Articles tagged as: Indianapolis 500
May 29, 2022
Indy 500 waves green flag on sustainability with lofty goals
What may have been considered a laughable endeavor just a few years ago now seems like a reasonable goal despite IndyCar’s truckloads of fuel and tires, as well as countless pollutants like emissions, chemicals and petroleum products. And that doesn’t include the waste that will come with hosting nearly 300,000 fans for the 106th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday.
Read MoreMay 28, 2022
The Indianapolis 500 is looking to diversify its audience
As the Indianapolis 500 returns to full capacity this year, organizers have incorporated programs to attract a more diverse fan base to the traditionally white male sport.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Downtown Indianapolis ready to welcome back race fans
The Indianapolis 500 is back at full capacity this year and the excitement extends to downtown.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
With Indianapolis 500 at full throttle, business is booming
With the Indianapolis 500 finally back to full capacity, the fans and dollars are flowing back home again and spurring a much needed economic boom.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Country star Blake Shelton named Indy 500 grand marshal
Shelton will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the official pre-race ceremonies.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Going green: IndyCar to use renewable fuel beginning in 2023
IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100% renewable fuel in its race cars.
Read MoreMay 26, 2022
IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits
The American labor shortage ravaging restaurants, factories and other industries has hit Gasoline Alley.
Read MoreMay 26, 2022
Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500
Gainbridge is an Indianapolis company that in 2019 became presenting sponsor of the most iconic motorsports race in the world. The initial partnership was a four-year deal.
Read MoreMay 24, 2022
New intern program focuses on females in motorsports
Students from Indiana University, Purdue University and IUPUI will be immersed in this year’s IndyCar season, including the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
Read MoreMay 23, 2022
Scott Dixon sets Indianapolis 500 qualifying record
Scott Dixon's four-lap average of 234.046 mph propelled him to his fifth Indy 500 pole and broke Scott Brayton's record of 233.718 mph set in 1996.
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