De Silvestro to Pilot the No. 25 Andretti Autosport Honda in New Orleans INDIANAPOLIS (April 7, 2015) – Following last week’s announcement that Simona de Silvestro would become Andretti Autosport’s fifth entry for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500, the team confirmed today the Swiss racer will be back with the four-time IndyCar champions
READ MORESOURCE: INDYCAR INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, April 6, 2015) – Chevrolet, which earned 128 points in the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 29, has been penalized 220 points per Verizon IndyCar Series regulations. According to Rule 10.6.4.4 of the Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook, 20 points will be deducted for a non-minor engine repair....
READ MORESOURCE: INDYCAR The following is a medical update on Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires driver Michael Johnson of JDC Motorsports, who made contact with the Turn 3 wall in the opening practice session of the Allied Building Products Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Fri., Mar. 27, 2015. Amy Koler, MD, FACS, Trauma...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, April 2, 2015 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Chevrolet carried out a longtime tradition leading into the Month of May when the 33 directors of the 500 Festival received 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertibles on the main straightaway of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The presentation was made as part of a 100
READ MOREDE SILVESTRO IS THE FIRST FEMALE DRIVER CONFIRMED TO QUALIFY; CAR NO. 29 IS THE FIFTH ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT INDY 500 ENTRY PHILADELPHIA (April 2, 2015) – Global technology company TE Connectivity has expanded its relationship with Andretti Autosport to field an entry at the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 for Simona de Silvestro. The only
READ MOREComedySportz Indianapolis Improvises With Jonathan Byrd’s Racing www.jonathanbyrdsracing.com @ByrdRacing www.facebook.com/jonathanbyrdsracing Greenwood, IN – KVSH/Jonathan Byrd’s Racing is thrilled to announce another supporter of its joint entry to field Bryan Clauson in the Indianapolis 500, and welcomes ComedySportz Indianapolis to the team. Now in its 23rd year, ComedySportz Indianapolis (www.indycomedysportz.com), is the city’s only professional improv
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, April 2, 2015 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and long-standing partner Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership agreement. Among the key elements of their partnership, Chevrolet will continue its role as an Official Sponsor of the Verizon IndyCar Series Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis 500 Mile
READ MORELONG POND, PA (April 1, 2015) – Pocono Raceway, host of multiple, national motorsports events each year, and ABC Supply Co., Inc., one of the largest building products distributors in the United States, today announced the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series race at Pocono Raceway will be renamed the ABC Supply 500. The ABC Supply 500...
READ MOREBy Patrick Stephan of TrackSideOnline.com presented by Honda Racing/HPD Just a couple topics today as we look back at the debris issues (and a spectator injury) and then try to cover some Indiana politics that could have a negative effect on not only the Indy 500 but also the Verizon IndyCar Series. Tomorrow, we’ll try...
READ MOREBelow is the IMS statement regarding RFRA/legislation: “For 105 years the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has engaged millions who want to celebrate the true spirit of American racing. IMS will continue to warmly welcome all who share our enthusiasm for motorsports – employees, participants and fans.” TSO NOTE: This picture was also posted by IMS President
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