IMS

The IMS saw much more than left turns as host of the Red Bull Air Race over the weekend.

The race and related on-track activities have claimed the lives of at least 54 drivers, mechanics, IMS workers, and spectators since 1911. But innovation in safety procedures and technology have tempered the tragedy.

The IMS has aged gracefully, aided by a few facelifts along the way. Take a look at some of the biggest upgrades over the years.

One of the Speedway’s gonzo founders hit a wall with his first racing venue.

“I grew up four doors down from the current president of the Speedway, Doug Boles, so I’m confident he’ll take these suggestions seriously.”

“Try to set up a lemonade stand on park grounds any other day of the year, and you’ll get a lesson not in capitalism but in how hard it is to do anything on government land without filling out lots of forms.”

Is it just us, or do all roads lead to Indiana’s—and the world’s—most famous racetrack? From Hawaii to Nazareth, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway leaves its tracks.

The Pacers go off-script with new look.

The NASCAR champ will finish his career this year with more than 90 wins. Can he make it six Brickyards?

In preparation of the Rolling Stones coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway July 4, we quizzed celebrities and local personalities on their first concert. Their answers are a bit surprising. All we can say is, Andrew Luck’s beard makes total sense now!

Dan Dakich interviews “Bob Knight”

Andrew Luck, cover boy

One driver’s Jack Russell terrier is to IndyCar what Blue III is to college basketball.

“One guy said something like, ‘Why don’t you let a man do that?’ It wasn’t that long ago.”

“A lot of filmmakers don’t shoot here because Indiana is one of those states that doesn’t have a tax break for filmmakers. Hopefully, that will change.”