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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ALB Vodka Announces Official Sponsorship of PREMA Racing for the 2025 Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis, Indiana--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2025) - ALB® Vodka, the independently owned premium vodka brand rooted in New York, was proud to announce its official sponsorship of PREMA Racing at the 2025 Indianapolis 500. ALB VodkaTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: This collaboration brings ALB to the global motorsport stage as it supports one of the most anticipated entries in this year's "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." As PREMA Racing made its acclaimed two-car debut on the Indy 500 grid, ALB joined as an official sponsor, celebrating shared values of performance, precision, and authenticity. Piers Phillips, PREMA Racing INDYCAR CEO, commented, "We have worked hard to find authentic and committed partners like ALB to support PREMA at the Indy 500. Their team understands the importance of quality and identity, and we're proud to have them join us for this moment." ALB is proud to join forces with the fast-paced family-owned operation that placed the Driver of the Number 83 car, Robert Shwartzman, at the front of the field in the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. PREMA's successful debut was underlined by an unprecedented result - winning pole position as a rookie team and with a rookie driver. And Shwartzman's performance was especially remarkable. A rising figure in international motorsport, and a former Ferrari F1 test driver and hypercar champion, Shwartzman aligns with ALB's mission of delivering excellence without pretense. "Our partnership with PREMA-represents more than a sponsorship," said John Curtin, a spokesperson from ALB. "It's about standing alongside teams and athletes that are grounded, ambitious, and uncompromising in their execution." The collaboration included ALB's on-site presence throughout the race weekend with branding on both the team's #83 and #90 cars, driver appearances in custom digital content, limited-edition event integrations, and co-branded moments celebrating the culture of performance and community. This partnership signals another milestone in ALB's continued expansion into national and experiential arenas-building on the brand's steady growth across retail, hospitality, and travel, including its national presence on JetBlue and in select premium venues across the U.S. About ALB® Vodka ALB® (/ā'el'bē/) Vodka is a premium gluten-free vodka made from 100% American corn and produced in Albany, New York. Known for its raw, authentic story as well as its dedication to both quality and value, ALB® Vodka embodies the spirit and energy of New York. With its expanding presence in prestigious venues and markets both domestically and internationally, ALB® Vodka is one of the fastest growing independently owned spirit brands in the country. For more information visit About PREMA Racing Founded in 1983 by Angelo Rosin and Giorgio Piccolo, PREMA Racing has established itself as one of Europe's premier motorsport teams. Based in Veneto, Italy, the team has a storied history of nurturing young talent and achieving success across various racing disciplines. PREMA has been instrumental in the development of numerous drivers who have progressed to Formula 1, including Charles Leclerc, Mick Schumacher, and Oscar Piastri. The team's commitment to excellence is evident in its multiple championship titles in series such as FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3, and the Italian F4 Championship. In 2025, PREMA expanded its horizons by entering the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, fielding two full-time entries powered by Chevrolet engines. This move underscores the team's ambition to compete and succeed on a global stage, bringing its legacy of performance and driver development to North American open-wheel racing. For more information, visit Contact: ALB Vodka Communications Email: hello@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Fox News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Indianapolis 500 payout reaches all-time high for fourth consecutive year
When Álex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing won the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday for the first time in his career, he earned $3.8 million from a purse of $20,283,000 — the largest total purse of all time. It also continued a trend of the Indianapolis 500's total winnings reaching a new peak for the fourth consecutive year. This year's average payout for INDYCAR drivers was $596,500, which also exceeded last year's average of $543,000. In 2024, the purse for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" was $18,456,000, and winner Josef Newgarden got a payout was $4.3 million, which included a $440,000 roll-over bonus from BorgWarner for earning back- to-back wins. In 2023, the purse was $17,021,500, and the winner, Newgarden, earned $3.7 million. In 2022, it was $16,000,200, and winner Marcus Ericsson earned $3.1 million. Prior to 2022, the largest Indy 500 purse was $14.4 million in 2008. "The Indianapolis 500 is the greatest race in the world, and winning this race makes history in more ways than one," INDYCAR and IMS president J. Douglas Boles said. "The Month of May featured a grandstand sellout crowd and intense on-track action. Àlex Palou adds Indianapolis 500 winner to his long list of growing achievements and takes home the largest purse in Indianapolis 500 history. There's no better way to end an epic month." Pole-winner Robert Shwartzman of PREMA Racing earned Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honors for his performance during the Month of May. Shwartzman earned a $50,000 bonus for being named Rookie of the Year, adding to a total take-home prize of $327,300. The Indianapolis 500 purse consists of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR awards, plus other designated and special awards. Purse awards are presented annually at the Victory Celebration, which is being held this year at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis on Monday night. The 2025 INDYCAR season will continue with the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, June 1 on the streets of Downtown Detroit. The race will be broadcasted live on FOX and the INDYCAR Radio Network at 12:30 p.m. ET. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
INDYCAR Issues Post-Race Technical Violations and Penalties
INDYCAR INDYCAR announced post-race technical inspection penalties for the entries of No. 27 and 28 of Andretti Global and No. 90 of PREMA Racing following Sunday's Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Under the new finishing order, Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood are 31st and 32nd. PREMA Racing's Callum Ilott are 33rd. AJ Foyt Racing's David Malukas is second to Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou with Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is third. During post-race inspection of car Nos. 27 and 28, INDYCAR discovered modifications to the Dallara-supplied Energy Management System (EMS) covers and cover-to-A-arm mounting points with unapproved spacers and parts. According to the INDYCAR rulebook, EMS covers must be used as supplied. Additionally, these modifications provided the capability of enhanced aerodynamic efficiency to both cars. Andretti Global was in violation of: Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties. Rule 14.1.2. Questions to be submitted and will be answered via IRIS. Modifications must be approved seven days prior to the date of intended use. Rule 14.1.3. All parts provided by an Approved Supplier must be used as supplied without modification unless otherwise approved by INDYCAR and stated in these Rules or in update bulletins. During INDYCAR's routine inspection of the front wing assembly of PREMA Racing entry No. 90, the car failed to meet the minimum endplate height and location specification. PREMA Racing was in violation of: Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties. Rule 14.7.6.8. Front wing must adhere to the following Technical Inspection dimensions: Failure of the left side minimum endplate height Rule 14.7.6.4., which requires endplates, wing flaps and mainplanes remain in the designed location. All three cars (Nos. 27, 28 and 90) have been re-ordered to the rear of the field in order of their placement in the unofficial results. Prize money and championship race points earned are commensurate to the final and official finishing positions. Additionally, each car receives a $100,000 fine and the team/competition managers for the three entries have been placed on a one-race suspension to be served at the next NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at the Streets of Detroit. Updated results of the 2025 Indianapolis 500 can be found here. Members may contest the imposition of the penalties detailed in the review and appeal procedures of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES rulebook. recommended
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Kush Maini wins Monte Carlo Sprint Race
Kush Maini secured victory in the Monte Carlo Sprint Race for DAMS Lucas Oil, converting pole position around the Principality with a lights-to-flag performance on Saturday (May 24, 2025). The Indian driver held off fellow Alpine Academy talent Gabriele Minì, who finished second for PREMA Racing. Luke Browning inherited third for Hitech TGR after a time penalty for Campos Racing's Arvid Lindblad. This was Kush's second F2 victory, the previous one in the Sprint Race in Hungary in 2024. 'P1, first Indian to win in Monaco too. It's a great honour and a dream come true. I want to say thank you to DAMS and everyone who has supported me. We keep believing!,' said Kush.
Indianapolis Star
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Drivers gather for meeting ahead of 109th running of the Indy 500
Drivers clap Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Drivers look at their rings Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) dies a thumbs up Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) is honored Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske, sits Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal (15), DRR-Cusick Motorsports driver Ryan Hunter-Reay (23), Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26) and DRR-Cusick Motorsports driver Jack Harvey (24) take to the stage Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar The Borg-Warner trophy is set out Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) opens up a box with a ring Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) smiles Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5), PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83), Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) and Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) sit Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Drivers look over towards Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Conor Daly (76) looks at PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5), PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83), Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) and Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) sit Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar
