Verizon IndyCar Series champ Scott Dixon marks major IMS milestone INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – Reigning Verizon IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon helped make more history today, placing the official “Indianapolis Motor Speedway” lettering above the new Gate 1 sign at IMS. The moment marked the official opening of...
READ MOREINDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – Information about the Angie’s List Grand Prix activity Thursday, May 12, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. SCHEDULE (All times local) 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Public Gates Open 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Midway Open 9:30 – 10 a.m.: USF2000 Practice #1 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.: Pro Mazda Practice #1...
READ MOREKey facts: Major milestone reached: officials announce Indy 500 reserved seating sellout. IMS working hand-in-hand with community partners to mark 100th Running milestone and elevate the pursuit of progress. INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 6, 2016 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials celebrated an epic and historic milestone today, announcing that all reserved seating is officially sold out...
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Keith Urban to experience Indianapolis 500 in two-seat Indy car driven by Mario Andretti INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 5, 2016 – Four-time GRAMMY Award winner Keith Urban will roll off with the field of 33 drivers at this year’s 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. He will be Mario Andretti’s passenger
READ MOREIndy 500 flyovers bring “Fast Forward” theme full-circle in patriotic fashion INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – This year, as the historic 100th Running of the Indy 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil prepares to celebrate decades or racing innovation, pre-race festivities will take on a similar theme with two special flyovers. The first will
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Multi-platinum recording star Darius Rucker to perform national anthem at 100th Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 – Three-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Darius Rucker will perform the national anthem before the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Rucker will sing in the traditional spot on
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway releases new and improved Race Day app INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 26 – With the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil just around the corner, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has released a new and improved IMS Mobile App. This free app will be a must-have for all
READ MOREShuttle service offers convenient route to IMS on Race Day INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, April 21, 2016 — Fans looking for a hassle-free trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Race Day can take advantage of expanded shuttle service ahead of the 100th Running of the Indy 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. In partnership with IMS,
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INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Firestone will honor all winners of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at Legends Day Honoring Champions of the 500 presented by Firestone on Saturday, May 28. A total of 69 men, from Ray Harroun in 1911 to Juan Pablo Montoya in 2015, have won the Indianapolis 500.
READ MOREJohn Green to drive Chevrolet Pace Car at Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, April 17, 2016 – Acclaimed young adult fiction author and Indiana native John Green will serve as the honorary Pace Car driver in a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe for the Verizon IndyCar Series Angie’s List Grand Prix of
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