Giant Hot Dogs Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Six enormous hot dog cars will race around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway two days before the Indy 500. The Wienie 500 brings joy and silliness to one of racing's most serious venues.
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Bristol Speedway Hides Free NASCAR Tickets Around Town
Bristol Motor Speedway and First Horizon Bank are hiding free NASCAR race tickets in navy blue envelopes throughout the Tri-Cities region. The surprise giveaway celebrates 35 years of racing and spreads joy ahead of the Food City 500 weekend.
Volunteers Clean Indy 500 Speedway the Morning After
Hundreds of volunteers showed up the day after the Indianapolis 500 to help clean the iconic speedway, with many participating for the first time. The community effort transformed the massive venue back to pristine condition in just hours.
Justin Grant Joins Elite Club with 100th USAC Win at IMS
Sprint car driver Justin Grant became just the fifth racer in USAC history to hit 100 national feature victories, capturing the milestone win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The California native joined legends like A.J. Foyt in an exclusive club that's taken decades to build.
NASCAR Legend's No. 18 to Race Indianapolis 500 in Tribute
The racing world is honoring late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch in a beautiful way at this year's Indianapolis 500. His iconic No. 18 will race again, carrying his legacy around the legendary speedway.
Caitlin Clark Takes Center Stage at Indianapolis 500
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark served as grand marshal for the iconic Indianapolis 500, bringing her electric energy to the world's largest single-day sporting event. The Indiana Fever guard joined racing legends and thousands of fans for a quintessential Hoosier celebration.
Rosenqvist Wins Closest Indianapolis 500 in History
Felix Rosenqvist just captured the most dramatic Indianapolis 500 finish ever recorded, winning by the smallest margin in the race's 110-year history. The Swedish driver's victory for Meyer Shank Racing marks a historic moment for both driver and team at the world's most famous motorsports event.
Wienermobile Race Returns to Indy 500 for Second Year
Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobiles are racing again at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May after last year's wildly popular debut. All six hot dog vehicles will compete in the Wienie 500, and this time fans get to pick the final contestant.
IU Indianapolis Urban Garden Seeks Summer Volunteers
IU Indianapolis' Office of Sustainability is calling for volunteers to help tend their urban garden through August. It's a hands-on chance to grow fresh food while connecting with your community.
Andy Richter Named Commander in Beef for Wienie 500
Comedian Andy Richter will lead this year's Wienie 500, the beloved pre-Indy 500 race featuring Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles. The quirky tradition returns May 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Norway's SlimTorq Motor Fits Where Others Can't
A Norwegian company just made robot joints smaller, lighter, and more powerful with motors so thin they open up entirely new design possibilities. Engineers will get hands-on demos at Boston's Robotics Summit in May 2026.
Indianapolis Social Workers Transform Student Mental Health
School social workers at Indianapolis Public Schools are changing lives daily by supporting students facing mental health challenges, housing insecurity, and family crises. Their work creates safe spaces where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
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MIT 3D-Prints Working Motor in Hours Using Five Materials
Engineers can now print a fully functional electric motor in about three hours for 50 cents, potentially ending costly factory delays from broken parts. MIT researchers developed a breakthrough platform that prints complex machines using multiple materials in one step.
Scout Motors Hiring Up to 400 Workers in South Carolina
Electric vehicle maker Scout Motors is opening applications for its first assembly line workers at its new South Carolina plant, with jobs paying up to $37.50 per hour. No factory experience required.
Scientists Create Motor Powered by Swirling Liquid Metal
Australian researchers built a tiny motor that spins using liquid metal flows instead of rigid parts, reaching 320 revolutions per minute. The breakthrough could revolutionize soft robotics and medical devices that need to bend, stretch, and move through tight spaces.
Tata Motors Hits 1 Million EVs at Lucknow Plant
After three decades of manufacturing in India, Tata Motors just rolled out its one-millionth vehicle from its Lucknow facility. The milestone vehicle? A zero-emission electric bus.
Australia Scientists Create Drug for Motor Neurone Disease
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a breakthrough drug that could lead to new treatments for Motor Neurone Disease and other conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The molecule successfully targets a previously hard-to-reach immune receptor, opening doors to safer anti-inflammatory therapies.
Rugby Legend Finds Hope Fighting Motor Neurone Disease
England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody is tackling motor neurone disease with renewed optimism after a specialist gave him something rare: hope. He's planning a 500-mile bike ride to turn that hope into action for others.
42 Indianapolis Schools Showcase Student Talent and Wellness
Over 300 people filled a middle school gym to watch students demonstrate everything from robotics to jump rope routines. The showcase brought together 42 Indianapolis schools in a celebration of creativity, health, and innovation.
Australian Scientists Crack Code on Motor Neurone Disease
University of Queensland researchers have developed a breakthrough drug that could transform Motor Neurone Disease from a terminal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition within five years. The discovery unlocks a previously untargetable immune receptor that plays a key role in neurodegenerative diseases.
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