USAC’s BC39 Has New Winner; 2026 Hall of Fame Inducted
The United States Auto Club (USAC) had quite the week, ending June and starting the month of July.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Racing Loses Two Giants of the Sport in NASCAR, INDYCAR
Over the past couple of weeks, the sport of auto racing lost a pair of men who were large in terms of driving, broadcasting and racecar ownership. Ned Jarrett and Dennis Reinbold were major actors in motorsports and they will be missed.
Felix Rosenqvist Wins 110th Indianapolis 500 in Race’s Closest Finish
This year’s 110th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, held May 24 on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, had action from green to checkers.
Field is Set for 110th Indianapolis 500
This year at least, there would be no bumping to fill the 500’s vaunted Field of 33 cars due to persistent rain.
Team Penske Celebrates 60 years with New Exhibit at NASCAR Hall of Fame
Team Penske, also called Penske Racing, debuted in the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car enduro in 1966, which makes Team Penske 60 years old in 2026.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach CEO/President Jim Michaelian passes
Michaelian’s passing comes just a month before the 51st running of the Long Beach Grand Prix.
USAC Names Seven 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
This 13th induction ceremony is tuned to coordinate with the running of the seventh annual BC39, which is presented by Avanti Windows & Doors and held annually at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).
INDYCAR to race in Nation’s Capital
The INDYCAR Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D. C. will be a free event for the public in the streets near the National Mall in celebration of the United States 250th birthday.
Palou Must Pay, Unser Family Honored at Test, Wienie 500 Returns to Indy
Big news out of the Indy Car world, including the ruling on what Alex Palou owes McLaren.
The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Set to host two USAC 2026 events
The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, built inside the third turn of that cavernous, 2.5-mile oval, will have two professional events in 2026 as it did last season.