Posts Tagged ‘Indianapolis Motor Speedway’

Indianapolis 500 veteran Jerry Grant dies at 77

Indianapolis 500 veteran Jerry Grant dies at 77

[IMS PR] Jerry Grant, a 10-time competitor in the Indianapolis 500 and the first person to turn an official lap faster than 200 mph in an Indy car, died Sunday, Aug. 12. He was 77.

Foyt to enter Chase Austin in 2013 Indy 500

Foyt to enter Chase Austin in 2013 Indy 500

[Foyt Racing PR] Chase Austin will campaign an AJ Foyt Racing entry in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2013.

MFW podcast episode 69

MFW podcast episode 69

Paul and Steph welcome Jake Query of the IMS Radio Network back to the podcast to review the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Indianapolis: Paul’s race day thoughts, Part 1

Indianapolis: Paul’s race day thoughts, Part 1

Paul digs into some of the great storylines from the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Franchitti earns $2.47 million for 500 win

Franchitti earns $2.47 million for 500 win

[IMS PR] Dario Franchitti earned $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for his victory Sunday, May 27 in the 96th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Rubens Barrichello came away as the Chase Rookie of the Year.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Indianapolis

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Indianapolis

Paul and Steph offer their first impressions of the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Indianapolis: Paul’s Carb Day thoughts & preview

Indianapolis: Paul’s Carb Day thoughts & preview

Paul recaps Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and previews the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Passing the torch

Passing the torch

Few events inspire and hold to traditions like the Indianapolis 500. For many race fans, traditions that happen before the race are what keeping them coming back generation after generation.

At 47, Alesi accomplishes a long-held goal

At 47, Alesi accomplishes a long-held goal

Through his many years in Formula 1, Jean Alesi always looked to Indianapolis through a corner of his eye. Now, he can finally count qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 among his career accomplishments.

A smaller view: Indy 500 Bump Day

A smaller view: Indy 500 Bump Day

In today’s installment of A Smaller View, our junior blogger recounts her visit to Bump Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

MFW podcast episode 68

MFW podcast episode 68

The polesitter for the 2012 Indianapolis 500, Ryan Briscoe, and Bryan Herta Autosport driver Alex Tagliani are guests on this week’s More Front Wing podcast.

Indianapolis: Paul’s Bump Day thoughts

Indianapolis: Paul’s Bump Day thoughts

Paul recaps Bump Day for the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500.