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Everyone Had Same Reaction To Epic Indy 500 Finish
The 2024 Indianapolis 500 finish was an epic one. Josef Newgarden took home the title on Sunday for the second straight year. He became the first back-to-back winner since Helio Castroneves did it 22 years ago. It was one hell of a final lap. "That’s why I love @IndyCar - it always ...
Purdue student dies from brain cancer after captivating nation during team's Final Four run
INDIANAPOLIS -- Jonathan Avalos, a 22-year-old Purdue basketball fan who captivated the nation and world with his openness as he faced death amid a terminal brain cancer diagnosis during the team's run in the NCAA tournament, died Sunday at his Indianapolis home. Avalos was battling glioblastoma, the most deadly form of brain...
Texas Drivers Who Tragically Died Trying to Win the Indy 500
While there are many drivers from Texas who have gone on to have long careers, tragically some of them were cut short. We know Daytona has taken the lives of many drivers, but so has the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Many would attempt to win the biggest race at the track, the Indy 500. During the track's history, there have been at least 2 drivers from Texas who have attempted to win the 500 and have died trying.
Softball Fab 15: Ranking Central Indiana's sectional champions entering regionals
Sectional week is behind us and, coincidentally, there are 15 Central Indiana teams remaining. So we're going to do a special postseason edition of the Fab 15 and rank the teams from our area who are still standing. Regionals: Statewide pairings, schedule, scores ...
Homers, gems and steals: Vote for IndyStar softball players of the week (Sectionals)
IndyStar will be recognizing the top softball players in Indiana with our players of the week poll. Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote. Voting is open until 3 p.m. TUESDAY. We may be doing Players of the Week for regionals. Stay tuned for details!. Congratulations to Heritage...
Guynn family continues Memorial Day backyard racing tradition
INDIANAPOLIS — With the Indianapolis 500 making Central Indiana the center of Memorial Day festivities, an east side family celebrate the holiday weekend with some backyard racing, what they call the “greatest spectacle in backyard racing.” On Monday, members of the Guynn family hosted their annual backyard race at the Guynn Raceway on the east […]
Inflatable bars, piles of beer cans and the unsung hero of the Coke Lot
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Partying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway began well before race day this weekend. Through it all, the epicenter of the party is a campground known as the Coke lot, which filled with a cast of lively characters. “I think, arguably, Lot 1C is the best lot here at the Indy 500,” one […]
Hogan Denny slams door on No. 1 Center Grove: 'When you hand him the ball, the game's over.'
BLOOMINGTON — Mooresville baseball coach Eric McGaha was unequivocal when describing just how important senior Hogan Denny is to the Pioneers program. "He's the best player to ever put on a Mooresville baseball uniform, period," McGaha said. "His desire to win is greater than anybody else's. He wants to win more than anyone. ... So, when you hand him the ball, the game's over. It's over."
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