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'Wow, I just found the necklace' | Good Samaritan finds lost IndyCar necklace at IMS, returns it to owner
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Life can be full of surprises. On Thursday, Alyssa Ruklic got the surprise she never thought would come. The kindness of a stranger helped reunite her with a cherished family heirloom she lost at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "I've got something for you. There you go....
Fast Friday revs up fan excitement as the Indy 500 approaches
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy 500 is officially a little more than a week away. As the big day approaches, Fast Friday marks the start of the greatest week in racing for many 500 fans. Crowds poured into Indianapolis Motor Speedway eager to watch some of the top speeds and ready to start their racing celebration. […]
Joseph Newgarden receives final Indy 500 winner’s quilt
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Ahead of Fast Friday, last year’s Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden, was presented with his winner’s quilt at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was a bittersweet moment because the woman who made the quilt, Jeanetta “The Quilt Lady” Holder, passed away in December.
Former WTHR meteorologist Kelly Greene waves the green flag to open Indy 500 practice
INDIANAPOLIS — There was a familiar face in the flag stand Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Former WTHR meteorologist Kelly Greene – wearing green – was spotted at the beginning of Indy 500 practice May 15. She waved the green flag to get Wednesday's practice underway.
A mild, wet Friday; warming into the 80s for Indy 500 qualifying this weekend
On the average May is the second wettest month of the year for Indianapolis. We average 4.75″ of rain for the month and we’ve had almost three inches of rain so far this month. One to three inches of rain has fallen across most of central Indiana this week and minor flooding has already started.
Foggy start, looking decent for Quals this weekend
It’s no secret that May is an active one on average. It’s the second wettest month annually for the City of Indianapolis with 4.75″ of rain on average. The last two days in Indianapolis had just under 2.0″ of rain with higher reports in some spots. We started the month in a rain deficit, now we are in a surplus JUST from the two days of heavy rain.
'American Idol' winner Phillip Phillips to perform 'God Bless America' ahead of 2024 Indy 500
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Another "American Idol" winner is performing ahead of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One day after IMS announced Jordin Sparks would sing the national anthem ahead of the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, IMS confirmed Phillip Phillips will sing "God Bless America" before the race on Sunday, May 26.
Doug Boles on blackouts, new fans and why May is better in Indianapolis
If you see Doug Boles smiling ear to ear while out and about this month, the IMS president says it's because the 2024 Indianapolis 500 already feels like an all-timer. Why it matters: It's selling like one, too — reserve ticket sales are up between 15,000 and 16,000 seats when compared to this time last year.
Indy 500 fans recall Speedway in the Month of May
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Julie Bolejack remembers when racing legend Parnelli Jones used to sleep at her uncle’s house in the Month of May. Tony Ray used to sneak into the track the night before the race and guide his car with only his running lights on to a coveted spot inside Turn One. Randy Roberts […]
Rockin’ on Main in Speedway
The Indianapolis 500 is one of the biggest events of the year, and for the town of Speedway, it brings so many annual traditions. Rockin’ on Main returns on Friday, May 24th at 5 P.M. on the main street of Speedway. The 3 -block street fest has food, drinks,...
Fans flock to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Fast Friday
Indianapolis hosted a big sports doubleheader on Friday. At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, fans took in Fast Friday. Downtown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers took on the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
'One of a kind’ | UIndy student earns honors as scholar, wrestler
INDIANAPOLIS — There aren’t many students with a resume like Jackson Hoover. This year, the University of Indianapolis junior competed in a national wrestling competition, studied for a test to get into medical school and flew to Vietnam to study cavefish. 'I don't know if we get very...
‘It’s a family reunion’: Speedway homeowners help race fans park for 70 years
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — For 70 years, cars have lined the lawn of the legendary Speedway house at the corner of Winton Avenue and Speedway Drive ahead of the Indianapolis 500. The house was first built by Robert and Betty Crane in 1952. The parking tradition began that year...
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