INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, May 22, 2017 – World-renowned opera singer and Indianapolis native Angela Brown will sing “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 28, a beloved patriotic tradition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” “Excited doesn’t begin to describe how
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Saturday, May 20, 2017 – Information about Sunday, May 21 – Pole Day on Crown Royal Armed Forces Weekend – at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. SCHEDULE (All times local) 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Administrative Office Open, Credential Office Open, IMS Ticket Office Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public Gates Open, Midway Open, NERF NITRO Kids Zone Open, Trackside Credentials...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 19, 2017 – Information about Saturday, May 20 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: SCHEDULE (All times local) 6 a.m.-6 p.m.: Administrative Office Open, Credential Office Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public Gates Open, Midway Open, Nerf Nitro Kids Zone Open, IMS Ticket Office Open, Trackside Credentials Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m.: Trackside Tickets Open...
READ MORE1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, Longtime Contender McElreath Dies at 89 Auto Racing Hall of Fame inductee Jim McElreath, the 1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and a veteran of 15 starts in the “500” between 1962 and 1980, passed away Thursday, May 18 in his hometown of Arlington, Texas. He was
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 18, 2017 – Information about Friday, May 19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: SCHEDULE (All times local) 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Administrative Office, Credential Office, IMS Ticket Office Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public Gates Open, Midway Open, Nerf Nitro Kids Zone Open Noon-6 p.m.: Verizon IndyCar Series Practice 6:15 p.m.: Indy 500 Qualifying...
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Three Central Indiana Residents Win Tickets for Showing #500fashionfridays Style INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, May 15, 2017 – Three Central Indiana residents are in the second round of winners of the inaugural #500fashionfridays social media competition. Bloggers Susan Skelton, of Avon, Indiana, who goes by @seskelton9 on Instagram, and Leslie Lewis, of Indianapolis, who goes by @lessyloo
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Monday, May 15, 2017 – Academy Award-nominated actor, and producer Jake Gyllenhaal and Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman will team up to serve as honorary starters for the 101st Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 28. They will be the first duo to wave the green flag in the...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 12, 2017 – Information about the INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. SCHEDULE (All times local) 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Ticket Office Open, IMS Credential Office Open 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Public Gates Open 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: IMS Kids Zone Open, IMS Midway Open 8:05 a.m.: Pro Mazda...
READ MOREContinues To Serve as Preferred INDYCAR Jewelry Provider INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 12, 2017 – Jostens was named today as the official champion’s ring provider of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, supplying rings to winners of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, INDYCAR Grand Prix and Brickyard 400. Jostens also will be the preferred jewelry...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 12, 2017 – Fans attending the fourth annual INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are encouraged to “Plan Your Visit” through IMS.com/planyourvisit, an interactive web page that serves as a home base for fans headed to the track during the Month of May. The “Plan Your...
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