Simona de Silvestro
Josef Newgarden reacts after winning the Sonsio Grand Prix auto race Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Newgarden wins at Road America, earns $1 million bonus

By Steve Megargee Jun. 12, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, poses for pictures on the observation desk of the Empire State Building in New York, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Ericsson won the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race on Sunday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
IndyCar's depth creating plenty of unpredictable outcomes

By Steve Megargee Jun. 11, 2022 04:56 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi dialoga al final de su sesión de práctica para las 500 Millas de Indianápolis, el viernes 13 de mayo de 2022, en Indianápolis, Indiana. (AP Foto/Darron Cummings)
Rossi fastest at Road America to earn first pole since 2019

By Steve Megargee Jun. 11, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - Simona de Silvestro, of Switzerland, waves to fans during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2021, in Indianapolis. de Silvestro will make her IndyCar season debut Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Road America, joining Tatiana Calderon in the field to give IndyCar two women entering multiple events for the first time since 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
IndyCar to have two female racers in Road America field

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 10, 2022 03:32 PM EDT

Beth Paretta, left, Team Principal, Paretta Autosport, speaks during a news conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Ed Carpenter listens, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Paretta, announced today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that Paretta Autosport will return to the NTT INDYCAR Series to campaign in multiple races in 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All-female IndyCar team announces 3-race schedule, no 500

By Michael Marot Apr. 19, 2022 02:20 PM EDT

FILE - Ernie Francis Jr. is introduced before an SRX Series auto race Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Ernie Francis Jr. has been hired to drive in Indy Lights this season in a move that could promote him into IndyCar as part of the series’ Race for Equality & Change initiative. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Francis Jr. to race Indy Lights, eyes spot in IndyCar

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 27, 2022 01:14 PM EST

Calderon joins IndyCar as 1st woman to drive for AJ Foyt

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 17, 2022 07:21 AM EST
Tatiana Calderon will drive for AJ Foyt Racing this season as the first woman to compete regularly in the IndyCar Series since 2013. The Colombian will...

Nerea Marti, of Spain, drives into a turn during a practice session for the W Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
W Series makes American debut at F1's US Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 23, 2021 02:52 AM EDT

FILE - Romain Grosjean (51) smiles before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill. Grosjean will move to Andretti Autosport next season and drive the full 17-race schedule, including the Indianapolis 500. The Frenchman has fallen in love with IndyCar since moving to the series this season from Formula One. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
IndyCar speeds into Long Beach celebrating season of gains

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 24, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Former F1 drivers see European interest growing in IndyCar

By Michael Marot Jun. 05, 2021 03:07 AM EDT

Graham Rahal hits the wall in Turn 2 after losing a tire during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)
INDY 500 NOTEBOOK: Loose wheel ends Rahal's race

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

Fans fill the stands as Colton Herta leads the field in the early laps of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. About 135,000 spectators, about 40% of the speedway’s capacity, were admitted to the track for the largest sports event since the start of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Indianapolis 500 welcomes 135,000 fans in global benchmark

By Dan Gelston May. 30, 2021 02:20 PM EDT

Simona De Silvestro of Switzerland, left, consoles Charlie Kimball after he failed to make the field during the last row qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Who's the boss? At Indy 500, women play large role at IMS

By Dan Gelston May. 27, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, front left, of New Zealand celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race as his wife Emma Davies-Dixon, right, watches at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Dixon slams brakes on youth movement with Indy 500 pole

By Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Simona De Silvestro, left, of Switzerland, talks with Beth Paretta after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Power saves Penske from Indy 500 qualifying embarrassment

By Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

The car driven by Alex Palou of Spain hits the wall in the second turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Jamie Gallagher)
De Silvestro comes up short on 1st day of Indy qualifying

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Marco Andretti pulls off his balaclava during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Penske struggles with speed, Power outside of Indy 500 field

By Jenna Fryer May. 22, 2021 06:46 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rahal team penalized after Indy 500 photo shoot causes crash

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud of France rides a scooter through the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chilton hopes good day at Indy helps Carlin turn corner

By Michael Marot May. 19, 2021 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - Janet Guthrie poses with a toy race car at a news conference in New York, in this April 6, 1978, file photo. Janet Guthrie is still astonished at all the fan mail that pours in from around the world. And she's honored to hear that Academy Award winner Hilary Swank wants to portray her in a movie. Forty-four years after her history making run at the Indianapolis 500, Guthrie's impact on the growth of female sports is certainly a legacy worth remembering. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)
Column: Guthrie paved the way, still hoping more will follow

By Paul Newberry May. 07, 2021 03:03 PM EDT