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Highlights from the 85th running of the Indianapolis 500

Wed, 11 May 2016 15:51:32 -0400

RACE: 85th Indianapolis 500

100th running of Indianapolis 500 selling out hotel rooms

Wed, 11 May 2016 15:19:54 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Tourism industry officials say the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 has generated demand for hotel rooms not seen since the 2012 Super Bowl.

Highlights from the 84th running of the Indianapolis 500

Tue, 10 May 2016 12:08:09 -0400

RACE: 84th Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 83rd running of the Indianapolis 500

Mon, 09 May 2016 10:01:20 -0400

RACE: 83rd Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 82nd running of the Indianapolis 500

Sun, 08 May 2016 10:01:18 -0400

RACE: 82nd Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 81st running of the Indianapolis 500

Sat, 07 May 2016 10:01:18 -0400

RACE: 81st Indianapolis 500

Reserved seats for 100th Indianapolis 500 are sold out

Fri, 06 May 2016 15:28:06 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Reserved seats for this year's Indianapolis 500 are sold out.

Whiteland farmer selected for Indy 500 tradition

Fri, 06 May 2016 15:05:36 -0400

WHITELAND, Indiana - When the Indianapolis 500 winner pulls into Victory Circle next month, he'll be joined by his team owner and chief mechanic.

Highlights from the 80th running of the Indianapolis 500

Fri, 06 May 2016 10:26:17 -0400

RACE: 80th Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 79th running of the Indianapolis 500

Thu, 05 May 2016 17:48:05 -0400

RACE: 79th Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 78th running of the Indianapolis 500

Wed, 04 May 2016 17:32:27 -0400

RACE: 78th Indianapolis 500

Correction: IndyCar-Stefan Wilson-Indy 500 story

Wed, 04 May 2016 14:23:49 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - In a story April 26, The Associated Press reported erroneously that organ donations from the late IndyCar driver Justin Wilson saved six lives. The Indiana Donor Network, citing updated information from Wilson's family, says five lives were saved.

100th running of the Indy 500: Museum, tours and Main Street

Wed, 04 May 2016 14:12:58 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - It's a big year for a big race. May 29 will mark the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, which claims to be the largest single-day sporting event in the world. Some 300,000 spectators will gather to watch drivers race 200 times around the 2.5-mile oval track - a total of 500 miles.

Staying grounded: Castroneves knows goal of IndyCar changes

Tue, 03 May 2016 20:03:02 -0400

FORT WORTH, Texas - Helio Castroneves has no desire in being airborne and upside down again at Indianapolis. Neither does IndyCar, which is making changes in hopes of preventing those kinds of scary flips at high-speed tracks.

Highlights from the 77th running of the Indianapolis 500

Tue, 03 May 2016 15:11:04 -0400

RACE: 77th Indianapolis 500

Inventor, engineer honored as 1st Indy 500 winner

Tue, 03 May 2016 05:05:23 -0400

ANDERSON, Indiana - After more than 100 years, Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500, got his plaque.

Highlights from the 76th running of the Indianapolis 500

Mon, 02 May 2016 10:01:13 -0400

RACE: 76th Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 75th running of the Indianapolis 500

Sun, 01 May 2016 10:00:55 -0400

RACE: 75th Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 74th running of the Indianapolis 500

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 10:01:18 -0400

RACE: 74th Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 73rd running of the Indianapolis 500

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:54:09 -0400

RACE: 73rd Indianapolis 500

Highlights from the 72nd running of the Indianapolis 500

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:01:06 -0400

RACE: 72nd Indianapolis 500

Shall I compare thee to a carburetor? Indy 500 gets a poet

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:30:44 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana University student who is a poet and a performer has been named the Indianapolis 500's first official poet since the early 20th century.

Serenity Now: Gardens, 100-acre park at Indianapolis Museum

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:03:11 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - There's a lot going on in Indianapolis this spring, between the presidential primary and the Indy 500. For visitors or locals looking to get away from the hubbub, consider a visit to the gardens and nature park on the campus of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The grounds include an unusual outdoor space for contemplation called "Park of the Laments."

Highlights from the 71st running of the Indianapolis 500

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:01:20 -0400

RACE: 71st Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway releases new free mobile app

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 06:31:54 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has released a new and improved free mobile app ahead of next month's 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.