Jenna Freyer - AP Auto Racing Writer

Penske Entertainment has sold a one-third interest in the company to FOX. The deal is described as a strategic investment to boost IndyCar's growth. It includes a multi-year contract extension for Fox Sports' media rights.

The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and the local blackout will be lifted so fans in the area unable to attend can watch it live. It will be the first grandstand sell-out since 2016, the 100th running of the Indy 500.

Andretti said in Thursday's announcement -- the culmination of four months of negotiations with General Motors -- that the American automaker provides the additional value rival teams have argued new teams must bring to F1.

His win Saturday on the Indy road course didn't rival his 2016 victory in the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. But it did snap a 49-race losing streak and gave him a perfect bookend for his seven seasons with Andretti Autosport.

AJ Allmendinger continued his dominance of NASCAR road course racing and set himself up for a sweep at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a victory Saturday in the Xfinity Series.

Tyler Reddick closed the best month of his career with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to give him two victories in the last five Cup races.

Gainbridge is an Indianapolis company that in 2019 became presenting sponsor of the most iconic motorsports race in the world. The initial partnership was a four-year deal.

Roger Penske told The Associated Press the tweaks will create a high-pressure atmosphere on the second day of qualifying.

Women in Motorsports will feature both a video content series showcasing female industry leaders and an internship program designed to create opportunities in motorsports for women.

Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following years of health issues. He was 82.