The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been buzzing all week, in part because of David Letterman. Many speculated and hoped that the Indianapolis native would waive the green flag, or at the least play a small role. While he did not have a role and he wasn’t physically involved, his name and caricature — penned by Gary Varvel…
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VIDEO: Drivers on their favorite Indy 500 pre-race tradition
The month of May out at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is special. The atmosphere, the passion, and the access are unmatched. Yet it’s the traditions that stand out above the rest. At most other sporting events, you can skip the pre-game intros. That’s not the case at the Indianapolis 500. From the singing of “Back Home…
Steak ‘n Shake’s sponsorship with Graham Rahal compelling
Graham Rahal has seemingly owned the spotlight on racing in Indianapolis this month, particularly with the casual fans. Founded in Illinois and with their headquarters in Indianapolis, Steak ‘n Shake is the primary sponsor of his No. 15 Honda car for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. I honestly can’t remember a more fitting and memorable sponsor for an…
Frank Vogel, Paul George ride in 500 Festival Parade
Frank Vogel and Paul George aren’t used to having free time until June. Any of the Pacers, really. George and his neighbor George Hill had not missed out on postseason play until this year. With the additional time away, and hopefully for the last time they stressed, the head coach and face of the Pacers took part…
Luis Scola soaks in his first visit to the track, still unsure what’ll happen in free agency
While working out at the track Friday, it was great to run into a familiar face. Pacers forward Luis Scola was hanging out with Ed Carpenter and his Carpenter Fisher Hartman team on what was a perfect Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (You can’t miss the 6-foot-9 Argentinean amongst short race car drivers.) Scola smiled, said hello as I greeted him in…