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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Brickyard Pioneers: Where are They Now? Shawna Robinson
Shawna Robinson, a Daytona 500 veteran from Des Moines, Iowa, who qualified at 11:33 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2001 at 171.966 mph, becoming the first woman ever to qualify a stock car at the historic 2 ½-mile oval.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
IMS Fans: Use 'Know Your Zone' Driving Routes, Parking Plan
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Brickyard Pioneers: Where are They Now? Harry Gant
He had many nicknames in his career. High Groove Harry. Handsome Harry.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Scott Dixon Joins Brickyard Grand Prix
Five-time and reigning GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Cars Series Champions (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011) Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) will travel to Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) for the inaugural Super Weekend at the Brickyard, fielding two entries in the Brickyard Grand Prix on July 27, which airs at 4:00 p.m. ET on SPEED.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Popular Said Bringing Diverse Talents To Brickyard Grand Prix
Racing around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course is nothing new for GRAND-AM veteran and occasional NASCAR driver Boris Said III. He was there the day that four-time Brickyard champion and four-time NASCAR Cup champion Jeff Gordon and then Formula One driver and current NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya switched race cars in June 2003.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
GRAND-AM Star Donohue Wants To Continue Winning Family Legacy At IMS
Forty years after his historic Indianapolis 500 victory, Mark Donohue remains one of the greats of racing. The Donohue legacy is carried on by his son David, who will compete in the inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race Friday, July 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Danica Eager To Be Back Home Again In Indiana For New Chapter Of Career
Danica Patrick is back where “Danica Mania” began – at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – hoping that history will repeat itself in the Indiana 250 on Saturday, July 28 – the first NASCAR Nationwide Series race ever at the Brickyard.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
2012 Super Weekend At The Brickyard Notebook
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series drivers will sign autographs during sessions Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 during the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Burn Ban At The Kroger Super Weekend At The Brickyard
A significant fire hazard remains in all areas of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway due to persistently dry environmental conditions and the absence of significant rainfall. Due to the aforementioned conditions the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is instituting a burn ban that adheres to the burn ban put in place on June 28th, 2012 by the Town of Speedway. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway burn ban prohibits open burning such as comfort fires or camp fires of any kind. Fireworks and grilling devices that use a source of ignition other than gas are also not permitted.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Cycle World Rolling Concours Entries: 1971 BMW R75/5
Note: This is the fourth of a series of owner comments about their vintage and classic motorcycles participating in the Cycle World Rolling Concours presented by BikeBandit.com during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 17-19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Participants join the Cycle World staff on a ride from the track to a private lunch Saturday, Aug. 18 before riding back to the Speedway for judging. Bikes must complete the entire ride to be eligible for trophies in a variety of classes, as this unique event celebrates both form and function. The beautiful machines of the Rolling Concours also will be on display Friday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 19 in the Pagoda Plaza at IMS.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Super Weekend By The Numbers
A look at some interesting numbers surrounding the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard on July 26-29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Magnus Racing To Present LIVE Webcast During Brickyard Grand Prix
In a move to continue their efforts to bring fans right in to the heart of GRAND-AM Road Racing, Magnus Racing is proud to announce a complete, 11-hour live webcast in conjunction with GRAND-AM and Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the entire Brickyard Grand Prix on Friday, July 27.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Great Music Lineup For IMS Fans At Kroger Super Weekend
An impressive array of live music from nine national and local acts will be available for fans to enjoy during the inaugural Kroger Super Weekend July 26-29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with every show free to ticket holders each day at the track.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Kroger Super Weekend At The Brickyard Autograph, Q&A Sessions
Among the many attractions during the July 26-29 inaugural Kroger Super Weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be a series of autograph sessions featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series drivers.
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Hot Spot Track Maps
Get prepared for the Super Weekend by using these maps. These maps display several "hot spots" pointing out everything from Car Corrals to the Social Media Garage. Print them out, bring them with you and enjoy all that Super Weekend has to offer!
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Hunter-Reay Aiming To Expand Star-Spangled Lead In Points At Edmonton
It’s off to Edmonton for the IZOD IndyCar Series for the Edmonton Indy on Sunday, July 22, and there is an American driver leading the pack for the last of two IndyCar contests in Canada in July.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Indy 500 Veteran Haywood Leading Porsche Effort In Brickyard Grand Prix
Hurley Haywood has long been known as the “Master of Daytona,” as the famed sports car driver won the Rolex 24 At Daytona five times during his legendary career behind the wheel. He also drove to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times and was twice the winner at the 12 Hours of Sebring.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Two-Time Academy Award Winning Film Maker Ron Howard To Drive '400' Pace Car At IMS
Two-time Academy Award®-winning director Ron Howard will drive the Pace Car and lead the field of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series superstars to the green flag at the Crown Royal Presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard powered by BigMachineRecords.com on Sunday, July 29, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was announced July 20.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Fan Donations Help Indiana-Based Troops Attend '400' July 29 At IMS
Thanks to generous fans and the combined efforts of Wish For Our Heroes (W4OH), the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indiana National Guard, 117 Indiana-based soldiers will attend the Crown Royal Presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard powered by BigMachineRecords.com Sunday, July 29 at IMS.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Turn 2 Viewing Mound Point-Of-View
During the July GRAND-AM test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we filmed several fan point-of-view videos from the Turn 2 viewing mounds. These viewing areas provide some of the best site lines around the facility to watch all the roadcourse action. The best part? ALL of these areas are accessible with a General Admission ticket!
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Country Music Stars To Perform Sunday, July 29 At IMS
The Band Perry will headline a live performance Sunday, July 29 before the Crown Royal Presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard powered by BigMachineRecords.com at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The lineup also includes several other country artists on the Big Machine Label Group roster.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Hauler Parade Brings NASCAR Fun, Excitement To Speedway July 26
Fans can enjoy the color and excitement of NASCAR and get geared up for the inaugural Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard through the fourth annual Hauler Parade on Thursday, July 26 on Main Street in Speedway, Ind.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Hornish On Smoother Stock Car Path In Return To Brickyard
When the NASCAR Nationwide Series hits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the inaugural Indiana 250 on Saturday, July 28, there will be one former Indianapolis 500 winner in the field.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Crown Royal Unveils Honorary Yard of Bricks in Troy, Ala., Awarding Local Firefighter Naming Rights To NASCAR Race At Historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway
When local firefighters saved Troy native Curtiss Shaver’s life during a tragic farming accident, Shaver knew he’d found his calling. Though the accident claimed the lower part of his left leg, Shaver persevered and began a lifelong career as a firefighter and certified EMT with the goal of giving back to his community. In a special event today at Troy Fire Station No. 1, a ceremonial Yard of Bricks was revealed to recognize Shaver as winner of Crown Royal’s “Your Hero’s Name Here” program.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Brickyard Super Weekend Profile: Tony Stewart
Growing up in Indiana, Tony Stewart’s dream was to race in the Indianapolis 500.
Winning the Brickyard 400 twice was just an unexpected bonus.
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