Indy 500 Winner Tony Kanaan Will Highlight PRI’s 2023 Grand Opening Breakfast
The 2023 PRI Show will kick off with the annual Grand Opening Breakfast – an annual tradition for thousands of motorsports professionals from all over the world. The Grand Opening Breakfast will once again take place on the first day of the PRI Show, Thursday, December 7. This annual event symbolizes the official opening of the three-day
INDY 500 Recognized with Responsible Sport Certification
Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the largest single-day sporting event in the world, is now a certified responsible event by the Council for Responsible Sport (Council). The announcement marks the first time a motorsports event has achieved the distinction and is a milestone for the Indy 500. The achievement of silver-level responsible sport certification was awarded
Helio Castroneves Joins Four-Time Indy 500 Winners Club
Helio Castroneves joined the exclusive club of four-time Indianapolis 500 winners this past weekend with a victory Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Castroneves joins A.J. Foyt (1961, 1964, 1967, 1977), Al Unser (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987) and Rick Mears (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991) as four-time winners of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The Brazilian’s previous
Paretta Autosport’s Mostly Female Crew Makes History at Indy 500
For the first time in the 105-year history of the Indianapolis 500, a team comprised primarily of women has competed in the world’s largest sporting event. It was a dream brought to reality by long-time motorsport executive and team principal Beth Paretta, who launched Paretta Autosport just four months ago with the idea of creating
Paretta Autosport Makes Indy 500 Field
Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 held its reputation for coming down to the wire on “Bump Day” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The No. 16 Paretta Autosport/Rocket Pro TPO Chevy of Simona De Silvestro was one of five entrants for the 105th annual Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge attempting to grab the final three spots for
Fans Welcomed for 2021 Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will host the 105th running of the Indy 500 with limited fans in the grandstands, according to reports. The decision comes after the 104th event, which typically occurs the Sunday before Memorial Day, was postponed to August 2020 without fans in attendance. Several details – including the number of fans
No Fans for the 104th Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on August 23 without fans in attendance. All on-track activity during the month of August, including practice and qualifications, will also be closed to the general public. Track officials issued the following statement: “This tough decision was made
The 2020 Indy 500 Estimates 25% Capacity
Based on policies and procedures put into effect by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), officials announced that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23, will be approximately 25% of capacity. Face coverings will be required for all attendees. Ticket sales will not be permitted after Friday, July 24. IMS
Indy 500 Car Engines
Each May since 1911, thousands of auto racing fans have gathered to watch the most famous and talented drivers compete in the Indianapolis 500-mile race – better known as just the Indy 500. Winning the Indy 500 has been the goal of racing professionals for more than 100 years. Taking the checkered flag at the
Royal Purple Selects Winner of the Royal Purple Indy 500 Sweepstakes
Royal Purple has announced Kentucky native, Aaron Lewis, as the grand prize winner of the Royal Purple Indy 500 Sweepstakes. Between May 5 – June 1, more than 2,100 fans entered the sweepstakes for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Royal Purple racing helmet signed by famed IndyCar driver, Ed Carpenter.
Bosch North America Awards Contingency Prize to Winner of the 100th Running of Indy 500
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket NA recently commemorated its history with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in celebration of the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Honoring the milestone anniversary, Bosch contributed a race contingency prize of $50,000 to Alexander Rossi, the 100th winner of the race.
Royal Purple to Sponsor Ed Carpenter Racing Starting at Indy 500
Just in time for the iconic 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Royal Purple announced its sponsorship of the Ed Carpenter Racing Verizon IndyCar Series team for the 2016 race season. Beginning on May 29, the Royal Purple logo will adorn the engine cover of the Ed Carpenter Racing No. 20 Chevrolet.
1960 Indy 500 Winner Jim Rathman Dies at 83
Jim Rathmann, winner of both the 1960 Indianapolis 500 and the international 500-mile "Race of Two Worlds" in 1958 at Monza, Italy, died Nov. 23. Rathmann passed away in a hospice in Melbourne, Fla., nine days after suffering a seizure at his home. He was 83. Rathmann, who was inducted into the Auto Racing Hall
100th Anniversary of the Indy 500 to be Captured in 2011 U.S. Stamp
The Indianapolis 500 is one of 25 subjects highlighted in the USPS 2011 Commemorative Stamp Program, which was unveiled Dec. 28. The stamp will be a "Forever Stamp," always equal in value to the current First Class Mail 1-ounce letter regardless of price changes in the future. Award-winning illustrator John Mattos created the stylized, art
PEAK Launches Motor Oil Brand with IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 Partnerships
Powerhouse automotive brand PEAK is expanding beyond antifreeze into a new line of premium quality motor oils, and will feature the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 and Danica Patrick in rolling out its latest products as part of a multi-year official partner agreement signed with the IndyCar Series. Representatives from Old World Industries’ PEAK brand, the
IndyCar Updates its 2024 Hybrid Unit
IndyCar’s new hybrid unit is expected to debut after the 108th Indianapolis 500 for the second half of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, according to the series. IndyCar is working with Chevrolet and Honda to develop the hybrid unit and has completed testing sessions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Milwaukee Mile, World Wide Technology Raceway,
Mitch Davis Returns to IndyCar’s Dale Coyne Racing
Dale Coyne Racing is welcoming back championship- and Indianapolis 500-winning team manager Mitch Davis to lead the team as it enters its 41st season of NTT IndyCar Series competition in 2024. Davis brings over 40 years of successful motorsports experience, with multiple championship and race wins. He worked for teams including Galles Racing, Patrick Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, Newman
17-Race 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule Features Return to Milwaukee Mile
Officials with IndyCar have announced a 17-race schedule for the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, which includes a much-anticipated return to the historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway for the first time since 2015. The fabled one-mile oval in West Allis, Wisconsin, will showcase the NTT IndyCar Series racing with a doubleheader weekend for the first time
IndyCar Extends NTT Entitlement Partnership with Multiyear Agreement
Officials with Penske Entertainment’s IndyCar have announced NTT and NTT data have extended the entitlement partnership of North America’s premier open-wheel motorsports series, the NTT IndyCar Series. NTT has served as the title sponsor since 2019. The new multiyear agreement will have NTT and NTT DATA continue as the Official Technology Partner for IndyCar, the
IndyCar Releases Complete 2023 Schedule
IndyCar has announced a 17-race schedule for the 2023 NTT IndyCar Series as the sport’s athletes will be showcased with traditional weekend dates, 13 races on NBC and a late-summer swing leading to another climactic ending to the 2023 championship. The 2023 season opens Sunday, March 5, on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. Racing