Articles tagged as: Indianapolis 500
August 9, 2021
Broadcaster, Former 'Voice Of The 500' Bob Jenkins Dies At 73
Jenkins was one of only four television play-by-play announcers in ABC’s 54 years of broadcasting the Indianapolis 500.
Read MoreJuly 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 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 30, 2021
Helio Castroneves Wins His 4th Indy 500, Ties All-Time Record
Castroneves won the Indy 500 in 2001, 2002 and 2009 while driving for Team Penske. This year he raced with Meyer Shank Racing, a team that started its IndyCar program just four years ago and had yet to win a race in the series.
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 28, 2021
Front Yard Of Bricks: Fans Embrace Indy 500 Traditions
With the traditional pre-race 500 Festival Parade canceled for a second consecutive year, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway asked its fans to decorate their houses for a chance to be featured on a parade route.
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 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 19, 2021
Danica Patrick To Lead Indy 500 Field In Chevy Pace Car
As a rookie in 2005 Danica Patrick became the first woman to lead laps in the Indianapolis 500. Her third-place finish four years later was the highest for a woman in the history of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreMay 18, 2021
500 Festival Kids' Day Virtual Event Includes Donation Of 3,000 Backpacks
More than 3,000 backpacks are being delivered to multiple youth organizations throughout Marion County this week.
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