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Roger Penske adds Long Beach street race to portfolio as he holds off F1 and NASCAR interest
Read full article: Roger Penske adds Long Beach street race to portfolio as he holds off F1 and NASCAR interestRoger Penske has added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Michael Andretti tells AP 'timing was right' for a restructuring of Andretti Global
Read full article: Michael Andretti tells AP 'timing was right' for a restructuring of Andretti GlobalMotorsports icon Michael Andretti tells The Associated Press he’s at a point in his life where he no longer wants to run the day-to-day of his global operation and that’s why he turned over leadership to his business partner.
Rossi lands seat with Ed Carpenter Racing as team owner Carpenter scales back to Indy 500 only
Read full article: Rossi lands seat with Ed Carpenter Racing as team owner Carpenter scales back to Indy 500 onlyAlexander Rossi has been signed as the newest driver at Ed Carpenter Racing, which will be the third team in four years for the former Indianapolis 500 winner.
Kyle Larson will again run the Indy 500 but NASCAR and the Coca-Cola 600 will be his commitment
Read full article: Kyle Larson will again run the Indy 500 but NASCAR and the Coca-Cola 600 will be his commitmentWith NASCAR and the Coca-Cola 600 the promised priority, Kyle Larson will again attempt the Indianapolis 500 next season with the caveat he must leave if rain again ruins his bid to complete “The Double.”.
Canapino takes IndyCar leave of absence after dispute over online abuse aimed at another driver
Read full article: Canapino takes IndyCar leave of absence after dispute over online abuse aimed at another driverAgustín Canapino is taking a leave of absence from IndyCar racing after he disputed Theo Pourchaire's claim that Argentine fans had issued death threats to the rival driver this week.
Pato O'Ward looks to bounce back from Indy 500 heartbreaker with a winning run at Detroit Grand Prix
Read full article: Pato O'Ward looks to bounce back from Indy 500 heartbreaker with a winning run at Detroit Grand PrixPato O’Ward had tears triggered following the Indianapolis 500 after pushing the No. 5 Honda to the limits only to come up just short, getting passed two corners from the finish by Josef Newgarden.
Newgarden salvages his season with an Indy 500 win on a last-lap defeat of a heartbroken O'Ward
Read full article: Newgarden salvages his season with an Indy 500 win on a last-lap defeat of a heartbroken O'WardAs Roger Penske investigated the cheating incident that cost Josef Newgarden his IndyCar season-opening victory, never did Newgarden worry about his job security at Team Penske.
Ericsson's early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problems
Read full article: Ericsson's early Indianapolis 500 exit typifies wild day full of crashes and other problemsMarcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500 champion and 2023 runner-up, was knocked out of Sunday's race before completing a lap as part of a three-car crash.
Pato O'Ward of the Arrow McLaren team goes out of his way to win over Indianapolis 500 fans
Read full article: Pato O'Ward of the Arrow McLaren team goes out of his way to win over Indianapolis 500 fansPato O'Ward has become one of IndyCar's biggest stars not just for the way he drives on the track but the way he carries himself away from it.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow
Read full article: NASCAR star Kyle Larson is embracing his Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cowKyle Larson has been trying to soak up the Indianapolis 500 experience before making his debut on Sunday.
Colton Herta shows speed as Honda fights back in penultimate Indy 500 practice session
Read full article: Colton Herta shows speed as Honda fights back in penultimate Indy 500 practice sessionColton Herta and Andretti Global showed some speed in the penultimate Indianapolis 500 practice session as cars reverted to race setups after qualifying.
Team Penske dominates first day of Indy 500 qualifying as Ganassi and Ericsson shut out of pole
Read full article: Team Penske dominates first day of Indy 500 qualifying as Ganassi and Ericsson shut out of poleTeam Penske swept three of the top four spots in Saturday qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 to give the team under so much scrutiny a solid shot at winning the pole for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”.
Caitlin Clark fever races through Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500
Read full article: Caitlin Clark fever races through Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500Caitlin Clark had yet to even be drafted by the Indiana Fever before fans were openly calling for her to be given an honorary role at the Indianapolis 500.
Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations
Read full article: Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparationsFormer Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practice.
'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500
Read full article: 'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson finishes 18th in Indy 500 debut, doesn't get to run at Coca-Cola 600
Read full article: NASCAR star Kyle Larson finishes 18th in Indy 500 debut, doesn't get to run at Coca-Cola 600Kyle Larson completed every lap of the Indianapolis 500, finishing 18th in the NASCAR star’s debut in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” despite a pair of rookie mistakes that cost him a chance to be in the mix at the end.
Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheader
Read full article: Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheaderJimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of “The Double” when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours before he competes in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600.
Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal
Read full article: Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandalReigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden is accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening win, calling it an embarrassment.
Will Power denies participating in Penske cheating scandal. Silence from Josef Newgarden
Read full article: Will Power denies participating in Penske cheating scandal. Silence from Josef NewgardenWill Power says he was unaware of any manipulations to Team Penske’s push-to-power system until after last weekend’s IndyCar race at Long Beach and never illegally used the mechanism.
Nasdaq to buy financial software company Adenza in $10.5 billion cash-and-stock deal
Read full article: Nasdaq to buy financial software company Adenza in $10.5 billion cash-and-stock dealNasdaq is buying software company Adenza from software investment company Thoma Bravo in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $10.5 billion.
Fan whose car was damaged by flying tire at Indianapolis 500 will receive new ride
Read full article: Fan whose car was damaged by flying tire at Indianapolis 500 will receive new rideAn Indianapolis 500 fan whose vehicle was damaged when a tire flew off a racecar and out of the track during the race will receive a new car.
Penske: IndyCar sure to investigate wheel that flew over stands from Indy 500 wreck
Read full article: Penske: IndyCar sure to investigate wheel that flew over stands from Indy 500 wreckIndyCar owner Roger Penske says he is sure series officials will investigate what led to a wheel coming loose during a crash in the Indianapolis 500.
Chevrolet, McLaren soar as Rahal struggles on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifying
Read full article: Chevrolet, McLaren soar as Rahal struggles on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifyingArrow McLaren Racing paced the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 by placing all four of its cars in the fast 12 shootout for the pole on Sunday.
Sato, Dixon put Ganassi team atop speed chart in 1st Indianapolis 500 practice
Read full article: Sato, Dixon put Ganassi team atop speed chart in 1st Indianapolis 500 practiceTwo-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato and 2008 race winner Scott Dixon gave Chip Ganassi Racing a big boost as the two fastest drivers at the first Indianapolis 500 practice.
IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrub
Read full article: IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrubIn IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
Allmendinger gets 1st Indy win in crash-marred Brickyard 200
Read full article: Allmendinger gets 1st Indy win in crash-marred Brickyard 200AJ Allmendinger took advantage of two frightening multi-car crashes, the leader getting spun out and a penalty — all in the last five laps — to win the Brickyard 200.
Penske struggles with speed, Power outside of Indy 500 field
Read full article: Penske struggles with speed, Power outside of Indy 500 fieldTeam Penske had an uncharacteristically slow first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying and Will Power will have to avoid being bumped from the 33-car field when the lineup is finalized.
Rocket Pro TPO to sponsor first all-female team’s car at Indianapolis 500
Read full article: Rocket Pro TPO to sponsor first all-female team’s car at Indianapolis 500Rocket Mortgage to sponsor all female team with Detroit ties at the Indy 500DETROIT – Rocket Mortgage will be sponsoring Simona D Silvestro’s No. Rocket Pro TPO, the division of Detroit-based Rocket Mortgage which works exclusively with independent mortgage brokers, will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. Paretta Autosport said Rocket Pro TPO will be front-and-center with dominant branding on the car, firesuit and crew suits. “Having Rocket Pro TPO come onboard as our primary sponsor for this year’s Indy 500 is a perfect partnership,” said Beth Paretta, CEO/team principal of Paretta Autosport. Owner Beth Paretta lives in the Detroit area while her Paretta Autosport has a technical alliance with Team Penske.
Roger Penske bullish on large crowd for Indianapolis 500
Read full article: Roger Penske bullish on large crowd for Indianapolis 500FILE - Roger Penske looks over the track from the grandstand at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this Thursday, July 2, 2020, file photo. There will be fans at this year's Indianapolis 500, Penske said Monday, March 22, 2021, but how many remains a moving target based on pandemic restrictions. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)A fully vaccinated Roger Penske is hard at work at Indianapolis Motor Speedway preparing for a full season of racing that will include spectators at his showcase event. There will be fans at this year's Indianapolis 500, Penske said Monday, but how many remains a moving target based on COVID-19 restrictions. Penske noted Monday that the positivity rate for COVID-19 for Marion County, where Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located, was 3.1%.
Women-led race team gearing up to run in Indianapolis 500
Read full article: Women-led race team gearing up to run in Indianapolis 500FILE - In this May 12, 2015, file photo, driver Simona de Silvestro, of Switzerland, watches during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Beth Paretta and Simona de Silvestro will be teaming up to put another woman on the Indianapolis 500 starting grid this May. She wants to send the first female driver to victory lane at the Indianapolis 500 with the support of a predominantly female cast. “It’s that idea if you find something that you love and you work hard at, maybe the result isn’t a race team but there’s somewhere you can fit. Now she's back with a five-time 500 starter, Simona de Silvestro, and some assistance from Team Penske, the most successful team in Indy history.
NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience
Read full article: NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audienceBut the Indy 500 is the Indy 500, Tirico continued, and there's never been one like this year. There will be no Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade on Saturday. I often say the most magical moment, at least for me, is the 30 minutes leading up tot he green flag at the Indianapolis 500 each year, Boles said. This is the race event that even the pandemic isn't going to stop, said Leigh Diffey, who will handle the race call once the green flag drops. For the Indy 500 to happen this year is just reward for the series and our production group, people you will never know their names or faces.
Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'
Read full article: Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'Ryan Hunter-Reay leads a group of cars off pit lane during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed he can't open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event. Penske purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway in January and spent an additional $15 million on capital improvements for an enhanced fan experience. Without fans roaming the property and celebrating at downtown Indianapolis establishments, the buildup to Sunday's race has lacked the energy that elevates the Indy 500 into a world-class event. Penske opened Thursday's media day for the field of 33 drivers by sending a letter to the Indianapolis fan base.
An Andretti wins first Indy 500 pole for family in 33 years
Read full article: An Andretti wins first Indy 500 pole for family in 33 yearsMarco Andretti sits in his pit box before the start of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS Marco Andretti has won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 in a lightning-fast first step toward snapping the infamous Andretti Curse at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mario Andretti won his third and final pole for the Indy 500 in 1987, when grandson Marco was an infant. Mario Andretti scored the only Indy 500 win for the family in 1969; Michael Andretti fell short in 16 tries and the Aug. 23 race will be Marco Andretti's 15th attempt. Andretti will sit on the front row alongside two former Indy 500 winners.
Andretti puts 2 cars at the front of Indy 500 qualifying
Read full article: Andretti puts 2 cars at the front of Indy 500 qualifyingThe Pagoda is seen before a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS Andretti Autosport claimed the top of the speed chart midway through Indianapolis 500 qualifying, with former race winners Ryan Hunter-Reay and Alexander Rossi leading a strong Honda showing. Teammate Hunter-Reay was waiting on pit lane to make his run when Rossi radioed feedback from his four laps. Hunter-Reay made a quick adjustment then bumped Rossi with a qualifying run of 231.330 mph. We knew we had the speed, Hunter-Reay said.
Marco Andretti breaks 233 mph on 'Fast Friday' at Indy
Read full article: Marco Andretti breaks 233 mph on 'Fast Friday' at IndyMarco Andretti packs up his gear following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS The horsepower boost sent speeds skyrocketing over 233 mph early on Fast Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Andretti Autosport cars quickly jumped to the top of the board with Marco Andretti logging a lap of 233.491 miles per hour (375.77 kilometres per hour). It's the fastest lap in a practice which is considered unofficial since Sebastien Bourdais went 233.116 mph in 2017. The first thing you need is speed and then you need to put the four laps together," Andretti said.
Dixon leads opening practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Read full article: Dixon leads opening practice at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayScott Dixon, of New Zealand, pulls out fo the pits during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS Scott Dixon, already off to a tremendous start to the IndyCar season, quickly set the pace on the first day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. Dixon turned a lap of 224.047 mph (360.57 kph) around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the two-hour session for veterans. He has won the Indy 500 once in his career. The day was scheduled to conclude with a 150-minute open practice session.
Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans
Read full article: Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fansFILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Simon Pagenaud, of France, leads the field through the first turn on the start of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. Penske had initially said he wouldn't run the 500 without fans. The situation was compounded last week when IU Health, the states largest health care system and a partner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, said it opposed fans attending the 500.
Indy 500 to reduce capacity to 25 percent, lift blackout
Read full article: Indy 500 to reduce capacity to 25 percent, lift blackoutFILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Simon Pagenaud, of France, leads the field through the first turn on the start of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis 500 will limit fan attendance to 25% of capacity and lift a local broadcast blackout for just the second time in nearly seven decades when the postponed race is run next month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway officials released a detailed 88-page plan Wednesday for conducting the 104th edition of the race in the age of the coronavirus. Penske Entertainment chief executive Mark Miles acknowledged everything will be different about this year's race.Capacity will be limited to 87,500 fans at the massive speedway. Tickets will be distributed so that groups of fans are socially distanced and many ancillary events, such as Legends Day and the 500 Festival Parade, have been canceled.
NASCAR races on at Indy after Johnson contracts coronavirus
Read full article: NASCAR races on at Indy after Johnson contracts coronavirusSeven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will miss what was supposed to be his final Brickyard 400 as he quarantines following the Friday test result. Johnson said he was disappointed and worried about the emotional impact of the positive tests on his young children. Johnson also spent a day this week in Dallara's simulator as preparation for a now-postponed Indy car test. With both races on network, we do hope fans will tune in and get to see really great racing," Penske said. And then there is Keselowski, the first Team Penske driver to give the boss a Cup Series win at his favorite race track.
Hot start for IndyCar season at Texas that is usual midpoint
Read full article: Hot start for IndyCar season at Texas that is usual midpointFORT WORTH, Texas FORT WORTH, TexasIndyCar drivers finally were able to get on the track, on a steamy day in Texas at what would usually be the midpoint of their season. It was the start of an all-in-one-day event, with the practice session and qualifying and the 200-lap race all in the same day. All of the teams were already in St. Petersburg, Florida, for what was supposed to be the season opener March 15. Texas became the season opener while keeping its originally scheduled date, which was supposed to be the ninth of 17 races. He was in Europe when IndyCar announced the start of the season.
Back on track: IndyCar delayed debut all-in-one Texas affair
Read full article: Back on track: IndyCar delayed debut all-in-one Texas affairFILE - In this June 8, 2019, file photo, Josef Newgarden does a burnout after winning the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar opens its pandemic-delayed season with an all-in-one-day show Saturday on the fast high-banked 1 -mile oval at Texas Motor Speedway, more than eight months after the 2019 finale. Only Indianapolis Motor Speedway has hosted IndyCar races longer than TMS, which has had races each year since opening in 1997, including the season finales from 1999-2004. Hinchcliffe put together a three-race deal with Andretti Autosport that includes the Indianapolis 500 after he abruptly lost his ride with Arrow McLaren last year. Kanaan is closing out his IndyCar career with the TK Farewell Tour," racing at oval tracks and the Indianapolis 500.
Benched: Helio Castroneves on missing Detroit Grand Prix, Dancing with the Stars win
Read full article: Benched: Helio Castroneves on missing Detroit Grand Prix, Dancing with the Stars winIts a race that driver Helio Castroneves has won three times -- and would have been racing for his record-tying fourth win on Sunday. Weve been going back and forth with virtual racing," Castroneves said. Its not the real thing, though.The auto racing driver says he cant wait to get back behind the wheel of an actual car. Im soon going to be wearing silver sneakers as they call me the old guy, Castroneves said. The Detroit Grand Prix is where Castroneves got his first-ever IndyCar win.
IndyCar drivers cope with strange Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: IndyCar drivers cope with strange Memorial Day weekendFILE - This May 26, 2019, file photo shows Simon Pagenaud, of France, celebrating after winning the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. The Indy 500 has been rescheduled for Aug. 23, 2020, and won't be run on Memorial Day weekend as scheduled for the first time since its return in 1946. On Sunday, he'd chase a second straight Indianapolis 500 victory. Instead, he is spending the Memorial Day weekend quietly at home, far away from deafening engines and roaring crowds. Fans just might park around Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend and celebrate their annual traditions anyway.