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May 2016 Articles
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Gallery: Indy 500 Snake Pit 2018
Good, sweaty American fun inside the Snake Pit.
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Gallery: Indianapolis 500 Red Carpet
A superhero, a couple of Bachelors, and an NBA All Star walk into the Speedway.
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Stefan Wilson: Driven By Sacrifice
“This could be the last time I run Indy.”
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No One Wants To Win The 500 More Than Ed Carpenter
“The easiest time of all is when I’m in the car, especially here. It’s easy to not care about anything else.”
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Josef Newgarden’s Celebrity Ping-Pong Challenge
“One does not wait to face Helio in competition. One simply enters a location where Helio is already competing.”
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How To: Eat Your Way Around IMS
Of the food options at IMS, one vendor stated, “People get them for their dogs.”
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Gallery: Indianapolis 500 Pole Day
Ed Carpenter knows how to put the magic combination together to qualify for his third Indy 500 pole.
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Initiative Encourages Young Women To Pursue Careers In Motorsports
“You can make a career out of anything.”
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Unspoken Rules: INDYCAR Grand Prix
Hot tip: They’re traveling in the opposite direction.
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Our May Editor’s Note
“Is there any way?” he texted. “Without being creepy?”
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Rev 2018—What To Eat
Rub elbows with chefs and track personalities while dining on driver-inspired dishes at Rev.
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Celeb Watch: Indy 500 Red Carpet Pics, 2017 Edition
Jake Gyllenhaal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sharna Burgess, and other stars turned out for the Indy 500 Red Carpet ahead of the 101st Running of the race.
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IndyCar Drivers To Know: Carlos Muñoz
One year ago, Carlos Muñoz stepped out of his car at the conclusion of the 100th Indianapolis 500, embraced his crew, and broke down in tears. Muñoz then walked into the media center to address the circus of reporters and photographers waiting on race winner and teammate Alexander Rossi, who had stretched his fuel and […]
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Cara Adams Lets Performance Prove She Belongs
Cara Adams looked around for a familiar face. She stood outside the Firestone trailer at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in April, having been told a fan wanted to talk to her. “Usually when someone says they have a fan who wants to talk to you it’s your mom,” she says looking back. […]
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Our Expert Picks The 101st Indy 500 Winner
As Sunday’s 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 approaches, there is the inevitable attempt to bend the space-time continuum to guess who will win before the event actually takes place. The problem with this (difficulties related to bending the space-time continuum aside) is that I believe no fewer than 14 drivers have a legitimate shot—and […]
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Get To Know Indy Lights Drivers: Colton Herta
Colton Herta is your typical 17-year-old. He enjoys playing sports like lacrosse and soccer, battles schoolwork like every teen in high school, and hangs out with friends when he has time. He is nearly identical to the high school junior you’re thinking of right now. Well, other than the fact that he has a career […]
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Racing Dynasties: Andretti, Unser, Foyt … Lazier?
It’s a warm, sunny day during practice for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. Big-name teams and drivers are making runs ahead of qualifications set to take place over the weekend. Throughout Gasoline Alley, teams and drivers are making sure everything is perfect so they have the best possible chance to be named Indianapolis […]
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Raise The Bar With Beer Cocktails
Want to be the toast of your pre-race porch party or Memorial Day cookout? Beer cocktails are a fun way to spice up everyday brews. But what makes a good beer cocktail? Better yet, what should you avoid so you don’t make a bad one and embarrass yourself while wasting good beer? IM has your […]
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Pro Tips For Indy 500 Infield First-Timers
Tip no. 9: Carry the right-sized cooler, or security will ask you to leave yours behind at the gate. “But what about all my booze?!” Exactly.
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Where Rubber Meets The Road: Firestone And The Indy 500
“The two people who influence our destiny the most are the engine manufacturer and the tire manufacturer,” says Team Penske engineer Ron Ruzewski. “The only thing we don’t control is the space between the car and the ground.”
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Fast Food
You don’t have to subsist on a diet of fried chicken, sandwiches, and Budweiser during the month of May. Instead, fuel up at these bars and restaurants near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Big Woods Speedway (1002 Main St., Speedway, 317-757-3250) Pulled pork nachos, house beers, and a gorgeously rustic deck make this relative newcomer to […]
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Fans Flock For Race Day Fashion
Whether donning retro-inspired T-shirts or suiting up to get down in the Snake Pit in their finest “American-flag casual,” attendees of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing have plenty of fashionable race-day options from local retailers. Broad Ripple’s The Shop is a popular destination for people looking for apparel for their favorite Indy sports team or […]
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Shifting Gears: The Crossover From Formula One To IndyCar
News of Fernando Alonso skipping the Monaco Grand Prix in favor of running in the Indianapolis 500 sent shockwaves through the global racing community when it broke in April. This is arguably the biggest Indianapolis 500 story since Nigel Mansell joined IndyCar (then CART) following his Formula One World Championship in 1992. Mansell would go […]
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Unspoken Rules: Long’s Bakery
Wait out the morning crunch and risk finding your faves sold out. Solution: Call the day before and preorder a box.
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IndyCar Rookies To Know: Jack Harvey
Having something in your blood is a term thrown around for people who are naturally good at something. For Jack Harvey, this phrase couldn’t be any truer. Harvey has been around racing for as long as he’s been alive. His dad raced karts from a young age, and as recently as 2002 was winning championships […]
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IndyCar Rookies To Know: Zach Veach
Zach Veach has gotten some serious mileage out of a fast-paced decade of competitive auto racing. A 22-year-old native of Stockdale, Ohio, Veach began his racing career with go-karts at the age of 12. It was here in Indianapolis that Dave Fisher, the father of IndyCar team owner and former driver Sarah Fisher, discovered him. […]
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May Madness
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Gallery: Indy 500 Snake Pit 2018
Good, sweaty American fun inside the Snake Pit.
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Gallery: Indianapolis 500 Red Carpet
A superhero, a couple of Bachelors, and an NBA All Star walk into the Speedway.
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Gallery: Carb Day At IMS
All that’s left to do is to go racing.
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Stefan Wilson: Driven By Sacrifice
“This could be the last time I run Indy.”
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Will Power Dreams Of Victory
“Winning the 500 is the last box I need to tick in my IndyCar career.”
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No One Wants To Win The 500 More Than Ed Carpenter
“The easiest time of all is when I’m in the car, especially here. It’s easy to not care about anything else.”
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The Dadball Era’s Guide To Infield Fashion At The Indy 500
There is beauty in the simplicity of the “Race Day Chic” attire. There is majesty, even.
