Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Helio puts turbulence behind him by Konrad.Marshall

Turbulence behind him, pole sitter hopes to ride the clean air up front to 3rd Indy 500 win today elio Castroneves is late. Not by much, but enough to be noticeable for a man who... – May 24, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Indy Racing League

Is Indy Racing Capital of World? by Steve Ballard

NASCAR’s Stewart: ‘Indy would probably take the title’ Joie Chitwood likes to tell the story of an Indiana resident vacationing in Italy who is asked in broken... – May 24, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Indy Racing League

After 100 years, Speedway still has so many great stories to tell by indystar

One hundred years ago, the venerable structure at 16th and Georgetown was built for the newly formed automotive industry to test its newfangled contraptions. A century later, the... – May 23, 2009 at 11:19 PM in Bob Kravitz

Briscoe blossoms at Team Penske by Curt Cavin

Struggles behind, he rewards owner for faith in him Rick Mears had the speech prepared, but he didn’t have to give it. Ryan Briscoe did the talking, which couldn’t have... – May 23, 2009 at 11:19 PM in Indy Racing League

Helio Castronves vs. Paul Tracy by Curt Cavin

On the next-to-last lap of the 2002 Indianapolis 500, Paul Tracy attempted to pass Helio Castroneves for the lead in the third turn. At the same time, a crash behind them brought... – May 23, 2009 at 11:13 PM in Indy Racing League

Nonprofits raise funds at IMS by Tania E. Lopez

Organizations help Speedway with parking, souvenir sales and cleanup to raise funds As they park their cars and buy souvenirs Sunday, race fans will be helping some of... – May 23, 2009 at 2:09 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Race parties and a reality show by indystar

Hollywood glitter made its way to the city Friday to kick off a three-night race bash and for the filming of an Indianapolis 500-based reality show. Brett Jacobson, Her energy... – May 23, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Open-wheel on road to recovery by Steve Ballard

IRL displays resilience during recession After 13 years of being unfavorably compared to other racing organizations, the Indy Racing League has shown during the current economic... – May 23, 2009 at 2:03 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves cleared for takeoff by Curt Cavin

Dismissal of final tax count adds to Castroneves’ big day Helio Castroneves continued his remarkable month of May on Friday when he posted the fastest speed in the final... – May 23, 2009 at 1:52 AM in Indy Racing League

Ladies, start your...contractions by indystar

I’ve got a dream. At the end of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, either Alex Lloyd or Ed Carpenter will stand in victory lane, swilling milk, clutching the Borg-Warner Trophy... – May 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Team Penske all business by indystar

Fastest on the track and fastest off,Helio Castronevesand his Team Penske crew showed again Friday they are going to be tough to beat in the 93rd Indianapolis 500. After the pole... – May 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indianapolis 500 event promotes eco-friendly education by Erika Smith

Talk about the Indianapolis 500, or racing in general, and most people will never think of the phrase “eco-friendly.” But with the price of gas rising along with the concerns about... – May 22, 2009 at 8:04 PM in Erika Smith

Prosecutors drop Castroneves charge by Curt Cavin

Indianapolis 500 pole winner Helio Castroneves and his sister, Kati, had the final charge dropped in their respective cases in U.S. District Court in Miami, Fla. The two Brazilians... – May 22, 2009 at 4:08 PM in Indy Racing League

Big crowds at Speedway, police warn of traffic jams by Kevin Oneal

The final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 appears to have been an attendance success — and a traffic mess. So many people have gone to the Indianapolis Motor... – May 22, 2009 at 3:45 PM in News

Model of 1911's 500 race on display tonight in Carmel by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — Art aficionados won’t be the only ones enjoying Carmel Arts&Design District Gallery Walk tonight. Indianapolis 500 fans will like it, too, organizers said. The... – May 22, 2009 at 12:56 PM in Carmel

'2' has not been a lucky number on race day by Curt Cavin

Speedway’s 2nd corner reigns as the top trouble spot for drivers Every race car driver in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history has steered through the track’s deceptive... – May 22, 2009 at 2:34 AM in Indy Racing League

Mechanic's killer given 14-year term by Jon Murrary

Racing colleagues remember pal who died after a kick to the head in bar fight last year The stunning loss suffered off the track last year by one of the Indianapolis 500’s... – May 22, 2009 at 2:20 AM in Marion County

Medical records now a click away at track's emergency center by Shari Rudavsky

Network with access to patient files expected to improve emergency care The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has more than a dozen beds to tend to ill or injured spectators and drivers;... – May 22, 2009 at 2:18 AM in Indy Racing League

Busy schedule on tap at Central Indiana tracks by indystar

The 93rd Indianapolis 500 isn’t the only event with a long history on Central Indiana’s racing schedule this weekend. The action starts tonight with the 57th Hoosier... – May 22, 2009 at 1:49 AM in Motorsports

Are drivers athletes? Kanaan compares favorably by Steve Ballard

Anyone who still questions whether race car drivers are athletes hasn’t taken a close look atTony Kanaanlately. Kanaan, who will start his Andretti Green Racing car sixth in... – May 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League