Jimmie Johnson to Run Indy 500 and Full IndyCar Schedule
Jimmie Johnson will run the Indianapolis 500 and the entire IndyCar schedule next year. The seven-time NASCAR champion joined IndyCar this past year.
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Stewart To Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Foyt’s 1st Indy Win
A.J. Foyt will have some company at the Indianapolis 500 as he celebrates the 60th anniversary of his four wins in the storied race.
Indy 500 to Host 135,000 in Largest Sports Event in Pandemic
The Indianapolis 500 plans to host 135,000 spectators next month, which would make it the largest sporting event in the world since the pandemic.
Takuma Sato Wins his Second Indianapolis 500 at Empty Track
Takuma Sato snatched a second Indianapolis 500 victory at empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the Japanese racer held off Scott Dixon and ultimately won under caution.
Attendance at Indy 500 will be 25% of Capacity
Attendance will be limited to 25% capacity for the Indianapolis 500 and spectators will be required to wear face coverings at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Indianapolis 500 Will Run With 50% Fan Capacity at Speedway
The Indianapolis 500 will run in August with 50% fan capacity. The total could still hit six figures at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indy 500 Postponed Until August Because of COVID-19
The Indy 500 set for May 24 has been postponed until August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since 1946, the race will not run on Memorial Day weekend.
Roger Penske Buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar
Roger Penske has just bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series. After 74 years, the Hulman family relinquishes control of the iconic speedway.
Earnhardt Jr. Added to NBC Sports’ Kentucky Derby Team
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will work his first Kentucky Derby on Saturday as part of his expanding role with NBC Sports and is also slated to cover his first Indianapolis 500.
Danica Patrick to Join NBC’s Indy 500 Team
Danica Patrick will join NBC Sports' inaugural coverage of the Indianapolis 500 as an analyst alongside host Mike Tirico. Patrick retired after last year's Indianapolis 500.