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Indy 500: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'
The countdown begins 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...
Caitlin Clark fever races through Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had yet to even be drafted by the Indiana Fever before fans openly called for her to be given an honorary role at the Indianapolis 500. She's been a resident of Indianapolis for just about a month and is already one of the biggest stars in the...
Kyle Larson growing frustrated as Indianapolis 500 prep goes slower than anticipated
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Frustration began to build for Kyle Larson on his third day of Indianapolis 500 preparations as work to his Arrow McLaren car kept him off track for a huge chunk of the session. Rain washed out all day Tuesday and Larson got just two laps on track before the sky...
Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practice Thursday, leaving their teams with a lot of extra work ahead of qualifying this weekend. Ericsson, who was passed by Josef...
Marcus Ericsson crashes in practice but still has no regrets headed into Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson returned to the Indianapolis 500 with zero regrets but ended Thursday with a violent collision late in the first full day of practice. Ericsson hit a curb with just over two hours remaining in the session, causing his car to spin and hit the wall...
Indianapolis officer fatally shoots man during exchange of gunfire with suspect in earlier shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis police officer fatally shot a man Wednesday during an exchange of gunfire with the man, who was suspected in an earlier shooting, police said. Officers called to the city's northwest side just before noon found a man with apparent gunshot wounds...
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...
'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend. Sparks also performed the anthem before “The Greatest Spectacle in...
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...
Here are the locations that Red Lobster is closing in the US
Red Lobster says it is closing nearly 50 of its restaurants in the U.S. The locations span across more than 20 states — cutting back on Red Lobster’s presence in cities like Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis and Sacramento. Red Lobster has been struggling for some time. With lease and labor...
