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Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 Back for Second Year Friday at IMS

Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 Back for Second Year Friday at IMS

Corn Dog won the fan vote to join Chi Dog (Midwest), New York Dog (East), Chili Dog (South), Seattle Dog (Northwest) and reigning champion Slaw Dog (Southeast) in a high-stakes race around the Brickyard to see who cuts the mustard.

May 18, 2026Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

Alexander Rossi, Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean were involved in a heavy crash in Turn 2 while running in thick traffic Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May 18, 2026Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Rob Gronkowski Returns as Snake Pit Grand Marshal

Rob Gronkowski Returns as Snake Pit Grand Marshal

The legendary NFL tight end and FOX NFL analyst joins the epic EDM celebration Sunday, May 24 at IMS.

May 18, 2026Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.

May 18, 2026Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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INDYCAR Updates Sunday Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Schedule

INDYCAR Updates Sunday Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Schedule

PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying will start at noon ET Sunday at IMS, with a split-group practice at 9:30 a.m.

May 16, 2026Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Felix Rosenqvist Pushes Speeds Past 233 MPH To Lead ‘Fast Friday’

Felix Rosenqvist Pushes Speeds Past 233 MPH To Lead ‘Fast Friday’

The Swedish driver (photo) also produced the fastest four-lap simulated qualifying run as PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying starts Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May 16, 2026Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Academy Award-Winning Actor Brendan Fraser Named Indy 500 Honorary Starter

Academy Award-Winning Actor Brendan Fraser Named Indy 500 Honorary Starter

The Indianapolis native stars in the highly anticipated feature film "Pressure," debuting May 29.

May 15, 2026Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Pato O’Ward Eager for ‘Fast Friday’ Boost After Leading Practice at Indy

Pato O’Ward Eager for ‘Fast Friday’ Boost After Leading Practice at Indy

The Mexican turned the third-fastest lap of the week Thursday, 227.308 mph.

May 14, 2026Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Jordin Sparks To Perform National Anthem at Indianapolis 500

Jordin Sparks To Perform National Anthem at Indianapolis 500

This will be Sparks' third time performing the anthem before the Indianapolis 500, as she also sang in 2015 and 2024.

May 14, 2026Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Conor Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

Conor Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

The Indianapolis-area native (photo) led the second day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with the fastest speed of the week, 228.080 mph.

May 13, 2026Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Grandstand Sellout Sets Stage for Epic Indianapolis 500 Race Day

Grandstand Sellout Sets Stage for Epic Indianapolis 500 Race Day

The local delay of the FOX broadcast of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" will be lifted Sunday, May 24.

May 13, 2026Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Alex Palou Gains Confidence with Fastest Lap on Opening Day at Indy

Alex Palou Gains Confidence with Fastest Lap on Opening Day at Indy

The reigning Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner turned the top lap of the day, 225.937 mph, in the last 15 minutes of practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May 12, 2026Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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