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May 24
Friday

Dempsey Wins Thrilling Firestone Freedom 100; Pagenaud Leads Final Indy 500 Practice

The closest oval finish in IMS history -- Photo by: Walt Kuhn for IMS CASTRONEVES TAKES PIT STOP CONTEST INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 24, 2013 - Simon Pagenaud hopes Coors Light Carb Day is a good indication of Indianapolis 500 Race Day. Pagenaud, who will start the 97th Indianapolis 500 from the outside of the seventh row, topped the speed chart for the final practice session, the final opportunity for teams to fine-tune their cars before Race Day. Pagenaud, driving the No. 77 Schmidt Hamilton HP Motorsports Honda, topped the speed chart with a quick lap of 225.827 mph with Andretti Autosport E.J Viso (225.304 mph) and Ryan Hunter-Reay (225.053) right behind. Similarly, Helio Castroneves hopes that winning the IZOD Indy 500 Pit Stop Competition could be a good omen for him. Castroneves, driving the No. 3 Shell V-Power/Pennzoil Ultra ... FULL STORY »

It’s OK – Andretti Autosport is with the Band

Andretti Autosport Logo Every child grows up dreaming of being a race car driver, or a rock star... four-time IZOD IndyCar Series championship team Andretti Autosport has both. The Indianapolis-based racing team has joined forces with multi-platinum rock band +LIVE+ to merge the ... FULL STORY »

SFHR Announces Sponsorship Agreement with POWERQUBE

Sarah FIsher Hartman Racing Logo INDIANAPOLIS (May 24, 2013) - Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing (SFHR) announced this morning a long-term sponsorship agreement with Genie Products LLC, the owners of POWERQUBE. "We're excited to bring on POWERQUBE as a new partner to the team," SFHR team owner Sarah ... FULL STORY »

Racing For Cancer Teams with Hippino

Racing For Cancer Membership-based mobile marketplace lets fans "Race for a Cause" Indianapolis, IN - May 24, 2013 - Just in time for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, Racing For Cancer, in conjunction with 2012 IndyCar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, announces a new partnership ... FULL STORY »

Nabors To Return To IMS To Sing During Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race

Jim Nabors - Photo Credit: Dave Elberstein/IMS Photo Indiana native McLaughlin to sing 'God Bless America' INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 23, 2013 - Legendary actor, singer and entertainer Jim Nabors will sing "(Back Home Again In) Indiana" in person during pre-race ceremonies for the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26 at the Indianapolis ... FULL STORY »

Chevrolet IndyCar V-6 Teams and Drivers Ready for 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race

Chevy Bowtie Symbol DETROIT (May 23, 2013) – The 33-car field is set for the 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race scheduled for Sunday, May 26th, and will feature 17 driver entries powered by the Chevrolet V6 2.2 liter direct injected twin turbocharged purpose built engine ... FULL STORY »

Big Machine Records Races Towards Another #1, Sponsoring Four-Time IndyCar Series Winner Dario Franchitti for Second Year

Pictured (L-R): Dario Franchitti and Scott Borchetta kiss the bricks at IMS after an incredible Indy500 win last year. Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Records Label’s Logo Will Be Emblazoned On The Champ’s Helmet & Gloves During Sunday’s (5/26) Race Nashville, TN (May 23, 2013) – Racing aficionado and Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta announced today that Big Machine Records will sponsor four-time IndyCar Series and three-time Indianapolis 500 ... FULL STORY »



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Andretti Autosport 2013 IICS Indy 500 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 05.22.13
Andretti Autosport, IZOD IndyCar Series Race Preview: 97th Indianapolis 500 Carlos Muñoz, No. 26 Unistraw Chevrolet Making his leap from Firestone Indy Lights to the IZOD IndyCar Series, Munoz will attempt to make his first ever Indianapolis 500 driving the No. 26 Unistraw Chevrolet. The Colombian native hopes to become the ninth ...FULL STORY »
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Race 2 Qualifying at Doubleheaders Split into Two Groups
Posted 05.22.13
INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 22, 2013) - INDYCAR announced today that qualifications for the second race of the IZOD IndyCar Series doubleheaders at Belle Isle, Toronto and Houston will be split into two groups. All cars will participate in one of two groups for 12 minutes each, with five minutes of guaranteed ...FULL STORY »
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Hinchcliffe Becomes TMS Fans’ Choice for Indy 500 with Special Firestone 550 Ticket Promotion
Posted 05.22.13
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 22, 2013) - While IZOD IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe continues to grow his fan base with his torrid start to the season, Texas Motor Speedway is providing yet another reason for its fan base to root for the driver of the No. 27 GoDaddy Chevrolet for ...FULL STORY »
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49ers Coach Harbaugh To Pace 97th Indianapolis 500 In 2014 Corvette Stingray
Posted 05.22.13
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 21, 2013 - Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, will drive the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car to lead the pack of 33 racers to the start of the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26. The 2013 Indianapolis ...FULL STORY »
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Three Entrants Penalized for Qualification Technical Infractions at Indianapolis
Posted 05.21.13
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 21, 2013) - INDYCAR, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, announced today penalties following qualification technical inspection May 18-19 at Indianapolis. The No. 8 entry of Chip Ganassi Racing driven by Ryan Briscoe has been fined $5,000 for not complying with Rule 14.6.4.16. 14.6.4.16 Rear Wings: The ...FULL STORY »
Singer Sandi Patty performs onstage at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre - Photo Credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images
Grammy Winner Patty To Sing National Anthem At 97th Indianapolis 500
Posted 05.21.13
Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian music superstar Sandi Patty will come back home to Indiana to sing the national anthem before the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This will be the sixth time Patty will sing "The Star Spangled Banner" before the world's most prestigious ...FULL STORY »
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ABC Memorial Day Tradition Continues with 49th Indianapolis 500 Telecast
Posted 05.21.13
ABC will televise the Indianapolis 500 for the 49th consecutive year on Sunday, May 26, continuing a Memorial Day tradition that began in 1965. A one-hour preview show airs from Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 11 a.m. ET, with the race telecast, presented by Go Daddy, at noon. The green flag for one ...FULL STORY »
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Motorsports This Week on ESPN and ABC
Posted 05.20.13
ABC Airing Indianapolis 500 for 49th Consecutive Year One of the longest-running relationships between a sporting event and a television network continues Sunday, May 26, as ABC airs the Indianapolis 500 for the 49th consecutive year. The race telecast is presented by Go Daddy and begins at noon ET, with the race’s green flag at 12:15 ...FULL STORY »
2013 IICS Driver Kathrine Legge in the No. 81 Angie's List Schmidt Peterson Pelfrey Honda - Photo Credit: Bret Kelley/IMS
Bump Day Drama At Indianapolis Puts Legge in Indy 500 Field
Posted 05.19.13
INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 19, 2013) - In a little more than a day, Katherine Legge went from Indianapolis 500 spectator to Indianapolis 500 qualifier. The surprising turn of events Sunday propelled Legge, who logged her first track time in the morning practice session (24 laps), into her second Indianapolis 500. Less ...FULL STORY »


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