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Dario Franchitti Unveils the 2013 Indianapolis 500 Ticket

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Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti unveiled the artwork for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 ticket during a 500 Festival Corporate Members event Feb. 25 in downtown Indianapolis. Every 2013 Indianapolis 500 reserved seat ticket will show a smiling Franchitti wearing the traditional winner’s wreath after his victory in 2012 and the 2013 Indianapolis 500 event […]

BorgWarner Presents Championship Driver’s And Team Owner’s Trophies

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich — BorgWarner presented Dario Franchitti with his third BorgWarner Championship Driver’s Trophy(TM) during the 2013 Automotive News World Congress held in Detroit, Michigan, on January 16. Known as the “Baby Borg,” the personal keepsake sports a sterling silver visage of the 2012 Indianapolis 500 winner, a duplicate of the image displayed on […]

500 Festival Opens Volunteer Registration System for 2013 Season

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Whatever your talent may be, the 500 Festival wants to put it to good use. The 500 Festival announced today that Volunteer Registration for the 2013 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group, is now open. Those interested in volunteering can sign-up by going to www.500festival.com.  The non-profit 500 Festival is looking for volunteers […]

Bobby Rahal to be inducted to SCCA Hall of Fame

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IZOD IndyCar Series team co-owner and 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Rahal is among five road racing principals who will be inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame on March 2. Joining Rahal in being honored are Skip Barber, Bill Noble, Carroll Shelby and Andy Porterfield. The SCCA National Hall of Fame was created in […]

Firestone to Remain Sole IZOD IndyCar Series Tire Supplier Through 2018

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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and INDYCAR announced that Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone brand will remain the sole tire supplier to the IZOD IndyCar Series through the 2018 race season. “Firestone performance and safety have been synonymous with Indy car racing for more than 100 years,” said Al Speyer, executive director, Firestone Racing. “We are excited about […]

Application Deadline for 2013 500 Festival Princess Program is January 4th

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Registration for the 2013 500 Festival Princess Program ends soon. The application is available and may be submitted online via the 500 Festival’s website, www.500festival.com, now through Friday, January 4, 2013. Becoming a 500 Festival Princess is an experience of a lifetime.  The 2013 Princesses will serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival, the 2013 Indianapolis […]

IMS Offers Special Ticket Discounts For 2013 Indianapolis 500 Fans

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As a special thank you to the greatest race fans in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering special pricing for the 97th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”  During selected days, those who reorder their Sunday, May 26, 2013 Race Day tickets by June 11 will also receive special pricing for next year’s […]

Join Naptown Buzz for the American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway®

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The American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day will take place this Wednesday, May 23 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway®.   Cruise around the track, tour Pit Lane, check out the Pagoda, and cheer on Naptown Buzz in the Media Pit Stop Competition! Admission to Community Day includes admission to […]