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Axios
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Axios
Detroit Grand Prix guide: Free events, parking and more
The Detroit Grand Prix will dominate downtown this weekend, starting with Friday's Free Prix Day and ending with Sunday's final race. Why it matters: The annual event transforms Jefferson Avenue and other downtown streets into a 1.7-mile racetrack for world-class drivers such as last week's Indy 500 winner, Alex Palou, who also won in Detroit two years ago. The race is expected to generate an economic impact of more than $100 million, Crain's reports. 🏁 Here's our grand prix primer: Free events: Friday's Free Prix Day allows free admission to grandstands 1 and 9. Free, wheelchair-accessible viewing platforms will be located along Jefferson all weekend. Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza and Woodward Avenue will also host free fan activation areas all three days. Downtown race footprint: Road closures will affect parts of Jefferson (between the Lodge Freeway and Rivard Street) and Woodward Avenue (between the Campus Martius area and Jefferson). Transportation/parking: Parking garages inside the footprint will be closed except for the Franklin Garage, which requires pre-purchased tickets starting at $75. You can park along the People Mover's route and take it to the Renaissance Center inside the Grand Prix footprint. Another option is parking north of Campus Martius and taking the QLine to the race area. Both services are free. Learn the lingo: Motor sports tend to have a niche following. Luckily our Axios Indianapolis colleagues compiled a handy glossary of racing terms and other basic info for casual fans. Penske's cheating scandal: Off the track, local businessman and racing icon Roger Penske has been dealing with the fallout of a cheating scandal that resulted in the firing of three Team Penske executives just days before the Indy 500. The team's drivers did not fare well at Indy. One wrecked his car before it even started and another exited after 135 laps with a mechanical issue.
Axios
18-03-2025
- General
- Axios
'Burb Bites: Grindstone Public House
Welcome back to Burb Bites! A feature where the Axios Indianapolis team dishes out bite-sized dining recs from Indy's booming 'burbs. This week, I've got a must-try recommendation for my fellow fried fruit fans. The bite: Fried green tomatoes ($14), prime rib french dip ($20) and loaded mashed potatoes ($2 as a side upgrade, $6 a la carte) from Grindstone Public House. The burb: Noblesville. My take: Possibly my favorite fried green tomatoes not prepared by a family member. The light, crispy skin helped this undercard attraction steal the spotlight from the main event. They're hand-breaded and come topped with parmesan, parsley and chipotle ranch. Pro tip: Ask for more chipotle ranch because it's fantastic. Tomato praise aside, the rest of the meal was excellent. The prime rib was shaved thin and piled high on my french dip. I paid an additional $2 to add mushrooms and onions, and the combo of creamy horseradish and savory au jus had me swimming in sauce options. Get ready for some truly Indiana-sized portions. You won't leave feeling hungry. Fun fact: Claiming a cozy corner in downtown Noblesville, the restaurant operates out of the Historic Castor Building at the corner of Logan and 10th. If you go: 100 N. 10th St.
Axios
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Indiana teams that are smart 2025 NCAA Tournament picks
The return of March Madness means the return of group chat trash talk among friends and battling for bracket bragging rights with your boss. Why it matters: Indiana's basketball-loving reputation will also be on the line as four teams from the Hoosier State try to win it all. Catch up quick: No. 4 seed Purdue is the state's only men's team in the tournament. Their first game is against No. 13 seed High Point Thursday afternoon. No. 3 seed Notre Dame will play their first game in the women's tourney at 2pm Friday against No. 14 seed Stephen F. Austin. No. 9 seed IU gets started against No. 8 seed Utah at 1:30pm Friday. No. 12 seed Ball State opens against No. 5 seed Ole Miss at 6pm Friday. What's next: If you're serious about winning this year's office bracket — or the Axios Indianapolis men's and women's brackets — here are a few tips to follow for both tournaments. Women's Tournament ♥️ Pick the favorites: In 2024, only one double-digit women's seed advanced past the first round. Historically, No. 1 seeds have not only won 32 of 42 national championships, but in 35 tournaments, two or more No. 1 seeds made the semifinals, per the NCAA. Wait to pick your upsets until the Sweet 16 or Elite Eight. Lean on the powerhouses early. ⭐ Star power: For everything we just wrote about No. 1 seeds, two non-top seeds — including one from Indiana — have enough talent to potentially go on deep runs. Notre Dame is a No. 3 seed, but Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo are two of the best players in the country. No. 2 seed UConn is one of the most storied programs in the sport, but this might be the last shot for stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd to win championships as Huskies. ⛔ Avoid seeds 13-16: If you are compelled to pick a first-round upset, look to a No. 11 or 12 seed. That means it's prime time to hop on the Ball State bandwagon. Teams seeded Nos. 14-16 are a combined 1-360 in tournament history, according to the NCAA, but 12 seeds average about one win a year. Men's Tournament 👑 Commit to a Cinderella: You should still pick upsets in the early rounds. The common advice will be to take No. 12 seeds over No. 5 seeds because they've won 35% of the time in the first round. One 12 seed that already looks to be a popular pick: Colorado State over Memphis in Seattle. No. 15 seeds have upset No. 2 seeds 11 times since 1985. 🤕 Watch the injuries: Duke, which entered the ACC Tournament No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll, lost star forwards Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown to injuries during the tournament. The NCAA seemed to have confidence in at least Flagg's return, as the Blue Devils still earned a No. 1 seed, but do you? 3️⃣ Follow the threes: An impressive 290 teams have fired off 20 or more 3-point attempts per game this season, which is 34 more teams than last season and the highest of all time, per the NCAA. The intrigue: That could mean more upsets because lower-seeded teams could score in bunches out of nowhere. If you want to swim against the current: Michigan State, a No. 2 seed in the South, has now made the NCAA tournament 27 straight times and attempts just over 19 3-pointers per game.
Axios
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your COVID memories
As we reflect on how the last five years changed our lives and our city, we asked for your most poignant early pandemic memories. Why it matters: The ways we survive, thrive and find joy are the ties that bind us as a community. Thank you for sharing with us. Here's a bit of what Axios Indianapolis readers had to say: 👯 "I was depressed being cooped up in the house, so I convinced the husband to put on Halloween costumes in April," Stephanie said. "It was a much-needed change of pace!" 🏡 "Pre-COVID, I hated working from home," Hilary said. "Next month, we're finally going back to the office two days per week … and I don't want to drag myself away from my cozy home office!" 🙏 "I'm only here today BECAUSE of the PANDEMIC," shared Ty. "I had a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest on April 22, 2020 after a home workout," he wrote. "Thanks to my family being home because of the shutdown, I was able to receive the life-saving care from my family and neighbors." 🥳 My May 9, 2020 birthday "remains one of my favorite birthdays," Dawn says. "My partner at the time served me breakfast in bed before we geared up and went on a motorcycle ride. We ended up in Crown Hill Cemetery, which is, to me, beautiful, tranquil, and sobering ... That evening, my closest friends and I watched Cats — yes, that movie — together via our respective laptops." "The movie was campy and terrible, but sharing that sense of camaraderie with my friends, even though we were miles apart, was something I'll never forget."
Axios
03-03-2025
- Business
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'Burb Bites: JINYA Ramen Bar
Welcome back to Burb Bites! A feature where the Axios Indianapolis team dishes out bite-sized dining recs from Indy's booming burbs. This week, I'm bringing you a ramen recommendation to add a little umami to your next HamCo Ikea run. The bite: Chicken ramen, karaage and Brussels sprouts tempura from JINYA Ramen Bar. The burb: Fishers. My take: Delicious broth and immaculate vibes have made the sole Central Indiana location of this Tokyo-founded, Los Angeles-based ramen chain my go-to spot for quality ramen served quickly. Plus: The JINYA menu is a split of traditional and fusion that's willing to get weird. For example, JINYA debuted a lineup of seasonal chef specials this weekend that includes Birria Ramen, a Mexican-inspired dish topped with red onion, green onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Zoom in: The excellence of the broth — paired with JINYA's silky handmade noodles — cannot be overstated. Add a side of crispy tempura Brussels sprouts with white truffle oil to take the experience to the next level. Fun fact: CEO Tomo Takahashi says JINYA is named in honor of a Samurai soldier with strong community ties, a nod to how integral community support has been to the company's success. If you go: 9711 E. 116th St. 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday, and 11am-10pm Sunday. If you find yourself in northern Indiana, there is also a South Bend location.
