Indy 500

Formula 1 Indy 500 cars

Arts and culture are grabbing some of the spotlight in the sports-focused home of the Indianapolis 500 and famous speedway.

If you’ve read my blog before, you know well that I’m a bit of what the Brits call a “Petrol Head” – I like cars. And I like driving fast cars on race tracks and watching fa…

The first Indy 500 was held on May 30, 1911

1979 Chaparral 2-K Indy 500 Johnny Rutherford

Chris Rathbone Sports Illustration

The Indy 500, very exciting racing

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway today unveiled the logo for the 2016 running of the Indianapolis 500 mile race, the 100th time this race will be held. “Each year we design a new logo for the Indianapolis 500, but this year’s effort has been given special consideration,” said Mark Miles, CEO

Racer helped build the foundation for Roger Penske's racing success

Dan Wheldon the day after winning the 2005 Indianapolis 500.