Stories tagged with "Indianapolis Motor Speedway"

Speedway makeover begins by Josh Duke

Launch of redevelopment aims to make racing mecca more inviting For longtime residents such as Ed Frazier, Thursday was a historic day in Speedway. In front of a backdrop of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:20 AM in Communities

Speedway revs up $500 million redevelopment plan by Josh Duke

In front of a backdrop of workers removing asphalt, government and business leaders from Speedway and Marion County broke ground today on a Main Street project that kicks off a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM in West Marion County

Speedway project to break ground today by indystar

After years of planning, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking today. Town and Marion County leaders,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in West Marion County

Main Street groundbreaking Thursday is 1st step of Speedway's redevelopment by Josh Duke

After years of planning and talk, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking Thursday. Town and Marion County... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM in West Marion County

On the Move by indystar

Name: Tricia R. Giesler New post: Director of business development by Relocation Strategies Inc. Previous position: Sales representative at Kravet Fabrics. Experience: Giesler... – Nov 15, 2009 at 8:54 PM in Business

Noteworthy by indystar

* Managed Health Services and the Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare awarded 2009 Physician Summit Awards to *Dr. Ashraf H. Hanna of Quorum in Fort Wayne, Dr. Steven Farmer... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

IMS, IRL lay off more employees in effort to cut costs by Curt Cavin

Another 10 people in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway organization lost their jobs Thursday as the downsizing continued amid a stressed financial situation. The cuts were shared... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indianapolis' 500 Festival to announce 2010 theme by Tom Spalding

Indianapolis’ 500 Festival is scheduled to announce its 2010 theme at the first of four corporate member events tonight, and in attendance will be racecar driver Scott... – Nov 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM in Business

Rocker is placed on probation for meth charge by indystar

A judge sentenced Hoosier rocker Henry Lee Summer to a year on probation Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine. The case arose from a routine traffic stop... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Green released by IMS by indystar

Ron Green , the director of public relations for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was released from his position Tuesday as part of what is expected to be a significant staff reduction... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Hoosier rocker pleads guilty in meth case by Jon Murrary

A judge sentenced Hoosier rocker Henry Lee Summer to a year on probation Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine. The case arose from a routine traffic stop... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:38 PM in Marion County

IndyCar expects big boost from Izod by Curt Cavin

IRL counts on sponsor for more than money during 6-year agreement Forget 650-horsepower race engines. The IndyCar Series will be powered for at least the next six years by one of... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Izod, IRL announce six-year title sponsorship by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League will have Izod as a title sponsor next season, an agreement the IRL hopes will expand its fan base and take the series to a “new level.” The... – Nov 05, 2009 at 6:16 PM in Motorsports

Speedway neighborhood group came a long way in a short time by Josh Duke

Accomplishments are many in 10 years of the Old Speedway City Neighborhood Association Considering what the group has accomplished, a newcomer might think the Old Speedway City... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

IndyCar lands title sponsor -- Izod by Curt Cavin

Deal, to be announced Thursday, taps new market, expert says The IndyCar Series’ choice for a title sponsor — Izod — was hailed Monday for what it’s not.... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar lands title sponsor -- Izod by Curt Cavin

Deal, to be announced Thursday, taps new market, expert says The IndyCar Series’ choice for a title sponsor — Izod — was hailed Monday for what it’s not.... – Nov 02, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Indy Racing League

Speedway group comes long way in short time by Josh Duke

Considering what the group has accomplished, a newcomer might think the Old Speedway City Neighborhood Association has been around as long as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Colts stars come out for charity by indystar

The annual Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser Tuesday was called “An Evening With the Stars,” and for about 460 people, that’s exactly what it was. Colts... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

IMS to plant 40 trees at Westside park by Kevin Oneal

Two years after a group of trees was removed from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the track will help plant new trees at a public park a short distance away. At 10:30 a.m.... – Oct 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM in West Marion County

NASCAR pays for 40 new trees to be planted in Westside park by Gretchen Becker

A Westside park will receive 40 new trees Tuesday. As part of NASCAR’s Green Flag Tree Planting Program, Indianapolis Motor Speedway employees will plant 40 trees at... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:12 PM in West Marion County