Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

IndyCar expects big boost from Izod by Curt Cavin

IRL counts on sponsor for more than money during 6-year agreement Forget 650-horsepower race engines. The IndyCar Series will be powered for at least the next six years by one of... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Izod, IRL announce six-year title sponsorship by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League will have Izod as a title sponsor next season, an agreement the IRL hopes will expand its fan base and take the series to a “new level.” The... – Nov 05, 2009 at 6:16 PM in Motorsports

Speedway neighborhood group came a long way in a short time by Josh Duke

Accomplishments are many in 10 years of the Old Speedway City Neighborhood Association Considering what the group has accomplished, a newcomer might think the Old Speedway City... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

IndyCar lands title sponsor -- Izod by Curt Cavin

Deal, to be announced Thursday, taps new market, expert says The IndyCar Series’ choice for a title sponsor — Izod — was hailed Monday for what it’s not.... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar lands title sponsor -- Izod by Curt Cavin

Deal, to be announced Thursday, taps new market, expert says The IndyCar Series’ choice for a title sponsor — Izod — was hailed Monday for what it’s not.... – Nov 02, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Indy Racing League

Speedway group comes long way in short time by Josh Duke

Considering what the group has accomplished, a newcomer might think the Old Speedway City Neighborhood Association has been around as long as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

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

IMS to plant 40 trees at Westside park by Kevin Oneal

Two years after a group of trees was removed from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the track will help plant new trees at a public park a short distance away. At 10:30 a.m.... – Oct 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM in West Marion County

NASCAR pays for 40 new trees to be planted in Westside park by Gretchen Becker

A Westside park will receive 40 new trees Tuesday. As part of NASCAR’s Green Flag Tree Planting Program, Indianapolis Motor Speedway employees will plant 40 trees at... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:12 PM in West Marion County

Drop off heavy trash Saturday near track by indystar

Speedway Speedway will host its second and final heavy trash drop-off event of the year Saturday. At the events each spring and fall, residents can get rid of heavy household... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

2010 Brickyard 400 will start at 1 p.m. by Curt Cavin

Change comes as NASCAR pushes to standardize start times for Sprint Cup races The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Heavy-trash day in Speedway by Josh Duke

Speedway will host its second and final heavy-trash drop-off event of the year Saturday. At the event each spring and fall, residents can get rid of heavy household items, such as... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Brickyard 400 gets earlier start time in 2010 by Curt Cavin

The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a standardization of start times for NASCAR Sprint Cup races next season. The... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Motorsports

More than title at stake as IndyCar season wraps by Curt Cavin

Several issues remain unresolved as offseason nears The IndyCar Series closes its season this weekend with another down-to-the-wire, multi-driver fight for the championship. Scott... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:51 PM in Indy Racing League

Speedway's heavy trash drop-off on Saturday by Josh Duke

Speedway will host its second and final heavy trash drop-off event of the year Saturday. At the event held each spring and fall, residents can get rid of heavy household items,... – Oct 06, 2009 at 10:44 AM in West Marion County

Airlines's mag buzzes about Indy's Super Bowl by Bruce Smith

Indianapolis and central Indiana are getting some high altitude publicity this month. It’s the kind of favorable stories targeted at tourists that city officials love to see... – Oct 05, 2009 at 2:15 PM in Marion County

Danica Patrick has no comment on future by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick was in Indianapolis on Friday, but she didn’t comment on her future as a race car driver. When asked about signing a contract to remain in the IndyCar Series... – Oct 02, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves keeps rolling along with Team Penske by indystar

During tire testing this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Helio Castroneves was talking about how next year’s Indianapolis 500 will offer him a chance to become a... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Racing talk starts early in school by Cindy Marshall

Arlington Elementary 2nd-graders get a taste of the sport from IRL’s Barnhart A second-grade class at Arlington Elementary got a lesson in racing at the Indianapolis Motor... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:50 PM in South Marion County

Meira eager to drive by Curt Cavin

Vitor Meira always appreciated driving an Indy car, but he acknowledges today will be special when he straps back into one at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The popular Brazilian... – Sep 29, 2009 at 11:50 PM in Indy Racing League