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Reigning champ wins qualifier, Nashville's Newgarden to start back of the pack at Indy 500
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (221+ words) SPEEDWAY, Indiana (WZTV) -- Reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou comes out on top of the pole after a busy day at the Brickyard for qualifiers. FOX17 News got a one-on-one with Palou after he celebrated with his team and family. "I did…...
Taking you to the pits with Indy 500 qualifying underway
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (194+ words) SPEEDWAY, Indiana (WZTV) " Sunny skies Sunday for the Indianapolis 500 Qualifiers after Saturday got washed out. FOX17 News is in Speedway, Indiana getting you ready for the 110th Indy 500 on FOX one week from today! Hendersonville's own Josef Newgarden is ninth in the…...
Fans, speed, and risk: the strategy and science that fuels the tradition of the Indy 500
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (280+ words) SPEEDWAY, Indiana (WZTV) " 350, 000 fans are waiting to watch 33 drivers race 500 miles at the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 next Sunday. Ahead of the race, FOX17 News is taking you to the pits and paddocks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for qualifying weekend....
FOX17 is at the Brickyard for the Indy500 Qualifier
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (133+ words) SPEEDWAY, Indiana (WZTV) " Speedway, Indiana is ready for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500! FOX17 News is showing you around the Brickyard talking to drivers and some of the people who run the show ahead of the main event Memorial Day Weekend…...
Nashville's biggest urban bike ride, the 'Tour de Nash', returns May 16
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (266+ words) President Donald Trump hosts a Maternal Health event at the White House. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " The 22nd annual Tour de Nash, Nashville's largest urban bike ride, will return this Saturday May 16 as over 1, 000 riders hit the streets. The event fundraises for…...
Report: Chevrolet will revive Camaro to take on Dodge Charger, Mustang
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (157+ words) DETROIT (WKRC) - Chevrolet will reportedly revive the Camaro to take on the new Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang. According to Automotive News, an anonymous source at a major GM supplier claims the company will begin production of the next-generation Chevy…...
Former NASCAR winner Michael Annett passes away at 39
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (131+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Michael Annett, a NASCAR series winner who drove for JR Motorsports for five seasons, has died at 39, the team announced Friday. In a statement on their X account, JR Motorsports posted, "Our thoughts and prayers are with…...
Nashville Speedway hosts races for Breast Cancer Awareness "Autumn Thunder" event
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (168+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " The Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness "Autumn Thunder" event on Oct. 4. The event, supporting the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, featured. .. Nashville Speedway hosts races for Breast Cancer Awareness "Autumn Thunder" event NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV)…...
Karting for a Cause: Indy Car's Josef Newgarden kicks off racing weekend with charity race
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (219+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " Indy Car's growth in Nashville has skyrocketed over the past several years, and Hendersonville's very own Josef Newgarden is a big reason why. The No. 2 driver for Team Penske has helped grow the sport in his hometown…...
Metro Fair Board says close to new deal to return NASCAR to Fairgrounds Speedway
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) " FOX 17 News has obtained exclusive details of a proposed new agreement between Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Speedway Motorsports to revamp the Fairgrounds Speedway and return NASCAR racing to the historic Nashville track. Metro Fair Board Chair…...