Posts Tagged ‘Indianapolis Motor Speedway’
Pippa Mann announces Indy 500 entry with Dale Coyne Racing
[Pippa Mann PR] Dale Coyne Racing has confirmed that Pippa Mann will drive for the team in this year’s Indianapolis 500.
IMSC receives legislative approval of motorsports initiative
The Indiana General Assembly approved a bill on Friday, April 26 that will strengthen the state’s position as a global leader in the motorsports industry and create benefits for economic development in tourism, hospitality and motorsports, including upgrades and improvements at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indy journal: 1992
This year’s race will go down in history as one of the weirdest and most unexpected in history, highlighted by the large amount of caution time, cold weather, and the closest finish in the race’s history.
Indy journal: 1991
The third consecutive year of rain on the first day of time trials, the possibility of not being able to see the race because of rain, Rick Mears’s fourth race victory, and the appearance of Norman Schwarzkopf at the race were among the highlights at the Speedway this year.
Hall of Fame ceremonies to take place on 500 weekend
[IMS PR] Ceremonies surrounding the induction of the newest members of the Auto Racing Hall of Fame will expand in 2013 and will take place at IMS on the Indianapolis 500 weekend.
Century 21 to sponsor Josef Newgarden in Indy 500
[SFHR PR] CENTURY 21 will serve as the primary sponsor for IZOD IndyCar Series driver Josef Newgarden’s car in the Indianapolis 500.
IMS to install solar power facility
[IMS PR] The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will expand its commitment to renewable energy and green initiatives by participating in a partnership to build a 25-acre solar farm on IMS property northeast of the track.
For IndyCar, change is a good thing
Chad expresses optimism regarding the proposed rule changes for the 2013 season.
Indy journal: 1990
The second consecutive year of having the first day of time trials washed out, the unexpected victory of Arie Luyendyk, and the unbelievable 15 mph increase in the winner’s average speed were the highlights of this year at the Speedway.
Mark Miles to become CEO of Hulman & Company
[IMS PR] Veteran business leader and international sports executive Mark D. Miles will become CEO of Hulman & Company on December 17, 2012. The appointment positions Jeff Belskus, who currently serves as CEO of several Hulman & Company lines of business, to focus his attention on IMS Corporation and INDYCAR.
Tony George resigns from IMS Board of Directors
[IMS PR] “Tony George has made the difficult decision to resign from the board because of his involvement with a group that has recently expressed an interest in purchasing the Hulman & Company-owned INDYCAR organization,” said Jeff Belskus, Hulman & Company president and CEO.