Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

IUPUI motorsports degree program off to fast start by Melissa Tussing

Caitlin Siem took a chance two years ago, coming to IUPUI for a bachelor’s degree in motorsports engineering that didn’t yet exist. The chance is paying off. The degree... – May 15, 2009 at 2:39 AM in Communities

2 companies to offer shuttles for race fans by Bruce Smith

Thousands expected to ride to track from Downtown and the airport Two privately owned bus and transportation companies have been selected to provide the express shuttle service for... – May 15, 2009 at 2:29 AM in West Marion County

'Rookie' Tagliani, 36, excited about trying to qualify for first race at Speedway by Steve Ballard

After 8 years in Champ Car, he makes Indy debut as 36-year-old rookie At age 36, with a wealth of open-wheel racing experience, Canadian Alex Tagliani is not the typical... – May 15, 2009 at 2:28 AM in Indy Racing League

Pit Pass: Moraes learns quickly in an Indy car by indystar

AsMario Moraestells it, his first time on an oval racetrack was almost his last. At last year’s preseason test at Homestead Miami Speedway, the then-rookie got his first... – May 15, 2009 at 1:44 AM in Indy Racing League

2 firms chosen for 500 shuttle-bus service by Bruce Smith

Two privately-owned bus and transportation companies have been selected to provide the shuttle service for thousands of fans going to the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race on May 24.... – May 14, 2009 at 2:29 PM in Communities

Racing community supports its own by indystar

Motor sports stars turned out in Carmel on Wednesday for the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation’s 10th annual Racing to Recovery Gala. Schmidt, a former IndyCar driver who was... – May 14, 2009 at 12:59 PM in News

Racing community supports its own by indystar

Motor sports stars turned out in Carmel on Wednesday for theSam SchmidtParalysis Foundation’s 10th annual Racing to Recovery Gala. Schmidt, a former IndyCar driver who was... – May 14, 2009 at 1:53 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Final qualifying countdown by Curt Cavin

Veteran Scheckter among 13 drivers preparing to fight for last 11 starting spots Tomas Scheckter is expected to join the Indianapolis 500 hunt today as the final push to make the... – May 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Indy Racing League

500 hopefuls to get back on track by Curt Cavin

At least a dozen potential qualifiers — including the newly confirmed Oriol Servia — are expected to be on the track Thursday as practice resumes at noon for the... – May 13, 2009 at 4:12 PM in Indy Racing League

500 hopefuls to get back on track by Curt Cavin

At least a dozen potential qualifiers — including the newly confirmed Oriol Servia — are expected to be on the track Thursday as practice resumes at noon for the... – May 13, 2009 at 2:03 PM in

Forecast: Chance of rain through Saturday by Kevin Oneal

Indianapolis can expect rain to continue through tonight, ending a brief dry spell. The forecast says there’s a chance of severe storms and heavy rain tonight. So far, May has been... – May 13, 2009 at 9:09 AM in Communities

Mannings are MVPs at hospital gala by Cathy Kightlinger

PeytonandAshley Manningwere all style and smiles inside the Colts’ locker room Friday as they welcomed guests to an MVP reception just before dinner at the second annual... – May 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

500 rookie Conway out of hospital by Steve Ballard

Indianapolis 500 rookie Mike Conway, who crashed in practice Sunday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was released from Methodist Hospital today. Conway, 25, was hospitalized... – May 11, 2009 at 3:20 PM in

A pioneer on and off the track by Will Higgins

In 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became the 1st African-American to race in the 500; now, he’s broken another racial barrier Willy T. Ribbs has done what Michael Jordan... – May 11, 2009 at 1:51 AM in Communities

Sharp at the end by Curt Cavin

Facing a major scheduling dilemma, Scott Sharp grabs a spot on final run Scott Sharp nervously sat in his race car Sunday evening, mentally trying to wiggle out of a scheduling... – May 11, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Indy Racing League

1st weekend of qualifying nets 14 arrests by indystar

Speedway police arrested 14 people over the Indianapolis 500’s first qualifying weekend. The arrests were made from 9 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday and included two for... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

Despite need to scramble, Tracy performs by indystar

Paul Tracy is everything a sponsor could want. He’s interesting, polarizing, competitive and controversial. He’s the Guy in the White Hat to some, the Guy in the Black... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Wheldon: Don't forget about me by Phillip Wilson

Dan Wheldon has become a forgotten man, even though his mug is on the Borg-Warner Trophy. He won the 2005 Indianapolis 500, but racing perspective can quickly shift gears in a... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Fisher shakes off early scare, gets into 500 field by indystar

After giving herself a good scare on her first qualifying attempt Sunday,Sarah Fisherreturned to the track less than an hour later and put the car she owns in the field for her... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Dancing up front by Curt Cavin

Amid ever-changing grid, Castroneves takes 500 pole Twenty-seven qualifying attempts, seven withdrawn cars, six others bumped, three crashes, two runs disallowed and emerging... – May 10, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Indy Racing League