Speedway News

Sage Karam earned the Sunoco Pole Award for the Firestone Freedom 100 in his first Firestone Indy Lights oval race.

For a lot of the drivers who will start Sunday's Indianapolis 500, the 2.5-mile ribbon of track is a special place.

A far-reaching bill to remake the nation's troubled immigration system is headed to the full Senate after approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

If you're accustomed to free parking in Speedway during the Indianapolis 500, you may have to rethink your plans.

Rick Mears appreciates how much receiving a lost cowboy hat meant to Parnelli Jones.

"The Sprints on Dirt, which we call SOD sprints, are a touring series and they race all over Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and even into Canada," said Schwartz.

Another tricky day for you, if you are trying to time the thunder Friday. The best chance of storms appears to again be Indianapolis southward, meaning Lafayette and Muncie may stay quieter than Bloomington and Terre Haute.

Maybe laughter was the wrong response. But amusement is about the only emotion I can muster while watching people froth at the mouth about the fact that every single one of this year's 500 Festival princesses is white.

Here are today's top 10 stories for Friday, May 17, 2013: 1. Hello, Indy 500 Pole Day weekend! Gates open at 10 a.m. for Fast Friday;$10 admission, 12 and younger free.

A Kroger employee has been arrested after police said he was caught on tape stuffing thousands of dollars in cash up his sleeve.

As the weather finally warms up, you are probably seeing more and more kids on bikes, and ATVs.

It's one thing to watch the cars on the track , and it's an entirely different experience to ride along.

A man who was intoxicated when he struck a pothole on his bike, suffering serious injuries, has lost his lawsuit against the city.

Speedway resident Tyler Tierney, 21, ventured outside a friend's home about 2:30 a.m. today to retrieve something from his car -- only to discover, when he opened his door, another man in his driver's seat, pointing a handgun straight at Tierney's chest.

A 31-year-old man who told police he only wanted top get drunk has been ordered into court on a theft charge after police found him with a six- and a 12-pack of beer on Sunday.

A mother whose 1-year-old son was found wandering in a Speedway motel parking lot in December was sentenced today to 11/2 years in prison for felony neglect of a dependent.

The contest for the worst bill of the legislative session this year was an easy choice.

Good morning! It's Monday, May 13, 2013. Here are today's top 10 stories. 1. West 56th Street section to stay closed today for pipeline repairs.

Gates open at 10 a.m. and practice for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 officially gets underway at noon.

The weather weekend begins with a misty morning across central Indiana. One cold front down; one to go.