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Al Unser Jr. took home the 1994 Indianapolis 500, a highlight in a season full of domination for Marlboro Team Penske. Photo Courtesy: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
IndyCar

Disappearing Dollars: Four iconic IndyCar sponsors who've faded to memory

By Matthew Knell
October 16th marks 11 years since we lost Dan Wheldon in a horrific crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But the legacy he left us with -- including two wins in the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011 (pictured) will live on forever. Photo Courtesy: IndyCar/Ron McQueeney
IndyCar

Racing Miracles: 5 Surprise IndyCar Victories

By Matthew Knell
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IndyCar

Gone Forever, Part 3: The IndyCar Road (Courses) Less Traveled

By Matthew Knell
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IndyCar

Gone Forever, Part 2: Five Places Where The Streets Have Gone Silent for IndyCar

By Matthew Knell
Better days at Nazareth Speedway as Scott Sharp leads this group in this 2002 photo. Photo: Indycar Photo Archives
IndyCar

Gone Forever, Part 1: 5 IndyCar Ovals That Disappeared from the Face of the Earth

By Matthew Knell
Chip Ganassi in the 1982 Indianapolis 500. Photo courtesy Indianapolis Motor Speedway archives
IndyCar

22 Things You May Have Missed From the 2022 Indianapolis 500

By Matthew Knell
Bruno Junqueira was bumped not once but twice from the Indy 500 after making the field. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports.
IndyCar

You made the Indy 500! ... Wait, on second thought ... 5 drivers who missed the Indy 500 after making the race

By Matthew Knell
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IndyCar

Curses! Why wearing No. 1 at Indy doesn't always make or mean you're a winner

By Matthew Knell
IndyCar legend Mario Andretti kisses a "Baby Borg", a replica of the trophy he won for winning the 1969 Indianapolis 500. Photo: Scott Utterback/For IndyStar-Imagn Content Services, LLC
Formula One

Crossovers past and present: 10 notable drivers who made the switch between F1 and IndyCar (Part 2)

By Matthew Knell
One of the biggest crossover drivers was Fernando Alonso, who was arguably the most popular and watched driver in the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2017. He was in contention to win until his car expired 21 laps from the finish line. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports.
IndyCar

Crossovers past and present: 10 notable drivers who made the switch between F1 and IndyCar (Part 1)

By Matthew Knell
Formula One will return to Las Vegas in November 2023. Graphic courtesy F1.
Formula One

Why Las Vegas will be like no other F1 race ever held in the U.S.

By Matthew Knell
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