Rahals Son Is New Hope to Revive IndyCar Racing
Graham Rahal, the 19-year-old son of the 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner, Bobby Rahal, took the checkered flag in his first IndyCar start last Sunday.
The Brickyard Is Patrick’s Backyard
Danica Patrick has brought attention to open-wheel racing, a sport damaged by a decade-long rift between two rival series that was patched only in February.
We get a hot lap in the official INDY 500 pace car - Autoblog
Were here in Indianapolis, IN, attending this weekends 99th running of the Indy 500. The big event happens tomorrow, but the city is buzzing today with all sorts of pre-race festivities. For us, that means checking out��.
The Latest: Jimmie Johnson crashes at NASCAR 600
The Associated Press covers the biggest day in motorsports, from Formula Ones Monaco Grand Prix to the Indianapolis 500 and NASCARs Coca-Cola 600. The latest from the tracks: 8:40 p.m. ET. Martin Truex Jr. has 10 top-10 finishes in 11 Sprint Cup.
5 Reasons To Watch The 2015 Indianapolis 500
Its here. The event called ���Greatest Spectacle in Racing��� returns for the 99th time as the Indianapolis 500 airs on Walt Disney-owned ESPN. While NASCAR has the Daytona 500, Formula 1 has Monaco, and endurance racing has Le Mans, in terms of just .
David Letterman Drives Into Retirement With Indy 500 Tribute
Before the freshly retired David Letterman drives off into the sunset, hes set for a trip at the Indianapolis 500.
Juan Pablo Montoya wins his second Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS ��� With a bold move on a teammate, Juan Pablo Montoya became a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner. With three laps to go, Montoya made a pass on the outside of teammate Will Power going into Turn One and made it stick. Montoya then .
Indy 500 starting grid 2015: Scott Dixon has pole Sunday.
Weve got the full lineup and starting grid for the Indy 500.
Stuntman Revs Up for Indianapolis 500
Stanton Barrett, a Hollywood stuntman with more than 200 films and television series to his credit, and probably as many broken bones, torn muscles and assorted injuries, is trying to prove himself on auto racing’s biggest stage as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500. “I’ve never experienced something like this,” Barrett said Tuesday at the start of the two-day Indy rookie tests.
Two crew members injured after INDY 500 crash
Pit road can be a dangerous place, and it certainly was Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. James Davison clipped teammate Pippa Manns car and then crashed into two crew members for Tristan Vautier: .
Indianapolis 500 viewers guide: What you need to know.
Here are 33 facts to get you up to speed on the history of the Indianapolis 500, as well as what to look for in this years edition on Sunday.
Rahal Leads Honda With Fifth Place Finish in INDY 500
Graham Rahal had the best spot possible to watch rival teams Penske Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing in a dramatic duel for victory in the Indianapolis 500. He only wishes he had the horsepower to make a run at them. While the two teams powered by .
IndyCars Accidents Have Made a Mess of the INDY 500
IndyCar had a crisis looming well before James Hinchcliffe was injured in another spectacular accident during preparations for the most esteemed race in motorsports.
Montoya Drove From The Back To Win A Four-Way Battle.
The Indianapolis 500 went somewhat predictably for most of the race. The faster Chevrolets of Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing kept the top five spots for most of the day, edging out the Honda cars on speed. The big��.
Trying to Shift IndyCars Out of Reverse
Faced with declining TV viewer numbers for its races, the IndyCar Series hopes to build its roster of stars to attract and keep sponsors and fans.
Two crew members injured after Indy 500 crash - SB Nation
Pit road can be a dangerous place, and it certainly was Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. James Davison clipped teammate Pippa Manns car and then crashed into two crew members for Tristan Vautier:��.
David Letterman Drives Into Retirement With INDY 500 Tribute
David Letterman has a new No. 1 on his personal Top Ten list of reasons he loves the Indianapolis 500. The freshly retired Letterman was all grins early Sunday as his IndyCar team paid tribute to the former Late Show host by putting a gap-toothed.
Qualifying Plan in Indy League
The Indy Racing League will use a four-lap qualifying procedure similar to the Indianapolis 500 at all its oval-track races this season. The pole winner and lineup at those events will be determined by the overall times for all four laps, rather than the fastest of two qualifying laps as in the past. The format for road and street courses will remain unchanged, with single-lap qualifying for all cars followed by a 10-minute group session with the six fastest qualifiers to determine the pole position.
Drivers and Officials Preparing for a Slower, and Possibly Safer, Indianapolis 500
A practice that passed without incident reassured track officials, who adjusted rules and regulations after a series of crashes to help reduce speeds in Sunday’s race.
Second Try Gives Dixon Pole at Indy
Three of the biggest names in IndyCar history are hoping to give the 33-car starting field a new look.
Indy Racing League’s Final Week Is Truly a Fight to the Finish
The Indy Racing League will culminate when the Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti tries to hold off Scott Dixon and Kanaan for the championship.
Indy 500 Reality Replaces Her F1 Dream
Simona De Silvestro had planned to be racing in Monaco on Sunday, but with her Formula One dreams on hold, it is back to IndyCar reality for the Swiss driver and another run for Indianapolis 500 glory.
Tony Kanaan crashes out of Indy 500
SPEEDWAY, Ind. ��� Tony Kanaan saw his bid for a second Indianapolis 500 victory evaporate when he spun and hit the wall late in Sundays race. The back end of Kanaans car hit the wall hard on lap 153. Kanaan, the 2013 Indy 500 winner and one of the .
Karam Leads Way in 1st Indy 500 Practice
Sage Karam led the way in the first Indianapolis 500 practice on Monday with a fast lap of 225.802 mph.
David Letterman talks about Indy 500, Late Show farewell.
. Motor Speedway Sunday for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Letterman talked to Indy Sports Centrals Chris Hagan about the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 and his team, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
Indy 500 live stream 2015: How to watch online, radio and.
Heres how you can watch or listen to Ryan Hunter-Reays attempt for a second consecutive Indy 500 win.
Forced to Slow Down, Dario Franchitti Adjusts to Adviser Role
After a car crash last fall sent him into early retirement, Dario Franchitti, 40, will stay with Chip Ganassi Racing as an adviser. He will also drive the pace car at the Indy 500 in May.
A Family and a Series Seek a Fresh Start at Indy
The Andretti family has won just once at the Indianapolis 500, but Marco Andretti, one of the few American contenders in the field, will try again on Sunday.. Auto racings Andretti family has won just once at the Indianapolis 500, but Marco Andretti, one of the few American contenders in the field, will try again.
Stirring Charge Gives Montoya Second Indy 500
Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya came from the back of field to win the 99th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
Vautier Taking Over for Davison in Indy 500 Qualifying
Dale Coyne Racing is making a driver switch for Indianapolis 500 qualifying Saturday.
Juan Pablo Montoya rallies to win 99th Running of the.
(May 24, 2015) ��� Juan Pablo Montoya rallied late to win the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Montoya last won the race in 2000. At one point Sunday, he sat in 30th place. In the end, he edged out teammate Will Power��.
Indy 500 Brings Montoyas Career Full Circle
A nomadic motor racing career went full circle when Juan Pablo
Racers Crash On First Lap Of Indianapolis 500, Then Crash.
Its one thing to start the Indianapolis 500 with a crash near the back of the field. Its another thing to have another crash under yellow further delay green laps of racing. Oops. So, effectively, the race really got to start from a��.
2015 INDY 500: Juan Pablo Montoya wins the Greatest.
Montoya held off teammate Will Power to win the 99th running of the Indy 500.
David Letterman gets a tribute at the Indy 500--but it ends in.
There have been plenty of David Letterman tributes over the past week, but one in particular stood out this weekend: a caricature of his face with the Late Show logo on a car in the Indianapolis 500. Unfortunately, Lettermans��.
Five to Watch During the 99th INDY 500
Five drivers to watch during the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
Helio Castroneves Goes For Fourth Indy 500 Win -- For The Sixth Time!
Last year, Helio Castroneves came within 0.06 seconds of winning his fourth Indianapolis 500 race. His last-lap duel with Ryan Hunter-Reay, where Castroneves got the short end of the stick, is the stuff of Brickyard legend. Castroneves last Indy 500.
Two pit crew members injured in scary Indy 500 accident (updated)
A little over halfway through the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, two members of Dale Coyne Racings pit crew were injured when they were struck by a car that was leaving pit road. The accident is pretty scary and early reports from ABC indicate that one.
Car Hits Two Crew Members At The INDY 500
All three Dale Coyne Racing cars were involved in an incident on pit lane, where the rush to get out of pit lane ended badly for two crew members working on Tristan Vautiers car.
Indianapolis 500 Live Stream: Watch The 2015 Race Online
Its time to head to Indy! The 99th Indianapolis 500 is going down today, May 24, and its going to be one heck of a race. You dont want to miss the action. Click to WATCH a live stream of the race!
Juan Pablo Montoya Wins The 2015 Indianapolis 500
Its race season, yall! Some of the best race car drivers in the world headed to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 99th annual Indianapolis 500 on May 24. After 200 laps and 15 years after his last Indy 500 win, Juan Pablo Montoya, 39, raced to a first.
His Nascar Career Over, Dario Franchitti Is Roaring Back at Indy
Dario Franchitti, Indy’s 2007 champion, will make his return in the front row after failing to make a successful leap to Nascar.
Fathers Do Not Always Know Best at Indy 500
At the Indianapolis 500 it is not always a case of father knows best, not even when those fathers are two American motorsports greats.
Sports stars, war vets hit INDY 500 red carpet
Before the roar of the engines, howling fans who flanked the Indianapolis 500 Red Carpet filled the track with cheers as they waved and stretched to get a glimpse of their favorite celebs. A few highlights from the pre-race hot spot: Andrew Luck.
Why does the Indy 500 winner drink milk?
According to the Speedway, it all started with legendary driver Louis Meyer, who won Indy in 1928, 1933 and 1936. Decades before the advent of sports nutrition specialists and beverages tailored specifically to athletic activities, Meyer apparently.
CRASHES: INDY 500 gets off to rocky start
INDIANAPOLIS -- Several crashes shook up the competition at the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500. It started early when multiple cars failed to make it out of the first lap unscathed. The start was marred by a car that wouldnt fire (Alex Taglianai.
2015 INDY 500: David Letterman on hand to watch his team.
David Letterman isnt just a figurehead in Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and hes in Indianapolis Sunday to see how his team does.
Pace Driver Jeff Gordon Says He Will Never Race in Indy 500
The closest Jeff Gordon will ever come to leading the Indy 500 will be in the pace car. Despite retiring from NASCAR at the end of this season, the four-time Sprint Cup champion said that The Greatest Spectacle in Racing will remain for him a dream.
No cars airborne during Indy 500, but safety questions remain
Stefano Coletti hits the car driven by Sebastian Saavedra as Jack Hawksworth, right, hits the wall during the 99th Indianapolis 500. (AP). SPEEDWAY, Ind. ��� The wrecks came in Sundays Indianapolis 500, as they always do. But to pretty much everyones .
2015 Indianapolis 500: 6 Things Viewers Need to Know
What viewers need to know about watching the Indianapolis 500 including the Indy 500 start time, schedule, live stream options and more.
INDY 500 Fans Applaud Nabors Successor Straight No Chaser
The 10-man a cappella group Straight No Chaser won over Indianapolis 500 fans on Sunday with a harmonized version of Back Home Again in Indiana a year after Gomer Pyle star Jim Nabors crooned his final version of the ode to Indiana.
2015 Indianapolis 500: Why Have Cars Suddenly Started.
What an odd duck the Indianapolis 500 is���embracing the latest in technology while steadfastly holding tight to traditions so old half the audience is unlikely to understand them without an explanation from a helpful��.