The Inside Line IndyCar Podcat: Alex Palou wins the Indianapolis 500
In this week's edition of The Inside Line, IndyStar motorsports insider Nathan Brown and co-host Joey Barnes break down everything that was in this year's Indy 500, from Alex Palou's late-race win — and the pass that made it so on Marcus Ericsson — to other standout performances and disappointing ones throughout the field. The pair also dive into the post-race penalties and what they believe IndyCar would've done had Ericsson won with an illegally modified car, as well as the Fox broadcast and IndyCar's massive ratings win from it.
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Lottery.com and Sports.com Power Triple Driver Lineup at Detroit Grand Prix
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Lottery.com and Sports.com Power Triple Driver Lineup at Detroit Grand Prix
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'I had the pleasure of spending time with Callum at the Indy 500 following his great drive, and I was really impressed not only by his ability to drive the wheels off a car, but also by his commercial understanding of how important partnerships like this are for the future. We look forward to working with Callum through this year and beyond.' Louis Foster: Partnership Continues Post-Indy 500After finishing 12th and earning Top Rookie Honors at the Indy 500 last weekend, Louis Foster continues his strong run in the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing No. 45 car. The branding will now appear on the chin of Foster's car, showcasing the Company's commitment to elite racing talent. 'Detroit's a tricky track and there have been some eventful races there in recent years,' 'The main goal is to qualify well and stay out of trouble to keep our momentum going.' 'It's just, like, super bumpy,' . 'It's really short and narrow. 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'He's calm under pressure and has the talent to rise quickly through the ranks. We're excited to watch his journey unfold and to be a part of it.' 'Marc and I also had the pleasure of spending time with Sebastian over the Indy 500 weekend,' , 'and he's not only a charming young man but an exceptional natural driver. There's no doubt he's one to watch.' Detroit Street Circuit: The Challenge AheadDetroit's circuit is one of the most demanding in motorsport, with tight corners, changing surfaces, and limited overtaking zones that test both driver skill and race strategy. This marks the fourth major event in May, closing out the busiest month of the INDYCAR calendar. 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When used in this Form 8-K, the words 'could,' 'should,' 'will,' 'may,' 'believe,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'project,' 'initiatives,' 'continue,' the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made. The Company cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition, the Company cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, any future findings from ongoing review of the Company's internal accounting controls, additional examination of the preliminary conclusions of such review, the Company's ability to secure additional capital resources, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the Company's ability to respond in a timely and satisfactory matter to the inquiries by Nasdaq, the Company's ability to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement, the Company's ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company's ability to become current with its SEC reports, and those additional risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading 'Risk Factors' in the Form 10-K/A filed by the Company with the SEC on April 22, 2025, and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by the Company with the SEC. 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