Track officials had been optimistic IMS could be the first major sporting venue to have fans back in the stands this summer. Instead, the stands will be empty much like the rest of the tracks since major racing resumed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Indianapolis-based racing series has gotten the green flag to finally start its season in Texas next month with a nighttime race June 6 without spectators.

The Harvest GP is set to run Saturday, Oct. 3, towards the end of the 2020 racing season.

The Indianapolis 500 wont be run on Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 1946 after Roger Penske on Thursday postponed one of Americas crown jewel sporting events until Aug. 23.

The Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 24 has been postponed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic and won't run on Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 1946.

IndyCar President and CEO Mark Miles says he will continue to evaluate the situation daily and discuss with teams and parts suppliers the next best steps. As of now, he says May racing is still on.

James Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races during the 2020 season -- the road course race at Indy, the Indy 500 and at Texas Motor Speedway.

The purchase of the racetrack and its subsidiaries, including the IndyCar series, was completed Monday.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series were sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning move Monday that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years.

The racing series announced Thursday it will integrate a hybrid powertrain into its cars beginning in 2022.