Indiana Racing News

Updated Thursday January 22, 2009 at 10:45am

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2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon looking for great entertainers
1/21/2009 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

OReilly Raceway Park Expands Text Message Program, Continues to Work with New Social Network Web Sites
1/20/2009 1:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon to allow registration transfers
1/20/2009 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

500 Festival opens Volunteer Registration for the 2009 season
1/20/2009 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

Celebrate IMS Centennial Era with a 2009 Grounds Tour
1/20/2009 8:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Centennial Era Balloon Festival to Launch May Schedule
1/19/2009 4:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Celebrate IMS Centennial Era With 2009 ‘Grounds Tour’
At a venue where history has been made for a century, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Hall of Fame Museum will in 2009 set a record for the most behind-the-scenes Grounds Tours in a season. The Museum’s popular Grounds Tour, which provides a great opportunity to entertain family, friends or clients with a 90-minute tour rich in IMS history and landmarks, will take place on a record 68 days in 2009. Tickets are available now. IMS Tickets
1/19/2009 1:57:18 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

US ARMY/Fagin Motorsports at Indiana State Museum
1/19/2009 12:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Two Top Kentuckiana Figure 8 Stars Enter Florida Figure 8
1/19/2009 10:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Vendor Space Sold out for Indy Circle Track Expo 9
1/19/2009 7:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Month Of May 2009 Schedule
2009 Month of May schedule
1/16/2009 1:49:00 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Centennial Era Balloon Festival To Launch May Schedule
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will start its 2009 season the same way the facility’s rich history began 100 years ago: with a balloon race. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Era Balloon Festival will take place Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 3. It will be the first competitive event of the Speedway’s 2009-2011 Centennial Era. Opening Day for the 93rd Indianapolis 500 is Wednesday, May 6. Month Of May Schedule | IMS Balloon History Photos | IMS Tickets
1/16/2009 1:33:41 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

Centennial Era Balloon Festival To Launch May Schedule
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will start its 2009 season the same way the facility’s rich history began 100 years ago: with a balloon race. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Era Balloon Festival will take place Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 3. It will be the first competitive event of the Speedway’s 2009-2011 Centennial Era. Opening Day for the 93rd Indianapolis 500 is Wednesday, May 6. Month Of May Schedule | IMS Balloon History Photos | IMS Tickets
1/16/2009 1:33:41 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

500 Festival instrumental in luring 2009 IFEA Convention to Indianapolis
1/15/2009 12:00:00 PM   [500 Festival]

American Star Hayden Excited About Big Move To Ducati
Nicky Hayden rode for just one team during the first six seasons of his MotoGP career, so he expected that a move to a new team would bring a mix of challenge and pressure. But as he slipped into something other than Repsol Honda leathers for the first time, 2006 MotoGP World Champion Hayden knew this season would be different. Very different. After all, Ducati is no ordinary team in motorcycle racing. Photos | 2008 Ducati Diecast | IMS Tickets
1/14/2009 1:21:34 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

VERSUS Announces Talent Lineup For Indy 500 Qualifying Coverage
VERSUS, the exclusive cable television home of the IndyCar Series, announced Jan. 14 its talent lineup for the 2009 race season, including qualifying coverage from the 93rd Indianapolis 500. Bob Jenkins, Jon Beekhuis and Robbie Buhl will serve as the in-booth announcing team, while Robbie Floyd, Jack Arute and Lindy Thackston will provide trackside updates and reports during each telecast. Jenkins Excited | IMS Tickets
1/14/2009 10:32:22 AM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

VERSUS Announces Talent Lineup For Indy 500 Qualifying Coverage
VERSUS, the exclusive cable television home of the IndyCar Series, announced Jan. 14 its talent lineup for the 2009 race season, including qualifying coverage from the 93rd Indianapolis 500. Bob Jenkins, Jon Beekhuis and Robbie Buhl will serve as the in-booth announcing team, while Robbie Floyd, Jack Arute and Lindy Thackston will provide trackside updates and reports during each telecast. Jenkins Excited | IMS Tickets
1/14/2009 10:32:22 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Newest Penske Driver Eager To Grab Powerful Opportunity
Ryan Briscoe received an opportunity in 2007 with Penske Racing that he says changed his professional life. He’s advised fellow Australian and new teammate Will Power to make the most of his most recent motorsports opportunity. Photos | IMS Tickets
1/13/2009 3:21:34 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Newest Penske Driver Eager To Grab Powerful Opportunity
Ryan Briscoe received an opportunity in 2007 with Penske Racing that he says changed his professional life. He’s advised fellow Australian and new teammate Will Power to make the most of his most recent motorsports opportunity. Photos | IMS Tickets
1/13/2009 3:21:34 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

Fisher To Race At Indy, Three Other Events In ‘09 With Dollar General
Dollar General will extend its sponsorship of Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) into 2009 by serving as the primary sponsor of the No. 67 Honda-powered Dallara for four IndyCar Series races, including the 93rd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24. IMS Tickets
1/13/2009 1:11:05 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

Fisher To Race At Indy, Three Other Events In ‘09 With Dollar General
Dollar General will extend its sponsorship of Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) into 2009 by serving as the primary sponsor of the No. 67 Honda-powered Dallara for four IndyCar Series races, including the 93rd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24. IMS Tickets
1/13/2009 1:11:05 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Registration for 500 Festival Training Series, presented by OrthoIndy now online
1/12/2009 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

Centennial Era Multimedia Series Starts Jan. 12 At IMS Web Site
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will launch a multimedia series on its Web site Monday, Jan. 12 that salutes the heroes and great moments of 100 years of competition at the Racing Capital of the World as it starts its Centennial Era. Click this link or the Play button in the photo above to watch a sneak preview of the series in a video featuring the legendary A.J. Foyt. IMS Tickets
1/9/2009 10:11:03 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Kroger Speedfest, Mac Tools U. S. Nationals and Pinks All Out Accentuate Busy 2009 Racing Schedule
1/8/2009 10:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

The Band is Back Together
1/8/2009 7:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Registration remains open for the 2009 Finish Line 500 Festival 5K
1/6/2009 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

Get Your World of Outlaw Tickets at Calvacade of Customs
1/6/2009 6:45:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

RaceFanRadio to Broadcast from the 2009 Chili Bowl
1/6/2009 6:45:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Tires, Qualifying Schedule Among MotoGP Rules Changes For 2009
New MotoGP regulations regarding tires and the event schedule will be the most noticeable rules changes to Red Bull Indianapolis GP fans Aug. 28-30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS Tickets
1/5/2009 3:19:14 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Anderson Speedway Releases Exciting 2009 Schedule
1/5/2009 7:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

IMS Connects with Fans Through Twitter, Other Social Networks
1/2/2009 11:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

IMS Connects with Fans Through Twitter, Other Social Networks
1/2/2009 11:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

IMS Connects With Fans Through Twitter, Other Social Networks
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is providing news and other information through Twitter, the popular, worldwide social networking and micro-blogging service. IMS plans to provide regular information about events, tickets, promotions, IMS trivia and much more through its Twitter feed, with opportunities for interaction with fans. IMS Community | IMS Tickets
1/2/2009 10:42:48 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Drivers Start New Year With Wins; Warner Claims Two Victories at Anderson Speedway
1/2/2009 10:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Register Soon For 2009 500 Festival Princess Program
Registration applications for the 2009 500 Festival Princess Program must be submitted online via the 500 Festival’s Web site, www.500festival.com, by noon, Saturday, Jan. 3. IMS Tickets
12/31/2008 12:47:07 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

Register Soon For 2009 500 Festival Princess Program
Registration applications for the 2009 500 Festival Princess Program must be submitted online via the 500 Festival’s Web site, www.500festival.com, by noon, Saturday, Jan. 3. IMS Tickets
12/31/2008 12:47:07 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Anderson Speedway Presents its Annual New Year’s Day Bash
12/31/2008 12:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Everage to Make Angola Wide Open in ‘09
12/29/2008 7:45:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

USGP Veteran Speed Excited About Brickyard Debut In 2009
When Scott Speed exited pit lane and drove on the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval during NASCAR Goodyear tire testing Oct. 6, he joined a very small club of racers who have turned laps on both the IMS road course and oval. Speed drove in the United States Grand Prix in 2006 and 2007 at IMS. Now he has his sights set on the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in 2009. IMS Tickets
12/27/2008 6:10:25 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

USGP Veteran Speed Excited About Brickyard Debut In 2009
When Scott Speed exited pit lane and drove on the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval during NASCAR Goodyear tire testing Oct. 6, he joined a very small club of racers who have turned laps on both the IMS road course and oval. Speed drove in the United States Grand Prix in 2006 and 2007 at IMS. Now he has his sights set on the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in 2009. IMS Tickets
12/27/2008 6:10:25 PM   [Allstate 400 at the Brickyard News Feed]

CRA Super Series to be Part of Angola Motor Speedway July 4th Holiday Weekend Event
12/27/2008 4:45:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Anderson Speedway Readys for New Year’s Day Bash
12/27/2008 4:45:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon sells out with 35,000 entries
12/27/2008 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

Mike Mataragas Joins MSR Mafia, Launches New Website
12/22/2008 11:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Mike Mataragas Joins MSR Mafia, Launches New Website
12/22/2008 11:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

‘Vintage’ Red Bull Indianapolis GP Trophies Thrill MotoGP Stars
Something about the podium celebration Sept. 14 at the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP looked quite familiar to Rick Kottlowski. “That’s Grandpa’s trophy!” Kottlowski said. Winner Valentino Rossi, second place Nicky Hayden and third place Jorge Lorenzo raised unique podium finishers’ trophies that were designed to resemble the cup-style awards presented to winners of the first motor races at IMS, motorcycle events in August 1909. IMS Tickets
12/22/2008 7:40:55 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Americans To Race In All Three MotoGP Classes In 2009
In 2009, American riders will race in all three classes of MotoGP competition for the first time since 1990, including in the second annual Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards and John Hopkins will represent the United States in the premier MotoGP class, while Stevie Bonsey climbs to the 250cc class. Cameron Beaubier will ride as a rookie in 125cc. IMS Tickets
12/19/2008 12:06:33 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

2009 500 Festival Theme Honors Legacy of the Festival and Indianapolis 500
12/18/2008 3:00:00 PM   [500 Festival]

IMS Unveils Centennial Era-Themed Event Logos For 2009 Season
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway recently unveiled the logos for all three motor racing events in 2009 at the legendary Brickyard, the 93rd Indianapolis 500, 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and second Red Bull Indianapolis GP. All three event logos share a similar design element in the bottom section, incorporating the words “Centennial Era” in reference to IMS’ celebration of the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009. IMS Tickets
12/18/2008 11:43:50 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

ESPN International Extends Deal For Global Broadcast Of Indy 500
The IndyCar Series announced Dec. 10 an extension of its longtime association with ESPN International for worldwide (excluding the United States and Brazil) distribution of IndyCar Series broadcast rights until 2010, including the Indianapolis 500. IMS Tickets
12/11/2008 3:52:50 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

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