Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Indy man gets 14 years in bar death by Jon Murrary

An Indianapolis man who delivered a fatal kick to the head of an IndyCar Series crew member last year in a bar fight was sentenced this afternoon to 14 years in prison. The bar... – May 21, 2009 at 6:01 PM in Crime & Courts

You just got beat by a girl. most recent comment by slutmuffin

that’s just weird. i thought all energy... – May 22, 2009 at 12:46 AM

National Guard officer to sing national anthem at Indy 500 by Diana Penner

Maj. Lisa Kopczynski, a 21-year veteran of the Indiana National Guard, has been chosen to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Kopczynski, 42, Indianapolis,... – May 21, 2009 at 2:32 AM in Marion County

Some hotels struggle to fill up for Indy 500 weekend by Melissa Tussing

Higher-end hotels struggle to fill up for the city’s biggest tourism event Call it the frugal fan 500. Ticket sales for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 are holding steady,... – May 21, 2009 at 2:08 AM in Business

For yellow shirts, it's a labor of love by Phil Richards

Tradition keeps safety patrol coming back Pam and Bill Lemmon stopped at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway while returning to Ohio from vacation a couple of Mays ago. They had so... – May 21, 2009 at 2:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Another chance for Curry by Curt Cavin

D&R competition chief has four drivers in Sunday’s race Dreyer&Reinbold competition director Larry Curry says he is a changed man in many respects. And yet he... – May 21, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Indy Racing League

Racing celebs glitter at Jeans & Jewels fundraiser by indystar

Nearly all of the 33 Indianapolis 500 drivers, as well as a few other stars, slipped into denim and then added a little bling Wednesday for the annual Jeans&Jewels... – May 21, 2009 at 1:14 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

KV signs Tracy to two more races by indystar

The partnership of Paul Tracy and KV Racing Technology won’t end with Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. The team announced today that it plans to field a car for Tracy at the two Canadian... – May 20, 2009 at 4:34 PM in Indy Racing League

Biz Buzz: WellPoint queried over reform by Tom Spalding

Advocate shareholders — those who are for a single payer health insurance system — today at WellPoint’s annual meeting expressed concern about the company’s... – May 20, 2009 at 2:59 PM in Business

Fisher focuses on leading successful team by Steve Ballard

No matter what happens Sunday in her eighth Indianapolis 500 start, Sarah Fisher knows she has many IndyCar Series races ahead. That wasn’t the case a year ago after a crash... – May 20, 2009 at 2:48 AM in Indy Racing League

To sponsors, winning not always everything by Erika Smith

Danica Patrick’s mix of skills, good looks means as much as Victory Lane to her advertisers If the TV cameras end up on Danica Patrick even half as much as they did last... – May 19, 2009 at 2:02 AM in Indy Racing League

And the 2009 queen is ... by indystar

Recent IU grad Annie Berning went from 500 Festival princess to its 2009 queen on Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Berning, 21, a 2005 graduate of Southport High... – May 18, 2009 at 12:40 PM in News

Cool weather chills Speedway rowdiness by Kevin Oneal

Assisted by cool weather, Speedway police had a quiet weekend. The police department that keeps track of the area around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway recorded only 17 arrests... – May 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM in News

Crowd pleasers by Curt Cavin

Andretti, Hunter-Reay beat the final gun Dennis Reinbold was so shaken by how Indianapolis 500 qualifications ended Sunday that he sat on the pit wall at Indianapolis Motor... – May 18, 2009 at 1:47 AM in Indy Racing League

Lazier back in bump-day drama, to his chagrin by Steve Ballard

After being the star of the show on bump day last year at Indianapolis Motor Speedway,Buddy Lazierwas hoping to avoid any similar drama in qualifying for his 17th Indianapolis... – May 17, 2009 at 1:58 AM in Indy Racing League

Rain can't dampen Bell's enthusiasm by Phillip Wilson

He puts 3rd KV Racing Technology car in the 500 field It was just another unpredictable day in Indianapolis for Townsend Bell, but KV Racing Technology’s momentum for the... – May 17, 2009 at 1:57 AM in Indy Racing League

All that's left now is the bumping by Curt Cavin

Rookie Philippe, in 33rd spot, among 5 imperiled drivers who qualified at less than 220 mph This much is known about next week’s Indianapolis 500: There will be 33 cars... – May 17, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Indy Racing League

IU grad crowned queen by indystar

Recent IU gradAnnie Berningwent from 500 Festival princess to its 2009 queen on Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Berning, 21, a 2005 graduate of Southport High School,... – May 17, 2009 at 1:37 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Indy's qualifying format way too long by indystar

It doesn’t work. The semi-new Indianapolis 500 qualifying format, which was changed with all good intentions in 2004 to bring a hint of drama to the proceedings, just... – May 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

IU grad crowned 500 Festival queen by Cathy Kightlinger

Recent Indiana University graduate Annie Berning, of Indianapolis, was crowned 2009 500 Festival Queen today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner... – May 16, 2009 at 2:42 PM in News