Articles tagged as: Indianapolis 500
April 27, 2020
Deserted Icons: Indiana Enclave Awaits Return Of Racing
The estimated annual economic impact on Indiana from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is $510 million, according to a study by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute using the years 2010-12. The number will surely take a hit this year, it's just not clear how much it will be.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2020
AP Interview: Roger Penske Talks Postponing Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500 wont be run on Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 1946 after Roger Penske on Thursday postponed one of Americas crown jewel sporting events until Aug. 23.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2020
Indianapolis 500 Postponed Until August Because Of COVID-19
The Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 24 has been postponed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic and won't run on Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 1946.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2020
Indy 500 Rescheduled To Aug. 23 In Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Indianapolis 500 will not be run on Memorial Day weekend this year. The race has been rescheduled to Aug. 23 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2020
500 Festival Mini-Marathon Becomes 'Virtual Race' Because Of COVID-19 Restrictions
Instead of the traditional gathering the tens of thousands of runners in downtown Indianapolis, the two events will become virtual races -- where runners complete the race distance remotely and submit their times.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
IndyCar Cancels Races Through April, Indy 500 Still Set For May
IndyCar President and CEO Mark Miles says he will continue to evaluate the situation daily and discuss with teams and parts suppliers the next best steps. As of now, he says May racing is still on.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2020
Alonso Returns To McLaren For Another Shot At Indy 500
Fernando Alonso will again attempt to complete motorsports' Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May with McLaren.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2020
Hinchcliffe Gets Indy 500 Ride, 3 Total Races With Andretti
James Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races during the 2020 season -- the road course race at Indy, the Indy 500 and at Texas Motor Speedway.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2020
Penske Upgrades Indianapolis Motor Speedway For Indy 500, 5G Services Will Be Available
Other changes coming to the Indianapolis 500 this May include new rules for qualifying, a larger prize purse and updates to seating and video screens.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2019
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, IMS Productions Sold To Roger Penske
Once the deal is finalized, Penske will become just the fourth owner of the 110-year-old racetrack.
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