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A.J. Foyt owns Indy 500 records for starts miles driven in race competition. He has owned an IndyCar Series race team for decades.

Michael Andretti and Dan Towriss spoke to The Associated Press to address a Sportico.com report and the rumors swirling around it

Motorsports icon Michael Andretti told The Associated Press on Sunday he's at a point in his life where he no longer wants to run the day-to-day of his global operation and that’s why he turned over leadership to his business partner. No, Dan Towriss did not steal Andretti Global out from under one of the most successful racers in American history. Towriss, owner of Gainbridge and holding company Group 1001, has slowly grown from a sponsor of one of Andretti's IndyCar teams to one of the biggest spenders in motorsports.

The multi-series racing operation is now controlled by his partner, Dan Towriss of Group 1001 and Gainbridge Financial Services

Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization while Andretti will stay on as a strategic advisor of the team he has led since 2002. Gainbridge is one of the largest sponsors in IndyCar and also sponsors Andretti driver Colton Herta's car and the Indianapolis 500. The team has rapidly expanded with Towriss' influx of cash, and Towriss has been part of Andretti's push to join Formula 1.

Andretti Global provided a statement to IndyStar that said CEO Michael Andretti is 'transitioning to a more strategic role' with the team.

According to a release, the junior open-wheel standout has joined ABEL Motorsports with Force Indy and will drive the No. 99 car.

Alexander Rossi on Wednesday was announced as the newest driver at Ed Carpenter Racing, which will be the third team in four years for the former Indianapolis 500 winner. Rossi, who won the 100th running of the Indy 500 as a rookie in 2016, will join Christian Rasmussen in the two-car lineup. Carpenter, who had already scaled back to racing just ovals, will only run the Indy 500 next year in a third ECR entry.

Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen will be the full-time drivers for Ed Carpenter Racing next IndyCar season. Carpenter will drive in Indy 500.

Sep. 24—There was a significant announcement made by the IndyCar Series this week with the formation of a charter system. A total of 25 charters have been awarded to 10 teams which have competed with the series on a regular basis over the past two years. The charter system provides for a guaranteed starting spot in 16 of the 17 races scheduled for 2025. There is not a guaranteed starting ...

Ed Carpenter Racing fields the Nos. 20 and 21 cars throughout the IndyCar season, and has had a third car for the Indianapolis 500.

Rinus VeeKay won a race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and has been a consistently good Indy 500 qualifier.

IndyCar on Monday finalized a charter system for 25 entrants that, while it pales in comparison to the contentious deal reached between NASCAR and its teams over their revenue sharing model, does give 10 open wheel organizations some guarantees. The initial agreement runs through the 2031 season and ensures the 25 chartered cars a starting spot in all IndyCar races except the Indianapolis 500. Teams will still have to qualify on speed for the Indy 500's 33-car field, and that was one of the biggest elements of negotiations as opinions were divided among traditionalists and those seeking greater value for their teams.

IndyCar announced its official charter system, beginning in 2025. The 10 current teams will have 25 charters

Ten IndyCar Series team owners were awarded 25 Charters that set a valuation for teams and guarantees starting positions for all races except Indianapolis 500.

Despite winning the Indianapolis 500 for the second year in a row, a DQ in the season opener doomed Josef Newgarden in the championship.

No official specifics have been given for the FBI's visit.

Marcus Armstrong, the 2023 Rookie of the Year, moves from Ganassi to Meyer Shank Racing to join Felix Rosenqvist

Zionsville police were asked to assist with the FBI investigation Wednesday morning.

Sep. 17—GLADEVILLE — Colton Herta won the season-ending Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on his "local" track Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, a faulty seat belt didn't cost Will Power his life, but it denied him a last chance to challenge for the IndyCar Series championship as Alex Palou repeated as series champ, taking his third title in four years. Herta, who ...

Sep. 17—Now that the IndyCar season is at an end, it can only be hoped when the 2025 schedule is announced it will continue to have a significant number of oval tracks. The IndyCar race at the Nashville Super Speedway was entertaining, with good battles for the lead and — of course — the fight for the championship. Alex Palou won the title for the third time in four years, and the outcome was ...

Over the last 4 years, one man has totally dominated the IndyCar Championship - the Spanish driver Alex Palou has won three drivers titles since 2021, and he’s now the first back-to-back winner since Dario Franchitti in 2011. Palou clinched this latest title in the last race of the season in Nashville on Sunday, capping what has been an incredible year both on and off the track. World Sport’s Don Riddell had the chance to speak with him after to see how he was feeling!

The Mexican IndyCar Series driver has been frustrated with the lack of a race in his native country. Even NASCAR is going there.

Prema Racing, a longtime presence in European Formula 1 ladder series, is joining the IndyCar Series in 2025.

Alex Palou: "You win your third championship and it's like, ‘What just happened?’ It’s very cool.”

Chip Ganassi likes winners — its his catchphrase, in case you didn't know — and his celebrations rarely deviate. At least that's what Alex Palou has learned after winning three IndyCar championships in the last four years for his boss. It starts with an embrace from Ganassi, one that Palou calls "an aggressive hug.”

Franchitti was the last to win back-to-back IndyCar championships when he accomplished the feat from 2009-2011.

How third place at the Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway was a microcosm of Hendersonville native Josef Newgarden's IndyCar season.

It's a career best and a career first for the Andretti Global star.

Alex Palou claimed his third IndyCar Series championship in four years in the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.

When the Team Penske driver’s seat belt popped open, it ended his chance at a third IndyCar Series title after only 13 laps.

Ganassi's Alex Palou won his third IndyCar title in four years while watching his biggest challengers fight for the win in Nashville

The 2024 IndyCar season has concluded, with Alex Palou earning his third points championship.

Will Power unpacks what happened with his lap belt at the start of the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix but remains proud of his team's effort throughout the 2024 season.

Watch Alex Palou and his Chip Ganassi Racing team receive the 2024 IndyCar Series trophy following the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.

Nashville's Colton Herta won the 2024 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. Alex Palou won the IndyCar championship.

Alex Palou cruises to his third IndyCar Series championship in the last four years and is "super proud" of his team's effort all year, but admits he felt "no relief" despite Will Power's struggles at the race start.

Alex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power's seatbelt came loose minutes into the season-deciding finale Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. “When I saw (Power) going to pit lane, at first I was like, ‘Oh, what strategy are they going to do?’” Palou said. Colton Herta, who earlier this year moved to Nashville, won the Music City Grand Prix for his first career victory on an oval and second win of the season for Andretti Global.

Relive the close-quarters action from the IndyCar Series season finale, the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway.

A powerful move in the final laps of the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix gives Colton Herta his first win on an oval in the final race of the season at Nashville Superspeedway, putting a cap on an "amazing" year.

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing wins the IndyCar season championship for the third time in four seasons.

He becomes the first back-to-back champion since Dario Franchitti in 2009-11.

Flavor Flav and Diplo are at the Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway Sunday.

Zak Brown: 'Why (is) Formula E worth $750 million and IndyCar $250 million to $300 million?' Arrow McLaren CEO is bullish on IndyCar, wants more

There's more drama than expected heading into the IndyCar Series season finale as Alex Palou starts from way back and Will Power is in the second row.

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix IndyCar Series race takes place on Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.

One of IndyCar’s leading team owners gives his thoughts from Alex Palou on the verge of a third IndyCar Series Championship, to IndyCar’s charter system

The 2024 IndyCar season finale is the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday. See the starting lineup here.

The 2024 IndyCar schedule includes 17 points-paying races. The Indy 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval is scheduled for Sunday, May 26

Formula 1 is the most popular auto racing series, while IndyCar is a North American series. Though the cars look similar, there are differences.