Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

Helio pockets $3M race check by Curt Cavin

As a highly paid professional athlete and the collector of a $3 million check for winning Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, Helio Castroneves doesn’t lack or want for much. But he still... – May 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM in Indy Racing League

Penske to keep running with Power by Curt Cavin

Will Power will be rewarded for his fifth-place finish in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 but not immediately. Team Penske owner Roger Penske said today that he will field the Australian... – May 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti, Dixon falter at finish by Steve Ballard

They lead early, falter at the finish Two fast race cars weren’t enough to overcome two slow pit stops as Ganassi Racing led a bunch of laps in Sunday’s Indianapolis... – May 25, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves wins Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

Memorable month ends with 500 victory after winning pole and pit stop competition Helio Castroneves completed a climb to remember Sunday when he cruised to victory at the 93rd... – May 25, 2009 at 1:25 AM in Indy Racing League

Cops arrest 53 outside IMS this weekend by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police say 53 people were arrested outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, most for public intoxication or disorderly conduct.Sgt. Anthony D. Emery... – May 24, 2009 at 8:11 PM in Crime & Courts

Recap: The winner, the crashes by Patrick Dorsey

It took him minutes to remove his helmet, and even longer to stop the sobs of joy. Finally, Helio Castroneves gathered himself and talked to a national television audience after... – May 24, 2009 at 6:33 PM in Indy Racing League

Speedway's environmentally friendly efforts most recent comment by Super_K

Perhaps Rubber trees! Latex being a natural... – Jun 04, 2009 at 6:18 AM

Month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by indystar

Anxious Newman/Haas/Lanigan rookie Robert Doornbos earned the distinction as the first car out on opening day, but the driver from the Netherlands wasn’t the fastest. That... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Speedway reflects on its history with murals celebrating its storied past by Phillip Wilson

Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s creative services staff came up with several ideas for a mural to dress up the pagoda for today’s 93rd Indy 500. Then Speedway owner and... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

An admirable track record of paying its own way by indystar

Before the Colts, the Pacers or the Capital Improvement Board, there was the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It has helped define this city — not just in Indiana but around the... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

A study in contrasts: IMS thrives, town struggles by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has persevered for a century. The venerable Brickyard has weathered cancellations during world wars, open-wheel racing civil wars and even economic... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Race coverage reflects event's local impact by indystar

I plan to be at the track today along with nearly 40 other journalists representing The Star at the world’s largest single-day sporting event. Some readers, I’m sure,... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Dennis Ryerson

Race fan thankful for Castroneves by indystar

Congratulations to Helio Castroneves for winning the Indianapolis 500 pole and thanks to him for all the joy he brings to me and countless others for being himself. His enthusiasm... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Andretti, Mears, Fittipaldi's 1st wins by Phillip Wilson

Three of racing’s greatest — Andretti, Mears, Fittipaldi — captured their 1st 500 victories 40, 30 and 20 years ago They were historic firsts 40, 30 and 20 years... – May 24, 2009 at 12:37 AM in Indy Racing League

Helio puts turbulence behind him by Konrad.Marshall

Turbulence behind him, pole sitter hopes to ride the clean air up front to 3rd Indy 500 win today elio Castroneves is late. Not by much, but enough to be noticeable for a man who... – May 24, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Indy Racing League

Is Indy Racing Capital of World? by Steve Ballard

NASCAR’s Stewart: ‘Indy would probably take the title’ Joie Chitwood likes to tell the story of an Indiana resident vacationing in Italy who is asked in broken... – May 24, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Indy Racing League

Helio Castronves vs. Paul Tracy by Curt Cavin

On the next-to-last lap of the 2002 Indianapolis 500, Paul Tracy attempted to pass Helio Castroneves for the lead in the third turn. At the same time, a crash behind them brought... – May 23, 2009 at 11:13 PM in Indy Racing League

Nonprofits raise funds at IMS by Tania E. Lopez

Organizations help Speedway with parking, souvenir sales and cleanup to raise funds As they park their cars and buy souvenirs Sunday, race fans will be helping some of... – May 23, 2009 at 2:09 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Open-wheel on road to recovery by Steve Ballard

IRL displays resilience during recession After 13 years of being unfavorably compared to other racing organizations, the Indy Racing League has shown during the current economic... – May 23, 2009 at 2:03 AM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves cleared for takeoff by Curt Cavin

Dismissal of final tax count adds to Castroneves’ big day Helio Castroneves continued his remarkable month of May on Friday when he posted the fastest speed in the final... – May 23, 2009 at 1:52 AM in Indy Racing League