Articles tagged as: Indianapolis 500
May 26, 2016
Race Fans Sharing Their Indy 500 Memories with WFYI
Race fans are sharing their favorite Indy 500 memories using the WFYI Speak Up Phone. Jill Ditmire and Leigh DeNoon share some of the collected memories with WFYI listeners.
Read MoreMay 25, 2016
Women In Racing And STEM
Woman have historically been under-represented at the Indianapolis 500 but recent efforts to engage more women in motorsports and STEM related studies and careers are growing.
Read MoreMay 24, 2016
Florence Henderson Named Grand Marshal Of Indianapolis 500
Henderson is the race's second grand marshal. U.S. Olympic gold medal gymnast Nastia Liukin was grand marshal in 2015.
Read MoreMay 24, 2016
Which Indy 500 Finish Do The Champs Pick As The Best Ever?
In the lead-up to the 100th running of the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" next Sunday, The Associated Press interviewed the 27 living race winners on topics ranging from the greatest driver to most memorable moment.
Read MoreMay 20, 2016
500 Stories: Marriage, Motorsports & The 100th Running
For her, racing started on a whim. For him, it was a mission.
Read MoreMay 19, 2016
Law Enforcement Agencies Raising Awareness Of Human Trafficking Ahead Of Indianapolis 500
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says a robust public awareness campaign - similar to those used during last year's Final Four and the 2012 Super Bowl - is just as important as the enforcement efforts.
Read MoreMay 18, 2016
500 Stories: Brabham Poised To Make Indianapolis 500 History
With a spot on the grid of the 100th Indianapolis 500 Matthew Brabham will become only the third third-generation driver to compete in the race.
Read MoreMay 18, 2016
'Show And Tell' Your Indy 500 Memories
The WFYI Speak Up Phone has found a new home for the month of May: The Speedway Center for the Arts. WFYI's Jill Ditmire and Speedway Arts Council president Amy Carroll talk about ways you can "Show and Tell" Indy 500 memories.
Read MoreMay 18, 2016
500 Stories: Sharing Your Indianapolis 500 Story
In honor of the 100th running of the race, WFYI News is inviting people to share a story for our project called "My 500."
Read MoreMay 18, 2016
A Century Of Pacing The Indy 500
When winter turns to spring and race fans start thinking about the Indianapolis 500, the most often-heard question is, "What will be the pace car?"
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