Five Hundred Miles

Carl Fisher, James Allison, Frank Wheeler, and Arthur Newby. Everyone knows the story by now. After two possible locations were turned down, Fisher’s plan of a large testing facility for car manufacturers to showcase their products finally came to fruition on 328 acres of farmland on the outskirts of Indianapolis. There was still something else…

Coyne Confirms Pippa Mann for Indy 500

[Dale Coyne Racing Press Release] For a fourth consecutive year, Pippa Mann is returning to Dale Coyne Racing as part of the team’s effort at this year’s 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Mann will once again be promoting her 2016 Pink #GetInvolved campaign, raising funds for Susan G. Komen, while sporting a pink helmet…

GP of Boston Race Called Off

The Grand Prix of Boston race planned for September 4 has apparently been cancelled. The local promoter of the event said the Labor Day weekend race in the city’s Seaport District will not happen, and Mark Miles was informed of the decision this evening. While Miles said they were “very disappointed” by the decision, the Verizon IndyCar Series…

Stefan Wilson Joins KV for Indy 500

[KV Racing Press Release] IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson announced today that he will compete in the 100th Running of The Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil with 2013 winners KV Racing Technology. The 26-year old Briton is able to fulfill his dream of competing in the world’s largest one-day sporting event thanks to Indiana…

Oriol Servia Joins SPM for Indy 500

[Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Press Release] Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) announced today that Oriol Servia will pilot the team’s third entry for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in the Schmidt Peterson with Marotti Racing No. 77 entry. Servia, son of a Spanish Rally champion, has been racing since he was young, advancing steadily up…