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Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan to Drive Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car at 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who has played major roles in hit television series such as “The Walking Dead” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” will drive the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car to lead the starting field of the…

May 25, 2017

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Fans Encouraged To Arrive Early, Plan Ahead for 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Just like last year, race fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 28. With one of the largest crowds in…

May 25, 2017

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Public Safety Agencies Work Collaboratively to Provide Safe Environment for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 Race

Indianapolis area public safety officials have received dozens of questions related to security plans prior to, and the day of the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29th. The Speedway Police Department,…

May 24, 2017

Logansport native Jacob Spence works as a member of the Holmatro Safety Team during IndyCar Series practice for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network

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Logansport native helps keep IndyCar safe as part of Holmatro Safety Team

Photos by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network* If you’re headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend or you plan to watch the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on TV, keep an eye out for Logansport native…

May 24, 2017

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Renowned Soprano, Hoosier Native Angela Brown To Sing ‘God Bless America’ at ‘500’

INDIANAPOLIS – World-renowned opera singer and Indianapolis native Angela Brown will sing “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 28, a beloved patriotic tradition of…

May 22, 2017

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Singer-Songwriter Rexha To Perform National Anthem at 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS- Chart-topping singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha will perform the national anthem before the start of the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 28. Rexha, on an international tour following the release of her…

May 16, 2017

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Race Fans: Renew Your 2018 Month of May Tickets Now To Lock In 2017 Prices

INDIANAPOLIS– Fans can renew their tickets now for the 2018 Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil – at 2017 prices – as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering pre-race renewal to its loyal customers for the first time. Fans…

May 15, 2017

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Boston Bombing Hero Jeff Bauman To Serve as Historic Dual Honorary Starters of 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, May 15, 2017 – Academy Award-nominated actor, and producer Jake Gyllenhaal and Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman will team up to serve as honorary starters for the 101st Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday,…

May 15, 2017

Drivers Will Power & Ryan Hunter-Reay celebrate after the 2017 IndyCar GP. Photo by Phill Dials for Cass County Communication Network

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Power wins INDYCAR Grand Prix from pole for 30th career victory

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Will Power used the backdrop of iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway to move past a pair of Team Penske greats in the Indy car record book. Driving the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, Power dominated Saturday’s INDYCAR…

May 14, 2017

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Colts’ Legend Mathis To Drive Corvette Stingray Pace Car at INDYCAR Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Colts legend Robert Mathis will drive the 2017 Corvette Stingray Coupe Pace Car at the fourth annual INDYCAR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mathis spent his entire 14-year National Football League…

May 10, 2017

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Corvette Grand Sport To Pace 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 5, 2017 – The Corvette Grand Sport is the official Pace Car for the 2017 Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil and will lead drivers to the green flag Sunday, May 28 for the 101st Running…

May 5, 2017

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Fans Can Enjoy IMS Museum for Free during INDYCAR Grand Prix Weekend

INDIANAPOLIS – Admission to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will be free for INDYCAR Grand Prix ticket holders during the two-day event, May 12-13 at IMS. A General Admission or Reserved Seat ticket must be present for entry to the…

May 1, 2017

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Indy 500 Fans: Show Greatest Wardrobe in Racing on #500fashionfridays

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis 500 fans are encouraged to show their pride for the world’s greatest race every Friday in the celebratory Month of May 2017 by wearing black, white and checkers to work, school and leisure activities. A stylish program,…

May 1, 2017

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IMS Seating To Be Smoke-Free Beginning in October 2017

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Wednesday that its grandstands will be entirely smoke-free beginning with the 2017 Red Bull Air Race. In addition, leading up to the Air Race, the track will provide limited smoke-free family grandstands at…

April 27, 2017

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JW Marriott To Celebrate ‘Greatest CITY in Racing’ with Huge Indy 500 Message

INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – The Indianapolis skyline will again celebrate the Month of May and the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, with a JW Marriott façade installation greeting residents and visitors from…

April 19, 2017

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Famed Chicago Blackhawks Performer Cornelison To Sing ‘Back Home Again In Indiana’ before Start of 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Jim Cornelison, renowned for his stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Chicago Blackhawks’ home games, will sing “Back Home Again In Indiana” before the start of the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor…

April 19, 2017

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Donald Davidson fundraiser set for April 28

The man who is a walking encyclopedia of Indianapolis 500 knowledge will make a special trip to Logansport to talk about Logansport’s entry in the race and answer trivia questions from race fans. Indy 500 Historian Donald Davidson will appear…

April 17, 2017

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New 500 Forward Initiative To Accelerate Celebration of 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today a new collaborative community effort, 500 Forward, to elevate and extend celebrations surrounding the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil and the Month of May. 500 Forward consists of 13 partner…

April 11, 2017

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PrimeSport, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Expand Partnership with Launch of Official IMS Ticket Exchange

INDIANAPOLIS- PrimeSport, the leader in providing direct access to the biggest sports and entertainment events, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today announced the launch of the Official Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Exchange. PrimeSport will host and manage the only official…

March 23, 2017

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Legendary Steve Miller Band To Headline Miller Lite Carb Day on Race Weekend at 101st Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS – The legendary Steve Miller Band will headline the Miller Lite Carb Day concert Friday, May 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller will shift race weekend for the 101st…

March 9, 2017