J.R. Hildebrand
Today in History

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2021. There are 216 days left in the year. Today’s...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

A.J. Foyt, left, talks with Sebastien Bourdais, of France, during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Stewart to celebrate 60th anniversary of Foyt's 1st Indy win

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden climbs into his car during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Castroneves starts getting acclimated to new team, color

By Michael Marot Apr. 08, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - JR Hildebrand is shown in the pit area during qualifications for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this Saturday, May 19, 2018, file photo. Hildebrand has a new team and an old-fashioned look for this year's Indianapolis 500. On Thursday, April 8, 2021, A.J. Foyt Racing announced it had hired the California native to drive the No. 1 ABC Supply Chevrolet as the team's fourth driver in IndyCar's biggest race. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Hildebrand returning for Indy 500, giving Foyt 4-car lineup

By Michael Marot Apr. 08, 2021 10:09 AM EDT

Ryan Hunter-Reay leads a group of cars off pit lane during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 20, 2020 06:38 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, watches during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Chevy's struggles keep Penske out of Indy 500 pole shootout

By Michael Marot Aug. 15, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, leaves the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Castroneves gets refresher course in quest for 4th Indy win

By Michael Marot Aug. 12, 2020 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 28, 2006, file photo, Sam Hornish Jr., left, pumps his fist as he beats Marco Andretti to the finish line to win the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The Associated Press has updated its survey of living Indianapolis 500 winners and their pick as the greatest race in the long history of the event. There are six races that received multiple votes, topped by Al Unser Jr.’s victory over Scott Goodyear in 1992 — the closest Indy 500 in history. The others are Emerson Fittipaldi's win in 1989; Hornish's win in 2006; the 1982 battle between Rick Mears and Gordon Johncock; the 2011 race won by the late Dan Wheldon; and the 2014 thriller won by Ryan Hunter-Reay. (AP Photo/Dave Parker, File)
Indy 500 winners pick their favorite 'Spectacle' of all time

By Jenna Fryer And Dave Skretta May. 23, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

JR Hildebrand (48) leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
One-shot drivers hoping to use Indy 500 as launching pad

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2019 05:45 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leads a group of cars into turn one during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Focus moves off Alonso and onto the stacked Indy 500 field

By Jenna Fryer May. 21, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, rides out of the pit area after failing to make the field for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kyle Kaiser knocks Alonso, McLaren out of Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pressure mounts as teams fear not qualifying for Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2019 11:23 AM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, drives through a turn during practice for the Indy GP IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 10, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar drivers eager to compete after extended break

By Michael Marot May. 10, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

IndyCar driver Takuma Sato, of Japan, prepares to drive during auto racing testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alonso, Castroneves leave Indy test with unfinished business

By Michael Marot Apr. 24, 2019 08:55 PM EDT

Hildebrand enters Indy 500 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Apr. 22, 2019 12:30 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — J.R. Hildebrand will race in the Indianapolis 500 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in a second entry dedicated to the late Dan Gurney. ...