An Inside Look at Motorsports
Indiana-born singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin will sing "God Bless America" during pre-race ceremonies for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 27, a patriotic tradition of … Read More
Alexander Rossi Alexander Rossi, race car driver in the Verizon IndyCar Series and winner of the 2016 Indianapolis 500, today announced a new sponsorship with Dassault Falcon Jet for this … Read More
Except in North America, the Indy 500 goes dark in 170 countries starting in 2019 with NBC A Memorial Day weekend tradition that dates back to 1965 will come to … Read More
Chevrolet Racing has purchased the services of The Weather Company (TWC) to improve the team’s decision making across several series as it relates to outdoor conditions. Terms were not disclosed … Read More
Kenny Brack McLaren Automotive is delighted to confirm that former professional racing driver Kenny Brack has joined the British luxury high-performance sportscar and supercar company as Chief Test Driver. Brack, … Read More
Danica Patrick The 2018 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will be hosted by motorsports pioneer Danica Patrick. The trailblazing racecar driver will be joined by top celebrities from sports and … Read More
After being beaten in recent years, Chevy caught Honda with their pants down for this year's Indy 500. Will the Hondas be lapped? That Chevrolet bowtie is trendy in the … Read More
Indy Speedway President Doug Boles. Why aren't all IndyCar races blacked out in the local market if the race is not a sellout? It would boost race attendance for the … Read More
Net Event Location Day TotalViewers 18-49Viewers 2018Rating 2017Rating %Chg FS1 NASCAR All-Star Race L Charlotte Sat 2,474,000 540,000 1.49 1.63 -9% ABC Indy 500 Qualifying L Indianapolis Sun 1,328,000 271,000 … Read More
UPDATE The final TV ratings are in for both days of qualifying for the Indy 500 and once again ABC delivered over 1 million viewers for both. 1,054,000 people watched … Read More
Takuma Sato Takuma Sato's victory at the 2017 Indianapolis 500 marked a landmark moment in the Japanese driver's racing career. Mobil 1 The Grid spoke to the IndyCar star to … Read More
Danica Patrick will be on Jimmy Fallon tonight An appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," meetings with Congressional and Japanese officials and a journey to the newest city … Read More
Before the start in 1922 Here's a short story to help you enjoy this year's 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500. In the spring of 1922, Alton Hartley was a … Read More
Sage Karam In what has become another May tradition, the Indianapolis 500 practice session on the day after qualifications provided a true indication of the thrills that fans can look … Read More
Conor Daly needs the cash. We predict that is who Hinchcliffe will replace in the 500, if he gets in at all. James Hinchcliffe acknowledged it is unlikely he will … Read More
Drivers Polesitter Ed Carpenter 1st – Ed Carpenter (Chevy)2nd – Simon Pagenaud (Chevy)3rd – Will Power (Chevy) Press Conference THE MODERATOR: If I have my specifics correct, in the history … Read More
Popular James Hinchcliffe A reader asks the AR1.com experts, With James Hinchcliffe being so popular, and with his sponsor, Arrow, such a good supporter of IndyCar, do you think they … Read More
Ed Carpenter wins pole for third time David slayed Goliath in qualifying for the 102nd Indy 500 when Ed Carpenter turned the only qualifying lap over 230 mph and averaged … Read More
UPDATE The USAF sponsors in Conor's paddock are dead sure, military sure, that no such deal will be made. They are extremely pleased with Conor's interactions with them, and have … Read More
Hunter-Reay leads Rossi Ryan Hunter-Reay led an Andretti Autosport 1-2-3 in Sunday Morning practice ahead of final day of qualifications for the 102nd Indy 500. Hunter-Reay's lap of 230.507 nipped … Read More
Mayor Hinch's worst Press Conference In the old days, drivers who didn't make the race (IE, Ryan Hunter-Reay in 2011) would be moved to the back of the field for … Read More
