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'It's gonna pay off.' Caitlin Clark hits signature shot in Fever's most encouraging game yet
INDIANAPOLIS — With about seven minutes left in the game, Aliyah Boston brought down a two-handed block, grabbed the rebound and kicked the ball out to Erica Wheeler. Wheeler ran down the court, and Fever rookie Caitlin Clark kept pace. Wheeler lobbed the ball to Clark, who was on the Gainbridge Fieldhouse logo and readied to shoot. She was nearly 33 feet away from the basket.
A warm week ahead; a daily chance for rain through race weekend
The work week started dry and warm with high temperatures in the mid-80s Monday afternoon. A few isolated showers are possible overnight but most of us will stay dry and spotty showers or an isolated thunderstorm could linger into early Tuesday morning. However, there will be a lot of dry time again tomorrow with highs that rise to the upper 80s.
What radio station is Indy 500 on? How to listen to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 2024 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 26. Many fans like to listen to the race, and there are plenty of options. The IndyCar Radio Network broadcast is set to air in 32 Indiana cities, 26 states and on Motorsport.Radio in the United Kingdom. The flagship stations in Indianapolis are 93.5 and 107.5 FM.
VeeKay’s crash leaves team scrambling during qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rinus VeeKay’s already challenging season took another twist Saturday when a hard crash in Indianapolis 500 qualifying left him limping down the front straightaway, hopeful he could get back on the 2.5-mile oval before the first round of qualifying ends. The 23-year-old Dutch driver traditionally has performed well on both the track’s […]
Opulence at the Speedway: A social group tries to bring diversity and fashion to Indy 500
For the past two decades, Juana Johnson has lived in the town of Speedway within a 10 minute drive to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, close enough to hear the low rumble of fast cars and see the checkered flags hanging at her neighbors' doors every May. But she's never set foot in the 257,325-seat stadium — until this year at the Sonsio Grand Prix earlier this month. As a Black woman, she said, she never thought...
IMS President, ‘JELL-O Shot Lady’ prepare for Carb Day fun
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The Indianapolis 500 and the Month of May are steeped in traditions. Some are historic and formal, while others are just plain fun. Chris Cross, also known as “The JELL-O Shot Lady,” has found herself at the center of one of those traditions. Every...
You may not realize just how big Indianapolis Motor Speedway is
The Indianapolis 500 is run every year at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a 560-acre facility on the west side of the city. The race is scheduled for the day before Memorial Day each year, weather permitting. Who owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway?. Roger Penske bought the facility, as well as the IndyCar...
Speedway Indoor Karting gears up for Indy 500
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — At Speedway Indoor Karting on Main Street, the spirit of racing sticks around all year long. The karting facility aims to make racing accessible to all, and give people a taste of the track. “You feel that excitement when you start buckling your belts, you...
Indy 500 fan has attended every race since 1952
INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) – Racing fans are gearing up for next weekend’s Indy 500 race, including one Indianapolis man who has been to every race for more than 70 years. Bob Skorjanc attended his first race with his father in 1952. “I can remember seeing my first race event...
He was 'Too fast for love,' but not his mama!
"I wanted to do something spectacular," said Charles Skelton, a contractor and volunteer preacher who along with his friend and fellow preacher Anthony Steele, and family, are renovating a home that once belonged to famous Hoosier racing driver Joe Dawson, and his parents. Dawson was the winner of the second...
2024 milk presenters at the Indy 500 are from 21Country
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - There can only be one winner that can win the Indianapolis 500 and that winner will take part in a tradition that has ties to 21Country this year. “Winners Drink Milk” is considered one of the most beloved phrases and traditions in Indiana and all of sports.
Going to the Indy 500? Here's a printable map of Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Below is a printable map of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the day of the race. To print, click the 'pop out' button in the top right corner, then use the printer button on the new tab. Getting to the track. ENTRANCE GATES: All entrance gates to the Indianapolis Motor...
Ohio couple leads the way for ‘Yellow Shirts’ at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Whether it’s helping you get on your way, or getting you out of the way for the racers to get through —the “Yellow Shirts” at Indianapolis Motor Speedway help run the show. Also known as the Safety Patrol, they are all...
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