Toyota Launches Free Self-Driving Shuttle Service in Indianapolis
The shuttle connects the Vermont Station with various areas west of downtown Indianapolis
2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Is Official Pace Car at Gainbridge-Sponsored Indianapolis 500
The 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport will have a lot riding on its wheels when it serves as the Official Pace car at this year’s Indianapolis 500, set for May 26. As the formidable sports car leads 33 drivers, it will join an esteemed legacy because it will signify the 30th time that a Chevy […]
This Year’s Indianapolis 500 Will Be the First Since Death of Iconic “Back Home Again in Indiana” Singer Jim Nabors
The Indianapolis 500 will be held this Sunday, but the Greatest Spectacle in Racing just won’t be the same now that Jim Nabors is gone. Nabors, who died in November, was perhaps best known for playing the goofy character Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” However, his iconic and beloved […]
2019 ZR1 Will Be 15th Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500
For the 15th time since 1978, a Corvette will be the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will lead drivers ahead of the race’s 102nd running on May 27. The Corvette has served more times as Indy 500 pace car than any other vehicle. The ZR1 is the speediest Corvette […]
Honda Driver Oliver Eriksson Scores Career-Best Fourth-Place Finish at Red Bull GRC Indianapolis
Honda driver Oliver Eriksson piloted his No. 16 Honda Red Bull Olsbergs MSE Civic to a fourth-place finish at the Red Bull Global Rallycross Indianapolis Final, the best finish of the18-year-old rookie’s young career. Teammate Sebastian Eriksson was close behind, finishing in sixth place. The two Eriksson teammates drove their 600-horsepower Honda Civic Coupes aggressively […]
What to Do and See in Indianapolis, Indiana
A quick glance at all of the best attractions in Indianapolis
Events in Indianapolis, Indiana don’t get much larger or more exciting than the Indianapolis 500. With the Indy 500 traditionally taking place during Memorial Day Weekend, this allows spectators to spend some extra time exploring the Hoosier State’s capital. Indianapolis is home to a plethora of museums and other attractions that give visitors a look into […]
Honda Looks Good During “Fast Friday” at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The aptly named “Fast Friday” took place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this, uh, Friday, and the racecars that took to the track were, well, pretty fast. That’s especially true of Honda drivers, who dominated the speed chart in the final day of Indy 500 practice before qualifying begins on Saturday. With turbocharger boost turned up […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Review & Visitor Experience
Few racetracks are as legendary as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Home to the Brickyard 400 and a pillar in Indy car racing, this 2.5-mile asphalt track has developed an impressive legacy over its 100-year existence. Originally developed as a testing track for production vehicles, this legendary stadium now houses millions of visitors each […]
Chevy Racecar Driver Jeff Gordon Finishes 13th at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
When Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced that he would be sitting out a handful of races due to concussion-like symptoms, that opened the door for retired driver Jeff Gordon to return to NASCAR in order to compete one final time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fuel For Thought: These 4 simple tips could save you money at […]
Interactive Hot Wheels Exhibit Races into Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
This Memorial Day weekend marks the 100th running of the illustrious Indianapolis 500 race, and the city is pulling out all the stops to make sure this anniversary lives up to the anticipation. The entire month is filled with celebratory events and activities relating to Naptown’s prestigious auto-racing heritage. Even die-cast model car manufacturer Hot […]
Special Hot Wheels Trophy Commemorates 100th Indianapolis 500 in an Epic Way
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, IndyCar fans are eagerly preparing for the big race in Indiana. This year’s Indianapolis 500 marks the 100th anniversary of the famed race, which carries a legacy of unforgettable performances on the track. This monotonous event, being presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, is the culmination of a century of white-knuckle, high-octane IndyCar racing. […]
Honda Recognizes Top North American Suppliers at Indianapolis Event
Last month in Indianapolis, Honda held its 32nd annual Honda Supplier Conference, an event honoring 93 North American auto suppliers for their exemplary efforts in supplying parts and materials. The event, held on April 29th, was attended by more than 600 original equipment suppliers, and served as an opportunity for the company to emphasize the importance […]
BlueIndy Car-Sharing Service Opens Station at Indianapolis Airport
BlueIndy, a car-sharing service located in Indianapolis, is looking to help people go green—even when they’re just visiting the city. The company recently announced its plan to offer its biggest station yet, located at the Indianapolis International Airport. Go Sporty: Check out what the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has to offer This new car-sharing station […]
2016 Chevy Camaro Visits Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Brickyard 400
After its Detroit debut, the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro embarked on a cross-country tour. Its first stop was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500, and then it made its way to Cincinnati for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. Then this weekend, the Camaro made an encore appearance at Indy, this time […]
Silver 2016 Chevy Volt Bows at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
It may have been the sixth-gen 2016 Chevy Camaro that stole the show at this year’s Brickyard 400, but the pony car wasn’t the only new 2016 model that Chevrolet brought along to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Silver examples of the 2016 Chevy Volt and the 2016 Chevy Malibu were also on display at the track, […]
Indianapolis Orders Employees Not To Charge Hybrid Vehicles At Home
The city of Indianapolis has ordered its employees to stop charging their electric and hybrid work vehicles at home after electric circuits blew out in the houses of five workers with these automobiles. Nobody was hurt and no houses were damaged in these incidents, but two electrical outlets suffered damage. This prompted the city to send […]
History of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Is there any track in all of North America that carries the same level of prestige and fame as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? It’s hard to name any that could even compete. Every speedway in the world owes something to it. When it was built in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the first racing […]