Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

Gordon: Tires won’t be an issue at Brickyard 400 by Steve Ballard

NASCAR star Jeff Gordon, a four-time winner at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, today guaranteed that tires won’t be an issue in next month’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. “I’m 100... – Jun 16, 2009 at 5:03 PM in NASCAR

IMS-O'Reilly ticket pack for NASCAR races by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O’Reilly Raceway Park at Clermont are teaming up to offer ticket packages for three NASCAR races — the Kroger 200 Nationwide Series... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

IMS, O'Reilly Raceway Park offering NASCAR packages by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis are teaming up to offer ticket packages for three NASCAR races July 24-26 and other features for less than... – Jun 12, 2009 at 12:01 PM in NASCAR

Judge lets Summer enter drug rehab in Tennessee by Jon Murrary

Troubled Hoosier rocker Henry Lee Summer received a judge’s permission Tuesday to head to Nashville, Tenn., for drug treatment. Pending charges of methamphetamine possession... – Jun 10, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Crime & Courts

The Fast Track by indystar

Name:Natalie Shaver. New post:Manager of global communications at Just Marketing International Previous position:Copywriter and graphic designer at the Indianapolis Motor... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Business

Texas difficult but not dizzying for Tagliani by Curt Cavin

Tagliani returns to track where G-forces caused race cancellation FORT WORTH, Texas — Alex Tagliani will compete in his first race at Texas Motor Speedway tonight. He already... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

George gets support from team owners by Curt Cavin

FORT WORTH, Texas — A letter of support forTony George, signed by the IndyCar Series team owners last week at Milwaukee, has drawn no significant feedback, according toDennis... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

NASCAR tests at Speedway by indystar

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers were at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday for another round of Goodyear tire testing, a Speedway spokesman confirmed. No additional information was... – Jun 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Ride for Riley raises funds and spirits by Robert Annis

Thousands of leather-clad motorcycle riders thundered through Indianapolis on Sunday, raising $365,000 for Riley Hospital for Children in the process. Starting at Lucas Oil... – Jun 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Close photographers' window so race fans aren't hurt by indystar

I sat outside of the first turn at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 500-mile race. The fence separating us from the track appears to be very strong with large cables... – Jun 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

IndyCar teams: We back Tony George by Curt Cavin

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — IndyCar Series team owners supported Tony George on Saturday by issuing a statement on behalf of the league’s embattled chief executive officer. George’s ability... – May 31, 2009 at 2:01 PM in Indy Racing League

For George, fine-tuning his work day is a good thing by indystar

There was "Dallas’’ and “Dynasty” and "Falcon Crest,‘’ and now we have our own little sordid family docudrama:... – May 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

On Lincoln Highway, from coast to coast by indystar

The 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a good time to recall another way in which Indiana led the nation in developing the automobile. The first... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Spiritual rush at the Indy 500 by indystar

We parked on West 16th Street and walked the final half-mile to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In the company of a few hundred thousand people, we found our seats. Race cars sat... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Faith & Values

Merrill S. Lawler Trust announces 2009 education grant recipients by indystar

The trust commemorating one of Speedway’s founding police commissioners has announced the award of its fifth education grants. Recipients Sara Adams and Kristin Rush are... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

Tracy's announcement overshadowed again by Curt Cavin

Such isPaul Tracy’s luck with regard to the IndyCar Series. The media briefing in Long Beach, Calif., to announce his joining of KV Racing Technology for the Indianapolis 500... – May 29, 2009 at 1:47 AM in Indy Racing League

Crash safety advances help protect Meira by Curt Cavin

He walks out of hospital after SAFER barrier, changes to IRL cars prevent more serious injuries An Indianapolis Star photo told IndyCar Series president Brian Barnhart all he... – May 28, 2009 at 2:03 PM in Indy Racing League

Cleanup begins at IMS by indystar

Rain poured down the morning after the Indianapolis 500, soaking the garbage left by hundreds of thousands of spectators. Mark Galenski, Plainfield, was among 40 people from Our... – May 26, 2009 at 1:54 AM in West Marion County

Saying 'well done' to the 500 by Cathy Kightlinger

A day after 2009’s version of “the greatest spectacle in racing,” the Indianapolis 500 community gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Plaza... – May 26, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Helio has eyes on bigger prize by Curt Cavin

After 3 victories, Castroneves sets sights on record 5 Indy 500 wins As a highly paid professional athlete and the collector of a $3 million check for winning Sunday’s... – May 26, 2009 at 1:28 AM in Indy Racing League