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Here's what Carmel, Indiana, looks like during the coronavirus pandemic

Carmel, Indiana, copes with closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

       




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Two more Lou Malnati's Pizzeria locations are headed to Indy's north side

In March, Lou Malnati's confirmed its first location opening in Indianapolis. Now one is set for Carmel and another for Broad Ripple.

       




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'We are going to have to change our entire industry': Saskatoon restaurants adapt through COVID-19 pandemic

Restaurant owner Roxy Taschuk wasn’t optimistic about the state of her industry when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.




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Dallara transforms local IndyCar shop for fight against COVID-19

As Dallara's Stefano DePonti saw his parent company begin to manufacture parts for ventilators back in Italy, he knew the IndyCar shop needed to step in to help fight COVID-19.

      




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NBC Sports' 'Racing Week in America' features some of IndyCar's best moments last decade

In NBC Sports' 'Racing Week in America', IndyCar fans will get to see some of the most exciting races from the series' last decade.

      




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Robert Wickens ready for return to IndyCar competition: 'This is really just Step 1 of 100'

It may not be out on the asphalt, but Robert Wickens is energized to be back competing against the IndyCar paddock this weekend.

      




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IndyCar rookie Scott McLaughlin out-duels Will Power for win in Barber iRacing Challenge

Robert Wickens made the surprise charge of the race, taking eighth, but it was Scott McLaughlin clinching his first IndyCar victory of any sort Saturday.

      




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Robert Wickens happy with return to IndyCar grid: 'It felt, in a way, like the real thing'

It may have been a virtual race, but for Robert Wickens, Saturday's iRacing Challenge was a major step in his return to IndyCar racing.

      




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IndyCar's latest schedule change: three races added, including one at IMS; Detroit canceled

The IndyCar schedule has undergone another massive change, but this time, the series has managed to add a race back onto the slate.

      




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IndyCar averages 165,000 viewers across Barber iRacing broadcast on NBCSN

In its first shot at an esports broadcast on cable TV, IndyCar produced viewership numbers in line with latest esports trends.

      




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Goodbye to 'that May feeling': Watch an Indy 500 billboard come down after race postponed

John and Tucker Hartung of Lamar Advertising removed an Indianapolis 500 billboard along Lafayette Road, April 7, 2020. The race is delayed to August.

      




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Through the eyes (and mouth) of Conor Daly: An unfiltered look at IndyCar's iRacing pursuit

Through his personal streaming platform, IndyCar veteran Conor Daly's Twitch offers fans a front-row seat to a driver's race-day mind.

      




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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join IndyCar field in Saturday's iRacing Challenge at Michigan

Another NASCAR legend will join IndyCar's iRacing Challenge event on Saturday, the first one held on an oval track.

       




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Dale Earnhardt on (virtual) IndyCar debut Saturday: 'Trying to keep myself out of trouble'

Though he's been heavily into iRacing in recent years, Dale Earnhardt Jr. had never ventured into the world of IndyCar. This week, he's gotten a heavy dose.

       




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IndyCar's iRacing introduction to ovals set to be 'action-packed' and 'a little nutty'

As IndyCar's iRacing Challenge ventures onto an oval track, expect the rhythm of the competition and, perhaps, those winning, to change.

       




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Simon Pagenaud survives massive crash, wins on fuel strategy in IndyCar iRacing at Michigan

With a brilliant fuel strategy resulting from an early crash, Simon Pagenaud won IndyCar's iRacing Challenge race at Michigan International Speedway.

       




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Dale Earnhardt Jr. lives 'dream come true' in third-place finish for IndyCar iRacing debut

He's unsure when he might return to the virtual IndyCar grid, but it's sure not from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s lack of enjoyment in Saturday's event.

       




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IndyCar iRacing Challenge audience grows 25% in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s open-wheel debut

Broadcast on NBC Sports for the second consecutive week, IndyCar's iRacing audience grew 25% from the previous week.

       




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IndyCar driver Graham Rahal selling $8 million cliffside mansion outside Los Angeles

When Rahal bought the estate in November of 2017 for $6.1 million, it was the most expensive home ever sold in the city.

       




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Peek inside IndyCar Graham Rahal's lavish California mansion

The $8,000 square foot, $8 million home sits atop a hill and features windows from floor to ceiling.

       




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For NBC Sports crew, calling IndyCar's iRacing broadacasts 'awfully close' to real thing

Despite working in three different states, Leigh Diffey, Townsend Bell and Paul Tracy have IndyCar's iRacing events looking and sounding close to normal.

       




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For IndyCar's recent champions, iRacing adjustment has been emotional roller coaster

They've piled up more on-track success than any other drivers over the past three years. But adjusting to sim-racing has been another task entirely.

       




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Bob Lazier, father of Indy 500 winner Buddy Lazier and series 'family man', dies at 81

He only ran once in the Indy 500, but Bob Lazier became a staple around the IndyCar paddock.

       




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Has interest in IndyCar's iRacing Challenge peaked? Latest broadcast takes ratings dive

After four races in its six-race iRacing Challenge, IndyCar fans may be starting to lose interest in the esports version of the sport.

       




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McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris joining IndyCar's iRacing Challenge Saturday

McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris becomes the latest special guest driver in IndyCar's iRacing Challenge.

       




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Simon Pagenaud goes back-to-back with his IndyCar iRacing Challenge win at Twin Ring Motegi

Once again, Simon Pagenaud's patient in-race strategy paid dividends during the late chaos for a second consecutive victory in IndyCar's iRacing Challenge.

       




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Lando Norris, Colton Herta reunited in this weekend's IndyCar iRacing Challenge

The two young drivers rose to stardom driving for Carlin Racing in Europe's several lower Formula series from 2015-16.

       




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McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris wins IndyCar iRacing Challenge at COTA

In his first dip into the IndyCar world, McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris beat series regulars at Circuit of the Americas.

       




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Month of May fix: Charlie Kimball co-hosting Indy 500 Trivia event

Trivia includes special guest appearances by racing legends A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Dario Franchitti.

       




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Here's a look at each IndyCar driver's livery for the 2020 season

Get a glimpse of the IndyCar liveries for the 2020 racing season.

      




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IndyCar needs fans or NASCAR to run at Texas Motor Speedway in 2020, says track president

The president of Texas Motor Speedway is still hoping to run the Genesys 600 with fans in June. But if they're turned away, he'll need NASCAR's help.

       




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The Indy 500 was 'better than Christmas' for Pat Kennedy. He died of the coronavirus at 63

Pat Kennedy died on April 12 at the age of 63 after contracting the coronavirus. He attended 57 consecutive Indy 500s.

       




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'An unexpected paternity leave': How Charlie Kimball has kept occupied during IndyCar's pause

He expected to be incredibly busy immediately after the birth of his son Gordon, but Charlie Kimball has thoroughly enjoyed more family time.

       




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Indy 500 2019: Amazing photos from start to finish

From pre-race festivities to that sweet swig of milk.

      




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IndyCar iRacing Challenge: Scott McLaughlin conquers wild First Responder 175 at IMS

Multiple late wrecks allow McLaughlin to capitalize

       




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'IndyCar Weekly' podcast: What's next for the series?

IndyCar driver Conor Daly and IndyStar's Nathan Brown discuss the iRacing finale, in which Daly finished second, and when real racing might resume

       




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Updated: Here is the 2020 IndyCar Series schedule

IndyCar Series action is now set to begin in June at Texas; there are two doubleheaders on tap and another race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

       




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What we know about IndyCar's planned 2020 season opener

The IndyCar Series released details Thursday regarding its 2020 season opener, scheduled for June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway at Fort Worth.

       




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IndyCar, IMS to auction off fan experiences to support non-profits battling the coronavirus

Interested in waiving the green flag at an Indy 500 practice, and looking to stay busy during the Month of May? IndyCar and IMS have a solution.

       




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Meet the 2020 IndyCar Series drivers

Here are the IndyCar Series drivers, with their age, experience anticipated schedule for 2020 and Indianapolis 500 results

       




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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking

IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.

       




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IndyCar details plans for season-opener at Texas Motor Speedway, including no fans

IndyCar will host its season-opener at Texas Motor Speedway on June 6 as planned, but without fans and in a one-day show.

       




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Larry Curry, who had rollercoaster IndyCar career as team engineer and manager, dies at 68

In a career not without mistakes and disappointments, Larry Curry showed sparks of brilliance during his IndyCar career that spanned five decades.

       




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Politics of a foreign kind puzzle voters

Donnelly and Braun campaigns focus on personal attacks

      




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Varvel: How to draw Indiana's Senate race

Watch Gary Varvel's time lapse video of how he draws the Indiana Senate race.

      




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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: What's powering Indiana's Senate race

Braun and Donnelly tout their support for Trump's policies

      




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Varvel: How a new Indiana charity helps families of sick kids

Bringing hope, happiness and healing to families raising kids with life-threatening illnesses

      




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Varvel: IndyStar's cartoonist says thank you and farewell

I am leaving my dream job to pursue new dreams.

       




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Tully: Indiana targets Yellowwood State Forest for desecration

Once again, Indiana government officials are pushing plans to increase logging in state forests.

      




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Tully: A surefire way to improve politics, Indiana and the Republic

A long-stalled push to eliminate gerrymandering suddenly enjoys some momentum.