Articles tagged as: auto racing
July 30, 2021
University, Motorsports Academy Partner For STEM Scholarships
A new program offers IUPUI scholarships for teens of color interested in STEM academics, including car racing.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2021
IndyCar Inks New NBC Sports Deal, 2 Races To Run On Peacock
IndyCar announced an extension with NBC Sports on Tuesday that guarantees a majority of its races will be on the main network broadcast rather than cable.
Read MoreJune 1, 2021
Indy 500 Team Of Mostly Women Paretta Autosport Has Impact Off The Track
The mostly women team made history with a female owner, a female driver and majority women pit crew. While not having the finish they wanted on the track, the team is making progress off the track.
Read MoreMay 28, 2021
Majority-Women Team To Make History At This Year's Indianapolis 500, Part Of Broader Effort
For the first time, a majority-women's team is competing in the Indy 500 this weekend. The team is a part of a broader effort to bring more diversity to motor sports. Only nine women and only two Black drivers have ever competed in the so-called "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Read MoreMay 23, 2021
Scott Dixon Secures His Fourth Indy 500 Pole Position
Scott Dixon will start in the pole position for the Indianapolis 500 for a fourth time. The one-time Indy 500 winner hopes to kiss the bricks again this year.
Read MoreMay 23, 2021
Paretta Autosport, Majority-Women Team, Qualifies For Indianapolis 500
The majority women's team Paretta Autosport will make history racing in this year's Indianapolis 500. The rookie team fought it out Sunday to secure the final position in the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
Force Indy Team Feels Welcomed By Fans At Its First IMS Races
The Force Indy auto racing team made its debut recently at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Black-owned team is already feeling the impact it's making on motor sports.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
Female-Owned Paretta Autosport Team To Bring Back Female Driver To Indy 500
Paretta Autosport plans to initially compete in the Indy 500 and race the full season next year. It will receive technical support from Team Penske.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2021
Autonomous Race Cars To Compete At The Indianapolis Motor Speedway This October
The world's first head-to-head, high-speed autonomous race will be held this October at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2019
Communications Company NTT Signs On As Title Sponsor For IndyCar Series
NTT replaces Verizon, which was title sponsor of the Indianapolis-based auto racing series from 2014 until it ended its partnership last season.
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