Roger Penske, the owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar, sent a letter Thursday morning to the fans, expressing his deepest disappointment they won’t be able to attend Sunday’s 104th Indianapolis 500.
Danica Patrick, the most successful female driver in Indianapolis 500 history, will be back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Sunday’s telecast on NBC.
Although it’s not official, Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles has a date in mind for the twice-postponed Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio doubleheader at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
As the winner of the Dairy Ass'n of Indiana Fastest Rookie Award, Rinus VeeKay of The Netherlands also became the fastest teenager in Indianapolis 500 history.
When Marco Andretti put the No. 98 US Concrete/Curb Honda on the pole Sunday for the 104th Indianapolis 500, it created a historical connection to one of the great cars in Indy 500 history.
Scott Dixon’s spin during Sunday’s full-field practice session for the Aug. 23 Indianapolis 500 was a rarity for the five-time NTT IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner.
After winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500 earlier in the day, Marco Andretti backed up his speed in practice Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
