Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

A Circle wedding with a racing theme by indystar

There are many ways to infuse car racing into life here, including hiring a voice once heard on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network to perform your wedding. That’s... – Apr 02, 2009 at 1:50 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Far-Westside merchandiser plans to expand by Tom Spalding

MainGate, an event merchandiser on the Far-Westside plant, plans to make a major jobs announcement on Wednesday. The company today confirmed they are holding a news conference at 2... – Mar 31, 2009 at 4:17 PM in Business

200 join rally to tell lawmakers who's boss by Richard Gootee

Speeches and signs at Statehouse focus on a variety of causes Natisha Cooper came to the Statehouse on Wednesday with a sign to remind lawmakers whom they work for. “They... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:20 AM in Politics & Government

The best who never won 500? by Curt Cavin

Lloyd Ruby, 81, who died Monday night in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas, came from a different generation of Indy-car drivers, but his legacy among those who competed in the... – Mar 25, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Indy Racing League

Indianapolis plans for heavy Super Bowl traffic by Dan Mcfeely

Officials hope to learn from the troubles in other host cities After two years of intense planning, Tampa, Fla., officials thought they had everything under control for Super Bowl... – Mar 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM in News

Indianapolis plans for heavy Super Bowl traffic by Dan Mcfeely

Officials hope to learn from the troubles in other host cities After two years of intense planning, Tampa, Fla., officials thought they had everything under control for Super Bowl... – Mar 23, 2009 at 2:33 AM in Communities

3 Doors Down to play at Carb Day this year! most recent comment by Lesalina

Wow. What a steal. – Mar 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Vasser won’t race in this year’s Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

Jimmy Vasser, the 1996 Champ Car World Series champion, says he won’t be driving in this year’s Indianapolis 500, effectively ending his competitive driving career. Vasser, 43, has... – Mar 06, 2009 at 12:58 PM in Indy Racing League

IMS centennial gala is star studded by Cathy Kightlinger

There was a great spectacle in celebrating Friday at the Indiana Convention Center, when 19 Indianapolis 500 winners plus about 1,400 others ushered in the Indianapolis Motor... – Mar 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Teen lead police on high-speed chase by Robert Annis

An Indianapolis teenager led police on a high-speed car chase through the city’s west side early Sunday morning. Speedway Assistant Chief Joel Rush said the 16-year-old suspect’s... – Mar 01, 2009 at 1:36 PM in Metro

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Gala most recent comment by Ben Neff

Danke Schoen, Darling, Danke Schoen! – Mar 03, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Camaro will pace this year’s Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will pace this year’s Indianapolis 500, the fifth time the brand has been chosen for duty at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, officials announced today. The... – Feb 26, 2009 at 4:27 PM in Sports

Speedway says goodbye to historic motel by Bruce Smith

The steel jaws of a large demolition machine are spitting out little bits of Speedway’s motor racing history. Piles of twisted steel reinforcement rods and slivers of busted... – Feb 19, 2009 at 9:32 AM in Metro

Danica among candidates for U.S. F1 team by indystar

MADRID — A U.S. team will be racing in Formula One next year, and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick is a candidate to fill one of the seats. USF1, which will be unveiled Feb. 24, will... – Feb 15, 2009 at 3:05 PM in Sports

Balloon races, fewer practice days at IMS by Curt Cavin

The three-year Centennial Era at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will include hot air balloon races and fewer practice days for the 93rd Indianapolis 500.The balloon races that... – Jan 16, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Sports

Ex-teacher joins Speedway redevelopment panel by Josh Duke

A former elementary school teacher has become the newest member of Speedway’s Redevelopment Commission.Nancy Lawrence, 60, replaces Steve Bishop who stepped down to join the town’s... – Jan 07, 2009 at 9:31 AM in Communities

2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon sells out with 35,000 entries by indystar

The 500 Festival announced today the 33rd running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has sold out with 35,000 entries.The event is schedule for May 2, 2009. Participants... – Dec 27, 2008 at 5:03 PM in Communities

Shifting gearsdeck: by indystar

If someone ever says that you have to “reinvent yourself,” or tells you to “embrace change,” just look to Turner Woodard for inspiration.The 60-year-old... – Dec 22, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Living

Hearing set Jan. 14 on request to close part of Grande Avenue by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS A hearing has been set for Allison Transmission's request to close several blocks of Grande Avenue between 10th Street and Rybolt Avenue. A city panel will meet at... – Dec 18, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Business

Peyton Manning's RCA Dome locker being auctioned by sthien

Imagine, Peyton Manning’s RCA Dome locker — which saw eight Pro Bowl seasons, two NFL Most Valuable Player years and his Super Bowl MVP season of 2006 — sitting... – Dec 08, 2008 at 7:40 AM in Communities