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Kyle Larson warns gamblers not to waste their money on him despite Indy 500 betting odds
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson's parents took a swing by the Arrow McLaren merchandise truck at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and quickly alerted their superstar son to a potential problem. “They were like, ‘Man, if I was your teammates I’d be pretty pissed because it's...
After slow start to IndyCar season, Arrow McLaren tries to get back on track at Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O’Ward picked up his first trophy in nearly two years when he arrived at Arrow McLaren's team lounge in Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend. No, it wasn’t the victory celebration O’Ward had planned for his first IndyCar win since July 2022, but...
Newgarden focused only on defending Indy 500 win. Has moved past Penske cheating scandal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden is focused only on defending his Indianapolis 500 victory. If the recent Team Penske cheating scandal has stained his reputation, the two-time IndyCar champion doesn't really care. It was business as usual for Newgarden on Tuesday's opening day...
Indy 500: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'
The countdown is on for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, when a field of 33 cars will cross the famed yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend for what is regarded as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Josef Newgarden is the defending...
Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheader
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of “The Double” when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours before he competes in NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600. Johnson, who ran the Indy 500 in 2022, was part of NBC Sports'...
Will Power and Josef Newgarden begin Indy quests by adapting to new strategists and engineers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden and Will Power went back to work Friday with revamped teams. The drivers' race strategists, Tim Cindric and Ron Ruzewski, will miss Saturday's Indianapolis Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 on May 26 while serving two-race suspensions for...
Marcus Armstrong pays tribute to cancer patients with special paint job for Indy Grand Prix
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Armstong's No. 11 Honda-powered car will come with all the usual trimmings for this weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix — speed, sponsors and a shiny new paint job. The second-year driver also will be carrying a message of hope. Chip...
Colton Herta hopes to protect narrow points lead through IndyCar's biggest month
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta arrives in Indianapolis with big goals every May. He hopes to win two poles, dreams of sipping the milk and believes a win at the series' marquee race just might catapult him to that elusive series title. But this is not just another...
Arrow McLaren selects Pourchaire as replacement driver for the injured Malukas
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Arrow McLaren named reigning F2 champion Theo Pourchaire as the permanent replacement driver for the injured David Malukas on Thursday. Pourchaire takes over the No. 6 Chevrolet for Saturday's Indianapolis Grand Prix and will compete in all remaining IndyCar...
Team Penske suspends senior leadership. What to know about the scandal that has rocked IndyCar
Roger Penske took a tough stance this week by suspending two senior leaders and two engineers ahead of the Indianapolis 500 as punishment for a cheating scandal that has engulfed his IndyCar team. The issue centers on Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden's illegal use of his...
