INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 22, 2020) – Officials from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today released a detailed 88-page plan they have put in place to welcome the estimated 25 percent of capacity crowd expected to attend the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, Aug. 23. Mark Miles, Penske Entertainment Corp. president & CEO, also announced that this
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, July 21, 2020) – Based on policies and procedures put into effect by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS officials announced today that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23 will be approximately 25 percent of capacity. Face coverings will be required for all attendees. Ticket sales will not...
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NDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 – Chuck Hulse, a four-time Indianapolis 500 starter who also excelled on dirt tracks throughout his career, died Monday, July 13. He was 92. Southern California native Hulse started the Indianapolis 500 in 1962, 1963, 1966 and 1967. His best finish was seventh in his final start, in 1967 in
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INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 – Indianapolis 500 drivers expected high quality from Roger Penske’s transformation of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, yet they were still surprised and impressed by its appearance when the facility upgrades were on display during the Fourth of July convergence of INDYCAR/NASCAR racing events. From the beautification through landscaping to a reimagined
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I am reaching out to share an update on NASCAR’s Pennzoil 150 and Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records, as well as INDYCAR’s GMR Grand Prix, scheduled for July 4th weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After extensive consultation with local and state health officials, we have made the difficult decision
READ MOREIMS Fourth of July Weekend Events To Run without Spectators INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, June 4, 2020 – The upcoming Fourth of July race weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will run without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IMS officials announced today following extensive consultation with local and state officials. Stage 5 of Indiana’s reopening plan
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INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 – A statement from INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are deeply saddened by the tragic events and violence that have taken place in our country over recent weeks. Our hearts break for everyone that has been affected, most especially the family and friends
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Special Video Available Now on IMS YouTube Channel, Social Media INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 22, 2020 – Fans of music and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge can enjoy a special treat starting today, as some of the world’s biggest rock stars joined Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles and 2018 race winner Will Power
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Monday, May 18, 2020 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is embracing the spirit of the Month of May and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge by celebrating #500atHome. Virtual and socially distanced activities are planned for this entire week – the traditional Race Week – for fans leading up to a special national broadcast
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INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has opened its deep, 111-year archive for race fans around the world to access, enjoy and use as a tool to learn about the extensive heritage of the Racing Capital of the World. The IMS Digital Archive takes fans on a journey through the racetrack’s
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