COVID-19 testing is becoming more common in Indiana’s schools, but the state is stopping short of requiring it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says that more than 160 schools are now using rapid BinaxNOW tests, and testing will continue to be an important topic as health officials look ahead to the 2021-2022 school year.
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Governor Eric Holcomb got his COVID-19 vaccine Friday. The governor joined a number of other elected officials in getting the shot at the drive-through mass vaccination site set up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Indiana could make an exception to its ban on Sunday alcohol sales this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the greatest spectacle in racing. State Rep. Tom Dermody, R-LaPorte, sponsored a bill to allow commemorative alcohol bottles to be sold the Sunday of the Indianapolis 500 at the brickyard to celebrate the 100th running of the race. Continue reading
While I was at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I had the chance to see some of the media members who I constantly follow on Twitter including Doug Rice, Bob Pockrass, Dustin Long, Claire B. Lang, Tom Jensen, Jenna Fryer, Jim Utter, and Nate Ryan.
USA Today’s Nate Ryan is a journalist as well as an analyst in the sport of NASCAR and stopped to chat with me about different aspects of the season. Also, he said he doesn’t really consider himself as a fan of the sport but appreciates some of its more intricate qualities.
A post-race inspection at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has resulted in a hefty penalty for the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team.
The infraction is a P5 level penalty which is a step down from the stiffest penalty in the NASCAR handbook.
According to NASCAR, the penalties came after officials found parts on Denny Hamlin’s car that fail or were improperly installed to fail in their intended use of great importance. Those parts include “rear wheel panels that fail and allow air evacuation in the trunk area; an oil box cover that fails and allows air evacuation in the driver compartment; and a shifter boot cover that fails and allows air evacuation through the floor pan.”
Indiana State Excise Police officers arrested 18 people on 20 charges during Saturday’s races and concerts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Most were charged with alcohol or drug-related offenses. Most of the arrests were for illegal possession or consumption of alcohol, with 16 people facing that charge. Other charges include furnishing alcohol to a minor and possession of false identification. Continue reading
The first lap of the race forced hearts to beat a little faster and the excitement built up even more when Jeff Gordon crossed the finish line first. It was the race that embodies the prestige of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the driver who won the inaugural race found himself back in Victory Lane 20 years later…on Jeff Gordon Day.
Mitch Columbe was able to speak with Front Row Motor sports Driver David Gilliland. Gilliland has been very busy this weekend watching his son race and preparing for the John Wayne Walding 400 at the Brickyard. He talks about the greatness of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and how amazing it would be to win it all Sunday.
David Gilliland Behind the Wheel
Ryan Truex is ready to tackle the infamous track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He’s in his rookie season with a large field of contenders and has been able to hold his own. In this interview, he talks about his rookie season and how to get around the challenging 2.5 mile track that is home to the greatest spectacle in racing.
The Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, but activities have been ongoing for a month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Qualifying occurred for the 33 drivers involved in the event last week which found Ed Carpenter with the top speed. He will start on the pole position the 98th running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. This is the second consecutive time he’ll begin in the first position for the Indy 500.
