Al Unser Jr.
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

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. ...

Colton Herta climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
From dugouts to pit stalls, Steinbrenner tackles Indy 500

By Dave Skretta May. 24, 2019 02:37 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 23, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
May 24 1905 — Harry Payne Whitney's Tanya becomes the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the Belmont, in 1867....

JR Hildebrand (48) leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pagenaud continues building momentum in Indy 500 practice

By Michael Marot May. 20, 2019 04:36 PM EDT

El español Fernando Alonso se quita el equipo después de participar en la ronda de clasificación para las 500 millas en la pista de Indianápolis, el sábado 18 de mayo de 2019. (AP Foto/Darron Cummings)
McLaren's failed Indy 500 effort was a comedy of errors

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2019 03:10 PM EDT

El piloto español Fernando Alonso se marcha del área de pits tras no conseguir su clasificación a las 500 Millas de Indianápolis, el domingo 19 de mayo de 2019 (AP Foto/Michael Conroy)
Alonso rejects McLaren offer to buy him Indy 500 seat

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2019 11:09 AM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, rides out of the pit area after failing to make the field for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kyle Kaiser knocks Alonso, McLaren out of Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
May 19 1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major league victories, wins No. 500 as the Cleveland Indians defeat Washington 5-4 in 11 innings. ...

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, slides into the backstretch after hitting the wall along the second turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Greg Huey)
Alonso and McLaren miss Indy 500 on first day of qualifying

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2019 10:09 AM EDT

Colton Herta looks at his practice results during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Harding builds strong Indy 500 program around rookie Herta

By Jenna Fryer May. 15, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 20, 2017, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, waits for the start of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. If Hinchcliffe has learned anything about Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the last eight years, it’s how exhilarating and cruel this track can be to drivers. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinchcliffe preparing for another Indy comeback story

By Michael Marot May. 10, 2019 02:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Chip Ganassi and Michael Andretti have joined Roger Penske in calling for guaranteed spots in the Indianapolis 500. The team owners argue their financial commitment to IndyCar is too steep to afford missing out on the biggest race of the year. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Column: Teams are right to ask for guaranteed Indy 500 spots

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 22, 2019 04:37 PM EDT

The Latest: Rossi races to second straight Long Beach win

Apr. 14, 2019 05:10 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the Grand Prix of Long Beach (all times local): 3:25 p.m. Alexander Rossi has become the first...

Alexander Rossi races to second straight Long Beach win

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 14, 2019 02:34 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Alexander Rossi weaved his scooter through a horde of pedestrians and deftly maneuvered around the sun-drenched fans still partying in the...

This photo provided by IndyCar shows team owner George Steinbrenner IV hugging a Honda Performance Development employee after driver Colton Herta won the IndyCar Classic auto race in Austin, Texas on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Instead of trying to be "the next George Steinbrenner," George Steinbrenner IV is trying to be "the next Roger Penske." He's 22 and just became the youngest team owner to win a race in IndyCar. (Joe Skibinski/IndyCar via AP)
Steinbrenner IV veers left away from baseball into IndyCar

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 27, 2019 05:50 PM EDT