[Indianapolis Motor Speedway Press Release] The historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29 added more history today with addition of the race’s first presenting sponsor, PennGrade Motor Oil. A brand of Lebanon, Ind.-based D-A Lubricant Company, PennGrade Motor Oil will serve as presenting sponsor through a multiyear deal running through 2018. “This historic…

[IndyCar Press Release] Veteran broadcaster Mark Jaynes has been named chief announcer for the Advance Auto Parts INDYCAR Radio Network that airs every Verizon IndyCar Series race. Included among the 16 events in 2016 is the highly anticipated 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Jaynes will become just the sixth “Voice of the…

For many people, the 2016 racing season begins this weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 54th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona is at the end of the month (January 30, 31) but the Roar Before The 24 kicks off tomorrow. The three-day testing session at Daytona International Speedway will feature top driving talent…

There are still 67 days until the first race of the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season kicks off on the streets of St. Petersburg, but there will be plenty of testing before it all begins. There will be some testing for both Honda and Chevrolet teams over the next few months, in addition to the big promoter…

[IndyCar Press Release] Refinements to the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook, distributed to teams and suppliers Dec. 19, clarify procedures established by IndyCar in the past two seasons and highlight ongoing efforts to improve the overall fan experience in the upcoming season. Areas of interest in the rulebook include the following: Aero Kits IndyCar has established…