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Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, file photo, Penske Corporation Chairman Roger Penske responds to a question during a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Penske completed his purchase of Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, becoming just the fourth owner of the historic facility and subsidiaries that include the IndyCar Series. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Roger Penske takes ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 06, 2020 11:28 AM EST

Coyne hires Spanish driver Palou for full IndyCar season

Jenna Fryer Dec. 19, 2019 01:50 PM EST
Dale Coyne hired Spanish driver Alex Palou to drive the 2020 IndyCar season Thursday, the latest twist in a wild offseason of seat changes that has left a...

FILE - In this May 3, 2001 file photo founder and chairman of Simpson Racing Products, Bill Simpson, is followed by reporters and photographers as he arrives at NASCAR headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla. The pioneer in safety for race car drivers has died. Bill Simpson died Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 from complications from a stroke. He was 79. (Nigel Cook/Daytona Beach News-Journal via AP)
Motorsports safety pioneer Bill Simpson dies after stroke

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 16, 2019 07:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with auto racing great Roger Penske during a Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House. Penske this week celebrated the crowning achievement of a career so rich in America’s fabric that he last month received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by buying iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On Sunday he will watch two of his drivers try to make NASCAR’s championship race. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Penske Perfect: Indy goes to right man

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 09, 2019 03:55 PM EST

Penske Corporation Chairman Rodger Penske, left, and Hulman & Co. Chairman Tony Hulman George speak after a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series were sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning move Monday that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Penske jumped at chance to protect iconic Indianapolis track

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 05, 2019 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this May 30, 1947, file photo, the pace lap of the Indianapolis 500 auto race is underway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/File)
Top moments in the history of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2019 04:33 PM EST

FILE - In this May 24, 1996, file photo, a cloud hangs over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in this photo taken from the Goodyear blimp. Turn one is at the lower left. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/ John R. Fulton Jr., File )
Penske buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2019 08:23 AM EST

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinch-clipped: McLaren boss calls IndyCar change business

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 01, 2019 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinch looks forward to maple syrup, an NHL game after firing

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2019 10:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
McLaren confirms Askew and O'Ward for 2020 IndyCar lineup

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP sources: Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 29, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden, left, kisses the trophy after winning the championship after an IndyCar auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/David Royal)
Newgarden wins championship and Herta wins IndyCar finale

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 22, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - In a Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Takuma Sato smiles as he is interviewed after winning the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Takuma Sato will return to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing next season. Rahal said Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 it had picked up the option for next year on Sato(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Sato extends with Rahal, Herta moves to Andretti

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

Scott Dixon walks down pit road as inclement weather delays an IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Power wins shortened Pocono race marred by wreck, weather

By Dan Gelston Aug. 18, 2019 02:33 PM EDT

Scott Dixon listens to a question during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Newgarden gets Pocono pole after rain wipes out qualifying

By Dan Gelston Aug. 17, 2019 11:36 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Sam Schmidt prepares to drive his modified Corvette in Las Vegas. McLaren will return to full-time IndyCar competition next season for the first time since 1979 in a partnership with existing team Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Arrow Electronics will remain the team's title partner and team co-founders Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson will continue in their current leadership roles. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
McLaren to return to full-time IndyCar racing in 2020

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 09, 2019 08:27 AM EDT

Unser Jr. admits to operating vehicle while intoxicated

Aug. 06, 2019 10:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. has pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, but will spend no time in jail. ...

Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud unveils famed trophy in Paris

Aug. 05, 2019 04:43 PM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Simon Pagenuad became the first Indianapolis 500 winner to unveil his likeness on the iconic trophy outside the United States. Pagenaud...

Josef Newgarden does a burnout after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Column: Newgarden takes control of IndyCar title race

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 22, 2019 05:41 PM EDT