Formula One' s Fernando Alonso to compete in 2017 Indy 500

The Indianapolis 500 has attracted another world champion to its driver field, as Fernando Alonso, Formula One's two-time champion and three-time runner-up, will compete in the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 28.

Rookie Alexander Rossi wins 2016 Indy 500

On the biggest motorsports stage imaginable, Alexander Rossi picked the perfect day to make history before a sellout crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as the 24-year-old Californian and IndyCar Series rookie literally coasted across the finish line on his last drops of gas to win the epic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Simon Pagenaud wins 2016 Long Beach Grand Prix

After some strong showings earlier in the 2016 IndyCar season, Simon Pagenaud at last broke through to earn a victory, winning the 42nd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday.

IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies from racing injuries

IndyCar announced the tragic news that driver Justin Wilson, who enjoyed success in multiple motorsports series during a two-decade professional career, died today from a head injury sustained in the IndyCar Series race August 23 at Pocono Raceway. He was 37.

IndyCar will not return to Fontana in 2016

Southern California auto racing fans were dealt some unpleasant news today, as IndyCar announced that Auto Club Speedway, the 2-mile oval in Fontana, California, will not return to the IndyCar Series schedule in 2016.

Scott Dixon narrowly wins 2015 Grand Prix of Long Beach

Scott Dixon, who entered the weekend with just one top-five finish in eight Grand Prix of Long Beach starts, won the 41st edition of the historic street race by just 2.2221 seconds over runner-up Helio Castroneves.

Juan Pablo Montoya wins 2015 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Team Penske put on quite a show Sunday at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, as Juan Pablo Montoya held off teammate and reigning IndyCar champ Will Power over the final 27 laps to win the season-opening race by 0.9930 of a second.

IndyCar 2015 race schedule announced

IndyCar has announced a diverse schedule for 2015, featuring 17 race events, two new race venues, two local Southern California races, and a total of six ABC and 13 NBCSN event broadcasts.  Variety will once again be the hallmark for much of the schedule, as the events will include six ovals, six road courses, and four temporary street circuits.  A total of 13 markets will make a return to the calendar from 2014.

Will Power wins IndyCar Series championship

Will Power earned his first IndyCar Series championship with a ninth-place finish in the MAVTV 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.

"It's 15 years of hard work. I was crying as I crossed the (finish) line," said Power, who finished 62 points ahead of Helio Castroneves. "It's surreal. It's just a fantastic way to finish the season."

Ryan Hunter-Reay wins Indianapolis 500 in thrilling finish

In a breathtaking duel in the final six laps between Ryan Hunter-Reay and Helio Castroneves, it was Hunter-Reay who was able edge out his competitor at the end to win the 2014 Indianapolis 500 and taste the milk in Victory Circle.  The race was the second-closest finish in the history of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," with Castroneves finishing in second place by a mere 0.0600 of a second.  Marco Andretti finished .3171 of a second behind for his third third-place finish in nine starts.

New qualifying procedure announced for Indy 500

IndyCar announced a new qualifying format to set the 33-car starting lineup for the 98th Indianapolis 500, as qualifying will be enhanced with three sessions of time trials over two days on May 17-18.

IndyCar star Dario Franchitti retires due to health reasons

Three-time Indianapolis 500 Winner and four-time IndyCar Series Champion Dario Franchitti will be unable to continue his auto racing career following his recent crash in Houston.  The IndyCar Series legend ends his career with 31 wins (tied for eighth on the all-time list) and 33 poles (sixth on the all-time list).

Franchitti issued this statement today:

Sato wins 2013 Long Beach Grand Prix

Long Beach, Calif. -- Takuma Sato not only was victorious, but also made history, becoming the first driver from Japan to win an Indy car race at the 39th Grand Prix of Long Beach.

"It was just a perfect weekend to be honest," said Sato, whose previous best finish was second at Edmonton in 2012. "The team did a tremendous job. It is great news for the Japanese. Japan has had such a tough time after the earthquake. I'm really happy to give everybody some good news."

Franchitti leads Long Beach Grand Prix 2013 qualifying results

Long Beach, Calif. -  Dario Franchitti claimed the P1 Award for the 39th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, posting a quick lap of 1 minute, 07.2379 seconds in the waning seconds of the 10-minute Firestone Fast Six on the 1.968-mile, 11-turn street circuit to earn his first pole start since Toronto last July.

IndyCar Returns Push-to-Pass for Remaining Street Races

Push-to-pass, first introduced to the IndyCar series in 2009, will return for the five remaining street course events on the 2012 schedule, beginning with the Honda Indy Toronto on July 6-8.

Will Power Overcomes Penalty to Win Long Beach Grand Prix

Long Beach, CA -- Will Power might have began the Long Beach Grand Prix twelfth, but after completing 85 laps on the legendary street course, he finished first in a time of 1:54:01.6082.  Power has now won two consecutive races.

Chevy to Replace 11 Engines Prior to Start of Long Beach Grand Prix

Long Beach, CA -- In a drastic move only days before the start of the Long Beach Grand Prix, Chevrolet has announced that it will replace the engines in all 11 of its V-6-powered entries in the IZOD IndyCar Series prior to the start of on-track activities this weekend.