Author Archives: Bruce Martin

Author Archives: Bruce Martin
Bruce Martin

Indy Weather Update: Track Drying Begins

Indy Weather Update: Track Drying Begins

Track drying procedures have begun at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS President Doug Boles said he hopes to have the green flag for the start of the 108th Indianapolis 500 by 5 p.m. ET.
Author Archives: Bruce Martin
Bruce Martin

Indianapolis 500: What To Watch For

Indianapolis 500: What To Watch For

From an all-Penske front row to 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson’s rookie quest, to the second-most experienced row starting near the back, there are seemingly 500 miles worth of storylines in Sunday’s 108th Indianapolis 500.
Author Archives: Bruce Martin
Bruce Martin

INSIDER: Who’s The King Of Indy?

INSIDER: Who’s The King Of Indy?

As Indianapolis Motor Speedway prepares for the 108th Indianapolis 500 on May 26, it’s a chance to celebrate the glorious history of this race and anticipate the excitement of what will happen next.
Author Archives: Bruce Martin
Bruce Martin

Team Penske, Newgarden Win Indianapolis 500 Pit Stop Challenge

Team Penske, Newgarden Win Indianapolis 500 Pit Stop Challenge

Team Penske won its record-extending 19th One Stop to Start Pit Stop Challenge, as driver Josef Newgarden earned his second win in the prestigious annual contest between the best Indianapolis 500 pit crews. 
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Bruce Martin

IndyCar To Change Indianapolis 500 Restart Procedure

IndyCar To Change Indianapolis 500 Restart Procedure

To avoid a potential catastrophe at the end of pit road, IndyCar is changing the restart procedure for Sunday’s 108th Indianapolis 500.
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Bruce Martin

Anne Fornoro Wins 2024 Robin Miller Award

Anne Fornoro Wins 2024 Robin Miller Award

Former National Speed Sports News staffer Anne Fornoro has spent the better part of the last 40 years working as the publicist for the legendary AJ Foyt.
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Bruce Martin

Suzi Elliott Wins Jim Chapman Award At 108th Indianapolis 500

Suzi Elliott Wins Jim Chapman Award At 108th Indianapolis 500

Longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway publicist Suzi Elliott, one of the hardest-working and most diligent and reliable employees on President Doug Bole’s IMS staff, was honored Friday morning as the 2024 recipient of the Jim Chapman Award.
Author Archives: Bruce Martin
Bruce Martin

Dixon Leads Carb Day Practice At 227.206 MPH

Dixon Leads Carb Day Practice At 227.206 MPH

It has become an annual Carb Day tradition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Scott Dixon was the fastest in the final two-hour practice session for the 108th Indianapolis 500
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Bruce Martin

Confident Hunter-Reay Eyes Indy Surprise

Confident Hunter-Reay Eyes Indy Surprise

One of the best stories in this year’s 108th Indianapolis 500 starting lineup is 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, who starts 12th in his only IndyCar start of the season for Dreyer & Reinbold/Cusick Motorsports Chevrolet