Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Cleanup begins at IMS by indystar

Rain poured down the morning after the Indianapolis 500, soaking the garbage left by hundreds of thousands of spectators. Mark Galenski, Plainfield, was among 40 people from Our... – May 26, 2009 at 1:54 AM in West Marion County

Saying 'well done' to the 500 by Cathy Kightlinger

A day after 2009’s version of “the greatest spectacle in racing,” the Indianapolis 500 community gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Plaza... – May 26, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Helio has eyes on bigger prize by Curt Cavin

After 3 victories, Castroneves sets sights on record 5 Indy 500 wins As a highly paid professional athlete and the collector of a $3 million check for winning Sunday’s... – May 26, 2009 at 1:28 AM in Indy Racing League

No matter cost, IRL must keep Patrick by indystar

As Danica Patrick answered questions after her third-place finish in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, I had the following thought: When the IndyCar Series season ends and... – May 26, 2009 at 1:25 AM in Bob Kravitz

Helio pockets $3M race check by Curt Cavin

As a highly paid professional athlete and the collector of a $3 million check for winning Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, Helio Castroneves doesn’t lack or want for much. But he still... – May 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM in Indy Racing League

Penske to keep running with Power by Curt Cavin

Will Power will be rewarded for his fifth-place finish in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 but not immediately. Team Penske owner Roger Penske said today that he will field the Australian... – May 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM in Indy Racing League

Live chat at 5 p.m.: Curt Cavin talks 500 by indystar

Got something on your mind after Sunday’s storybook finish to the Indianapolis 500? Wondering what’s next for winner Helio Castroneves, who now has three 500-Mile... – May 25, 2009 at 2:02 PM in Communities

Kravitz: Helio creates magic by indystar

Emotional Castroneves creates magic, joins giants of Speedway It was 1986 again, and Bobby Rahal was fighting a losing battle against his tears as he stood in victory lane and... – May 25, 2009 at 2:39 AM in Bob Kravitz

Patrick gets 3rd-place finish by Jeff Rabjohns

She can’t get past 2nd-place Wheldon to battle for lead Danica Patrick broke her own record for best Indianapolis 500 finish by a woman, but car owner Michael Andretti... – May 25, 2009 at 2:35 AM in Indy Racing League

Celebrities hit the town by indystar

Black-and-white outfits are style rule for the day for celebrities at IMS Marco Andretti’s mother,Sandra, was elegant in her Indianapolis 500 race day black and white... – May 25, 2009 at 1:28 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti, Dixon falter at finish by Steve Ballard

They lead early, falter at the finish Two fast race cars weren’t enough to overcome two slow pit stops as Ganassi Racing led a bunch of laps in Sunday’s Indianapolis... – May 25, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves wins Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

Memorable month ends with 500 victory after winning pole and pit stop competition Helio Castroneves completed a climb to remember Sunday when he cruised to victory at the 93rd... – May 25, 2009 at 1:25 AM in Indy Racing League

Cops arrest 53 outside IMS this weekend by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police say 53 people were arrested outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, most for public intoxication or disorderly conduct.Sgt. Anthony D. Emery... – May 24, 2009 at 8:11 PM in Crime & Courts

Take cover, Memorial Day is coming by John Tuohy

That Memorial Day liquid refreshment could come with a splash of rain Monday.The National Weather Service is predicting scattered showers throughout the day in Central Indiana with... – May 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM in Communities

Recap: The winner, the crashes by Patrick Dorsey

It took him minutes to remove his helmet, and even longer to stop the sobs of joy. Finally, Helio Castroneves gathered himself and talked to a national television audience after... – May 24, 2009 at 6:33 PM in Indy Racing League

Plenty of partying on eve of the 500 by indystar

Anyone looking for a pre-Indianapolis 500-Mile Race party Downtown on Saturday night got one. Black-tie clad partiers gathered at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, for instance, for the... – May 24, 2009 at 2:53 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by indystar

Anxious Newman/Haas/Lanigan rookie Robert Doornbos earned the distinction as the first car out on opening day, but the driver from the Netherlands wasn’t the fastest. That... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indy's power couple: A.J. Foyt IV and Irsay by Phillip Wilson

A.J. Foyt IV is aware he and fiancee Casey Irsay have generated quite a bit of gossip since they announced plans to be married July 18 in Sonoma, Calif. IndyCar Series driver Foyt... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Race fan thankful for Castroneves by indystar

Congratulations to Helio Castroneves for winning the Indianapolis 500 pole and thanks to him for all the joy he brings to me and countless others for being himself. His enthusiasm... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Andretti, Mears, Fittipaldi's 1st wins by Phillip Wilson

Three of racing’s greatest — Andretti, Mears, Fittipaldi — captured their 1st 500 victories 40, 30 and 20 years ago They were historic firsts 40, 30 and 20 years... – May 24, 2009 at 12:37 AM in Indy Racing League