Zip line to be featured at IMS during Indy 500

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From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 – Thrill-seeking fans can enjoy an unprecedented perspective of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Month of May, as a zip line will be available on selected event days, including the day of the 97th Indianapolis 500. This is the first time a zip line – [...]

NASCAR has tough safety decisions ahead after Kyle Larson’s crash

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By CHUCK SAMPLES ISL Correspondent What a scary end of the Nationwide series race in Daytona on Saturday, with Kyle Larson’s crash…and what a sobering way for the 2013 Sprint Cup series to begin. Here is video of the crash, courtesy of NASCAR, in case you haven’t seen it: Just a few thoughts on where [...]

Samples previews NASCAR Sprint Cup season, Danica’s chances

Danica Patrick at the Nationwide race at Indianapolis last year. Photo by Cliff Brunt.

By CHUCK SAMPLES ISL Correspondent Jeff Gordon is on the outside of Row 1 as the Sprint Cup season begins Sunday at Daytona. No surprise there. Danica Patrick has the pole. There’s your shocker. Maybe it shouldn’t be anymore. Patrick, who has scuffled since transitioning from open wheel racing to the lead stock car circuit, [...]

NASCAR season down to wire

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By CHUCK SAMPLES ISL Correspondent Three weekends remain in the NASCAR Sprint Cup season, and at least at the very top a familiar face has charged back to the top. When the Chase for the Cup started, I anticipated Jimmie Johnson would win his sixth title in seven years. I also thought Dale Earnhardt would [...]

Randy Bernard steps down as CEO of IndyCar

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From INDYCAR INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 “ The board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation convened a special meeting Sunday, Oct. 28 and has announced that Randy Bernard will relinquish his position as CEO of INDYCAR effective immediately. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and CEO Jeff Belskus was appointed as interim CEO [...]

Jimmie Johnson wins Brickyard; Earnhardt gains points lead

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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson won the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, joining Jeff Gordon as the only four-time winners of the event. “Man, you just hope to race here,” Johnson said. “To come here and win is a huge honor. And to win four – four wins! I’m at a loss for [...]

Danica, NASCAR slideshow and video of unhappy Elliott Sadler

Danica Patrick at the Nationwide race at Indianapolis last year. Photo by Cliff Brunt.

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Saturday was eventful at the Speedway. Denny Hamlin earned pole position for Sunday’s Brickyard 400, then finished fourth in the inaugural Indiana 250 Nationwide race. Carl Edwards qualified second for the Brickyard and Joey Logano third. Brad Keselowski won the Indiana 250. Elliott Sadler led before being penalized for allegedly jumping a restart and [...]

Video: Danica talks about her crash during NASCAR race at Indy

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Danica Patrick is still looking for her first win at Indianapolis. Patrick completed 38 laps at the first ever NASCAR Nationwide Indiana 250 before crashing into Reed Sorensen. Here is part of her reaction:   Follow Cliff Brunt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cliffbrunt_isl Follow us on Facebook: ISL Facebook Other stories: Behind the scenes at [...]

Clint Bowyer Emerging as a Big Time Force in NASCAR

By Chuck Samples ISL Correspondent He’s as surprised to be in Sonoma’s Victory Lane as anybody. Maybe he shouldn’t be. Clint Bowyer may have gotten an extended push (literally) from Kurt Busch on Sunday, but the truth of the matter is he dominated the race. In the process, he notched his first win of 2012, [...]

Behind the scenes, Month of May 2012 (Indy 500)

By CLIFF BRUNT, ISL Editor I have compiled some of my favorite photos from the Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Some are of cars, others of celebrities and others are of the festivities from the victory banquet. Enjoy, and click the blue link on each page to move to the next photo.   [...]