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Free Admission, Tour Dec. 13 At IMS Museum For '12 Days' Promotion

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:41:23 +0000

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum is offering the public free admission to the Museum and the narrated track tour Saturday, Dec. 13, the third consecutive year IMS is participating in the popular "12 (Free) Days of (Indy) Christmas." IMS Tickets

George Pleased With Pace, Progress Of Reunification In 2008

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:25:15 +0000

Less than 10 months ago, Indy Racing League Founder and CEO Tony George seized an opportunity to unify North American open-wheel racing after a contentious and costly decade. While the process wasn't without headaches, results on and off the racetrack were immediate and portend for steady growth. George described the spirit of cooperation during the season to the Motorsports Marketing Forum presented by Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal on Dec. 2 in New York. IMS Tickets

Schmidt Honored By Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:35:47 +0000

Indianapolis 500 veteran and leading Firestone Indy Lights team owner Sam Schmidt has been honored for his outstanding professional and philanthropic leadership in creating awareness for spinal cord injuries. Schmidt was awarded the 2008 Visionary Leadership Award from The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation on Dec. 2 at the Making Magic Happen Gala in Los Angeles. IMS Tickets

Rossi, Pedrosa 1-2 In Jerez Testing; Hayden Tied For Fifth On Ducati

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:01:20 +0000

Red Bull Indianapolis GP winner Valentino Rossi put an exclamation mark on his 2008 MotoGP championship season, edging rival Dani Pedrosa to lead the final test of 2008 on Nov. 26-27 at Jerez, Spain. American Nicky Hayden was tied for fifth overall, while fellow U.S. rider Colin Edwards was eighth. IMS Tickets

IMS Announces 2009 Centennial Gala Presenting Sponsors

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:53:49 +0000

Four companies woven deeply into the fabric of the central Indiana community will serve as presenting sponsors for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Centennial Gala: Just Marketing International, Old National Bank, the Indiana Pacers and Honda. The Gala, which will take place Friday, Feb. 27 at the Indiana Convention Center, will start the Speedway's three-year Centennial Era celebration from 2009-2011. IMS Tickets

IMS Online Store Debuts New Look, 15% Discount For Holidays

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:58:01 +0000

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Online Store has unveiled a new look that will create an easier, faster shopping experience just in time for the holidays. To celebrate the launch of the new-look site, store.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, all orders from now until Dec. 25 will receive a 15 percent discount. Online Store | IMS Tickets

Young Drivers To Race In USAC .25 Midget Nationals In 2009 At IMS

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:51:40 +0000

The Inaugural .25 Midget Nationals will take place July 9-11, 2009 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the highlight USAC's inaugural season of .25 Midget Racing. The event is conducted on a temporary course constructed in the famed Gasoline Alley garage area at IMS, with hundreds of drivers ages 5-17 from across America expected to compete. IMS Tickets

Stewart's Foundation Awards $20,000 To Indiana Racehorse Charity

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:55:53 +0000

The charitable organization of two-time Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Tony Stewart has awarded a $20,000 grant to Indianapolis-based Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. (FFI), a not-for-profit volunteer organization that works with owners and trainers at the state's two horse tracks to identify and obtain thoroughbreds that are nearing the end of their racing careers. IMS Tickets

IMS Winners Dixon, Johnson Lead All-America Team Nominees

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:58:47 +0000

Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Jimmie Johnson are among the list of nominees for the 2008 Auto Racing All-America team. Voting has started among more than 300 members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association for the prestigious All-America honors. IMS Tickets

Brickyard Crossing Featured On Cover, In Pages Of New Dye Golf Book

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:18:56 +0000

Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is prominently featured in a new book about the courses designed by the legendary Pete Dye. The Brickyard Crossing edition of "Pete Dye Golf Courses: Fifty Years of Visionary Design" by Joel Zuckerman features a cover photo of a golfer teeing off on the 18th hole at the course at IMS. IMS Tickets

The Racetrack Of Champions: 2008 IMS Winners Sweep Season Titles

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:37:05 +0000

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway further cemented its reputation as a racetrack of champions when Jimmie Johnson clinched his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title Nov. 16, as all three winners of major events in 2008 at the Speedway - Scott Dixon, Johnson and Valentino Rossi - also captured their respective series crowns this year. It's the first time this feat has occurred since IMS began to play host to three annual races in 2000. IMS Tickets

93rd Indianapolis 500 Tickets On Sale Monday, Nov. 17

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:00:33 +0000

Tickets for the 93rd Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2009, will go on sale Monday, Nov. 17. Fans have three methods to buy tickets -- online, by phone or in person. IMS Tickets

Tornado Warning: 2008 Season Review

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:03:05 +0000

The 2008 MotoGP season has been over for more than two weeks, giving American star Colin Edwards time to think about his year with the Tech 3 Yamaha team. Colin shares his reflections on a successful season, his goals for 2009 and much more in this season wrap-up edition of "Tornado Warning," his exclusive interview series with redbullindianapolisgp.com. IMS Tickets

Indy 500 Grill Opens At New Indianapolis International Airport

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:45:01 +0000

With the opening of the new Indianapolis International Airport midfield terminal Nov. 12, air travelers and Indianapolis-area residents have a new dining choice featuring a legendary name: the Indy 500. The Indy 500 Grill combines a full, eclectic menu offering a variety of appetizers, soups, small plate items, salads, burgers, entrees and desserts in an atmosphere featuring the history, pageantry and excitement of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Photos | IMS Tickets

Brickyard Crossing Designer Dye Inducted Into World Golf Hall Of Fame

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:11:52 +0000

Golf course architect Pete Dye, whose famed designs include Brickyard Crossing Golf Course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was inducted Nov. 10 into the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla. BYC Tee Times | IMS Tickets

George Receives Top Award From Indiana Chamber Of Commerce

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:00:31 +0000

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief Executive Officer Tony George was named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Business Leader of the Year for his continued efforts to elevate the state's most famous sporting facility to new heights and for his impact on the community. IMS Tickets

Indy 500 Winner Dixon Hits Jackpot At Vegas Title Celebration

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:26:26 +0000

Not many people leave a Las Vegas casino a million dollars richer than when they arrived. Two-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon walked away with at least that after collecting his $1 million bonus check for winning the 2008 IndyCar Series championship. IMS Tickets

Ice Miller Is Title Sponsor Of Speedway's Centennial Gala

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:54:31 +0000

Longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway business partner Ice Miller will serve as title sponsor of the Speedway's much-anticipated Centennial Gala on Friday, Feb. 27.

The Gala, which will take place at the Indiana Convention Center, will kick off the Speedway's three-year Centennial Era celebration from 2009-2011. | IMS Tickets

Hoyle Wins Red Bull Riders Cup At Valencia; American Gagne Third

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:21:07 +0000

Matthew Hoyle of Great Britain cruised to a dominating victory at the second and final round of Red Bull Riders Cup competition at the 2.489-mile Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, on Oct. 25.

The Red Bull Riders Cup pits the top-10 riders from the Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup against the 10 best riders from the European-based Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, with all riders competing on identically-prepared KTM motorcycles. | IMS Tickets

Hayden Takes First Laps On 2009 Ducati MotoGP Machine

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:39:28 +0000

A new era in the career of 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden began Oct. 27 with testing at the 2.489-mile Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, Spain. A day after the final race of his longtime association with Honda, Hayden, of Owensboro, Ky., turned 79 laps for his new team, Ducati Marlboro Team, with most of the laps on a new Ducati GP9 featuring a striking "Stars and Stripes" livery and carrying a small decal that said, "Chapter 2." | IMS Tickets