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The 1955 Indy 500 Crash Killed a Legend, and the First-Ever Wind-Tunnel-Designed Race Car
The 1955 Indy 500 Crash Killed a Legend, and the First-Ever Wind-Tunnel-Designed Race Car

2 Apr 2024, 13:01 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / The Quinn Epperly Fuel Injected Special was purpose-built for Bill Vukovich, the two-time champion of the Indy 500, but the car never ran a race in its life

 
What Were the Odds? Ford Mustang Flies Into a Building on Shelby Street in Indianapolis
What Were the Odds? Ford Mustang Flies Into a Building on Shelby Street in Indianapolis

8 Jan 2024, 22:32 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / A Ford Mustang went airborne and slammed into the wall of a building on Shelby Street in Indianapolis. The driver walked away with minor injuries

 
The Croatian Eagle of Indy 500, Frank Kurtis, Built His Last Car in 1962: The 500 Aguila
The Croatian Eagle of Indy 500, Frank Kurtis, Built His Last Car in 1962: The 500 Aguila

17 May 2023, 17:01 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / The man who became synonymous with Indy 500 in the 50s retired from carmaking after creating his only removable-fender roadster

 
1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Wins Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge at Indianapolis
1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Wins Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge at Indianapolis

7 Sep 2022, 14:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A dealership called Champion Porsche entered the Classic Restoration Challenge this year with a donor car that was missing parts. Here's how they won

 
Jeff Gordon Pauses Retirement for Indianapolis Race, Will Drive a 911 GT3 Cup
Jeff Gordon Pauses Retirement for Indianapolis Race, Will Drive a 911 GT3 Cup

25 Aug 2022, 10:10 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jeff Gordon officially retired from NASCAR back in 2016, but he will return to Indianapolis this year for a competition. The NASCAR legend will race a Porsche

 
Assetto Corsa Competizione: American Track Pack In-Depth Look (PC)
Assetto Corsa Competizione: American Track Pack In-Depth Look (PC)

10 Jul 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Assetto Corsa Competizione has a new DLC named "American Track Pack" that has three tracks: Watkins Glen, COTA and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

 
Huge Chunk of Corvette Pace Car History Gets Auctioned
Huge Chunk of Corvette Pace Car History Gets Auctioned

22 May 2022, 09:52 UTC · By: Matt DeLorenzo / Almost 20 replicas and real Indy 500 pace cars wearing the Corvette moniker went under the hammer this weekend at Mecum Auction's Indianapolis sale

 
How To Order Your Troy Indy Special From 7fifteen Motorsports
How To Order Your Troy Indy Special From 7fifteen Motorsports

9 Mar 2022, 19:26 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / If you enjoy the looks of vintage Indy cars along with modern performance, 7fifteen motorworks is offering a limited run of their Troy Indy Special

 
Tony Stewart's Ranch Is on the Market, It's More Than You Can Afford, Pal
Tony Stewart's Ranch Is on the Market, It's More Than You Can Afford, Pal

2 Mar 2022, 17:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / NASCAR's Tony Stewart has listed his home of ten years on the real estate market. It is the finest one in the county, if not the state. It's priced accordingly

 
The World Had Its First Head-to-Head Autonomous Car Race To Conclude the 2022 CES
The World Had Its First Head-to-Head Autonomous Car Race To Conclude the 2022 CES

10 Jan 2022, 13:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The 2022 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has also featured the world's first head-to-head autonomous car race. Over 40 teams signed up

 
BMW M Coming to the Indianapolis Speedway With Purpose-Built Driving Experience Center
BMW M Coming to the Indianapolis Speedway With Purpose-Built Driving Experience Center

29 Oct 2021, 11:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / BMW M to open a new Driving Experience Center in the United States, this time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, venue to be ready in 2022

 
2K-Mile Trans Am Is a Rare Bird, Can Take You Back to 1989
2K-Mile Trans Am Is a Rare Bird, Can Take You Back to 1989

14 Sep 2021, 16:24 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Time travel hasn't been invented yet and according to the laws of physics it may never happen. But we do have access to time capsules like this one!

 
Watch the Ferrari SF90 Break the Indianapolis Lap Record for Production Cars
Watch the Ferrari SF90 Break the Indianapolis Lap Record for Production Cars

21 Jul 2021, 07:23 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is now officially the fastest production car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The PHEV lap the track in 1:29.625 last week.

 
“Big Oly,” Probably the Most Notorious Classic Ford Bronco, Comes Up for Sale
“Big Oly,” Probably the Most Notorious Classic Ford Bronco, Comes Up for Sale

19 Mar 2021, 11:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Parnelli Jones and Bill Stroppe drove it to victory at the 1971 and 1972 Baja 1000, 1973 Baja 500, as well as the 1973 Mint 400; it will be sold in May

 
Formula 1 is Coming Back to Indianapolis! Eventually. Hopefully
Formula 1 is Coming Back to Indianapolis! Eventually. Hopefully

16 Mar 2020, 15:44 UTC · By: Mircea Iordache / Greg Penske met with Chase Carey to discuss the posibility of Indianapolis hosting Formula 1 races again, but not before 2022

 
Childhood Dream Turns Into Adult Nightmare As Truck Full Of Marbles Crashes
Childhood Dream Turns Into Adult Nightmare As Truck Full Of Marbles Crashes

24 Jan 2017, 17:59 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Almost everyone had marbles when they were kids. The inexpensive toys were great, but having a truck full of them getting spilled on the highway is a nightmare

 
Peugeot Unveils L500 R HYbrid Concept To Show How It Sees The Future of Racing
Peugeot Unveils L500 R HYbrid Concept To Show How It Sees The Future of Racing

27 May 2016, 16:02 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / French automaker Peugeot celebrates a historic accomplishment performed 100 years ago at Indianapolis. What better way than a new concept? It is called L500 R

 
No More MotoGP Action at Indianapolis in 2016
No More MotoGP Action at Indianapolis in 2016

14 Sep 2015, 11:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / MotoGP fans will no longer be able to watch their idols race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2016, as the Midwest venue was dropped from the calendar

 
Watch Jorge Lorenzo's Only Crash so Far This Year
Watch Jorge Lorenzo's Only Crash so Far This Year

10 Aug 2015, 14:07 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Jorge Lorenzo took his first fall this year in the warm-up session at Indianapolis. Still, he is one of the riders who crash the least in the whole championship

 
Marquez Claws Indianapolis Win after a Race-Long Battle with Lorenzo
Marquez Claws Indianapolis Win after a Race-Long Battle with Lorenzo

10 Aug 2015, 08:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc Marquez claims the first back to back victory of this season after stalking Jorge Lorenzo for the entire race. Rossi maintains his 100% podium score.