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Indianapolis Star
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
How to renew, order 2026 Indy 500 tickets at the best price; IMS unveils 2026 Indy 500 logo
The 110th Indianapolis 500 will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday — and you can renew or apply for tickets for the best price. Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that fans can renew their tickets for 2026 at the best prices available through June 16 here or by calling (317) 492-6700. General admission is $45 and reserved seats begin at $60. IMS also unveiled its 2026 logo, which has a stars and stripes theme similar the American flag, with four stars commemorating the Speedway's founders — Carl Fisher, Frank Wheeler, James Allison and Arthur Newby.
Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
A Revived Montauk Yacht Club Goes Extra Dog Friendly
Newly renovated, the Montauk Yacht Club has been a Hamptons staple for nearly a century. Dogs, like us, are quirky characters and come with all variety of tastes and habits. Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday. Your dog typically may not enjoy swimming either, nor even appreciate an oceanside get away. But your highly-adaptable dog can change their spots, and definitely will get a kick out of your stay together at the Montauk Yacht Club in the far reaches of the Hamptons. In this new world of super dog friendly establishments, you couldn't ask for a more happy romping ground than these 16 acres that front Lake Montauk and the Hamptons' largest marina, all of which under a handsome lighthouse belong to this newly-revitalized historic hotel on the eastern tip of Long Island. Officially an artificial embayment now, the estuarine Lake Montauk hasn't been a lake, in fact, since developer Carl Fisher in his late-1920s quest to make Montauk into a sport fishing Mecca and the Miami of the North broke through to Block Island Sound and Atlantic waters. There was a short time when the likes of names like Ford, Morgan, Vanderbilt and Astor made a retreat here, while Lindbergh often landed a seaplane onto the 'lake.' The Ocean Club Montauk restaurant & bar is a completely new element to the Montauk Yacht Club. The Proper Hospitality group has managed the Montauk Yacht Club (or MYC) since Safe Harbor Marinas' $149 million purchase of the property in 2023, a Hamptons record price for those keeping count. Following a soft opening last summer, the 107 guest room MYC has just reopened for this coming summer season. The MYC's modest lobby nicely doesn't scream hotel, and staff wear no corporate-looking name tags. Hotel hall and corridor walls are lined with vintage black and white photos of fishermen, early-century pilots and beach scenes, all provided courtesy of the Montauk Library archives. Reached via a split level, the main building's upper and lower rooms are bathed in light with white plank paneling and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to balconies. Some private cabana-like patio rooms lead right out to the small beach or face the piers. The all-white linens feature simple marine piping and bathrooms carry the Australian Aēsop line of body care products. As super friendly as MYC staff are to dog guests, you might think they were hired on that basis. And dogs will make plenty of other canine friends, whether around the fire pit with its Adirondack chairs under the property's signature lighthouse, or walking down one of the piers as they check out multimillion-dollar vessels docked in 232 slips. Romping the property's Great Lawn with its summer pool may well become your dog's favorite game. The Montauk Yacht Club and Sisley Paris have partnered for summer on the spa cabanas. Beyond that Great Lawn stand a cluster of somewhat Dutch-looking 1928 cottages that made up the original Ziegfeld that Ziegfeld. Currently, some of the structures—all of which are on the National Register of Historic Places—are being converted from a hodgepodge of rooms into suites. You are on Star Island here, which since Mr. Fisher's lake dredging and landfill is actually a peninsula. You're also next to a fine 1950s Coast Guard Station that sits before a plethora of fishing vessels. It's all further territory that makes for fun dog walking. South African-born Culinary Director Jarad McCarroll was instrumental in the design of the handsome open kitchen Ocean Club Montauk which has especially fine marina views from four-top banquettes among the marble table settings. A nautical aesthetic is further enhanced through flooring that resembles decking and navy raffia wall decor. Chef McCarroll can draw upon some of the best fisheries on the East Coast. A new seasonal menu with just-caught seafood and local produce features the wood-fired braai grilling technique from the chef's homeland. A sea bass tartare starter is built around an emulsion of horseradish, dill, lemon and caviar. A main dish of halibut is served with kale, a yoghurt emulsion and shallot, while raw bar options alone fill a third of the menu page. Even a simple round loaf of bread served with dipping oil is a hit. The Chef's Table for custom McCarroll menus faces the kitchen, while the Ocean Club's bright and cheery bar and lounge, as well as the Pool Bar have all-day menus. The light and bright newly renovated Montauk Yacht Club rooms reflect their marine setting. Guests at MYC enjoy paddle boarding, two outdoor and one heated indoor pools, padel courts and bicycles borrowed through the concierge office. An INEOS house car is available, while a 45-minute X-Shore electric boat ride can be booked. In a partnership through Labor Day, Sisley Paris has turned the upper decks of the property's spa cabanas that are docked at the marina into lounges for relaxing before and after treatments. Sisley Paris treatment items can be purchased directly from the spa and at MYC's on-site boutique. Also available through Labor Day, the Michael Kors x Montauk Yacht Club Jet Set package includes a Bedford Travel Signature Logo Stripe Weekender Bag from Michael Kors. Chef McCarroll will also prepare a custom meal at the Ocean Club restaurant, and guests also enjoy a 60-minute massage at the spa cabanas and a sunset cruise aboard an X Shore boat. Along with its classic yacht club labeled sweatshirts, the property's boutique will display a Kors corner of apparel and items. Just below its still-functioning lantern room, the MYC lighthouse's lounge with coffee table books and chessboard is comfortable and large enough to make for an enviable city apartment. You'll be inspired to drive later the few miles further east to one of America's great historic lighthouses. The Montauk Point Lighthouse, commissioned by none other than Washington himself, has had its lens recently restored and undergone a huge erosion relief program of its shore. The fine museum doesn't allow your pooch unfortunately, but you both can walk nearby Camp Hero, a vast former military site of overgrown ruins. Directly across Lake Montauk, the double decker Inlet Seafood Restaurant comes with stunning sunsets. The enormous and casual establishment started nearly two decades ago by six local fisherman takes no reservations, but is well worth the wait for fish as fresh as it comes. For in town breakfast or brunch, the Bird on the Roof café is another popular off-property option. And once back at the Montauk Yacht Club, Fido will be more than ready to conk out on their own bed that comes courtesy of their stay. The Montauk Yacht Club pet fee is $100 per day.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Indy 500 2025: Why is Indianapolis Motor Speedway called the Brickyard?
Indy 500 2025: Why is Indianapolis Motor Speedway called the Brickyard? This story was originally published in 2019. It has been updated for the 2025 Indy 500. There are more than 100 years of racing history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the iconic 2.5-mile track that will host the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday (pre-race coverage begins on Fox at 10 a.m. ET but the green flag is set for 12:45 p.m. ET). So obviously, there's a lot to learn about the track, the race and the drivers. The historic track is commonly referred to as the Brickyard — a term that even made its way into the name of the NASCAR Cup Series' previous race there each season. But why? Let us break it down... Why is Indianapolis Motor Speedway called the Brickyard? The simple answer is because it is literally a yard of bricks. At one time, more than a century ago, the whole track was paved with bricks, but to know how that happened, we actually have to go farther back in IMS track history. The original surface of the track when the speedway first opened in August of 1909 was created from "a sticky amalgam of gravel, limestone, tar, and 220,000 gallons of asphaltum oil", according to But this actually turned out to be a dangerously fatal disaster at the very first car race. Five people died as a result of the chaos produced from the rough yet slippery surface, and "flying gravel shattered goggles and bloodied cheeks". So the track owner, Carl Fisher, repaved it with bricks. More from the track's website: In a span of 63 days in fall 1909, 3.2 million paving bricks, each weighing 9.5 pounds, were laid on top of the original surface of crushed rock and tar to upgrade the Speedway. When were the Indianapolis Motor Speedway bricks repaved? Gradually, in the first few decades of the track's existence, asphalt was added to different pieces of the surface, and rougher sections of the turns were covered in 1936. Eventually, all four turns were fully paved with asphalt in 1937. More from Indianapolis Motor Speedway: In 1938, the entire track was paved with asphalt except for the middle portion of the front straightaway. In October 1961, the remaining bricks on the front straightaway were covered with asphalt. A 36-inch strip of the original bricks was kept intact at the start/finish line, where it remains today as the fabled Yard of Bricks. The bricks are still there today and actually continue past the literal track and into the infield. They're part of every celebratory moment. Why do drivers kiss the Yard of Bricks when they win the Indy 500? There are so many elements of the track's and Indy 500 history that come down to tradition. And you won't see an Indy 500 winner (or NASCAR race winner) walk away without kissing the bricks. Drivers and their teams will line up along the Yard of Bricks to take their own always spectacular photos. But it wasn't always that way, and this is a newer tradition compared with the whole history of the track. From IMS' website: The tradition of "kissing the bricks" was started by NASCAR champion Dale Jarrett. After his Brickyard 400 victory in 1996, Jarrett and crew chief Todd Parrott decided to walk out to the start-finish line, kneel and kiss the Yard of Bricks to pay tribute to the fabled history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team joined them for a group kiss on the bricks, and an Indianapolis tradition was born that Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 winners have followed since. And one of 33 drivers will continue the tradition of kissing the bricks this Sunday.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Metrolina Nephrology Associates Honored with Healthcare Innovation's 2025 Innovator Award
Recognition Underscores the Impact of Interwell Health's Collaborative, Value-Based Approach to Chronic Disease Management CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interwell Health is proud to celebrate our partner, Metrolina Nephrology Associates, on being named a recipient of Healthcare Innovation's 2025 Innovator Awards. This national recognition honors standout teams that are driving meaningful change in healthcare. Metrolina was honored for its groundbreaking work in value-based kidney care. Metrolina is known for its proven record of tracking performance metrics and driving quality outcomes for patients. To expand its impact and enhance patient outcomes further, Metrolina partnered with Interwell Health to form the Charlotte Kidney Contracting Entity (KCE) and participate in the CMS Kidney Care Choices (KCC) model—a value-based initiative aimed at improving care for patients with chronic kidney disease and reducing costs by delaying the need for dialysis and incentivizing transplants. "This award is more than recognition for nephrology innovation—it highlights a scalable, patient-centric care model that can be applied to other specialties to improve chronic disease management and a more sustainable healthcare future," said Bobby Sepucha, CEO of Interwell Health. "We're proud to support Metrolina in delivering high-quality, value-based kidney care." Metrolina's success was driven by three core strategies: leveraging data-driven insights to identify at-risk patients, expanding care coordination through interdisciplinary teams, and improving key quality measures such as optimal dialysis starts and depression screening rates. "This work is about much more than hitting performance metrics—it's about fundamentally improving the lives of people living with kidney disease," said Dr. Carl Fisher, President, Metrolina Nephrology Associates. "Value-based care allows us to intervene earlier, personalize care, and help our patients lead better, healthier lives." "We are proud of the strides we've made in improving kidney health and the quality of life for our patients and their families," said Jennifer Huneycutt, CPA, CMPE, Executive Director of Metrolina Nephrology Associates. "Collaborating with Interwell Health has allowed us to proactively identify at-risk patients and provide personalized, coordinated care. This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering better outcomes through innovation and partnership, and we look forward to building on this success in the future." At a time when value-based care models are being carefully evaluated and refined for long-term viability, Metrolina's partnership with Interwell Health offers a replicable blueprint for achieving better patient outcomes, reducing costs, and supporting sustainable care. To read a case study about this partnership, visit here. To learn more about Healthcare Innovation's Innovator Awards program and learn about the other winners, visit here. About Interwell HealthAs a leading provider of value-based kidney care, Interwell Health is on a mission to reimagine healthcare to help patients live their best lives. Interwell is setting the standard for the industry by producing sustainable savings and driving exceptional quality results at unmatched scale. The company leverages a two-pronged approach that includes total patient care and provider enablement to serve patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) from stage 3 to kidney failure. In partnership with more than 2,200 nephrologists, the Interwell interdisciplinary care team leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to personalize care for patients in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. To learn more, visit About Metrolina Nephrology AssociatesMetrolina Nephrology Associates is the region's most recognized and independent nephrology group in the Charlotte, North Carolina region, providing comprehensive care to patients with kidney disease The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 40 years. Composed of 40 Nephrologists and 41 Nephrology Advanced Practitioners, Metrolina serves patients from seven convenient locations. Its extensive network of physicians and offices allows the practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, caring, and compassionate. Media Contact Brad Puffer Corporate Communications media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Interwell Health Sign in to access your portfolio
