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Caitlin Clark Reacts To NASCAR Paint Scheme Likeness
Caitlin Clark is getting ready for this weekend's WNBA All-Star Game, but the rookie star took some time to shout out another sport for including her likeness. Clark's face will be on the No. 4 Ford of Josh Berry during Sunday's Cup Series race in Indianapolis. Clark's picture and her name will be ...
A wild game in Danville ends in sudden death
The Danville Otterbots and the Tri-State Coal Cats played in an exciting series finale on Friday. The ballgame would go to sudden death and the Coal Cats would successfully stop the Otterbots from scoring to earn the win and sweep the Danville Otterbots. For the first time this season, the Otterbots have been swept at home.
NASCAR Hauler Parade rolling through Speedway ahead of Brickyard 400 weekend
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH)– It’s almost Brickyard 400 weekend, and the party is getting started Thursday evening in Speedway. The annual NASCAR Hauler Parade is from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Main Street in Speedway. The parade is the kickoff to Brickyard Weekend, which will include the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 on Saturday and […]
Colts QB Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School football program
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — When Speedway High School football players arrived at their school on Thursday, they had no idea that they were going to be meeting the starting quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts. Anthony Richardson stopped by the school to surprise the team with new football helmets. “It means a lot just to be […]
Exciting Race Ahead for Muskogee Teen at Thunderbird Speedway
A Muskogee teen, Racen Stacy, will be racing at Thunderbird Speedway in the Sooner Late Models Series on Friday, after falling in love with car racing during his first visit two years ago. Racen Stacy has raced in 13 out of 14 features this year. He is currently in fourth...
Great weather for Brickyard weekend!
We are kicking off Brickyard weekend with sunshine and mild temperatures throughout central Indiana. Lows dropped to the mid-50s in our outlying counties this morning, and closer to 60° in Indianapolis. The weather is going to stay dry today with a high-pressure system located over the Great Lakes region. However, we will see more clouds building into the state this afternoon. Highs will reach into the lower 80s.
Jimmie Johnson, Carvana surprising students with funds, equipment
INDIANAPOLIS — In a collaboration between racing legend Jimmie Johnson and the car buying and selling company Carvana, Arsenal Technical High School will be receiving new equipment and funds following Sunday’s Brickyard 400 race. On Sunday, Johnson will be competing in the race, but prior to doing so, students from Arsenal Tech HS will get […]
Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of the Month for second time this season
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rooke of the Month for the second time in three months. Clark has been on a scorcher throughout the month of July, averaging 20.3 points, 12.5 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals. Clark leads all WNBA rookies in points, assists, steals, minutes, field goals made, 3-pointers […]
IndyCar Series at Toronto schedule, TV, streaming, qualifying
The IndyCar Series makes its annual trip to Canada this weekend for an 85-lap race on the 11-turn, 1.786-mile course on the streets of Toronto. The series is coming off a doubleheader weekend in Iowa that saw Scott McLaughlin and Will Power up victories. Series points leader Alex Palou crashed out of the first race but finished second in the second race. ...
Behind the Bricks: Brickyard 400 trophy tweaks
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The winner of this year’s Brickyard 400 will clench and keep a trophy that is both very familiar and brand new. The switch of the race format from the IMS oval to the road course and back again has led to changes. The biggest one is that it looks a lot rougher […]
Teen CEO unites Indiana community through Battle of the Brands basketball tournament
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — A big event happening this weekend in Fishers promises to bring excitement and unity. It’s called Battle of the Brands. It’s a basketball tournament and much more. The goal is to give exposure to business and brand owners from across the Midwest. Zion Strong is an 18-year-old dynamic individual whose passion […]
Riley Herbst grabs Xfinity Series win at Indianapolis
SPEEDWAY, Ind. -- In one of the most dramatic NASCAR Xfinity Series finishes in recent memory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stewart-Haas Racing's Riley Herbst took the lead in the final corner of the final lap to claim his first victory of the season in Saturday's Pennzoil 250 -- formally punching his ticket to the 2024 Playoffs.
Charger Hellcat Dominates Dragstrip in Thrilling Races Against American Muscle
It races a ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat. In a dramatic showcase of raw power and speed, the Dodge Charger Hellcat recently went head-to-head with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and a fellow Challenger Hellcat at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. These muscle car legends, though retired from production, continue to leave their mark on the dragstrip, delivering an exhilarating display of performance.
Bicentennial Unity Plaza offering roller skating, family nights in addition to pickleball as part of summer lineup
INDIANAPOLIS — Several family-friendly activities are now part of the "summer lineup" for Bicentennial Unity Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. The lineup, which lasts through September, features pickleball, roller skating, fitness classes and family nights:. Mondays and Tuesdays: Pickleball. The lower basketball court transforms into three pickleball courts. Open to...
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