Photos taken during practice and qualifying sessions for the 2007 Freedom 100 Indy Pro Series race, May 24, 2007. Twenty-four cars would qualify for the race, with Ken Losch of Paradise Valley, AZ driving for Apex Racing taking the pole with a two-lap average speed of 188.231 mph.   read more »

A blogger at FastMachines.com who goes by the name “Money CJ” recently did the Indy Racing Experience and turned a few laps at the Speedway in the single-seater. He writes about it here, and created a video which can be seen below. Those easily offended by foul language should be aware that the video contains a few “f-bombs”.   read more »

A few photos taken during a practice session from atop the Gasoline Alley Suites on Bump Day for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500, May 20, 2007. Includes photos of two cars that did not make the race: the #18 PDM Racing car driven by Jimmy Kite and the #40 Dollander Racing car driven by PJ Jones.   read more »

Construction on the new, 2.601-mile road course to be used for the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP motorcycle race has started at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS President and COO Joie Chitwood and Kevin Forbes, Director of Engineering and Construction addressed the media on August 1, 2007, two days into the project.   read more »

Photos taken at the official announcement of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, July 16, 2007. Over 200 motorcycle riders filled the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Pagoda Plaza to create a festival-like atmosphere and the announcement was made in an impressively decorated room in the Pagoda Plaza Pavilion. A dark room, bright silver stage and colorful lighting made photos a challenge, but it certainly helped convey the excitement of bringing MotoGP to the Speedway.   read more »