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Indianapolis Star
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
'Hunt for beef': Scott McLaughlin, Tony Kanaan's yearlong IndyCar feud renewed by crash
DETROIT — McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said Saturday he thinks IndyCar drivers "go to each others' birthday parties too often" in reference to a racing series that rarely features public spats once drivers hop out of the cockpit and get a second to cool off. But drivers and rival team principals? That's another story. A year-old social media feud between Arrow McLaren team principal Tony Kanaan and Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin was stoked again Sunday afternoon in the wake of McLaughlin's role in spinning second-year Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel early in Sunday's Detroit Grand Prix. The incident, which McLaughlin was given a stop-and-go penalty for avoidable contact, was captured on the Fox broadcast, a clip of which circulated on Twitter, and which Kanaan quote-tweeted mid-race with a simple message of: "Oh ok then..." Following the race, McLaughlin, who managed to finish 12th despite the penalty after starting seventh, quoted the same video clip of the incident and wrote: "Misjudged this one. Ol' mate broke quite a bit earlier than I anticipated. Good to see McLaren team principals are still on the hunt for beef... @GoodRanchers (a McLaughlin sponsor) has loads for ya. Use code #BrakeLater for 0% off." Insider: Fewer cars, bigger cities, more risks part of McLaren Racing CEO's advice for IndyCar's future Kanaan quickly took issue and quoted McLaughlin's post-race post, both making reference to McLaughlin's Indy 500 warmup lap crash and Roger Penske firing his entire IndyCar leadership team amidst Team Penske's 500 qualifying tech infractions: "Misjudged last week, misjudged this week, at least you get a weekend off to square that away. I came looking for your team principal to have a chat but I couldn't find him. Oh wait..." At the time of writing, McLaughlin has had the last word, writing back: "Our team principals aren't usually on Twitter during the race, but you've got my phone number mate (with a laughling emoji at the end for good measure)." Here's the entire exchange: Nearly a year ago, the pair went back-and-forth a couple times in the wake of Arrow McLaren releasing Theo Pourchaire midseason, just over a month after committing to the young French driver for the remainder of the 2024 IndyCar season post-Indy 500 in the No. 6 Chevy as a medium-term replacement for David Malukas, who injured his wrist in a preseason mountain biking accident and then was fired four races into the campaign through a clause in the deal that gave Arrow McLaren the ability to sever ties without issue. Pourchaire had made his IndyCar debut at Long Beach as a Malukas stand-in before also tackling Barber and the IMS road course. Callum Ilott took the reins for the 500, but a runway had been cleared for Pourchaire for the final 12 races of 2024. And then Siegel, an Indy NXT title contender at the time who missed Road America while filling in for Juncos Hollinger Racing's Agustin Canapino, made clear to IndyCar teams his wishes to hop in an Indy car midseason if possible, and in the wake of the young American driver assisting in a 24 Hours of Le Mans class win for the Brown-owned United Autosports team, Brown, Kanaan and then-Arrow McLaren team principal Gavin Ward opted to hire Siegel as the team's long-term Malukas replacement. Insider: Alex Palou's crash in Detroit Grand Prix continues streak of Indy 500 winner not winning next race The unrelenting, multi-month game of musical chairs — started by Alex Palou signing a contract with the team in the fall of 2022 for 2024-2026, and then deciding late in the season to stay with Chip Ganassi Racing — made the team a popular punching bag both publicly and privately in the paddock. And no one leaned into it more than McLaughlin, who wrote on Twitter in the wake of Pourchaire's release: "Let's take a moment of silence for all the trees sacrificed for McLaren contracts."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Lottery.com and Sports.com Power Triple Driver Lineup at Detroit Grand Prix
Ilott, Foster, and Murray Fly the Flag for Global Brands Across IndyCar and Indy NXT DETROIT, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW)('the Company' or ' and the next-generation sports media platform, are proud to announce their continued sponsorship of three exceptionally talented drivers — Callum Ilott, Louis Foster and Sebastian Murray — as they take to the streets of Detroit this weekend in both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone. Callum Ilott: Helmet Deal Extended Through 2025Following his standout showing at the Indianapolis 500, Callum Ilott will now wear the logo front and center on his custom helmet for the remainder of the 2025 season. Driving car number 90 for the Prema racing team, Ilott represents lead entry in the top-tier INDYCAR SERIES. 'We're proud to extend our relationship with Callum,' . '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. For us to be on the limit and not end up in the wall, it just makes it very, very challenging. In some areas, it's very narrow. In others, you have different tarmacs in different corners, which makes it hard to feel the grip of the car.' 'Not only did Louis deliver one of the outstanding drives of the Indy 500 weekend,' , 'but having spent time with him personally, I can say he's got a fantastic personality — every sponsor's dream. He has a great racing pedigree. He's the complete package.' Sebastian Murray: Rising Star Continues Indy NXT JourneyIn the INDY NXT by Firestone championship, Sebastian Murray will once again carry branding on the rear spoiler and nose wing endplates of his Andretti Cape Motorsports machine. As the youngest driver in the group, Murray's progression symbolizes the long-term vision for both and in supporting emerging motorsport talent and driver development. 'Sebastian represents the future,' . '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. Broadcast Schedule (ET): Fri, May 30 – Practice 1: 3:00 PM (FS2, Sky Sports F1 UK) Sat, May 31 – Practice 2: 9:00 AM / Qualifying: 12:00 PM (FS1, Sky Sports) Sun, June 1 – Warm-Up: 9:30 AM / Race: 12:30 PM (FOX, Sky Sports F1 UK) Triple Sponsorship, One Global VisionThis three-driver lineup exemplifies and investment in world-class motorsport to raise global brand awareness and fan engagement. From helmet design to car decals, the brands are front and center on one of the most watched racing series in the world. 'This is more than sponsorship — it's the start of a movement,' . 'We're building long-term equity in the sports and entertainment verticals, and these partnerships are already delivering global brand recognition along with signaling to our shareholders that we are making strides to increase the value of our premium brand assets.' About The Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) family of brands — including Tinbu and WinTogether, comprise a unified ecosystem that integrates gaming, entertainment, and sports. Follow the Company on X, Instagram and Facebook. For more information, please visit or or contact our media relations team. Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company's strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. 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. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that the Company has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC. These SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual. CONTACT: For more information, please visit or or contact our media relations team at press@ in to access your portfolio
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix start time; what is the IndyCar schedule on the Detroit GP track?
The IndyCar Series completes a five-week stretch of on-track action with the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, a 100-lap race on a 9-turn, 1.645-mile downtown street layout. Push-to-pass: 150 total seconds, in increments up to 15 seconds Tire allotment: Five sets of primary tires (six for rookies) and five sets of alternate tires. Teams must use one set of primary tires and one set of new alternate tires for at least two laps in the race. Alex Palou. Not sure there's much else to say, though Kyle Kirkwood beat him that one time. Scott Dixon stayed out of the way of all the crashes and penalties on the tight downtown street course to come away with his 58th career win. From Nathan Brown, IndyStar Picking Alex Palou is so obvious that we're barring him from this portion of the preview for a while. Pato O'Ward sits second and Christian Lundgaard third in points, but they're more than two races' worth of max points behind Palou. Who makes a move in the points standings? Marcus Ericsson would have been 10th in points after crossing the finish line second in the Indianapolis 500, but he stands 20th after his car failed post-race tech inspection. He earned his lone podium finish in 2024 in Detroit, and with a similar performance this weekend, Ericsson makes up a lot of the ground he lost in the championship standings in Indy. Surprising qualifying performance: Though Rinus Veekay has had some strong qualifying performances in his first year with Dale Coyne Racing, he hasn't been consistent. But in his first race weekend with Michael Cannon as engineer, Veekay narrowly misses out on the Fast 6, but sets himself up for a strong Sunday. Something you didn't see coming: At a track where he started on pole last year, but only finished 19th, Detroit seems like as good a track as any for Colton Herta to find some momentum. He sits just 9th in the championship standings with a single top-5 finish. However, the narrow streets of Detroit can be cruel, and somehow Herta and the No. 26 crew leave with a tough result unbecoming of the traditionally dominant street course program of Andretti Global. (All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218) 2 p.m.: Indy NXT practice, FS2 3 p.m.: IndyCar practice, FS2 8 a.m.: Indy NXT practice, FS1 9 a.m.: IndyCar practice, FS1 11:30 a.m.: Indy NXT qualifying, FS1 Noon: IndyCar qualifying, FS1 3:40 p.m.: IMSA race 9:30 a.m.: IndyCar warmup, FS1 10:30 a.m.: Indy NXT race, FS1 12:30 p.m.: IndyCar race, Fox TV: Coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, June 1, 2025, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 12:47 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters. Fox Sports app. Watch free with a Fubo trial IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race) Friday: Slight chance of rain, high in the mid 70s. Saturday: Partly cloudy, high in the mid 60s. Sunday: Sunny, high around 70 degrees. The 2025 IndyCar Series schedule includes 17 races, all televised on Fox. (Times are ET; %-downtown street course, &-road course, *-oval) March 2, St. Petersburg, Florida % (Winner: Alex Palou) March 23, Thermal, California & (Winner: Alex Palou) April 13, Long Beach, California % (Winner: Kyle Kirkwood) May 4, Birmingham, Alabama & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 10, Indianapolis & (Winner: Alex Palou) May 25, Indianapolis 500 * (Winner: Alex Palou) June 1, Detroit %, 12:30 p.m. June 15, St. Louis *, 8 p.m. June 22, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin &, 1:30 p.m. July 6, Lexington, Ohio &, 1 p.m. July 12, Newton, Iowa *, 5 p.m. July 13, Newton, Iowa *, 1 p.m. July 20, Toronto %, noon July 27, Monterey, California &, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, Portland &, 3 p.m. Aug. 24, Milwaukee *, 2 p.m. Aug. 31, Nashville *, 2:30 p.m. (Team and drivers; *-Indianapolis 500 only)
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sports.com Accelerates Brand Exposure at This Weekend's 2025 Indy 500 with Sponsorship Deal Featuring Driver Louis Foster, Car No. 45
Helmet branding partnership with INDYCAR's reigning development champion places on the global motorsport stage INDIANAPOLIS, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- a member of the Inc. family of brands (Nasdaq LTRY;LTRYW) (' 'the Company'), the fast-growing platform at the intersection of sports, media and technology, proudly announces a high-visibility partnership with Louis Foster, one of the brightest young drivers in motorsport, ahead of his debut in the 2025 Indy 500. Foster, the 2024 Indy NXT Champion, joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driving the No. 45 car for his first full season in the NTT INDYCAR Series. A dual titleholder on the Road to Indy ladder, Foster previously claimed the 2022 Indy Pro 2000 Championship, making him one of only a few drivers to win multiple titles on the development path to INDYCAR. His helmet will feature throughout the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500, dubbed the 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing', creating visibility for the brand on the global motorsport stage. Louis Foster qualified 20th for this year's Indy 500 and will start from Row 7, driving the No. 45 car for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. 'The Indy 500 is not just a race — it's a cultural institution. To partner with a driver of Louis Foster's caliber at such an iconic event reinforces our mission to deliver high-impact exposure, enhance international brand recognition, and drive long-term shareholder value,' 'As someone who grew up around racing and spent much of my early life immersed in the automotive world alongside my father, motorsport has always been close to my heart. The Indy 500 is arguably the most prestigious and iconic race in the world — it's an event every driver dreams of competing in,' . 'We are proud to support Louis Foster in his first Indy 500 and thrilled to have this opportunity to showcase the brand on such a historic stage. This partnership reflects both my personal passion for racing and our wider strategy of aligning with world-class talent in high-exposure environments.' At just 21 years old, Foster has already amassed 40 career wins and 88 podiums across 189 races, showcasing elite skill on road courses, ovals, and street circuits, underscoring his future potential in global racing. This sponsorship represents a strategic expansion of presence in elite motorsport, aligning with the company's broader mission to accelerate fan engagement, amplify cultural relevance, and expand its commercial footprint through multi-channel revenue strategies. To learn more about Louis Foster, visit or follow him on Instagram @louisfosterr.'I'm absolutely delighted to be partnering with for my Indy 500 debut,' 'From the moment we connected, I've been excited by their vision and the energy they're bringing to sports media. They're not just sponsoring athletes — they're actively disrupting the way fans engage with sport, introducing innovative technology and immersive experiences that feel truly next-gen. I'm proud to represent a brand that's pushing the envelope and can't wait to see where this journey takes us.' About Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) family of brands — including Tinbu and WinTogether, comprise a unified ecosystem that integrates gaming, entertainment, and sports. Follow the Company on X, Instagram and Facebook For more information, please visit or contact our media relations team at press@ Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements that constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company's strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. 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. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that the Company has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC. These SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
Indianapolis Star
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis 500 2025 rookies include one driver bumped from 2024 starting grid
Regardless of what happens in the 2025 Indianapolis 500, the rookie class has made a surprisingly strong impression. Robert Shwartzman, driving for first-year IndyCar Series team Prema Racing, stunned the series by earning the pole position with a 232.790 mph run over four laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in Fast Six qualifying. Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan and Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren join Shwartzman on the 33-car starting grid. IndyCar rookie Jacob Abel was bumped from the field. The 2024 Indy NXT champion qualified 3rd and finished 11th in Indianapolis road course race on May 10. Shwartzman, who competed in the World Endurance Championship in 2024, has two 18th-place finishes this year. Siegel competed in 12 IndyCar Series races in 2024, and has a best finish of 9th this year.
