Nation’s largest motorsports trade show returning to city
The Performance Racing Industry Show will return to Indianapolis for five years starting in 2013, bringing about 40,000 guests and millions of dollars of visitor spending with it.
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Belskus to serve as interim IndyCar CEO after Bernard’s exit
Jeff Belskus, the president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the president and CEO of Hulman & Co., will step in as interim CEO of the IndyCar Series, replacing Randy Bernard.
Bernard ousted as CEO of IndyCar, sources say
IndyCar Series owners have fired CEO Randy Bernard, sources familiar with the situation told IBJ on Friday afternoon. IndyCar officials are denying the firing.
George cites conflict of interest in resigning from Hulman board
IndyCar founder Tony George resigned Friday from the Hulman & Co. board of directors, citing a conflict of interest in his recent attempt to reacquire the series.
George reportedly submits offer to buy IndyCar
Tony George has offered a seven-figure cash proposal to take over operations and assume future losses for the IndyCar Series.
IndyCar denies getting offer from George to buy series
The Sports Business Journal is reporting that former Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George has assembled an investor group that includes race team owners Chip Ganassi, Roger Penske, Michael Andretti and Kevin Kalkhoven to buy the IndyCar Series.
Founder of Hoosier Racing Tire dies at 85
Robert Newton, 85, the founder of northern Indiana-based Hoosier Racing Tire, which made tires for NASCAR and other racing series, has died.
IndyCar exploring tire options beyond Firestone
IndyCar said Tuesday it is exploring partnerships with tire manufacturers besides Bridgestone Firestone, which has been the sole supplier for the series and under contract through the 2014 season.
IndyCar may return open-wheel racing to Pocono
The 2013 IndyCar Series schedule could include a date at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., a traditional NASCAR stronghold that hasn’t hosted an open-wheel race in 23 years.
Rain threatens weekend activities, including big NHRA race
Officials say they hope the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac won’t force them to postpone weekend festivities at Lucas Oil Raceway. Another big weekend event, Rib Fest America at Military Park, will be held rain or shine, promoters say.
Downtown Indianapolis gearing up for big visitor weekend
The Gen Con Indy gaming convention and the MotoGP race are among several events the city is hosting that could produce an economic impact of $150 million, according to the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
Lotus may leave IndyCar one year into five-year deal
Group Lotus Plc is considering leaving the IndyCar Series as an engine supplier at the end of this season—its first as a part of a five-year deal it signed last year to supply turbo engines to IndyCar teams.
Ron Howard to lead Brickyard 400 field in pace car
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced Friday that the Oscar-winning director would lead the field before the July 29 race at the storied 2.5-mile track.
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IndyCar seeks presenting sponsor, bigger schedule
IndyCar Series officials have approached two of its existing sponsors, Verizon Wireless and Firestone, about becoming the open-wheel race series’ presenting sponsor, a deal motorsports business experts said could be worth $3 million annually.
Racing simulator lands real tax break for two-seaters
Legislature agreed to extend to Indy Racing Experience the same sales-tax exemption enjoyed by race teams.
Reports of owner discord circulate around IndyCar CEO Bernard
A Speed.com report claims IndyCar founder Tony George and a handful of team owners are behind a charge to have Randy Bernard fired. Also listed were team owners John Barnes, Kevin Kalkhoven, Michael Andretti and his father, Mario.
Indy 500 in the books, but heat isn’t a record
Fans sought shade under the grandstands and beneath umbrellas. Misting stations got a healthy workout. But Sunday's Indianapolis 500 won't go down in the record books as the hottest in the 101-year history of the race.
Ganassi Racing dominates as Franchitti wins 3rd Indy 500
Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books by winning his third Indy 500 on Sunday, a day that started and ended as a tribute to Dan Wheldon, who won the race a year ago but was killed in an October crash in the IndyCar season finale.
IndyCar settles lawsuit over Izod sponsorship
A Florida-based sports marketing firm had claimed in a lawsuit that it was owed million of dollars in commissions for landing the clothing brand as the league’s title sponsor.