Local Indianapolis sports news from February 24, 2017, straight from the source.
INDYCAR Racing Series News and Results
The latest INDYCAR open-wheel racing series news and race results.
Indy car legend Mario Andretti named honorary Daytona 500 race official
Indy car great Mario Andretti has been named an honorary race official for the 59th Daytona 500.
Ed Carpenter Racing hits road course at Sonoma
Ed Carpenter Racing tested Tuesday on a road course for the first time in 2017, as teammates JR Hildebrand and Spencer Pigot completed a one-day session at Sonoma Raceway.
Steak ‘n Shake is Back with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
RLL announced that Steak ‘n Shake, a classic American brand and home of the original Steakburger™ and hand-dipped milkshakes, will return for a third season of sponsorship after a successful partnership in 2015 and 2016.
Schmidt Peterson adds Copper Moon as official coffee provider
Indiana company Copper Moon Coffee announced a partnership with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to serve as the team’s official coffee provider through 2018.
Drivers added to Mazda Road to Indy levels
The Mazda Road to Indy announced several drivers joining teams for the 2017 season in all three tiers.
Josef Newgarden leads first day of Phoenix Raceway open test
The first of a two-day open test for all full-season teams saw Team Penske newcomer Josef Newgarden record the fastest of 2,638 total laps turned on the 1.022-mile oval over the course of two three-hour practice sessions.
USAC Silver Crown Series joins Phoenix Grand Prix race weekend
The USAC Silver Crown Series will race on April 28-29 as a prelude to the Phoenix Grand Prix.
Franchitti, Cheever, McLaren newest Hall of Fame nominees
Two Indianapolis 500 winners and one of the most legendary names in motorsport are the newest nominees for the Auto Racing Hall of Fame at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Green Savoree names PPG Industries official paint sponsor
PPG Industries was named as the official paint sponsor of all three GSRP race properties.