INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 – An annual Indianapolis 500 tradition will continue Saturday, Aug. 22 in a virtual manner. All 33 drivers set to compete in the 104th Running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” will participate in the Indy 500 presented by Gainbridge Virtual Drivers’ Meeting with BlueJeans by Verizon live from Pagoda
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INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 – The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the pre-race flyover for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Pre-race coverage for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” starts at 1 p.m. (ET) on NBC, with the green flag scheduled for
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INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 – The 54th annual Louis Schwitzer Award was presented to eight engineers for their engineering excellence in developing the innovative Aeroscreen for INDYCAR, which protects the driver from airborne debris. The awardees included Ed Collings, Red Bull Advanced Technologies; Antonio Montanari, Dallara; Stefan Seidel, Pankl Racing Systems; Craig McCarthy, Aerodine
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Sunday, Aug. 16INDIANAPOLIS, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 – Information about the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge track activity Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Schedule (All times local): 11-11:30 a.m.: Fast Nine Shootout Practice 1:15-2:15 p.m.: Fast Nine Shootout Qualifying Post-Qualifying: NTT P1 Award Presentation 3:30-6 p.m.: Indianapolis 500
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INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 – 1957 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Don Edmunds, also renowned as a race car builder after his driving career, died Aug. 11. He was 89. Edmunds was the second-oldest living “500” starter behind 94-year-old Paul Goldsmith. With Edmunds’ passing, Goldsmith and A.J. Foyt are the only living drivers
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Thursday, Aug. 13 INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 – Information about the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge track activity Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Schedule (All times local): 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Practice Tune-in Schedule: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: INDYCAR Pass on NBC Sports Gold
READ MOREThe first driver on track for the 150-minute session to finish the day was Alexander Rossi. The 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner turned laps solo but had to come in early when the cooling hose to his helmet came off. The Californian got out of the car and tried a different helmet and cooling hose. With
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INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 – Selected storylines for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice opens Wednesday, Aug. 12, with Race Day on Sunday, Aug. 23. New era: This will be the first Indianapolis 500 under the ownership of the Penske Corporation, led by iconic businessman and race team owner
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INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 – A Torch Red 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe will serve as the Official Pace Car for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, continuing Chevrolet’s tradition of leading the field to the green flag. The Pace Car will be driven by GM President Mark Reuss. This year, the race will
READ MORENDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020) – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway today issued the following statement: “It is with great regret that we announce the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Aug. 23 without fans. This tough decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership. “As dedicated...
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