June 18, 2013

Country Music Stars To Perform July 27-28 At IMS Brickfest Music Festival

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Big Machine once again will bring a host of country music artists, including headliner Justin Moore, to the Brickfest Music Festival on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 during the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Moore will perform Saturday, July 27 after the Indiana 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and Sunday, July 28 before the Crown Royal … [Read more...]

Dario Franchitti on Naptown Buzz #89

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Grammy Winner Patty To Sing National Anthem At 97th Indianapolis 500

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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 auto race, more than any other individual performer. Patty, a former … [Read more...]

Bumpless Bump Day for the 97th Indianapolis 500

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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 than 48 hours earlier, her Honda-powered car was a skeleton in the Gasoline Alley garage. Her deal with Schmidt … [Read more...]

Ed Carpenter Claims Pole for the 97th Indianapolis 500

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After a Indianapolis 500 pole day filled with drama for teams Ed Carpenter found himself celebrating with the Verizon P1 Award. The lone team owner/driver in the IZOD IndyCar Series recorded a blistering four-lap average speed of 228.762 mph (best lap of 229.347 mph; 39.2418 seconds) in the No. 20 Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka Chevrolet. The one-car team bested the best of Team Penske and … [Read more...]

Zip Line Coming to IMS for the Indy 500

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Thrill-seeking fans can enjoy an unprecedented perspective of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Month of May, as a zip line will be available on selected event days for the 97th Indianapolis 500. This is the first time a zip line - a pulley and harness suspended from a cable - has been installed at "The Racing Capital of The World." The zip line will start from a spot 32 feet above the … [Read more...]

Pippa Mann entered in Indianapolis 500 with Dale Coyne Racing

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Pippa Mann has paired with Dale Coyne Racing to attempt to make her second start at the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. The team confirmed that the 29-year-old Mann will drive a Honda-powered Dallara as a teammate to Justin Wilson and Ana Beatriz. In 2011, Mann became the first British female (and eighth overall) to qualify for the race. She started 31st and finished 20th in a Conquest Racing … [Read more...]

Dario Franchitti Unveils the 2013 Indianapolis 500 Ticket

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Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti unveiled the artwork for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 ticket during a 500 Festival Corporate Members event Feb. 25 in downtown Indianapolis. Every 2013 Indianapolis 500 reserved seat ticket will show a smiling Franchitti wearing the traditional winner’s wreath after his victory in 2012 and the 2013 Indianapolis 500 event logo. Indianapolis 500 … [Read more...]

Josef Newgarden on Naptown Buzz #88

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Brian Groce talks with INDYCAR Driver Josef Newgarden on Naptown Buzz #88 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on October 11, 2012. Topics include the 2012 INDYCAR season overview, the 2013 INDYCAR season preview and our usual fun questions regarding food, video games and Josef's first trip to the Indianapolis Zoo (or any zoo for that matter). [display_podcast] … [Read more...]

Super Weekend at the Brickyard Day 2 Pictures

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