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2 hrs ago | Detroit News

Stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George wins Indy 500 pole

The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series - the Indianapolis 500 pole.

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Related Topix: Sports, Team Penske, Racing, Andretti Autosport, Michael Andretti, Andretti Green Racing, Marco Andretti, KV Racing Technology, E.J Viso, Will Power

4 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole

Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Ed Carpenter, Vision Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Travis Dassow, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Chase Austin, Boris Jurkovic, Brad Baker

7 hrs ago | WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Will Power grabs early lead in race for Indy pole

Police say a gunman used anti-gay slurs before fatally shooting a 32-year-old man in New York City's Greenwich Village.

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Related Topix: Sports, Team Penske, Racing, Will Power, CART Racing

8 hrs ago | Motorsport.com

Power posts Team Penske's fastest lap during Fast Friday practice

Team Penske was able to record some fast laps - including its quickest of the week - during the abbreviated Fast Friday, the final full day of practice before Saturday's pole qualifying for the 97th Indianapolis 500.

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Related Topix: Sports, Team Penske, Racing, Will Power, CART Racing, Darrell Waltrip, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, AJ Allmendinger

12 hrs ago | WTHR-TV Indianapolis

IU Health removing sugary drinks from hospitals

The weather was the only thing that could slow E.J. Viso down on "Fast Friday" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, KV Racing Technology, E.J Viso

16 hrs ago | AutoWeek

NBC Sports Network TV schedule for Indy 500 qualifying, Carb Day

Play-by-play announcer Leigh Diffey will occupy the TV booth for coveage of qualifying, and he'll be joined by former IndyCar driver Gil de Ferran and Jon Beekhuis.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Gil de Ferran, Formula-1 Racing, Autos

20 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Impressive start has Sato thinking big about Indy

When Takuma Sato strolls into his garage at Indianapolis, he gets a quick glimpse into the two distinct paths that have defined these past 12 months.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Takuma Sato, KV Racing Technology

Fri May 17, 2013

KARE-TV Minneapolis

Danica Patrick not focused on All-Star fan vote

Danica Patrick said the possibility of winning Saturday night's Sprint Fan Vote - and a free ticket into the NASCAR All-Star Race - would be nice, but she'd rather get there on her own.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Danica Patrick, Nascar Drivers, Andretti Autosport

Star-Telegram.com

Andretti team is clear favorite for Indy pole

Each of his five drivers has been atop the speed charts this week. They're all using the Chevrolet engines that have clearly been faster.

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Related Topix: Sports, Team Penske, Racing, Will Power, Oriol Servia, KV Racing Technology

AutoWeek

E.J. Viso tops Indy 500 practice on Friday; complete speeda

Rain shortened the practice session for Townsend Bell and the rest of the field at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday.

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Related Topix: Sports, KV Racing Technology, Racing, E.J Viso, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Boris Jurkovic, Andy Belmont

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Car fire snarls traffic on I-69 near Lapel

Riding to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway helicopter is a perk of the privileged.

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Related Topix: Sports, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, George Hill, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, NCAA Basketball, Victor Oladipo, Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Indiana University NCAA, KV Racing Technology, Racing, E.J Viso

National Speed Sport News

Lucas Oil Backing Vautier In Indy 500

Lucas Oil will be the primary sponsor for rookie competitor Tristan Vautier during the 97th Indianapolis 500 on May 26.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Richie Hearn

The Indianapolis Star

Indy 500 2013 Pole Day predictions

Who is going to win the pole Saturday for the Indy 500? A sampling of opinions from Indy Star reporters and editors: 1. Marco Andretti.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Marco Andretti, Andretti Autosport, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, Ryan Hunter-Reay

WTLC-AM Indianapolis

How much does it cost to field a car in the Indy 500?

Buddy Lazier and his supporters bought a year-old race car for more than $300,000 for this Indianapolis 500, but they had to hire people to secure and organize the equipment necessary to participate this month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Buddy Lazier, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Racing, Curb-Agajanian Motorsports, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, Chase Austin, Boris Jurkovic, Mike MacKenzie

The Charlotte Observer

Bruton Smith has seen it all, talks about it

Bruton Smith talks with NHRA drivers John Force, Courtney Force and Brittany Force as his son, Marcus Smith looks on prior to finals action of the 2013 Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, NC on Sunday, April 21, 2013.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Colin Braun, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Auggie Vidovich, Jack Roush, Danica Patrick, Andretti Autosport

Paddock Talk

As Honda news looms, Sato rules out F1

Citing Honda sources, major Japanese newspapers including the Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun, and the Kyodo news agency, are reporting that a formal announcement of the 2015 comeback is now imminent.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Racing, Takuma Sato, KV Racing Technology, Super Aguri

Thu May 16, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Carmel out to dampen Detour bar's noisy nightlife

The city of Carmel’s unusual and public crackdown on a local bar and grill in its Arts & Design District has left some scratching their heads.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, FAZZT Race Team, Alex Tagliani

BleacherReport

Did Danica Patrick Make the Jump to the Sprint Cup Series Too Early?

Any race fan, whether you like Patrick or think she's just a publicity stunt, could have seen this coming.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Danica Patrick, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andretti Autosport, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, NASCAR Nextel Cup, Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson

Planet-F1.com

Sato not interested in comeback

Takuma Sato has no interest in returning to Formula One despite putting in some impressive displays in the IndyCar series.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Racing, Takuma Sato, KV Racing Technology, Super Aguri, A.J. Foyt Enterprises

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Officials: 'Multiple fatalities' in Texas tornadoes

Officials report a tornado caused "multiple fatalities" as it tore through two neighborhoods of a North Texas town.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Target Chip Ganassi Racing