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Indianapolis Star
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a look back at the inaugural Wienie 500
It's National Hot Dog Day, and we're celebrating at IndyStar by looking back on what is, frankly, the most prominent hot dog-related event of 2025 so far: The inaugural Wienie 500. On Carb Day ahead of this year's Indianapolis 500, six different Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event streamed live on FOX Sports. In the race on the Indy 500 track, each of the Wienermobiles represented a different regional hot dog style. Here's a look at how each is made. On Carb Day this year, Oscar Mayer's "Hotdoggers" hauled their buns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first Wienie 500 race, each representing a regional hot dog style. The Slaw Dog vehicle, named for the Southeast delicacy, came out on top. Fans can track them online at As of Wednesday, July 16, upcoming appearances were scheduled in Indianapolis and Frankfort.
Newsweek
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel Sidelined From Double-Header After Iowa Speedway Crash
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel missed race two at Iowa Speedway after not getting medically cleared to compete. Siegel was involved in a crash on Saturday, which left the driver unable to race on Sunday. McLaren released a statement regarding his status: "Following an on-track incident on lap 248 of yesterday's race at Iowa Speedway, Nolan Siegel has not been cleared to compete by the indyCar Medical team," McLaren's statement read. Nolan Siegel, driver of the #6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis,... Nolan Siegel, driver of the #6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More"The team has made the decision to not run the No.6 NTT Data Arrow McLaren Chevrolet without its team driver in today's race. "Nolan will continue to be evaluated and we will stay in close contact with the medical team as he recovers." During race one on Saturday, Siegel suffered a massive collision with the wall as he spun and lost control of his McLaren. He managed to get out of his car, but he looked compromised. Siegel misses out on an opportunity to get a solid haul of points. He qualified in fifth position, and the 20-year-old looked poised for a solid result. NEWS: Nolan Siegel has not been cleared by INDYCAR Medical and will not compete today at Iowa Speedway. Arrow McLaren will not run the No. 6 entry in Race 2. — NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) July 13, 2025 Instead, he watched from the sidelines. "There's no place I'd rather be than out there driving today, especially from P5; one of my best starting positions of the season" Siegel said in a team statement. "I know I'm in good hands with the INDYCAR Medical Team and thank them for the great care they provide us drivers. "Most of all, I feel for the 6 car crew. They gave me a rocket this weekend and put in a ton of work last night with hopes we'd be racing today. They deserve to be out there fighting for podium, and we'll be back soon to do just that." McLaren team principal Tony Kanaan shared his sympathy for Siegel, who was forced to miss the race. "I've been there, I know how Nolan feels not racing today," he said. "It's the worst feeling in the world. The most important thing, though, is that he's fit to race, and unfortunately, that's not the case today. "It was a tough decision to park the car, but we've been through this before. We just found out this morning he's not cleared, and we decided the best thing for the team is to not rush into switching drivers this weekend. It's too much of a shuffle and unnecessary stress when we're right back to racing in Toronto in a week. After today, we'll have to make a contingency plan in case Nolan's not cleared to race in Toronto, but today, this is the best for the team." Siegel currently sits in P21 in the standings and places as the lowest Arrow McLaren driver. His teammates, Pato O'Ward and Christian Lundgaard, are both in the top five. His status for next week's race in Toronto remains up in the air.
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Arrow McLaren Issues Statement After Driver's Explosive F-Bomb Rant on Live TV
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The situation during Sunday's IndyCar race at the World Wide Technology Raceway escalated quickly after Nolan Siegel launched an F-word-laden rant at Penske driver Scott McLaughlin. The clash between the two drivers was likely carried forward from the previous race in Detroit, where McLaughlin crashed into Siegel from behind, causing him to get knocked out of the race. McLaughlin was hit with a drive-through penalty for causing the incident. At the WWT Raceway, Siegel tried to block McLaughlin to avoid being lapped. However, he was handed a drive-through penalty for the move, which led to the radio outburst on live TV. He said: Nolan Siegel, driver of the #6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis,... Nolan Siegel, driver of the #6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, looks on during the Carb Day practice prior to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More"Bull***t. F****** bull***t. Absolutely not. Absolutely not. He f****** takes me out at the last race and gets to f****** continue? No. F*** that s**t. Tell Penske to go f*** themselves. I want you to talk to them about that penalty. That's f****** bull***t." Now, the Arrow McLaren team has clarified in a statement that Siegel's language "does not reflect who we are as a team." It read: "At Arrow McLaren, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, respect and sportsmanship - on and off the track. The language expressed over our radio during this past race weekend does not reflect who we are as a team. "We do not condone that behavior. We've addressed it directly with Nolan, and he is taking responsibility for his actions. Accountability is a core value at Arrow McLaren, and we expect every team member to represent our partners, fans and organization with integrity. "Additionally, we expect our fans and online community to act with respect and civility, and we will not tolerate hate, abuse or discrimination within our social media platforms. It is vital that we collectively maintain a safe and welcoming community for all involved." Siegel posted a video as his Instagram story, apologizing for his rant. He said: "What happened on Sunday, I had an outburst on the radio that should not have happened. "So I just want to apologise to everyone at Arrow McLaren, everyone on the 6 car, all of our partners, all of our fans that are here to support us. "And that was not a proud moment for me. It's something I regret, and it was a mistake. I have a lot of respect for Scott, for Team Penske, for everyone at IndyCar that are doing their jobs to the best of their ability and doing a really good job. "And, yeah, it's a pressure cooker in IndyCar. It's an extremely stressful situation. It was frustrating, and I let that get to me when I shouldn't have. "I'm human. I make mistakes. I made a mistake, and unfortunately, in a series like IndyCar, we're on a big stage, and that happened to be on live TV, and it's not something I'm proud of. I think we all make mistakes. I made one on Sunday, and I'm going to learn from it, and I'm going to move forward." Watch: IndyCar Driver Flips Violently Before Coming Under 'Shower Of Sparks'
UPI
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms perform medley together on 'Kimmel'
John Popper of Blues Traveler performs during a Carb Day concert in 2018. He performed on "Kimmel" Wednesday. File Photo by Edwin Locke/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Blues Traveler and the Gin Blossoms teamed up to perform a medley of their hit songs "Run Around" and "Hey Jealousy" on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday. The performance took place just over a month before their upcoming tour with the Spin Doctors, which kicks off July 4 in Colorado and winds down in Georgia on Sept. 13. The medley began with Blues Traveler frontman John Popper playing the harmonica to "Run Around." Gin Blossoms lead vocalist Robin Wilson then joins in with "Hey Jealousy." "Tell me do you think it'd be all right? I could just crash here tonight. You see, I'm in no shape for driving," Wilson sings. "Anyway, I've got no place to go. And you know, it might not be that bad. You're the best I've ever had." "I did not see that coming," one fan commented of the collaboration. "Wow! To be blissfully transported back to the 90s in the middle of my day. What a treat... flawless."
Axios
27-05-2025
- Health
- Axios
Abortion pill loophole advertised during Indy 500
If you were at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the weekend, you may have noticed planes flying overhead advertising everything from Mountain Dew to abortion pills. Why it matters: Indiana was the first state in the nation to ban nearly all abortions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The big picture: Abortion is banned statewide except in limited cases to save the life or prevent serious risk to the health of the pregnant person, if there is a lethal fetal anomaly or within the first 10 weeks postfertilization of a pregnancy that is the result of rape or incest. Driving the news: From Carb Day through race day, abortion education nonprofit Mayday Health hired a plane to fly over Speedway with a banner advertising "abortion pills by mail." What they're saying: "What we want to communicate is, no matter where you live, you still have options," Liv Raisner, Mayday's founder and executive director, told Axios. "We knew that 350,000 people were going to be around that racetrack on race day. What a great way to reach a high volume of people in a state where abortion is banned." Between the lines: Indiana law says that telehealth may not be used for abortion, but federal regulation allows for abortion medication to be dispensed by pharmacies through the mail, and there are online providers who ship to all 50 states. Mayday, which works in the education space only and doesn't prescribe or distribute the pills, explains that the prescribers are often working in states with shield laws that offer protection for practitioners in abortion-friendly states. State of play: Americans have been using this workaround since the fall of Roe. A survey released last year reported that 8,000 women a month, living in states that severely restrict abortion or access to such services through telehealth, were having abortion pills mailed to them by the end of 2023. How it works: A medical abortion typically works by taking a combination of two medications in pill form — mifepristone and misoprostol. This can be done safely up to the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The fine print: While performing an abortion outside of the state's limited exceptions is a crime in Indiana, self-managed abortion is not. The state's abortion law does not include legal penalties for a person choosing to have an abortion. By the numbers: There were 142 abortions performed in hospitals statewide last year, according to the Indiana Department of Health — that's a 98% decrease from 2022, the last full year before the state ban went into effect.
