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Fox Sports
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Sting Ray Robb pens letter of perseverance: 'There will be setbacks. Doubt. Isolation'
Sting Ray Robb - Driver for Juncos Hollinger This first-person essay is part of a special series leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25 on FOX in which INDYCAR drivers penned letters about what the historic race means to them. Read them all here . To My Younger Self, You were only 3 when you first started asking, relentlessly, for a go-kart. Not a toy, not a video game. A real kart. Even then, you knew what you were chasing, even if you couldn't explain why. (Must have something to do with your name). On your 5th birthday, your persistence paid off. I still remember the feeling of sitting in that kart for the first time. It didn't matter that your feet barely reached the pedals — something inside you clicked into place. You wanted to race. You wanted to win. And boy will you ever. And now, years later, you're going to compete in the Indianapolis 500. The race every racer has dreamed of competing in. The one you used to run around the living room pretending to win. The place that felt like a dream from another universe when you first saw it in person. You're not just watching anymore. You're in it. Suit zipped, helmet on, visor down, with 32 of the fastest drivers in the world. But before you get there, you'll live a thousand lives behind the wheel. And I need you to remember what it took. The years on the road — studying in the back of the car, while mom and dad, Gramma Suz and Papa towed your kart from state to state. There weren't many tracks in Idaho so you had to travel far. The weekends when you stayed dry by wrapping your shoes in plastic bags, when others had haulers to keep them dry. The broken rib. The engine falling off in qualifying, forcing you to start last. Hotel rebuilds of your only engine. Those wins put you through a lot of tear-downs. You learned early that your path would never be paved with comfort. Your first win. The feeling of validation. The joy in your parents' eyes. But before you get [to INDYCAR], you'll live a thousand lives behind the wheel. And I need you to remember what it took. Karts lead to cars and the journey continues. So does the winning. And the dream is ever closer. But the cost went far beyond inconvenience. Mom and Dad sell the family grocery store to keep your career alive. Gramma will soon sell her dream car — that '67 Malibu — for the same reason. Not because they had to, but because they believe in you. Your mission becomes their mission. Gramma and Papa will never miss a race. Idaho to South Carolina. Vancouver to Italy. That old Tahoe and blue pop-up tent may not have looked like much to anyone else, but they are the foundation of our dream; built not on resources, but on sacrifice, love, and unwavering belief. Then, you'll race in INDYCAR. It won't be the mountaintop you think it is now. It will feel, in many ways, like starting over. There will be setbacks. Doubt. Isolation. Your familiar place atop the podium vanishes. You'll question if you're enough. But something within you will remain unchanged. Something more important than momentum: perspective. The light you carry inside, the one you always looked up to in guys like Tim Tebow, it doesn't go out. Not in defeat. Not in uncertainty. That light is your foundation. You'll still write "3:16" on your car. You'll still race for more than just trophies. Your family, too, will remain your constant. And one day, you'll meet a remarkable woman named Molly. She'll stand beside you, support you, and expand the definition of what "family" means, as yours merges with hers. You'll begin to see your journey through a wider lens — not just as a pursuit of victory, but as a calling with purpose. You'll still want to win. Driven to win. Desperately. And you'll race with everything you have. But you'll also understand that real victory — lasting victory — is built on love, resilience, and faith. And so, as you line up on the grid for the Indianapolis 500 — the largest race in the world — you'll carry with you every memory, every challenge, and every person who helped you get there. And you'll know this: racing and living a life with purpose, is incredibly rewarding, as your mission becomes our mission. On and off the track. For God's glory, always. - Sting Ray recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Indianapolis 500 practice, top speeds, crashes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway today 5/16/25
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. The 109th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. The track action promises to heat up as Fast Friday brings more speed and more tension. Cars receive a turbocharger boost to replicate qualifying setups on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18. Speeds will rise from previous practice days, which are run with lower boost replicating race setups. Advertisement There was an interesting mix of teams atop the Thursday's leaderboard: Josef Newgarden (Penske), 226.632 mph; Scott Dixon (Ganassi), 225.457; Conor Daly (Juncos Hollinger), 224.894; Pato O'Ward (Arrow McLaren), 224.467; Ryan Hunter-Reay (Dreyer & Reinbold/Cusick), 223.983. Newgarden also has the best no-tow lap at 222.555. IMS officials announced Friday morning that the local television live blackout has been lifted in anticipation of all reserved seats being sold by early next week. It's a lot: What's happening at Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Nathan Brown is your best Indy 500 follow, and sign up for IndyStar's motorsports newsletter. We will have speed updates and highlights all afternoon, so remember to refresh. Indy 500 practice weather forecast today, May 16 A 50% chance of rain with high temperatures in the low 80s. Indy 500 practice results on Thursday, May 15 Indy 500 practice, qualifying, race tickets Practice tickets for May 15-16 and 19 are $20. Buy tickets here Qualifying tickets for May 17-18 are $30. Buy tickets here Carb Day practice tickets for May 23 are $49; practice and concert tickets are $88. Buy tickets here Legends Day tickets for May 24 are $20. Buy tickets here 2025 Indianapolis 500 general admission tickets for May 25 start at $55, reserved seats at $80. Buy tickets here Advertisement Find Indy 500 tickets on StubHub What channel is Indy 500 practice, qualifying and the race on? TV: Coverage will be on Fox, FS1 or FS2, depending on day and time. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. How can I stream the Indy 500 practice, qualifying and race? Fox Sports app. How can I listen to Indy 500 practice, qualifying and the race? IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race) Indy 500 drivers for 2025 (Team and drivers; *-Indianapolis 500 only) Advertisement This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indy 500 Fast Friday practice results, crashes, top lap speeds today, no tow
Indianapolis Star
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis 500 practice, top speeds, crashes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway today 5/16/25
The 109th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. The track action promises to heat up as Fast Friday brings more speed and more tension. Cars receive a turbocharger boost to replicate qualifying setups on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18. Speeds will rise from previous practice days, which are run with lower boost replicating race setups. There was an interesting mix of teams atop the Thursday's leaderboard: Josef Newgarden (Penske), 226.632 mph; Scott Dixon (Ganassi), 225.457; Conor Daly (Juncos Hollinger), 224.894; Pato O'Ward (Arrow McLaren), 224.467; Ryan Hunter-Reay (Dreyer & Reinbold/Cusick), 223.983. Newgarden also has the best no-tow lap at 222.555. Nathan Brown is your best Indy 500 follow, and sign up for IndyStar's motorsports newsletter. We will have speed updates and highlights all afternoon, so remember to refresh. A 50% chance of rain with high temperatures in the low 80s. TV: Coverage will be on Fox, FS1 or FS2, depending on day and time. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Fox Sports app. IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race)
