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Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions

Detroit at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 7 1/2. These teams were part of two joint practices in suburban Indy in August 2022.. Jim Caldwell served as a head coach for both franchises and led the Colts to the Super Bowl following the 2009 season and was fired by the Lions after going 9-7 …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90

LA Times

Parnelli Jones, wearing the victory wreath around his neck, stands up in front of the trophy cup after winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1963. Parnelli Jones, a hard-bitten, hard-charging race driver who came out of Torrance and won the controversial Indianapolis 500 in 1963, then was the hard-luck loser four years later, died Tuesday at Torrance Memorial Medical Center after …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy. Bell wins in NASCAR and Leclerc wins in F1

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Enjoy Illinois 300 Site: Madison, Illinois. Fast facts: The race had been red-flagged for more than two hours following a steady downpour.. Bell led a race-high 90 laps in his eighth career victory and became the fourth multiple race winner through 14 races this season.. Custer still leads with nine top 10s.. Elliott’s victory …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy 500 to give Roger Penske record-extending 20th win

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden once again brought his victorious Team Penske car to a stop on the Yard of Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Newgarden put the cheating scandal behind him to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indy 500 since Helio Castroneves 22 years ago and give Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win in the biggest race in …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indy 500 takeaways: Josef Newgarden repeats as winner with bold pass, joins elite group

New York Times

Josef Newgarden completed a daring pass to the outside of Pato O’Ward on the final lap to win the rain-delayed Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. As Newgarden and O’Ward sped down the frontstretch taking the white flag, O’Ward completed a slingshot pass of Newgarden, who then attempted his own slingshot pass as they raced into Turn 3. GO DEEPER At Indy …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Drivers who try the Indy 500-NASCAR 600 double have had mixed results. Kyle Larson is next

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Only four drivers have attempted one of the most grueling days in motorsports: the 1,100-mile Memorial Day weekend double. A look at the previous efforts: John Andretti Total double attempts: One At Indianapolis: Started 10th, finished 10th At Charlotte: Started ninth, finished 36th Total laps completed: 416 The skinny: The nephew of racing great Mario Andretti and cousin …

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7 months ago

Team Penske locks out Indy 500 front row qualifying as Larson makes ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — For more than a month, Will Power has all but guaranteed that Team Penske would win the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Power remaining convinced though, even after Penske suspended four team employees including Team Penske president Tim Cindric, the strategist for defending Indy 500 winner Newgarden. McLaughlin in the famed “Yellow Submarine” entry led a Team Penske …

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7 months ago

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — 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. “I think we were in good shape,” Ericsson said, “but obviously you have a big crash like this, it sets everything back …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chevrolet denies participation in Team Penske’s IndyCar cheating scandal

Associated Press

Chevrolet denied on Friday any knowledge of the IndyCar cheating scandal within Team Penske and said it hired an independent law firm to investigate whether General Motors employees were involved. General Motors President Mark Reuss said the manufacturer respects the “decision and actions” of IndyCar following last week’s disqualifications of winner Josef Newgarden and Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin from the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Matt Gay kicks 4 FGs over 50 yards, including OT winner, as Colts beat Ravens 22-19

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — It’s not often a kicker manages to upstage Justin Tucker. Gay capped a terrific day with a 53-yard field goal in overtime, giving the Colts a 22-19 win over the Ravens on Sunday. “Was really just kind of in that blackout mode where I wasn’t thinking too much.” The Ravens wasted two overtime chances with great field position. …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Column: Indy 500’s ending creates controversy and conspiracies

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s called “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” because the Indianapolis 500 is supposed to be one of the most dramatic and difficult races in the world. The controversial ending to the 107th running of the Indy 500 gave Josef Newgarden the win, and Newgarden drives for Roger Penske, who owns the race and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar ran …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Josef Newgarden wins his first Indy 500, gives Roger Penske his 19th victory

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 is the one race Josef Newgarden desperately wanted to win. Newgarden finally broke through Sunday, though, winning the Indy 500 to extend team owner Roger Penske’s record to 19 victories — and the first since he bought Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I knew I could.” Ericsson finished second in a Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing, and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Dixon aims for second Indy 500 win while rueing so many close calls

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Scott Dixon started on the pole for the Indianapolis 500 a year ago, quickly went to the front and led 95 laps, and there was every reason to believe he would finally kiss the bricks for the second time after 14 years of trying. There’s been three or four of those,” said Dixon, who qualified sixth for Sunday’s …

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1 year, 6 months ago

4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — It is hard to be an introvert among the bodacious characters of Arrow McLaren Racing. But Felix Rosenqvist, who readily admits he “was closed as a shell” when he joined McLaren for the start of the 2021 season, is having a blast with firecracker teammate Pato O’Ward and wild-card boss Zak Brown as they rebuild the team’s brand …

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1 year, 6 months ago

A.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife’s death

Associated Press

WALLER, Texas — A.J. “The nurses, they knew who I was,” Foyt said, “and they came out and told me the treatments weren’t doing nothing, and they said, ‘Mr. “I’m kinda glad she died, and I hate to say it like that, but once your heart stops, your lungs, your kidneys, never recover,” Foyt said. “I said, ‘Well, I need …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Defending Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson looked like a double threat in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday. Ericsson’s teammate, Scott Dixon, had the second-fastest overall lap for the second straight day, giving Chip Ganassi Racing another one-two finish. Thursday’s boost could put Ericsson in a stronger position to become the sixth driver in Indy history to record back-to-back wins, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Lucy Foyt, wife of Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt, dies at 84

Associated Press

Lucy Foyt, wife of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. “Her steadfast support and amazing grace under pressure throughout A.J.’s career and post-career, which was marked by life-threatening injuries on several occasions, made it possible for him to stage the remarkable comebacks that added to his legendary status.” Foyt, who turned 88 in January, had a pacemaker installed in early March. …

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1 year, 9 months ago

See Then-And-Now Image Of Harrison Ford And Ke Huy Quan Melting Hearts Everywhere

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ke Huy Quan and Harrison Ford of 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” reunited Sunday on the film industry’s biggest stage. As Quan, the Best Supporting Actor winner, gathered with the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” team to receive the Best Picture award at the Oscars, he and presenter Ford exchanged a joyous hug. A …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Kyle Larson to try Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 double in 2024

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 next year with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. His entry with McLaren will be co-owned by Hendrick and “Competing at the Indianapolis 500 is a dream of mine and something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time — since …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Staying Put: Palou & Rosenqvist to remain with IndyCar teams

Associated Press

The messy saga surrounding Alex Palou’s racing future was finally cleared up Wednesday when the Spaniard said he will return to Chip Ganassi Racing next season — and then immediately hopped into one of McLaren’s cars for a Formula One test in Barcelona. McLaren, meanwhile, said Felix Rosenqvist would return to his IndyCar seat next season as two key pieces …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Reddick wins at Indy to close best month of NASCAR career

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Reddick this month already grabbed his first Cup career victory, qualified for NASCAR’s playoffs and signed a big contract with a new team. “A lot of incredible drivers have won at this racetrack and it’s really cool to be part of the drivers who have won here and I’m really happy about it.” Reddick broke through for …

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2 years, 5 months ago

AUTO RACING: Road courses ahead for NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Kwik Trip 250 Site: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Fast facts: The Joe Gibbs Racing trio of pole-stter Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch combined to lead 250 of the 300 laps at Nashville, but late-race traffic relegated Busch to 21st and Truex to 22nd.. Kurt Busch finished second, followed by Ryan Blaney, Kye …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Newgarden wins pole for final Detroit GP on Belle Isle

Associated Press

DETROIT — Josef Newgarden is eager to put the Indianapolis 500 behind him and focus on reclaiming his spot atop IndyCar while celebrating Chevrolet in its backyard. I think it’s pretty wide open.” Marcus Ericsson vaulted from eighth to first in the standings following the Swede’s win in the Indianapolis 500, a race worth double points. Newgarden also started from …

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2 years, 6 months ago

IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race

Associated Press

DETROIT — The milk has barely been washed out of Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson’s firesuit and the IndyCar season has gone wild. Slow down, warned Pato O’Ward, who is also back at the Detroit Grand Prix looking to defend his first IndyCar win and take the championship lead from Ericsson. I think that was going to be a huge …

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Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions

Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90

AUTO RACING: Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy. Bell wins in NASCAR and Leclerc wins in F1

Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy 500 to give Roger Penske record-extending 20th win

Indy 500 takeaways: Josef Newgarden repeats as winner with bold pass, joins elite group

Drivers who try the Indy 500-NASCAR 600 double have had mixed results. Kyle Larson is next

Team Penske locks out Indy 500 front row qualifying as Larson makes ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations

Chevrolet denies participation in Team Penske’s IndyCar cheating scandal

Matt Gay kicks 4 FGs over 50 yards, including OT winner, as Colts beat Ravens 22-19

Column: Indy 500’s ending creates controversy and conspiracies

Josef Newgarden wins his first Indy 500, gives Roger Penske his 19th victory

Dixon aims for second Indy 500 win while rueing so many close calls

4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender

A.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife’s death

Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day

Lucy Foyt, wife of Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt, dies at 84

See Then-And-Now Image Of Harrison Ford And Ke Huy Quan Melting Hearts Everywhere

Kyle Larson to try Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 double in 2024

Staying Put: Palou & Rosenqvist to remain with IndyCar teams

Reddick wins at Indy to close best month of NASCAR career

AUTO RACING: Road courses ahead for NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar

Newgarden wins pole for final Detroit GP on Belle Isle

IndyCar silly season swings into Belle Isle’s final race