From Dreyer & Reinbold Racing on Twitter: Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is proud to announce Ryan Hunter-Reay in the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 to pilot the No. 23 Chevrolet-powered car! It was strange last year not to see RHR at the Indy 500, so his return is much appreciated. I don’t expect himContinue reading “Ryan Hunter-Reay Announces Return to Indy 500 With Dreyer & Reinbold”
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The CW and Vice release trailer for 100 Days to Indy
From IndyCar on YouTube: The first look from ‘100 Days to Indy’ debuted at @SXSW earlier this week. See for yourself what all the hype is about and tune in on April 27 on @thecw. A promising preview of what’s to come next month. If the trailer is any indication, this should be a treatContinue reading “The CW and Vice release trailer for 100 Days to Indy”
Kyle Larson announces 2024 Indianapolis 500 entry with Arrow McLaren
From Arrow McLaren: Champion driver Kyle Larson will join McLaren Racing for the 2024 Indianapolis 500, adding to Arrow McLaren’s star-studded lineup for the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Kyle’s Chevrolet will be co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick and carry title partnership from HendrickCars.com. Rick is the chairman and CEO of HendrickContinue reading “Kyle Larson announces 2024 Indianapolis 500 entry with Arrow McLaren”
IndyCar docuseries “100 Days to Indy” to air on The CW
From IndyCar: Penske Entertainment and The CW Network announced Dec. 8 they are joining forces with VICE Media Group for “100 Days to Indy,” a first-of-its-kind broadcast series about the road to the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the world’s premier motorsports competition. Produced by Penske Entertainment and VICE Media Group, the six-part series willContinue reading “IndyCar docuseries “100 Days to Indy” to air on The CW”
Thirty-third Indianapolis 500 entry confirmed
From Cusick Motorsports Cusick Motorsports is proud to announce their return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES grid for the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in partnership with DragonSpeed. The partnership combines two entities that have independently made strides in the Indianapolis 500 in recent years, creating synergy between Cusick Motorsports’ business-to-business acumen and DragonSpeed’sContinue reading “Thirty-third Indianapolis 500 entry confirmed”
Danny Ongais passes away at age 79
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Danny Ongais, the Hawaiian driver admired by fans and competitors for his speed and bravery in an Indianapolis 500 career spanning three decades, died Feb. 26 of congestive heart complications in Anaheim Hills, California. He was 79. The versatile Ongais made 11 Indianapolis 500 starts between 1977 and 1996, withContinue reading “Danny Ongais passes away at age 79”
Kevin Kalkhoven passes away at age 77
From Speedcafe: Australian former Champ Car kingpin and Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Kevin Kalkhoven has died. The Adelaide native was a pivotal figure in North American open-wheel racing both during and after the infamous ‘split’ between Champ Car and the Indy Racing League, as well as being a highly successful businessman and philanthropist. As oneContinue reading “Kevin Kalkhoven passes away at age 77”
Al Unser passes away at age 82
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Alfred “Al” Unser, the second member of the Unser auto racing dynasty to win the Indianapolis 500 and the second INDYCAR SERIES driver in history to win four times at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, died Dec. 9 at his home in Chama, New Mexico, after a 17-year battle with cancer. HeContinue reading “Al Unser passes away at age 82”
Hilary Swank to star in Janet Guthrie movie
From RACER: Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank is set to play Janet Guthrie — the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 — in a new feature film based on Stephan Talty’s book Speed Girl. Swank, who won Oscars for her performances in Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, and more recently starredContinue reading “Hilary Swank to star in Janet Guthrie movie”
Bobby Unser passes away at age 87
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, one of the most colorful, outspoken and popular drivers in the history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” died Sunday, May 2 at his New Mexico home. He was 87. Unser won the Indianapolis 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. He is one ofContinue reading “Bobby Unser passes away at age 87”