The Driver's Seat: Alex Lloyd

The three best moments of my career came at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Carb Loading: Not Too Late for Andretti Dinner Rez

May Madness just learned this evening that a handful of tickets are still available to the exclusive Andretti Wine Dinner, to be held this Thursday (May 17, 7:30 p.m.) at Mo’s A Place for Steaks. The tickets run $125 apiece. You get a four-course meal, pairings from the Andretti Winery in Napa Valley, and a photo-op meet-and-greet with racing legend Mario Andretti. While supplies last. Mo’s A Place for Steaks: 47 S. Pennsylvania St., 624-0720  

Guy Fieri Hearts Indy

Last week May Madness reported that celeb chef Guy Fieri was rumored to be leading the pack of potential pace-car drivers for this year’s Indy 500, and IMS officials confirmed it with an announcement today.

Chatter: Ashley to Dario, “Let Me Drive!”

Earlier this spring, listeners of NPR’s weekly Car Talk radio program got a surprise glimpse into the married lives of actress Ashley Judd and two-time Indy 500 champ Dario Franchitti.

The Fast Crowd: Show Us Your Pics!

May Madness wants YOUR 500 photos for the new Fast Crowd photo gallery!
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Car Talk: The Duesy Was the Star of This Show

One sure sign that May is underway in Indianapolis—dazzling, one-of-a-kind cars, often in bunches, making appearances around town.

Fore Shadowing Carmel's BMW Golf Championship

Stephen J. Cox, a PGA advance rules official, uses his middle initial to distinguish himself from the other Stephen Coxes associated with the PGA, and he explained why on a recent visit to Carmel’s Crooked Stick Golf Club.

Artists Shine as Spotlight Nets $401K Toward AIDS Relief

Local arts stars collided at Clowes Memorial Hall on May 7. Their universal mission: to entertain, and to raise money for the Indiana AIDS Fund, at Spotlight's 17th showcase of live performance talent.

Martina McBride to Sing Anthem at Indy 500

Country-music siren Martina McBride will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during pre-race ceremonies at the Indianapolis 500 on May 27. Most likely she will belt out the performance, much like we expected Kelly Clarkson to do at the Super Bowl here instead of offering this rather restrained take.