Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Speedway revs up $500 million redevelopment plan by Josh Duke

In front of a backdrop of workers removing asphalt, government and business leaders from Speedway and Marion County broke ground today on a Main Street project that kicks off a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM in West Marion County

Speedway project to break ground today by indystar

After years of planning, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking today. Town and Marion County leaders,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in West Marion County

Main Street groundbreaking Thursday is 1st step of Speedway's redevelopment by Josh Duke

After years of planning and talk, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking Thursday. Town and Marion County... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM in West Marion County

Thanks, lobbyists, for all the largess by Tim Swarens

They just had to say thank you. Thank you to the lobbyists who supplied the 50 members of the Indiana Senate with popcorn, milk, soft drinks, bottled water, candy and even a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:20 PM in Opinion

Indianapolis' 500 Festival to announce 2010 theme by Tom Spalding

Indianapolis’ 500 Festival is scheduled to announce its 2010 theme at the first of four corporate member events tonight, and in attendance will be racecar driver Scott... – Nov 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM in Business

Meet the Teacher: Kelly Esra Harmon by indystar

Grade/subject/school: Seventh-grade REAL (current events/technology teacher), Southport Middle School. Number of years teaching: 28. Work e-mail: kharmon@msdpt.k12.in.us.... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

Montoya not bothered by Griese's remark by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the “taco” remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended. The network this week suspended Griese... – Oct 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM in NASCAR

Moraes may be getting too good for KV Racing to afford by indystar

Mario Moraes made so much improvement as an IndyCar Series driver this season that his boss wants him reclassified. “The kid eventually needs to get paid like a... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Boot camp benefits include fitness, friends and fun by indystar

Kathy Howe, 46, Indianapolis, Staged Homes of Indy employee I had been physically active, playing soccer and walking, and had walked the Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon. Although I... – Oct 28, 2009 at 4:27 PM in Health & Fitness

Wheldon returning to Panther by Curt Cavin

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon confirmed Monday that he will return to Panther Racing despite having the least-productive season of his IndyCar Series career.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Wheldon to return to Panther for 2010 by Curt Cavin

Former Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon confirmed Monday that he will return to Panther Racing despite having the least-productive season of his IndyCar Series career.... – Oct 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League

Rahal feels good about progress he made this season by indystar

Graham Rahal was honored this week with the IndyCar Series’ Rising Star Award. He arguably was “Best in Class” as well. The 20-year-old son of 1986 Indianapolis... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Colts stars come out for charity by indystar

The annual Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser Tuesday was called “An Evening With the Stars,” and for about 460 people, that’s exactly what it was. Colts... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

New chairman named for Indiana State Fair board by Tom Spalding

An Indianapolis business executive has been named the new chairman of the Indiana State Fair Commission. Andre Lacy will lead the board that oversees the state fairgrounds. Lacy is... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:22 PM in Business

Franchitti glad he came back with Ganassi by Curt Cavin

After his NASCAR team folded, IRL was the place to be for points champion HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Before Dario Franchitti signed a cocktail napkin as a commitment to drive Ganassi... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Indy Racing League

Power's recovery progresses well by Curt Cavin

Penske driver injured at Sonoma may be able to drive next month HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Will Power returned to the IndyCar Series on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, although... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy 500 champ Castroneves to be a daddy by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The Indianapolis 500 champion is about to become a daddy. Helio Castroneves confirmed today that he and his girlfriend, Adriana Henao, are expecting a child... – Oct 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves hits wall in practice run by Curt Cavin

Three-time Indy 500 winner is dazed, but qualifies in backup car and will start 11th HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Helio Castroneves wants to play spoiler as the IndyCar Series... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves walks away from Homestead wreck by Curt Cavin

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves walked away from a significant crash today at Homestead-Miami Speedway as practice for Saturday’s... – Oct 09, 2009 at 2:57 PM in Indy Racing League

Season title all comes down to this last race by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Franchitti and Briscoe all have nearly even shot at it Three drivers, two teams, a single IndyCar Series championship trophy to be won this weekend at Homestead-Miami... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League