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Fans Can Drive, Ride Indy Car At IMS Through Indy Racing Experience

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:33:28 +0000

The Indy Racing Experience has announced its 2010 schedule for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with nine dates scheduled for the historic Brickyard, including four days during the Month of May. During each of the 2010 dates at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indy Racing Experience will offer the opportunity to ride, drive, or participate in the Ultimate Indy Racing Experience promotion, which was unveiled late last year. Indy Racing Experience | IMS Tickets | IMS Online Store

Danica Deal: Save $19 On Indy 500 Tower Terrace Tickets To Feb. 13

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:58:00 +0000

Danica Patrick didn't lead any laps but finished a very competitive sixth in the ARCA Series race Saturday at Daytona, and Indy 500 fans can save $19 off the purchase of a Tower Terrace ticket for the 2010 Indianapolis 500 until Saturday, Feb. 13. Danica led 19 laps as an Indy 500 rookie in 2005, so you'll save $1 for each of those laps! Click here to order your Tower Terrace tickets (normally $90 each) for $71 each through the Danica Deal today! Click Here For Danica Ticket Deal | IMS Online Store

If Danica Dominates Daytona, Fans Win With Indy 500 Ticket Savings

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:29:59 +0000

New Indianapolis 500 ticket customers can cash in on Danica Patrick's participation in the ARCA Racing Series season opener Saturday, Feb. 6 at Daytona International Speedway. It's up to Danica how much they'll cash in. From Feb. 6-13, Tower Terrace ticket prices will drop one dollar for every lap Patrick leads at Daytona. The ticket price will be cut at least $19, honoring the number of laps she led as an Indy 500 rookie in 2005. Go Danica! IMS Tickets | Indy 500 Gear | Brickyard 400 Gear

American Motorsports Media Name Franchitti Driver Of The Year

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:37:21 +0000

Dario Franchitti received more recognition for his 2009 IZOD IndyCar Series championship Jan. 16 by being named the recipient of the Jerry Titus Award during the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association's All-America Team dinner in Brownsburg, Ind. The Titus award, given in remembrance of the late racer/journalist, signifies the top vote-getter among All-America Team members as the driver of the year. Franchitti also won the award following his 2007 series championship and Indianapolis 500 victory. IMS Tickets | IMS Online Store

Indy Winner Castroneves Makes Room For Third 'Baby Borg' Trophy

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:32:59 +0000

Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves (above right) accepted his third BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy - affectionately known as the "Baby Borg" - from BorgWarner chairman and CEO Tim Manganello (above center) during a ceremony Jan. 13 as part of the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. Team owner Roger Penske also received a "Baby Borg." Castroneves will aim for his fourth Indianapolis 500 victory on May 30 at IMS. IMS Tickets | IMS Online Store

Schmidt, Ganassi Teaming Up Again To Field Indy 500 Entry For Bell

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:08:02 +0000

For the second consecutive year, Sam Schmidt Motorsports and Chip Ganassi Racing will team up to compete in the Indianapolis 500. The No. 99 SSM/CGR entry will be driven by IZOD IndyCar Series veteran Townsend Bell of San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 30 at IMS. IMS Tickets | IMS Online Store

Helio Shows Off New Image On Borg, Receives Winner's Ring At IMS

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:30:30 +0000

Helio Castroneves took center stage Tuesday morning, Jan. 12 at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, where he unveiled his new image on the Borg-Warner Trophy and received his Herff Jones Champion of Champions ring for his third Indianapolis 500 victory in 2009. Castroneves also was saluted in a special video screened for media, officials and 10 fans who won in a trivia contest on the IMS Facebook and Twitter pages Jan. 8. Helio will aim to join the exclusive four-time winner's club May 30. Get your Indy 500 tickets today! Helio Unveiling Video | Helio Tribute Video | Helio Photos | IMS Tickets | IMS Online Store | IMS Facebook | IMS Twitter

Chevrolet Camaro SS To Pace 2010 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:39:37 +0000

Officials from Chevrolet and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway unveiled the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car at the Speedway's Hall of Fame Museum Dec. 18. The 2010 Chevy Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car is a 21st century sports car that looks to the future with a nod to the heritage of both the car and the race. The first year for Camaro to pace the Indianapolis 500 was in 1967, the year the Camaro made its debut. Camaro Pace Car Photo Gallery | IMS Tickets | IMS Gear

2010 Indianapolis 500 Schedule To Provide Intense Action

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:27:43 +0000

The 2010 Indianapolis 500 will feature a two-week/three-weekend event schedule that provides an opening week of busy daily track activity, two pressure-packed days of qualifications and a traditional Race Week format that includes all of the pageantry of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." There will be 12 days of on-track action during the month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, just one fewer track activity day than the 2009 event, which followed a four-weekend format. IMS Tickets | IMS Gear

Buy Four Race Day Tickets Dec. 17, Get Pieces Of Original IMS Brick

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:05:07 +0000

On Thursday, Dec. 17, exactly 100 years to the day that the final brick was laid at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, any fan who purchases four reserved Race Day tickets to any IMS event in 2010 will receive a commemorative plaque containing a replica of the contract used to purchase the bricks and a casing of original brick pieces from the racing surface. IMS Tickets | IMS Gear

2007 Indy 500 Winner Franchitti Named To All-America Team

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:11:46 +0000

2007 Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, who earned his second IZOD IndyCar Series championship in 2009, was named to the First Team of the All-America Auto Racing Team. Franchitti earned the honors in the Open Wheel category. American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association members selected the honorees in seven racing categories, naming first, second and honorable mention teams. IMS Tickets | Buy 500 Gear

2010 500 Festival Theme Embraces Month Of May, Centennial Era

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:12:03 +0000

The 500 Festival recently announced the theme for the 2010 season is "Embrace the Pace: Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway." The 500 Festival's mission is to advocate and celebrate the spirit, heritage and legacy of the Indianapolis 500. Through social, cultural and educational events and programs, the 500 Festival enhances the quality of life for all citizens of our communities. 500 Festival Site | IMS Tickets | Buy 500 Gear

Danica, Go Daddy Team Up With Andretti Autosport In IndyCar Series

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:03:38 +0000

Andretti Autosport announced Nov. 30 that Go Daddy, the world's largest domain name registrar and Web hosting provider, had signed a multi-year primary sponsorship agreement with the team and Danica Patrick had signed a new multi-year deal to be the driver of the team's No. 7 Go Daddy IZOD IndyCar Series entry. IMS Tickets | Buy 500 Gear

New Addition Creates Three-Driver Powerhouse At Penske

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:43:02 +0000

Penske Racing announced Nov. 19 that Will Power will drive the No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dallara/Honda/Firestone in the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series, including the Indianapolis 500 on May 30. Power will join defending Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe on the powerful Penske team. IMS Tickets | Buy Indy 500 Gear

Legendary Indy 500 Cars Inspire Upcoming IZOD Sportswear Line

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:23:18 +0000

IZOD, the new title sponsor of the IndyCar Series, will use the stars and cars of the series in multiple initiatives while also drawing upon the rich heritage of the Indianapolis 500 to unfold multiple storylines and promote its product. An example is the IZOD "Winning Series" sportswear collection, inspired by Indianapolis 500-winning cars, that will be available in March 2010 at Macy's and other select retailers. IMS Tickets | Buy IZOD IndyCar Series Gear

IZOD Named Title Sponsor Of IndyCar Series

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:56:55 +0000

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH) announced Thursday, Nov. 5 a multi-year agreement in principle with the Indy Racing League (IRL), the sanctioning body for the IndyCar Series, for its IZOD brand to become the title sponsor of the newly renamed IZOD IndyCar Series. The IZOD IndyCar Series introduced its new logo and key partnership details today, with additional activation, promotional plans and marketing initiatives to be revealed in the coming months, prior to the start of the 2010 season. More Coverage | IMS Tickets | Buy IZOD IndyCar Series Gear

500 Festival To Hold Volunteer Fair Thursday, Nov. 5

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:05:33 +0000

The inaugural 500 Festival Volunteer Fair, hosted by Pacers Sports & Entertainment, will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, as the non-profit organization is looking for volunteers to help produce a variety of community events and programs that celebrate the Indianapolis 500. 500 Festival Site | IMS Tickets

Fans Can Wear Beautiful Indy 500 Ring From Herff Jones

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:18:57 +0000

The elegant Champion of Champions ring is one of the most coveted spoils of winning the Indianapolis 500 for any driver. Now fans of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" also can wear a similar piece of beautiful racing jewelry. Herff Jones, which produces the Champion of Champions ring, is offering for the first time an exclusive Indy 500 Fan Ring. Buy Ring Today! | IMS Tickets | 500 Gear

500 Festival Seeks 33 Ambassadors for 2010 500 Princess Program

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:05:00 +0000

Registration is now open for the 2010 500 Festival Princess Program. The application is available and may be submitted online via the 500 Festival's website, www.500festival.com, now through noon, Friday, January 8, 2010. Becoming a 500 Festival Princess is an experience of a lifetime. The 2010 Princesses will serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival, the 2010 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and their hometowns. | IMS Tickets | IMS Gear

Downloads Of Great Indy 500 Radio Broadcasts Available Now!

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:40:58 +0000

Fans can purchase and download the complete IMS Radio Network broadcast from selected Indianapolis 500 Mile Races, reliving the magic moments of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at any time. Each race download is in MP3 audio format, which can be listened to on a computer, transferred to an MP3 player such as an iPod or burned to a CD. Each race download costs $9.99, and broadcasts are anywhere from three to more than five hours long. Download Indy 500 Race Broadcasts | IMS Tickets | Indy 500 Gear