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Column: Indy 500 protects tradition over a better finish
IndyCar is not NASCAR and the Indianapolis 500 is not 500-plus some extra miles. Accepting those truths helps understand the unsatisfying finish to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Sato wins his second Indianapolis 500 at empty track
At an eerily empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Takuma Sato snatched a second Indianapolis 500 victory in an odd and unsatisfying finish to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Harvick dominates at Dover for seventh Cup victory of the season
Kevin Harvick views his NASCAR championship chase as him against the field. His budding rivalry with Denny Hamlin, however, has turned into a can-you-top-this showdown that promises to last until the finale.
Sato content after winning 2nd Indy 500 under caution
Takuma Sato won't waste any time wondering what might have happened if his teammate had not crashed in the closing laps of the Indianapolis 500.
Indy 500 fans line gates around track to be part of race day
John Kintonis refused to let COVID-19 derail his first Indianapolis 500 trip in years.
The Latest: Sato wins 2nd Indy 500 as race ends under yellow
The Latest from the Indianapolis 500, which was delayed from Memorial Day weekend because of COVID-19:___5:45 p.m.Takuma Sato has won his second Indianapolis 500 after…
Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic
The Indianapolis 500 has been stripped almost to the bone for the 104th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Hamlin holds off JGR teammate Truex for 1st Dover victory
Denny Hamlin crossed Dover off the meager list of tracks where he had yet to win and turned his ambitions toward one more goal he'd like to scratch off the docket.
Andretti savoring his own Indianapolis 500 spotlight
Riding shotgun alongside his grandfather, Marco Andretti was at the front of 33 bright red convertible Camaros cruising down Main Street near Indianapolis Motor Speedway for an impromptu parade.
Indy 500 rookies bring cosmopolitan flair to the Brickyard
Indianapolis 500 rookie Alex Palou is a bona fide polyglot, one of those exceptionally rare people who can speak three or more languages so fluently they can alternate between each in a single sentence.
Johnson makes last-gasp playoff push in final year at Dover
Jimmie Johnson is at the win-or-else stage of his playoff push as he hits his favorite track. Johnson has a record 11 victories at Dover…
Party canceled: Indy hosts saddest Carb Day in race history
It was the saddest Carb Day in Indianapolis 500 history. The Snake Pit sat silent in the empty infield, no sign of any rowdy revelers who turn an important day at the track into Indiana's biggest party.
Hinchcliffe back at Indy 500 with plenty riding on outcome
The self-proclaimed mayor of Hinchtown is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he nearly lost his life in a horrific practice crash for the Indy…
Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'
Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed he can't open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event.
Ice loves Marco: Ice-T tops celebrities rooting for Andretti
Ice-T might be on the set of "Law & Order" when he takes a call to jet off to some far-flung destination with Marco Andretti…
As Indianapolis 500 nears, sound of silence is deafening
It's almost race weekend and the tiny enclave of Speedway looks virtually barren.
Fired for racial slur, NASCAR driver visits Floyd memorial, volunteers
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson connected with retired soccer star Tony Sanneh, whose foundation works on youth development and empowerment in the Twin Cities. 'I was just ignorant,' he said.
NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience
Everything was new to Mike Tirico when he walked past the famed pagoda that dominates the front stretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, assumed his broadcast…
Foyt doing his part to bring fans back to Indianapolis 500
A.J. Foyt climbs into his golf cart and speeds from his motorhome to the same garage stall he has called home every May for decades.
Kanaan hoping to make one more farewell tour next season
Tony Kanaan wanted to celebrate this season with his longtime, loyal fans.