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Rising Star Carson Kvapil’s Impressive Run at Indianapolis Revealed
Carson Kvapil’s Impressive Run at Indianapolis: Carson Kvapil, a rising talent in motorsports, achieved an impressive top 10 finish in Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, propelling him into the racing limelight. Benefiting from the mentorship of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and strategic advice from JR Motorsports, Kvapil exhibited notable flexibility and expertise amidst unique challenges. His performance highlights the success of Earnhardt Jr.’s vision for nurturing emerging talent. With support from a strong team and the foundational influence of his father, Kvapil is on a promising path. His ability to drive intricate circuits and make critical race-day decisions shows his potential for future accolades in racing.
Indy Chamber Works to Attract More Young Workers to Indianapolis
The Indy Chamber recently hosted an event that worked to attract and retain young Indianapolis workers. The Fast Forward event partnered with the Indy Chamber, Lumina Foundation, and Pacers Sports and Entertainment. Joe Pellman, the Executive Director of Regional Image Marketing for the Indy Chamber, says the event was aimed at interns and early-career professionals. Pellman wants the event to be a tool to help Indiana grow and retain workers in its talent pipeline.
Mitchel Moles Wins Midwest Thunder Feature at Paragon
PARAGON, IN (July 20, 2024) — Mitchel Moles won the Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Series feature Saturday night at Paragon Speedway. Carson Garret, Jake Scott, Shane Cottle, and Travis Berryhill rounded out the top five. Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Series. Paragon Speedway. Paragon, Indiana. Qualifying (3 Laps) 1. 19AZ-Mitchel...
Bloomington to Undergo Extensive Gas Line Upgrades, CenterPoint Energy Announces Schedule and Impact on Residents
Residents of Bloomington west of I-35W should brace for a summer filled with infrastructure upgrades as CenterPoint Energy sets its plans into motion to replace natural gas lines throughout the neighborhood. According to an update published by CenterPoint Energy, these modernization efforts will involve the installation of new, corrosion-resistant pipes designed to maintain safe and dependable gas service for the community.
Kyle Steckly breaks through in a Super in Redbud 400
The Redbud 400 trophy is staying north of the border. Kyle Steckly claimed his first Super Late Model victory on Saturday night at Anderson Speedway in Indiana and the Ontarian did it in one of the historic crown jewels of the ASA STARS national Super Late Model championship. The Rette...
Riley Herbst may have earned Cup Series deal with winning pass at Indianapolis
If there was ever a play in sports that defined the next chapter of an athlete's career, it would be Riley Herbst's race-winning pass on Aric Almirola to secure the win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 25-year-old driver passed Almirola on the race's final lap, making the winning move just two corners before he would fly under the checkered flag for his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory. With talk circulating around the garage area that Herbst is being considered to pilot a third Cup Series car for 23XI Racing, Saturday's race-winning pass might not have just been big for Herbst's season,...
‘Great Day TV’: Dick Wolfsie and remembering Richard Simmons
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Great Day TV” shares information, entertainment and news you can use. This week, Dick Wolfsie, former News 8 reporter, and “Great Day TV” host Patty Spitler, join the show to remember the late fitness guru and icon, Richard Simmons. Simmons died on July 13, two days after his […]
Bloomington BZA to hear height variance for 5-story project on Kirkwood, by CVS near Uptown Café
The latest timeline for an expansion to the Monroe Convention Center puts the completion at the end of 2026. If all goes as planned, attendees of events in the expanded facility might have a new dining option in downtown Bloomington. The new eatery is part of a project to be built on what is now a surface parking lot for a dozen and a half cars, next to the CVS at Washington Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
Conor Daly World Tour: 7 days, 3 races, 4 cars, 4 states, finishes 14th in Pennzoil 250
INDIANAPOLIS – Conor Daly just wants stability. He wants to drive consistently. He doesn’t care if it's with IndyCar, NASCAR or even GT World Challenge America. So, he drove cars for all three series in just one week. Three races and one test. Four states. Four vehicles. Seven...
Big Ten primer — Indiana’s greatest football moment
The Indiana Hoosiers take pride in their basketball. They don’t have a rich and lengthy history in college football. They have won the Big Ten championship exactly twice in more than 120 years of competitive football. That long run of futility at least makes it easier to identify the program’s greatest moment. The 1945 Indiana team went unbeaten and tied once, finishing fourth in the final Associated Press Poll. However, the college football landscape created by World War II had something to do with that Indiana season, which was and is a historical outlier. Another reason that 1945 season isn’t discussed...
Former Colts Running Back Announces Retirement from NFL
A former third-rounder and Indianapolis Colts running back is hanging up his helmet after eight NFL seasons. Veteran running back and former Indianapolis Colts addition Kenyan Drake has announced his retirement from the NFL. NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport posted the news. Drake began his NFL career when the Miami Dolphins...
Another ‘Family Fun on the Farm’ set for July 27
EDINBURGH, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) presents another free, Family Fun on the Farm event at the Historic Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 N. County Road 100W, in Edinburgh, this Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Area residents are invited to experience life on...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing the 11 teams in play for 4-star C Eric Reibe
The lone mid-major on the list, the Harvard Crimson, will have to shock the college basketball world if head coach Tommy Amaker can land the talents of Eric Reibe. Thankfully for Harvard, Tommy Amaker is an elite recruiter considering the academic constraints surrounding the program. He is known to land...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
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