IndyCar victory.
Tom Blomqvist benched for two races after opening-lap crash at Indy 500
Helio Castroneves will replace Blomqvist after the Meyer Shank Racing team “mutually agreed” for the driver to step aside for the next two races.
Stewart-Haas Racing to cease NASCAR operations at end of season
Co-owners Tony Stewart of Columbus, Indiana, and Gene Haas announced the decision after nearly a year of rumors that their four-car Cup team was looking to sell its charters and either scale back or exit the stock car series completely.
Intriguing Indy 500 storylines captivate Row 7 lineup of Andretti, Castroneves and Dixon
With Marco Andretti, Helio Castroneves and Scott Dixon, open-wheel fans will get a rare glimpse of racing royalty competing side-by-side-by-side.
Ford would back General Motors joining Formula One grid for competition purposes
The Detroit-based adversaries compete weekly in various other series, namely NASCAR, but Ford now wants an opportunity to go head-to-head with its technology against GM in the future.
Larson carefully watching weather as Indy 500 forecast calls for rain
Kyle Larson is trying to become the fifth driver to run the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, and he doesn’t want weather spoiling a year’s worth of preparation.
Kyle Larson embracing Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow
NASCAR star Kyle Larson has been adamant about soaking up the entire Indianapolis 500 experience, but he didn’t expect to find himself under an udder.
Andretti Global makes key engineering hire in bid to earn spot in Formula One
Mere hours after Formula One’s chief technical officer said he was leaving after seven years in the role, Andretti Cadillac said it had hired him as its executive engineering consultant.
Actors Austin Butler, Jodie Comer to wave green flag at Indy 500
Austin Butler, known for his film portrayal of Elvis Presley, and “Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer will be Indianapolis 500 honorary starters.
Hall of Fame outfielder Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
Ken Griffey Jr. will be the first former Major League Baseball player to drive the pace car.
McLaughlin sets pole speed record for Indianapolis 500 as Team Penske sweeps front row
Earlier in qualifications, Nolan Siegel’s crash on the final qualifying attempt for the last row of next Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 knocked the 19-year-old rookie out of the race.
‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem at Indy 500
Sparks, who won “American Idol” in 2007 at age 17, also performed the anthem before “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in 2015.