Indy 500 Sellout, Racing’s Global Impact, and a Sister City in France

In the final installment of our “Business at the Brickyard” series, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick wraps up the month of May from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—where racing, culture, and commerce collide. In this episode: The Indy 500 sells out for the first time since 2016, lifting the local TV blackout. Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles discusses the momentum behind IndyCar and a new media partnership with Fox. Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson shares how he prepares mentally and physically for the 500. The town of Speedway honors Al Unser Sr. with a new $2 million gateway at 16th and Main. Purdue expands its motorsports engineering presence at Dallara’s U.S. HQ. A look inside Winchester Speedway, one of Indiana’s most historic short tracks. Indianapolis announces a new sister city: Le Mans, France—home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Plus: Statewide headlines from Cummins, Mammoth Solar, South Bend Airport, and Gary’s new convention center.