Indy 500

30th May 2011
Wheldon Wins 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 29, 2011) - JR Hildebrand stood beside A crumpled car and ran his fingers through his hair, trying to discern just what transpired on the final lap of the 100th anniversary Indianapolis 500.

The 23-year-old Californian was a few hundred yards from being the first rookie to win the race since Helio Castroneves in 2001 and creating a storyline that would follow...

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15th May 2011
Fans for the 500: Dave & Michelle Villagomez

  This month, in anticipation and honor of the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing News will be featuring IndyCar fans and drivers who will tell us why they love the month of May and...

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11th May 2011
Indy & Icons: Amelia Earhart; Mann Continues Female Firsts in 2011

Lady Lindy, for a day, was Lady Indy.

Long before the first woman competed (Janet Gunthrie) and the first woman led laps (Danica Patrick) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there was another female first.

In 1935, just two years before her premature death, aviatrix pioneer Amelia Earhart became the first woman to receive an official position in the Indianapolis 500 when she served...

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10th May 2011
First #Beatcancer Bash to be Held May 26 in Indianapolis

On May 26, 2011 from 6:30 pm-11:30 pm Racing for Cancer and May Indy Tweetup will present the First #Beatcancer Bash at OneAmerica Tower in downtown Indianapolis.

Ticketholders have access to:

  • Delicious food from Sahm's Catering
  • Two free drinks at the bar
  • Great live music
  • Silent auction with some seriously amazing items,...
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5th May 2011
Fans for the 500: Elizabeth Dawes

This month, in anticipation and honor of the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500, Auto Racing News will be featuring IndyCar fans and drivers who will tell us why they love the month of May and the IZOD IndyCar Series.

Name:  Elizabeth Dawes

Hometown:  Batesville, Indiana

Occupation:  ...

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