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 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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 >>
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 >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:28:10 GMT
Rookie Carlos Munoz shot to the top of the speed chart in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday with a lap at 225.163 mph, the fastest through the first six days of practice. The Andretti Autosport driverMore >>
Rookie Carlos Munoz shot to the top of the speed chart in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday with a lap at 225.163 mph, the fastest through the first six days of practice.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:08:56 GMT
Marco Andretti is once again zipping around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway faster than everyone else on the sixth day of practice at the famed oval. In fact, three of the top five speeds Thursday belongMore >>
Marco Andretti is once again zipping around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway faster than everyone else on the sixth day of practice at the famed oval. In fact, three of the top five speeds Thursday belong to Andretti Autosports.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:04:19 GMT
With activity ramping up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, protecting racegoers at the track during severe weather is priority one. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway contains 240,000, but can hold closeMore >>
With activity ramping up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, protecting racegoers at the track during severe weather is priority one.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:47:40 GMT
Rookie driver Conor Daly made hard contact into the first turn wall Thursday afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Daly, who is from Noblesville and is the son of racing announcer and formerMore >>
Rookie driver Conor Daly made hard contact into the first turn wall Thursday afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:15:15 GMT
A year ago, Ryan Briscoe captured the Indianapolis 500 pole and wound up fifth on race day. After not finding a fulltime ride this season, Briscoe is back for another 500 former employer Chip Ganassi.More >>
After not finding a fulltime ride this season, Ryan Briscoe is back for another 500 former employer Chip Ganassi.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:42:23 GMT
It's one thing to watch the cars on the track, and it's an entirely different experience to ride along. "Nothing can prepare you for going 180 miles per hour around tight corners! But, with Mario AndrettiMore >>
It's one thing to watch the cars on the track, and it's an entirely different experience to ride along. "Nothing can prepare you for going 180 miles per hour around tight corners! But, with Mario AndrettiMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:06:07 GMT
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the MayMore >>
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the May 26 race.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:04:14 GMT
Simon Pagenaud's rookie campaign was the best the IndyCar Series has seen in more than a decade. He had six top-five finishes, nine top-10's in 15 starts, finishing the year ranked fifth in the championshipMore >>
Simon Pagenaud is tied for 11th in the standings, but says he has a much better feel for the Indianapolis 500 and oval tracks this time around.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:19:20 GMT
Warm, windy track conditions appear to be a factor for drivers trying to find speed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But it's not slowing the Andretti Autosports drivers too much. Defending Izod IndyCarMore >>
Warm, windy track conditions appear to be a factor for drivers trying to find speed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But it's not slowing the Andretti Autosports drivers too much.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:03:42 GMT
James Hinchcliffe posted the fastest lap Tuesday in practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third straight day an Andretti Autosport driver topped the speed chart. Hinchcliffe, driving teammate Marco Andretti'sMore >>
James Hinchcliffe posted the fastest lap Tuesday in practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third straight day an Andretti Autosport driver topped the speed chart.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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