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Updated Thursday November 20, 2008 at 2:45am

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IMS Winners Dixon, Johnson Lead All-America Team Nominees
Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Jimmie Johnson are among the list of nominees for the 2008 Auto Racing All-America team. Voting has started among more than 300 members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association for the prestigious All-America honors. IMS Tickets
11/19/2008 6:58:47 PM   [Allstate 400 at the Brickyard News Feed]

IMS Winners Dixon, Johnson Lead All-America Team Nominees
Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Jimmie Johnson are among the list of nominees for the 2008 Auto Racing All-America team. Voting has started among more than 300 members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association for the prestigious All-America honors. IMS Tickets
11/19/2008 6:58:47 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

IMS Winners Dixon, Johnson Lead All-America Team Nominees
Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon and Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Jimmie Johnson are among the list of nominees for the 2008 Auto Racing All-America team. Voting has started among more than 300 members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association for the prestigious All-America honors. IMS Tickets
11/19/2008 6:58:47 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

OReilly Raceway Park Announces Construction Plans of New Main Office Building
11/19/2008 2:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Brickyard Crossing Featured On Cover, In Pages Of New Dye Golf Book
Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is prominently featured in a new book about the courses designed by the legendary Pete Dye. The Brickyard Crossing edition of “Pete Dye Golf Courses: Fifty Years of Visionary Design” by Joel Zuckerman features a cover photo of a golfer teeing off on the 18th hole at the course at IMS. BYC Tee Times | IMS Tickets
11/18/2008 1:18:56 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

500 Festival Recycling Initiative for 2009 OneAmerica 500 Festival Min-Marathon
11/18/2008 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

The Racetrack Of Champions: 2008 IMS Winners Sweep Season Titles
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway further cemented its reputation as a racetrack of champions when Jimmie Johnson clinched his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title Nov. 16, as all three winners of major events in 2008 at the Speedway - Scott Dixon, Johnson and Valentino Rossi - also captured their respective series crowns this year. It’s the first time this feat has occurred since IMS began to play host to three annual races in 2000. IMS Tickets
11/17/2008 2:37:05 PM   [Allstate 400 at the Brickyard News Feed]

The Racetrack Of Champions: 2008 IMS Winners Sweep Season Titles
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway further cemented its reputation as a racetrack of champions when Jimmie Johnson clinched his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title Nov. 16, as all three winners of major events in 2008 at the Speedway - Scott Dixon, Johnson and Valentino Rossi - also captured their respective series crowns this year. It’s the first time this feat has occurred since IMS began to play host to three annual races in 2000. IMS Tickets
11/17/2008 2:37:05 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

The Racetrack Of Champions: 2008 IMS Winners Sweep Season Titles
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway further cemented its reputation as a racetrack of champions when Jimmie Johnson clinched his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title Nov. 16, as all three winners of major events in 2008 at the Speedway - Scott Dixon, Johnson and Valentino Rossi - also captured their respective series crowns this year. It’s the first time this feat has occurred since IMS began to play host to three annual races in 2000. IMS Tickets
11/17/2008 2:37:05 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

93rd Indianapolis 500 Tickets on Sale Monday, Nov. 17
11/14/2008 5:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

93rd Indianapolis 500 Tickets On Sale Monday, Nov. 17
Tickets for the 93rd Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2009, will go on sale Monday, Nov. 17. Fans have three methods to buy tickets — online, by phone or in person. IMS Tickets
11/14/2008 1:00:33 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

93rd Indianapolis 500 Tickets On Sale Monday, Nov. 17
Tickets for the 93rd Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2009, will go on sale Monday, Nov. 17. Fans have three methods to buy tickets — online, by phone or in person. IMS Tickets
11/14/2008 1:00:33 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Tornado Warning: 2008 Season Review
The 2008 MotoGP season has been over for more than two weeks, giving American star Colin Edwards time to think about his year with the Tech 3 Yamaha team. Colin shares his reflections on a successful season, his goals for 2009 and much more in this season wrap-up edition of “Tornado Warning,” his exclusive interview series with redbullindianapolisgp.com. IMS Tickets
11/13/2008 5:03:05 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Indy 500 Grill Opens at New Indianapolis Airport Brickyard Authentics Location Also Part of Unique Dining, Retail Experience
11/13/2008 12:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Indy 500 Grill Opens At New Indianapolis International Airport
With the opening of the new Indianapolis International Airport midfield terminal Nov. 12, air travelers and Indianapolis-area residents have a new dining choice featuring a legendary name: the Indy 500. The Indy 500 Grill combines a full, eclectic menu offering a variety of appetizers, soups, small plate items, salads, burgers, entrees and desserts in an atmosphere featuring the history, pageantry and excitement of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Photos | IMS Tickets
11/13/2008 11:45:01 AM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

Indy 500 Grill Opens At New Indianapolis International Airport
With the opening of the new Indianapolis International Airport midfield terminal Nov. 12, air travelers and Indianapolis-area residents have a new dining choice featuring a legendary name: the Indy 500. The Indy 500 Grill combines a full, eclectic menu offering a variety of appetizers, soups, small plate items, salads, burgers, entrees and desserts in an atmosphere featuring the history, pageantry and excitement of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Photos | IMS Tickets
11/13/2008 11:45:01 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Brickyard Crossing Designer Dye Inducted Into World Golf Hall Of Fame
Golf course architect Pete Dye, whose famed designs include Brickyard Crossing Golf Course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was inducted Nov. 10 into the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Fla. BYC Tee Times | IMS Tickets
11/12/2008 1:11:52 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Superpro Announces Three Races at Baer Field
11/11/2008 7:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon to Utilize New Timing and Scoring System
11/10/2008 9:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

Anderson Speedway Crowns 2008 Champions at Banquet
11/10/2008 8:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Winchester Speedway Receives Business of the Year Award
11/9/2008 2:15:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

George Receives Top Award From Indiana Chamber Of Commerce
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief Executive Officer Tony George was named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Business Leader of the Year for his continued efforts to elevate the state’s most famous sporting facility to new heights and for his impact on the community. IMS Tickets
11/7/2008 3:00:31 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

George Receives Top Award from Indiana Chamber of Commerce
11/7/2008 3:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Indy 500 Winner Dixon Hits Jackpot At Vegas Title Celebration
Not many people leave a Las Vegas casino a million dollars richer than when they arrived. Two-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon walked away with at least that after collecting his $1 million bonus check for winning the 2008 IndyCar Series championship. IMS Tickets
11/6/2008 6:26:26 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Indy 500 Winner Dixon Hits Jackpot At Vegas Title Celebration
Not many people leave a Las Vegas casino a million dollars richer than when they arrived. Two-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon walked away with at least that after collecting his $1 million bonus check for winning the 2008 IndyCar Series championship. IMS Tickets
11/6/2008 6:26:26 AM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

38th Annual Winchester 400 Date Announced for 2009
11/4/2008 3:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Entries on Record Pace
10/31/2008 4:00:00 PM   [500 Festival]

2008 Season Comes to a Close at ORP
10/30/2008 1:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Ice Miller is Title Sponsor of Speedway’s Centennial Gala
10/29/2008 2:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Ice Miller Is Title Sponsor Of Speedway’s Centennial Gala
Longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway business partner Ice Miller will serve as title sponsor of the Speedway’s much-anticipated Centennial Gala on Friday, Feb. 27. The Gala, which will take place at the Indiana Convention Center, will kick off the Speedway’s three-year Centennial Era celebration from 2009-2011. | IMS Tickets
10/29/2008 9:54:31 AM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Hoyle Wins Red Bull Riders Cup At Valencia; American Gagne Third
Matthew Hoyle of Great Britain cruised to a dominating victory at the second and final round of Red Bull Riders Cup competition at the 2.489-mile Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, on Oct. 25. The Red Bull Riders Cup pits the top-10 riders from the Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup against the 10 best riders from the European-based Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, with all riders competing on identically-prepared KTM motorcycles. | IMS Tickets
10/28/2008 12:21:07 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

RaceFanRadio Announces Presenting Sponsors for 2008 PRI Show Broadcast
10/28/2008 9:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

RaceFanRadio Live at 2008 P.R.I. Show
10/28/2008 9:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Hayden Takes First Laps On 2009 Ducati MotoGP Machine
A new era in the career of 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden began Oct. 27 with testing at the 2.489-mile Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, Spain. A day after the final race of his longtime association with Honda, Hayden, of Owensboro, Ky., turned 79 laps for his new team, Ducati Marlboro Team, with most of the laps on a new Ducati GP9 featuring a striking “Stars and Stripes” livery and carrying a small decal that said, “Chapter 2.” | IMS Tickets
10/27/2008 1:39:28 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

MotoGP Race Report: Grand Prix of Valencia
Casey Stoner earned his sixth victory of the 2008 MotoGP World Championship at the Grand Prix of Valencia on Oct. 26, standing at the top of the podium just as he did at the opening-round race at Qatar in March. | IMS Tickets
10/26/2008 8:01:14 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Americans Hayden, Bonsey Start GP Of Valencia With Authority
The dusty, rugged motorcycle flat tracks of the United States may seem a million miles away from the smooth asphalt of the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Spain, but two American Grand Prix riders with flat-track roots emerged Oct. 24 as contenders for victory in the Grand Prix of Valencia. Live Timing | Event Schedule | Valencia Preview | IMS Tickets
10/24/2008 12:37:12 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon brochures now available in local stores
10/24/2008 10:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

Tornado Warning: Grand Prix Of Valencia
Like the rest of the MotoGP grid, Colin Edwards enters the last race of the 2008 season this weekend with a final chance to make a big impression before the offseason. Edwards is coming off a solid performance last weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix in which he returned to an old setup, was fastest during practice Friday and finished eighth. Colin talks about that weekend, the rumored new MotoGP tire rules, Valentino Rossi and more in this edition of “Tornado Warning.” IMS Tickets
10/23/2008 3:39:55 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

MotoGP Preview: Grand Prix Of Valencia
The 2008 MotoGP season ends Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Grand Prix of Valencia in Spain, which is a home race for the three Spanish riders on the grid, Toni Elias, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. It’s also the last chance for American riders Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards and John Hopkins to earn a victory this season. Live Timing | Event Schedule | IMS Tickets
10/23/2008 2:36:28 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

FFA Members Enjoy Tour Of IMS Hall Of Fame Museum, IRL
While the month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway belongs to the “yellow shirts” - the highly visible members of the IMS Safety Patrol, the month of October belongs to the blue jackets. With more than 50,000 blue jacket-clad youth in Indianapolis on Oct. 22-25 for the National FFA Organization convention, thousands of them made their way to the world’s most famous racetrack. Gallery | IMS Tickets
10/23/2008 2:08:26 PM   [Indianapolis 500 News Feed]

FFA Members Enjoy Tour Of IMS Hall Of Fame Museum, IRL
While the month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway belongs to the “yellow shirts” - the highly visible members of the IMS Safety Patrol, the month of October belongs to the blue jackets. With more than 50,000 blue jacket-clad youth in Indianapolis on Oct. 22-25 for the National FFA Organization convention, thousands of them made their way to the world’s most famous racetrack. Gallery | IMS Tickets
10/23/2008 2:08:26 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

2009 Kankakee County Speedway Schedule Released
10/22/2008 2:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

500 Festival Announces Location for the 50th Anniversary Legacy Art Project
10/21/2008 10:00:00 AM   [500 Festival]

Rossi Returns To Top Spot; Hayden Edged In Fierce Fight For Third
Red Bull Indianapolis GP winner Valentino Rossi pulled away from pole sitter Dani Pedrosa to win the steamy Malaysian Grand Prix on Oct. 19, his ninth victory of the season. Rookie Andrea Dovizioso edged American star Nicky Hayden for third on his JiR Team Scot MotoGP Honda/Michelin, earning the first podium position of his career. IMS Tickets
10/19/2008 5:07:23 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

American Edwards Leads Opening Day Of Practice In Malaysia
An old adage helped American MotoGP star Colin Edwards exit a slump Friday, Oct. 17 and lead the opening day of practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Edwards Audio | Tornado Warning | Malaysian GP Preview Video | Live Timing | Malaysia Schedule | IMS Tickets
10/17/2008 12:48:43 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Tornado Warning: Malaysian Grand Prix
American MotoGP star Colin Edwards heads to the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, Oct. 19 in search of a turn in fortunes. Edwards has finished outside of the top five in each of his last seven starts and is going back to basics with his bike setup for this race. Read about this, the longest trip of the season from his Houston home, his thoughts about the recent Australian GP and more in this edition of “Tornado Warning.” IMS Tickets
10/16/2008 4:42:34 PM   [Indianapolis Motor Speedway News Feed]

Kankakee County Speedway Launches New Website for the 2009 Season
10/16/2008 9:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Kankakee County Speedway Launches New Website for the 2009 Season
10/16/2008 9:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Anderson Set for Season Finale on Saturday with Thundercar Enduro, Front Wheel Drive 100-Lap Event
10/16/2008 7:00:00 AM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

Howe CRA Sportsman Series Howe 50 Contingency Awards
10/15/2008 4:00:00 PM   [WhoWon.com - Indiana]

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