Two-time Indy 500 winner arrested
Al Unser Jr is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner. He won the event in 1992 and again in 1994.
This week, the NTT Indycar Series has returned to Indianapolis, Indiana. The 103rd running of the Indy 500 is set for Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreThe Indianapolis 500 starting lineup is set; F1 champion fails to qualify
The Indycar Series set the Indy 500 starting lineup via a week long session of qualifying. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is set to host the 103rd running of the oval racing event.
View the full 2019 Indy 500 starting lineup below.
Read MoreVerizon Indycar Series practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway brings 200mph crash for Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso smacked the wall in Wednesday’s Indy 500 practice session with the Verizon Indycar Series.
The 37-year-old is a two time F1 World Champion. Following the 2018 season, Alonso retired as a F1 driver.
Read MoreNew NASCAR rules have drastically increased speeds at tracks under a mile in length
NASCAR introduced a new set of rules for the 2019 racing season. At tracks under 1-mile, cars are now running with significantly more downforce and the same horsepower.
At most tracks, we’ve seen a huge reduction in horsepower.
Read MoreFoyt on drivers from his time: “When you got one of them mad, usually when you got out of the car you had a nice little fist fight. You don’t see that no more.”
In 1972, Richard Petty was in the lead at Daytona International Speedway. Suddenly, he was struck with engine issues and he coasted to the garage area.
Read MoreIndycar introduces Advanced Frontal Protection bringing a new era of cockpit safety
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019) – INDYCAR announced today the planned introduction of the next step to improve cockpit safety for all drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series.
All cars participating in an April 24 open test on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval will be fitted with Advanced Frontal Protection (AFP),
Read MoreIndycar expands network television coverage for 2019 racing season
INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019) – INDYCAR’s expanded presence on network television in 2019 through its new partnership with NBC Sports Group will not only include the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500, along with other action at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May,
Read MoreAlonso also details his experiences with the American race fans
Fernando Alonso is a free agent looking for a permanent gig
Fernando Alonso spent 17 years in the world of F1. He ran 312 races and collected 32 wins, a win percentage of 10%. 16,777 laps later, he’s retired from F1.
Read MoreHulman & Company announces organizational changes for INDYCAR, IMS
C.J. O’Donnell has stepped down; Frye receives added responsibilities
Jay Frye will become President of INDYCAR as part of Hulman & Company organizational changes announced today by Mark Miles, President and CEO of the parent company.
Frye,
Read MoreRetired NASCAR driver, Tony Stewart has exciting offers to return to Indycar — He’s considering the idea
In 1996, Tony Stewart made his debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He put the car on the pole position for the famed Indy 500. Stewart went on to finish 24th that day.
Read MoreKnock, knock! Eminem released a surprise album late Thursday night
The Detroit based rapper pens Danica Patrick in on ‘Kamikaze’.
The final song on the 13 track album is titled ‘Venom’. The adrenaline fueled track written in a Malevolent tone is for the movie of the same title.
Read MoreHaas F1 development driver, Santino Ferrucci was suspended by the FIA and let go by his team – Now, he enters a new stage in his racing career
20-year-old, Santino Ferrucci drove through the paddock at the Silverstone Circuit with his glove off. The reason for that was because the driver was holding a cell phone and he was further rumored to be texting as well.
Read MoreBrad Keselowski wants electric power boosts in his race car, similar to a ‘nitrous button’
Brad Keselowski has been slightly opinionated in recent weeks. That’s a great thing. It’s nice to see drivers that aren’t robots.
First, Brad Keselowski comments on the aero package. The high downforce restrictor plate rules package was run at the All-Star race.
Read MoreThe Chevrolet Dual in Detroit was delayed as the pace car driver crashed before the race started
Yesterday, there was a pace car crash. The second race of the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit was delayed for 30 minutes as the pace car found the retaining barrier before the race even started.
Read MoreDr. Henry Bock has passed
Dr. Henry Bock was a key man behind the safety initiative of the modern day safer barrier.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced the sad news yesterday.
Henry worked directly for Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1982 to 2006. He served as the director of track medical.
Read MoreThe man was found on Monday morning in the parking lot of Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Following the 2018 Indianapolis 500 a man was found dead in one of the many parking lots of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The body was found around 1:45 p.m on Monday, the day following the Indy 500.
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