All-female IndyCar team announces three-race schedule, no 500
Bypassing a chance to become the 33rd entry for the series’ biggest race next month could make Beth Paretta’s team more competitive in the long run.
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Newgarden passes McLaughlin in final turn to steal Texas win
IndyCar needed a stunner to have a hope of continuing to race at Texas Motor Speedway, and Josef Newgarden provided a rip-roaring finish to cap an often hair-raising contest.
J.R. Hildebrand to race Indianapolis 500, ovals for Foyt
Hildebrand will share the No. 11 Chevrolet with Tatiana Calderón, the Colombian hired to race the street and road courses this year. Calderón, the only woman in the IndyCar field, has no oval experience.
Legends Day concert moving from IMS to White River State Park
This year’s Legends Day concert on May 28—the day before the Indianapolis 500—is set to feature a big name in country music, but fans interested in catching the show won’t be making their way to Indianapolis Motor Speedway as usual.
Ganassi, PNC Bank launch Women in Motorsports campaign
Women in Motorsports will feature both a video content series showcasing female industry leaders and an internship program designed to create opportunities in motorsports for women.
McLaughlin wins 1st IndyCar race in St. Pete season opener
It was quite the day for Scott McLaughlin, who at last proved his decision to leave Australia after three consecutive V8 Supercars championships to join IndyCar was a good one.
Grosjean, Penske and Indy 500 top IndyCar’s fan survey
The series said Friday it received 53,579 responses to its Global Fan Survey, designed to gauge fan opinion on everything from the on-track product, the venues and how IndyCar can reach a larger audience.
F1 speculation swirls as Herta heads into IndyCar opener
The spotlight is on Colton Herta, a 21-year-old on the eve of a new IndyCar season who many think could be the next great American F1 driver.
IndyCar set to open season with bright new stars, big expectations
The stars of IndyCar crowded into Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday to celebrate an upcoming season of opportunity for America’s open-wheel racing series to further cement its legitimacy and expand its popularity.
Developer planning 47-acre business park for autosports by Brownsburg raceway
Indianapolis-based Garmong Development expects Commerce Park at Brownsburg Raceway to attract more than $100 million in investment related to manufacturing and research and development for the autosports industry.
Antron Brown faces new NHRA challenge as team owner
The three-time Top Fuel champion is paying bills and getting acclimated to a life he’s only dreamed about until now—being a full-fledged NHRA owner.
Calderon joins IndyCar as first woman to drive for AJ Foyt
Tatiana Calderon will drive for AJ Foyt Racing this season as the first woman to compete regularly in the IndyCar Series since 2013.
Michael Andretti’s company makes $200M initial public offering
Andretti Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company, often referred to as a SPAC or blank-check company, that “seeks to focus on opportunities that can benefit from the iconic Andretti brand name.”
PRI Trade Show producer acquires building in Speedway
The organization behind the world’s largest racing trade show has purchased an office/industrial building in Speedway where it plans to open a headquarters for its new membership program.
Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Kalkhoven dies at 77
Kevin Kalkhoven, who played a major role in the reunification of North American open-wheel racing, was team co-owner of Tony Kanaan’s Indianapolis 500-winning entry in 2013.
Hinchcliffe moves from IndyCar driver to NBC analyst
The media-savvy Canadian will replace countryman Paul Tracy in the booth and call next year’s 17-race schedule alongside Leigh Diffey and Townsend Bell.
Al Unser, four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82
Unser won the Indy 500 in 1970, 1971, 1978 and 1987, and is the only driver in history to have both a sibling and a child also win one of the biggest races in the world.
Takuma Sato signs with Dale Coyne Racing for 2022
The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner spent the last four years driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing but was not retained for next season.
Energy Systems Network plans next autonomous racecar competition at CES
ESN, which organized the recent Indy Autonomous Challenge, announced Friday that five university teams will take part in a head-to-head passing competition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Andretti says control issues of F1 team ended Sauber talks
IndyCar team owner Michael Andretti said “control issues at the 11th hour” derailed Indianapolis-based Andretti Autosport’s bid to buy the Alfa Romeo team from Sauber, but he has not given up on his attempt to acquire a Formula One team.