MICHAEL MAROT
Katherine Legge, of England, left, and Stefan Wilson, of England, crash in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)
Deaths and tragedy from 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing

By Michael Marot May. 27, 2023 07:10 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Johnny Rutherford and Gordon Johncock delivered spectacular

Fans watch as cars are pulled to the track during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis 500 renaissance marked by brisk ticket sales, fewer empty seats at vast racetrack

By Michael Marot May. 25, 2023 12:04 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Doug Boles took his dream job as Indianapolis Motor Speedway

CORRECTS BYLINE TO MICHAEL CONROY INSTEAD OF DAVE PARKER - Graham Rahal sits in the base of the scoring pylon before qualifications for the final three starting spots in the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Graham Rahal bumped out of Indianapolis 500 field by teammate Harvey

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2023 07:38 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Graham Rahal sat on the sidepod of his No. 15 car, head in hands,

Alex Palou, of Spain, jumps from his car after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alex Palou wins Indianapolis Grand Prix, moves into IndyCar points lead

By Michael Marot May. 13, 2023 12:09 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou sent an early message by aggressively passing pole

Christian Lundgaard, of Denmark, drives into a turn during practice for the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Christian Lundgaard claims 1st career pole at Indianapolis Grand Prix

By Michael Marot May. 12, 2023 05:35 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Christian Lundgaard is turning Indianapolis Motor Speedway into

Jack Harvey, of England, drives into a turn during practice for the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colton Herta eyes Indianapolis GP as a chance to end a 16-race, year-long winless skid in IndyCar

By Michael Marot May. 12, 2023 05:26 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta's victory in last year's Indianapolis Grand Prix was

AJ Allmendinger celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Allmendinger comes up just short in bid for Indy sweep

By Michael Marot Jul. 31, 2022 07:57 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — AJ Allmendinger's shot at an Indianapolis sweep was derailed

AJ Allmendinger (16) leads Ty Gibbs (45) through the first turn during practice for the NASCAR auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cup Series welcomes Russian driver's return to racing

By Michael Marot Jul. 30, 2022 03:30 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniil Kvyat spent nearly two years waiting anxiously to race

Josef Newgarden climbs into his car during a practice session for a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Newgarden overcomes injury to qualify 5th at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Jul. 29, 2022 12:48 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden kept the focus simple all week. He

Colton Herta of the United States celebrates winning the pole position following qualifying at the 2022 IndyCar Toronto, in Toronto, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Herta breaks IndyCar streak with pole-winning run at Toronto

By Michael Marot Jul. 16, 2022 03:54 PM EDT
Colton Herta finally broke through. After nine consecutive races with

Marcus Ericsson of Sweden drives during qualifying at the 2022 IndyCar Toronto, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Toronto. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ericsson quietly hoping to extend IndyCar lead at Toronto

By Michael Marot Jul. 16, 2022 02:29 PM EDT
Marcus Ericsson won't let Saturday's qualifying disappointment ruin his breakout

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 30, 2022. Ericsson won the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ericsson's 500 win helps fuel Swedish momentum in IndyCars

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2022 03:11 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist sensed Swedish race fans started following

Tony Kanaan, second from right, of Brazil, walks with his boys following the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kanaan lets emotions loose after 3rd-place finish at Indy

By Michael Marot May. 29, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony Kanaan celebrated one more Indianapolis 500 start Sunday as

Conor Daly drives into the first turn during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rossi salvages top finish in another tough 500 for Andretti

By Michael Marot May. 29, 2022 05:54 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alexander Rossi salvaged one solid result for Andretti Autosport.

FILE - Stefan Wilson, of England, waits for the start of practice session for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. The IndyCar veteran will return to the cockpit for this month's Indianapolis 500. Cusick Motorsports and DragonSpeed announced Thursday, May 5, 2022, they've hired the 32-year-old British driver, virtually assuring race organizers they'll fill the traditional 33-car starting grid. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2022 11:54 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Don Cusick and Beth Paretta left Indianapolis last May, they

Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
With Indianapolis 500 at full throttle, business is booming

By Michael Marot May. 25, 2022 03:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Delaney Hill sees a difference this May. Customers of the Dawson

Josef Newgarden drives during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar star Newgarden chasing elusive Indianapolis 500 win

By Michael Marot May. 24, 2022 01:38 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden has been IndyCar's most consistent winner over

Alex Palou, of Spain, drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Quick qualifying run gives Palou another 2nd at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2022 07:57 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou gracefully accepted another second-place finish at

Jimmie Johnson takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson makes Indy 500 pole shootout in 1st qualifying run

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2022 06:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson felt comfortable from his very first laps of

Jimmie Johnson rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
INDY DAY 4: Sato delivers statement with fast lap in wind

By Michael Marot May. 20, 2022 07:03 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Takuma Sato was the fastest driver at Indianapolis Motor Speedway