Study: Indianapolis Motor Speedway events generated $1B impact over one year
The total economic impact of $1.058 billion found by the months-long study is more than double the figure calculated in a similar study in 2013.
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IndyCar takes hybrid testing to its marquee venue in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway reverted to its original purpose Thursday—serving as a test track for new automobile technology. The lessons learned about IndyCar’s new hybrid cars could reverberate throughout next season.
Grosjean taking Andretti to arbitration after being dropped from team
Former Formula One driver Romain Grosjean said Wednesday he is pursuing arbitration against Andretti Global because the team is not bringing him back for a third season in the IndyCar Series.
McLaren seeking at least $23M in damages from IndyCar champ Alex Palou
The lawsuit is the latest twist in an ugly spat involving the talented young driver and two teams: McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing.
Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One
Indianapolis-based Andretti Global and partner Cadillac must still prove their commercial value to F1 rights holder Liberty Media and the existing teams, which vehemently oppose expanding the 20-car grid.
NASCAR to return to IMS oval for 30th anniversary at Brickyard
NASCAR raced on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval from 1994 through 2020, but moved to the 2.439-mile road course the last three seasons as part of a shared weekend with the IndyCar Series.
IndyCar to return to Milwaukee Mile in 2024; Texas off schedule for first time since 1997
The 2024 season begins March 10 on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, and ends Sept. 15 on Nashville’s downtown streets.
Ganassi to expand to 5 cars next IndyCar season with 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson
The expansion for Simpson will give Ganassi three rookies in next year’s Indianapolis 500.
Armstrong to expand IndyCar schedule in contract extension with Ganassi
Marcus Armstrong, 23, leads this year’s standings for rookie of the year despite three other rookie drivers running full schedules.
Andretti special purpose acquisition company to merge with Boston-based AI startup
Andretti Acquisition Corp., a blank-check company that was formed last year, announced Wednesday that it plans to merge with Boston-based startup Zapata AI.
Rosenqvist parts ways with McLaren, to replace Pagenaud at Meyer Shank
McLaren must now find a replacement for Felix Rosenqvist, who finished a season-best second Sunday at Portland International Raceway.
Alex Palou wins second IndyCar championship in three years
Alex Palou locked up the title Sunday with one weekend remaining in the 17-race schedule, marking the first time in IndyCar the championship has been settled before the finale since the late Dan Wheldon won in 2005.
Linus Lundqvist lands IndyCar ride with Chip Ganassi Racing
Chip Ganassi has not confirmed his 2024 lineup yet, but 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson has already said he’s leaving for Andretti Autosport.
Former Indy 500 winner Ericsson moving from Chip Ganassi Racing to Andretti Autosport
Andretti Autosport made the announcement Wednesday, adding Marcus Ericsson to a lineup that features Colton Herta and Kyle Kirkwood.
NXG Youth Motorsports planning to buy site at Central State for new headquarters
A local motorsports not-for-profit plans to acquire more than two acres at the former Central State Hospital campus on the west side of Indianapolis with a goal of converting the property into a new multi-building headquarters.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan parts with Harvey, puts Daly in No. 30 car
Jack Harvey joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing last season but has never finished better than 10th in any race. He said he would seek a new home in IndyCar.
McLaren boss tells team that IndyCar leader Palou reneged on contract
Alex Palou’s current IndyCar boss, Chip Ganassi, responded with a terse statement that criticized the management of McLaren Racing.
Purdue to sponsor Stewart-Haas team car in Sunday’s Brickyard race
Purdue’s sponsorship of the vehicle, financial terms for which were not disclosed, comes on the heels of the university sponsoring another Stewart-Haas car, which competes in the Superstar Racing Experience.
Lundqvist returns to Meyer Shank for Indy’s second road course race of season
Saturday’s 85-lap race will be the series’ second on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course this year and comes on the same weekend Xfinity and NASCAR drivers also compete on the track’s road course.
IndyCar introduces stronger retaining nut to keep wheels attached during wrecks
Following a near miss between an errant wheel and grandstand fans at the Indy 500 in May, chassis manufacturer Dallara has designed a retaining nut that is more than 60% stronger than the previous design.