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The Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists welcomes Ray Hartjen and Jeremy Scott to its Board of Directors, adding deep experience in motorsports journalism, communications, and broadcasting.

Grand Prix of Portland - Source: Gettty Good news on PREMA Racing's 2026 IndyCar plans as Callum Ilott shares IG update By Yash Kotak Modified Jan 06, 2026 18:27 GMT There seems to be hope on the horizon for PREMA Racing's IndyCar future. The Italian team made its debut in the American open-wheel racing series in 2025 with rookie driver Robert Shwartzman and Callum Ilott. Considering it was the team's rookie season, there were no lofty expectations. However, PREMA's Indy 500

Roger Penske loves racing, but he leads with business first. His success is built on precision and honoring every deal, no matter how small. That philosophy explains why Will Power couldn’t begin work with his new team until the final day of his Penske contract expired. In Penske’s world, details matter—and the deal is always the deal.

Penske Entertainment Photo By Marshall Pruett - Dec 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM ET Andretti veteran Listes named chief engineer for Power's No.26 Honda Andretti Global has assigned its crew chiefs and race engineers for the 2026 IndyCar Series season. On the driver front, two-thirds of the team's 2025 full-time roster carries over with Kyle Kirkwood, who placed fourth in the championship in the No. 27 Honda, and Marcus Ericsson, who took 20 th in the No. 28 Honda. In the No.26 ent

By Marshall Pruett - Dec 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM ET Frye steadying RLL ship with leading ideology Jay Frye had no idea he was about to lose his job as president of the IndyCar Series. The unceremonious call was made in early February and no reason was given for his termination during the call, which came just weeks ahead of a new season he’d spent months preparing for with the rest of his IndyCar operations team. During the 10 years of leading the American open-wheel racing org

The old White Front. The building still stands. Courtsey Indiana Landmarks Where did the SPMJ come from? It is the follow on from the old AARBWA. On August 16, 1955, eight of the top racing journalists were sitting in the White Front Tavern about a mile from the Indianapolis Speedway gate. They were discussing the loss of major sponsors from racing. At the time manufactures pulled away because the “image” of racing was contrary with their goal of “promoting safety while de-em

Courtesy IndyStar There's an exciting new exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, and it’s all about broadcast media and their important part in the story of the Indianapolis 500. The IMS Radio Network helped bring huge crowds to the race back in the 1950s. Until June, you can check out interactive displays, try your hand at calling the race, and listen to commentary from years past. There's vintage vacuum tube equipment from the 1920s and 1950s on sho

Joe Skibinski photo/ Penske Entertainment By Marshall Pruett - Nov 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET Schumacher to race in IndyCar with RLL Mick Schumacher is headed to the IndyCar Series as the newest driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher tested for RLL in October at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and both parties left the introductory event with an intent to formalize a relationship that would b

SPEEDWAY, Ind. — FOX59 is the official media partner for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum’s newest exhibit, “Now Stay Tuned,” which highlights the broadcast history of the Indy 500. “Now Stay Tuned really showcases how people consumed the Indianapolis 500 over its 116-year history here at the Speedway,” said Vice President of Curation and Education Jason Vansickle. The exhibit starts by taking museumgoers back to 1922, the first time the race was broadcast over the radi

By Marshall Pruett - Nov 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500 Ryan Hunter-Reay will join Arrow McLaren for the month of May and chase his second Indianapolis 500 win while attempting to bring the team its first. The winner of the 2014 Indy 500 with Andretti Global came close to becoming a two-time victor at "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" in 2025 with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, when his No. 23 Chevy was leading late in the race but ran