Indy 500

The Tennessean passed Pato O’Ward on the final lap of Sunday’s rain-delayed race to become the first driver to win consecutive 500s since Castroneves did it for Penske in 2001 and 2002.

Purdue University announced Thursday that the school’s motorsports engineering program would be housed at Dallara’s U.S. headquarters in Speedway, Indiana.

Among the annual traditions at the Indianapolis 500 is a Victory Lane flower wreath for the winning driver. And for more than 30 years, Julie Harman Vance of Yorktown has spent the annual seven assembly hours and many more planning hours to create the 30-pound wreath.

For most people, running just one marathon is a big achievement. But for 85-year-old Eugene Lausch, running in his 48th mini-marathon Saturday will be just another accomplishment.

A new study from the Indiana University Public Policy Institute found the Indianapolis Motor Speedway generated over a billion dollars in economic activity from June 2022 to May 2023.

NASCAR will return to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next season for the 30-year anniversary of stock cars racing at the historic venue.

The Bloomington Speedway has operated continuously for the last century, except for several years in the 1940s when racing was banned during World War II.

The reconstruction is part of a ten-year $600 million plan to improve 21 of INDOT’s 26 rest areas and welcome centers.

Indiana will post 76 new highway welcome signs on interstates and roads that enter the state.

Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson cashed in on the race’s record purse, earning an unprecedented $3.1 million check for Sunday’s victory.