Ireland's Peter Dempsey beat Firestone Indy Lights points leader Carlos Munoz and three other drivers down the front straightaway Friday to win the closest oval race in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history.More>>
Ryan Briscoe's car briefly caught on fire during Friday's practice. The safety crew put it out and Briscoe got out safely. He should still be okay to race on Sunday.More>>
Today could be called the official kickoff of race weekend. "Carb Day" at the Motor Speedway signals the final practice for the drivers who will line up for Sunday's Indy 500.More>>
Derrick Walker is the general manager of Ed Carpenter Racing. But after Sunday's Indianapolis 500, he will become the new head of IndyCar competition.More>>
Antron Brown joked that he wouldn't mind making a couple of left-handed turns the next time he's on the track. Ed Carpenter thought it'd be fun to ramp up the speed by about 100 mph.More>>
The Indianapolis 500 is racing into Indianapolis Sunday, May 26, 2013. What is your favorite Indianapolis 500 Tradition? Vote and submit your race-day photos and stories.More >>
The Indianapolis 500 is racing into Indianapolis Sunday, May 26, 2013. What is your favorite Indianapolis 500 Tradition? Vote and submit your race-day photos and stories.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:56:08 GMT
IndyCar says qualifying for the second race of series doubleheaders at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston will be split into two groups. All cars will be split into the groups for 12 minutes each, with fiveMore >>
IndyCar says qualifying for the second race of series doubleheaders at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston will be split into two groups.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:04:18 GMT
The Indianapolis 500 has not completely sold out in a more than a few years. Old-time fans say that the track has "sold out" to corporate sponsors. There was a time not long ago when the infield of theMore >>
The Indianapolis 500 has not completely sold out in a more than a few years. Old-time fans say that the track has "sold out" to corporate sponsors.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:01:31 GMT
After a quiet start to the week, things heat up today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Community Day. And the track has a lot of family-friendly events planned. Community Day is a fan favoriteMore >>
At noon, WTHR's crew took on the Media Pit Stop Challenge.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:39:53 GMT
Carlos Munoz had a perfect May at Indianapolis. Conor Daly learned how miserable the month can be. On Sunday, things could change for the 21-year-old rookies, the youngest starters in this year's IndianapolisMore >>
Carlos Munoz had a perfect May at Indianapolis. Conor Daly learned how miserable the month can be.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:31:50 GMT
IndyCar officials fined Graham Rahal's team $10,000, Ryan Briscoe's team $5,000 and Michel Jourdain Jr.'s team $1,000 Tuesday after they failed post-qualifying inspection. IndyCar said Rahal's teamMore >>
IndyCar officials fined Graham Rahal's team $10,000, Ryan Briscoe's team $5,000 and Michel Jourdain Jr.'s team $1,000 Tuesday after they failed post-qualifying inspection.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:51:10 GMT
Christian music singer Sandi Patty will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for a record sixth time. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Patty's selection Tuesday. "SandiMore >>
Christian music singer Sandi Patty will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Indianapolis 500 for a record sixth time.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:58:03 GMT
Helio Castroneves hopes a new generation of fans gets to see a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Castroneves and DarioMore >>
It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti are trying to join the exclusive club at Sunday's race.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:54:10 GMT
The IPL 500 Festival Parade kicks off Saturday, May 25 at noon in downtown Indianapolis. In addition to previously announced WNBA Champion Indiana Fever as Parade Grand Marshal and The X-Factor winnerMore >>
Along with the Indiana Fever as Grand Marshal, this year's parade features Olympian gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Jordyn Weiber, Foreigner, Eddie Money, actors Michael Pena and Windell Middlebrooks, Colts punter Pat McAfee, Florence Henderson and Jim Nabors.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:06 GMT
There could be bumping at Indianapolis this weekend. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports said Saturday afternoon that it has hired British driver Katherine Legge to drive the No. 81 car. That gives IndianapolisMore >>
British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:38:58 GMT
The Indianapolis 500 does not start without Jim Nabors and the Pacers don't advance in the NBA Playoffs without hearing at least one "boom baby" from Slick Leonard. Some traditions you just don't messMore >>
The last time the Pacers played on race day was 2004. It will happen again Sunday, opening the possibilities for fans to see both. They might even get tickets to both for $100 total.More >>
Top nine qualifiers get ready for pole shootout at IMS
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:08:11 GMT
Michael Andretti might never have a better chance to win the Indianapolis 500 pole. Each of his five drivers has been atop the speed charts this week. They're all using the Chevrolet engines that haveMore >>
The top nine qualifiers for the shootout are Will Power, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Carlos Munoz, Helio Castroneves, Ed Carpenter, Marco Andretti, AJ Allmendinger, EJ Viso, and James Hinchcliffe. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:51:36 GMT
Sam Schmidt is content to wait another day before hiring a third driver for the Indianapolis 500. The owner of Schmidt Peterson Motorsports told The Associated Press on Friday he has not hired a driverMore >>
Sam Schmidt is content to wait another day before hiring a third driver for the Indianapolis 500.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:41:59 GMT
The weather was the only thing that could slow E.J. Viso down on "Fast Friday" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Viso clocked the fastest lap of the day at 229.537 mph before heavy rain and lightningMore >>
E.J. Viso clocked the fastest lap of the day at 229.537 mph before heavy rain and lightning put an early end to Friday's practice session.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:38:58 GMT
Film and television star Michael Pena, who has a leading role in the upcoming 3D animated motion picture event "Turbo," will serve as the honorary starter of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26. PenaMore >>
Film and television star Michael Pena, who has a leading role in the upcoming 3D animated motion picture event "Turbo," will serve as the honorary starter of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26.More >>
The city's bus system has received a federal waiver and will continue its park-and-ride service to two races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for at least one more year.More >>
Eyewitness Sports looks back at the life and career of Dan Wheldon, the 33-year-old IndyCar driver killed in a crash at the Las Vegas Motorspeedway Sunday.More >>
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