<![CDATA[Indianapolis 500 News Feed]]> http://dev.indy500.comnews/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:50:47 +0000 Copyright 2008 IMS LLC Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Two-Time Indy 500 Winner Castroneves Honored As Top Racer]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/12022/Two_Time_Indy_500_Winner_Castroneves_Honored_As_Top_Racer Team Penske's Helio Castroneves was named Auto Racer of the Year during Univision's inaugural Premios Deportes Awards, which were taped July 14 in Pasadena, Calif., for broadcast July 20 on Univision. IMS Tickets

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:13:06 +0000 <![CDATA[Popular Indy 500 Veteran Fisher Returning With Dollar General]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/12019/Popular_Indy_500_Veteran_Fisher_Returning_With_Dollar_General Popular Indianapolis 500 veteran Sarah Fisher will return to the IndyCar Series Aug. 9 at Kentucky Speedway and Sept. 7 at Chicagoland Speedway, with sponsorship from Dollar General. IMS Tickets

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:33:58 +0000 <![CDATA[IMS, IRL Donate $100,000 To Belle Isle, Hole In The Wall Camps]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11712/IMS__IRL_Donate__100_000_To_Belle_Isle__Hole_In_The_Wall_Camps The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League are donating the $100,000 purse from the 2008 McDonald's Pit Stop Challenge, canceled May 23 due to rain, to Belle Isle Park and Hole in the Wall Camps. Belle Isle Park, located in Detroit, and Hole in the Wall Camps each will receive $50,000. IMS Tickets

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:44:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Legendary ABC Indianapolis 500 Announcer McKay Dies At 86]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11674/Legendary_ABC_Indianapolis_500_Announcer_McKay_Dies_At_86 Tributes from Indianapolis 500 drivers and officials were offered this weekend for legendary ABC Sports broadcaster Jim McKay, who died June 7 at age 86. McKay anchored ABC's broadcasts of the Indianapolis 500 from 1967-74 and 1976-85. He was the host of the broadcast in 1986-87. McKay Indianapolis 500 Video

]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:27:08 +0000 <![CDATA[Dixon Enjoys Sharing Memories Of Indy Victory With Letterman]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11633/Dixon_Enjoys_Sharing_Memories_Of_Indy_Victory_With_Letterman In his inimitable way, David Letterman set up Scott Dixon to hit a home run. "After 500 miles, is milk what you really want to drink?" Letterman asked 92nd Indianapolis 500 champion Dixon during an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on June 2. IMS Tickets

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:47:43 +0000 <![CDATA[Renew 2009 Indy 500 Tickets Online By June 9, Receive Free DVD]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11580/Renew_2009_Indy_500_Tickets_Online_By_June_9__Receive_Free_DVD Existing ticket holders who renew their seats online for the 2009 Indianapolis 500 by Monday, June 9 will receive a free, Collector's Edition DVD of highlights from the exciting 2008 race.

Fans can renew or request an upgrade of their Race Day tickets online in the new, improved Tickets section at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com. The 93rd Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 24, 2009.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 17:51:58 +0000 <![CDATA[Tour Bus Takes Dixon For Ride Down Memory Lane At Indy]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11567/Tour_Bus_Takes_Dixon_For_Ride_Down_Memory_Lane_At_Indy On the morning after his victory in the 92nd Indianapolis 500, Scott Dixon took a ceremonial victory lap around the 2.5-mile oval in an Indianapolis Motor Speedway tour bus with a dozen members of the media on board, explaining his winning ride and the reasoning for pulling in shortly after crossing the Yard of Bricks. Watch Bus Video | IMS Tickets

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 18:10:38 +0000 <![CDATA[Proud Papas: Dads Of Dixon, Ganassi Beaming Over Indy 500 Victory]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11552/Proud_Papas__Dads_Of_Dixon__Ganassi_Beaming_Over_Indy_500_Victory Fathers know best! Well, not exactly when it comes to Kiwi Scott Dixon, the newest winner of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, and his team owner, American Chip Ganassi. Ron Dixon and Floyd Ganassi were proud papas in Victory Circle on Sunday, May 25 as the racing world saluted their sons for a dominating victory in the 92nd running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." IMS Tickets

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:51:30 +0000 <![CDATA[Dixon Earns Record $2.98 Million From 92nd Indianapolis 500 Purse]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11542/Dixon_Earns_Record__2_98_Million_From_92nd_Indianapolis_500_Purse Scott Dixon earned a record $2,988,065 from a record overall purse of $14,406,580 for his victory May 25 in the 92nd Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The previous record winner's purse was $1,761,740 awarded to Buddy Rice in 2004, while the 2007 Indy field was awarded the previous record race purse, $10,668,815. Ryan Hunter-Reay was named Chase Rookie of the Year at the Victory Celebration. Official Box Score | Victory Celebration Photos | Yard of Bricks Photos | IMS Tickets

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 20:25:03 +0000 <![CDATA[2006 MotoGP World Champ Hayden Enjoys Ride In Indy 500 Spotlight]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11538/2006_MotoGP_World_Champ_Hayden_Enjoys_Ride_In_Indy_500_Spotlight 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden took demonstration laps around the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval on his Repsol Honda MotoGP bike during pre-race ceremonies for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on May 25. Hayden, from Owensboro, Ky., gave fans a sampling of the excitement they'll see during the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sept. 14 on the road course at IMS. Read Nicky's impressions of the big day! IMS Tickets

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 02:35:48 +0000 <![CDATA[Second, Third, Top Rookie Press Conference Transcript]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11533/Second__Third__Top_Rookie_Press_Conference_Transcript 92nd Indianapolis 500 second, third, top rookie press conference transcript.

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 00:33:02 +0000 <![CDATA[Winner's Press Conference Transcript]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11532/Winner_s_Press_Conference_Transcript 92nd Indianapolis 500 winner's press conference transcript.

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 00:30:38 +0000 <![CDATA[92nd Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Quotes]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11530/92nd_Indianapolis_500_Post_Race_Quotes 92nd Indianapolis 500 post-race quotes.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2008 22:51:11 +0000 <![CDATA[Celebrities Thrilled By Complete Indianapolis 500 Experience]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11529/Celebrities_Thrilled_By_Complete_Indianapolis_500_Experience A wide variety of popular celebrities from film, TV, music and sports attended the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and they all had one common sentiment regarding the experience -- it was incredible! Read what the stars had to say from the red carpet at 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing!" IMS Tickets

]]> Sun, 25 May 2008 22:48:43 +0000 <![CDATA[Dixon Wins 92nd Indianapolis 500!]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11522/Dixon_Wins_92nd_Indianapolis_500_ Scott Dixon won the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday from pole in an eventful race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Vitor Meira finished second, 1.7498 seconds behind Dixon. Marco Andretti finished third. Stay tuned for complete coverage. Final Results | IMS Tickets

]]> Sun, 25 May 2008 12:07:45 +0000 <![CDATA[Leads 115 Laps For First Indianapolis 500 Victory]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11521/Leads_115_Laps_For_First_Indianapolis_500_Victory Scott Dixon won the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday from pole in an eventful race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Vitor Meira finished second, 1.7498 seconds behind Dixon. Marco Andretti finished third. Stay tuned for complete coverage. Box Score | Video | Photos | IndyCast | Audio | Transcripts: Winner / Second-Third-Top Rookie | Post-Race Quotes | Race Notes/Quotes | IMS Tickets

]]> Sun, 25 May 2008 11:51:58 +0000 <![CDATA[J. Andretti Rolls With Changes Through Three Decades At Indy]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11516/J__Andretti_Rolls_With_Changes_Through_Three_Decades_At_Indy In 1988, John Andretti finished 21st as a rookie in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. On May 25, 20 years later, he will start from that same position as the only remaining driver from that 33-car starting field still competing. IMS Tickets

]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 22:04:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Race Day At The Track: Sunday, May 25]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11514/Race_Day_At_The_Track__Sunday__May_25 Race Day at the Track: Sunday, May 25.

]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 20:18:10 +0000 <![CDATA[Indy 500 Race Countdown Begins With Public Drivers' Meeting]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11513/Indy_500_Race_Countdown_Begins_With_Public_Drivers__Meeting Drivers participating in the 92nd Indianapolis 500 received final instructions and awards May 24 in the Public Drivers' Meeting. The 92nd "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. (ET) Sunday, May 25. Race Day Schedule | Starting Grid | Starting Lineup | IMS Tickets

]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 20:01:18 +0000 <![CDATA[Firestone Freedom 100 Top Three Transcript]]> http://dev.indy500.com/news/11512/Firestone_Freedom_100_Top_Three_Transcript Firestone Freedom 100 Top Three Transcript.

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