Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

'Then Tony Said to Junior . . .' by Phil Tatman

By Mike Hembree (Triumph, $22.95) This is a NASCAR book, but it’s not all about Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr. It is about telling some of the funniest and most poignant... – Aug 13, 2009 at 7:50 PM in Books

Young racers meet NASCAR drivers by indystar

The Indianapolis International Film Festival’s final night provided an opportunity for a young star of one of the event’s documentaries to meet one of her heroes.... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Brickyard race ratings down by indystar

The television audience for ESPN’s telecast of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday was down slightly from last year but still produced the highest cable rating for a... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

Young female racers get a boost by indystar

A group of auto racing’s biggest female names gathered July 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to support their own. The mission: Reinforce former IndyCar driver Lyn St.... – Jul 29, 2009 at 11:10 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

You just may speed through these entrees by indystar

The 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard takes place this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and what better way to celebrate than to give a few race-related recipes a test... – Jul 21, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Chitwood out as Speedway president by Curt Cavin

Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s management structure received another jolt Monday when Joie Chitwood resigned as president to become vice president of business operations for... – Jul 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM in Indy Racing League

Speedway's vision of its future self by Josh Duke

Redesigned roads, new business and residential buildings, a race-themed center in the shadow of IMS — they all show . . . Downtown Speedway will soon have a closer connection... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Communities

Winning at Brickyard often leads to NASCAR's Cup season title by Steve Ballard

In seven of the past 11 years, the winner of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard has gone on to win the NASCAR season championship. That possibility looms large again. As the Sprint... – Jul 19, 2009 at 2:02 AM in NASCAR

His knack for business takes Stewart to victory lane by indystar

When muffler shop owner Ralph Potter met Tony Stewart 20 years ago, he already knew the “Rushville Rocket” could drive a race car. Eventually, they’d win more... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Business briefs by indystar

NASCAR star and Indiana native Ryan Newman, who is the driver of the No. 39 Army Chevy Impala SS in the Sprint Cup Series, will sign autographs for fans Wednesday. From 6 to 8... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel

Saving Abel to perform at Allstate 400 on July 26 by indystar

Rock band Saving Abel will perform as part of race-day festivities for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Known for last year’s single “Addicted,” the band will... – Jul 14, 2009 at 12:05 AM in Entertainment

Saving Abel joins Allstate 400 festivities by indystar

Rock band Saving Abel will perform as part of race-day festivities for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Known for Top 20 single “Addicted,” the band will play from 11... – Jul 13, 2009 at 7:21 PM in Entertainment

Part-timers Tagliani, Power qualify in top 5 by Curt Cavin

TORONTO —Will PowerandAlex Taglianihave watched more IndyCar Series races this season than they’ve driven in, but they are essentially front and center for all to see... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Indy Racing League

Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 again by Steve Ballard

Hendrick teammates gear up for Brickyard 400 with dominating runs JOLIET, Ill. — Mark Martin withstood late challenges from Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon and... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:10 AM in NASCAR

Earnhardt still hopes to finish season strong by Steve Ballard

JOLIET, Ill. — ForDale Earnhardt Jr., one chance remains to salvage something memorable from the 2009 NASCAR season. That chance comes July 26 in the Allstate 400 at the... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Busch, Johnson hope to soothe bad Chicago memories by Steve Ballard

JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch is still upset about what happened to him last week. Jimmie Johnson is still upset about what Busch did to him last year. It could make for an... – Jul 11, 2009 at 2:46 AM in NASCAR

George: Family's commitment remains by Curt Cavin

Former IMS, IRL chief indicates Indy 500, racing series will see no reduction in support TORONTO — Indy-car racing’s past and present leaders said Friday that the... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

George explains why he left IRL job by Curt Cavin

TORONTO — Tony George declined to remain chief executive officer of the Indy Racing League in part because it would create an unnecessary layer of management, he wrote today... – Jul 10, 2009 at 2:08 PM in Indy Racing League

Tony George's statement by indystar

Tony George issued a statement Friday via his Vision Racing web site about why he decided last week not to continue as the Chief Executive Officer of the Indy Racing League. The... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:10 PM in Indy Racing League

Earnhardt fondly recalls last year's 'intriguing' race by Curt Cavin

While at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday to help promote the 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard,Dale Earnhardt Jr.reflected on the 2008 race. And unlike most who saw it or... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:19 AM in NASCAR