SPM fires Hinchcliffe’s engineer
Leena Gade sent packing After James Hinchcliffe was not fast enough to make the Indy 500 field the blame has fallen on hyped up Schmidt Peterson Motorsport's engineer Leena Gade … Read More
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Indy 500 qualifying postscript
Popular James Hinchcliffe bumped Well, that was quite the qualifying weekend for 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500. I think you all know what happened, so I’m going to get … Read More
Hinchcliffe confirms no Indy 500 for him
James Hinchcliffe James Hinchcliffe explained via social media: “Barring unforeseen circumstances, I will not be racing in the Indy 500 this year. The decision was made to stop pursuing options … Read More
Indiana Native McLaughlin Returning to IMS To Sing ‘God Bless America’ at ‘500’
Indiana-born singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin will sing "God Bless America" during pre-race ceremonies for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 27, a patriotic tradition of … Read More
Rossi partners with Dassault Falcon Jet
Alexander Rossi Alexander Rossi, race car driver in the Verizon IndyCar Series and winner of the 2016 Indianapolis 500, today announced a new sponsorship with Dassault Falcon Jet for this … Read More
ABCs 54th Indy 500 Bringing History to a close
Except in North America, the Indy 500 goes dark in 170 countries starting in 2019 with NBC A Memorial Day weekend tradition that dates back to 1965 will come to … Read More
Chevrolet Racing Reaches Deal With The Weather Company
Chevrolet Racing has purchased the services of The Weather Company (TWC) to improve the team’s decision making across several series as it relates to outdoor conditions. Terms were not disclosed … Read More
Kenny Brack hired to be McLaren test driver
Kenny Brack McLaren Automotive is delighted to confirm that former professional racing driver Kenny Brack has joined the British luxury high-performance sportscar and supercar company as Chief Test Driver. Brack, … Read More
Danica Patrick to Host The 2018 ESPYS on ABC
Danica Patrick The 2018 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will be hosted by motorsports pioneer Danica Patrick. The trailblazing racecar driver will be joined by top celebrities from sports and … Read More
Chevy lapping Honda at Indy
After being beaten in recent years, Chevy caught Honda with their pants down for this year's Indy 500. Will the Hondas be lapped? That Chevrolet bowtie is trendy in the … Read More
Indy 500 to be blacked out
Indy Speedway President Doug Boles. Why aren't all IndyCar races blacked out in the local market if the race is not a sellout? It would boost race attendance for the … Read More
Final Weekend TV Ratings
Net Event Location Day TotalViewers 18-49Viewers 2018Rating 2017Rating %Chg FS1 NASCAR All-Star Race L Charlotte Sat 2,474,000 540,000 1.49 1.63 -9% ABC Indy 500 Qualifying L Indianapolis Sun 1,328,000 271,000 … Read More
Indy 500 qualifying TV Ratings (Update)
UPDATE The final TV ratings are in for both days of qualifying for the Indy 500 and once again ABC delivered over 1 million viewers for both. 1,054,000 people watched … Read More
The Blueprint – Takuma Sato Explains How To Win The Indy 500
Takuma Sato Takuma Sato's victory at the 2017 Indianapolis 500 marked a landmark moment in the Japanese driver's racing career. Mobil 1 The Grid spoke to the IndyCar star to … Read More
Indy 500 drivers visiting 21 cities in popular annual media tour
Danica Patrick will be on Jimmy Fallon tonight An appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," meetings with Congressional and Japanese officials and a journey to the newest city … Read More
Two Boys, a Train and the Making of a Race Fan
Before the start in 1922 Here's a short story to help you enjoy this year's 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500. In the spring of 1922, Alton Hartley was a … Read More
Karam tops Monday practice times from Indy
Sage Karam In what has become another May tradition, the Indianapolis 500 practice session on the day after qualifications provided a true indication of the thrills that fans can look … Read More
Indy 500 field won’t be expanded for Hinchcliffe, Mann
Conor Daly needs the cash. We predict that is who Hinchcliffe will replace in the 500, if he gets in at all. James Hinchcliffe acknowledged it is unlikely he will … Read More
Indy 500 Front Row Starters Press Conference
Drivers Polesitter Ed Carpenter 1st – Ed Carpenter (Chevy)2nd – Simon Pagenaud (Chevy)3rd – Will Power (Chevy) Press Conference THE MODERATOR: If I have my specifics correct, in the history … Read More
Will James Hinchcliffe be put into the Indy 500?
Popular James Hinchcliffe A reader asks the AR1.com experts, With James Hinchcliffe being so popular, and with his sponsor, Arrow, such a good supporter of IndyCar, do you think they … Read More
Ed Carpenter wins pole for Indy 500
Ed Carpenter wins pole for third time David slayed Goliath in qualifying for the 102nd Indy 500 when Ed Carpenter turned the only qualifying lap over 230 mph and averaged … Read More