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NBC Sports
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Kyle Larson states 'I don't have any desire' to do Indy 500/Coke 600 Double again
HAMPTON, Ga. — A month after becoming just the fifth driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, Kyle Larson says his mind hasn't changed about doing the Double again. 'I feel like I've made it known that I wouldn't do the Double again,' Larson said Friday at EchoPark Speedway. 'I get asked about it all the time. It's just logistically too tough.' This year's Indianapolis 500 was scheduled to start at 12:45 p.m. ET but was delayed about 45 minutes by rain. Larson crashed in the race or he might have been pulled late in the event to make it to Charlotte Motor Speedway to start the 600, which began at 6:30 p.m. ET He led 34 laps at Charlotte before crashing. Dustin Long, After exiting the infield care center, Larson said the 'window of time' between both races 'is too tight … So I don't really think it's worth it.' This year was the last year of a two-year deal between Hendrick Motorsports and Arrow McLaren. Larson admitted Friday that 'I will have FOMO from running the Indy 500. Hopefully, someday I can run that again, but I don't have any desire to do the Double again. It didn't go well the last two years.' Last year, Larson stayed in Indianapolis to compete in the 500 after a four-hour rain delay despite Hendrick Motorsports officials saying that the Coca-Cola 600 was their priority. He completed the Indy 500 and arrived well after the Coke 600 started. Larson was in his pit box ready to get into his car when rain ended that race early. NASCAR announced before this season that if a driver misses a race for anything other than injury or age restriction, the only way they can get a playoff waiver is to lose all their playoff points accumulated to that point and any playoff points they earn before the end of the regular season.
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Business
- Buzz Feed
21 Subtle And Non-Obvious Signs Someone Is Wealthy
Some rich people love to show off, and others like to keep it to themselves. Over the years, people on the internet have used their experiences with the wealthy to reveal the subtle clues that someone is extremely rich, and honestly, it's incredibly fascinating. Here's what they had to say: "For really wealthy women, nails can be a sign. They don't do flashy nails. Nothing glittery or long. Just mostly short nails with a gel manicure in either a solid sheer, nude, red, or dark color. The most you might get is a French manicure. They are always impeccably done and never chipped, but you wouldn't necessarily notice them." "A guy in my office will drop tidbits about his family and wealth. For example, he'll mention a private school his brother and sister attended, but he didn't go because he didn't want to. Then, the other woman he was talking to was asked, 'Do you have any idea how expensive the private school he just talked about is?' I don't think he means to be bragging. I just think he thinks like, 'This is my life; like, those are facts.'" "When I bartended in the TAG Heuer suite for the Indy 500, their fixer came over for a Red Bull and told me she couldn't figure out who the CEO was. Ma'am, the CEO is the guy with tattoo sleeves who the entire room just followed upstairs because he quietly said it's cool. I could also tell the difference between girlfriends and wives by looking at their shoes. Girlfriends had nice purses and department store heels. Wives had nice purses and truly expensive shoes." "People from rich families have a hard time understanding that sometimes, nepotism isn't a factor in normal people's employment. I recently started a new job, and I'm proud of my position. Some friends of the family, who are rich, asked me if one of my parents pulled some strings to get me the job. Normal people just apply for a job, interview, and hope for the best. We don't all have connections in every business to get our kids a place at a good school or a job at a good firm." "The only rich people I know are so obsessed with money that they look at the price of EVERYTHING. It's like they have to get the best deal or they will be mad." "I have some relatives who are doing quite well for themselves, and they live in what I only half-jokingly call an art gallery. They have such lovely art. Everywhere you look, it's very high-quality original artwork. Absolutely beautiful. They wear normal clothes and drive 'normal' (but nice) their homes..." "In my experience as a server in a fine dining establishment, they treat you like a normal human. Not sure if my boss coined the term, but a '$100k millionaire' will treat you like you're just 'the help' and make you feel like less of a person." "Friend worked in real estate. They said they identify people with money/good credit by looking at their tires when they pull in. Clean tires with good tread left on them, probably a good prospective client, so the senior staff should handle it. Dirty tires, almost bald, hand it to the new guys because it's gonna be a ton of footwork to get them approved." "Real generational wealth keeps an extremely low profile. They have no digital footprint. They actually pay people to keep information about them off the internet and out of any publications. They will keep a low profile, driving cars that blend in. Nice, reliable vehicles, but nothing too flashy." "I used to have a running buddy who was very rich. For me, the non-obvious sign were the books on his bookcase. They weren't books to be read — they were investments. He told me once that if somebody tried to rob his place, they might go for the big TV, but they should go for the bookshelf." "It can often be the least obvious person in the room. Years ago, I was in a small town near a larger agricultural city. The whole area is either wheat or wine grapes. I was in a tiny little brewery having a beer, and there were six customers in the room, including myself. I was wearing a suit and tie, two young men, about 30, wore what I'd call very nice business casual, a mid-aged couple drove up in a new Lexus, and an older guy wore muddy rubber boots, a Carhartt jacket, and looked like any other of hundreds of farm hands one would see in the area taverns. The man who owned the brewery and was a client of mine came by, nodded at the old guy in the Carhartt, and said he was one of the richest men in the area but still worked alongside his guys when he was around." "One thing I have noticed that separates the millionaires from billionaires is their kitchen. When I was staying at a certain private home, the time change made me wake early, so I went to the kitchen for some coffee. When I walked in, three of the staff stood up and said, 'Can we help you?' then led me to the room where coffee was set up. They exchanged looks." "Really wealthy people don't need to 'prove' they are wealthy. If you're insanely wealthy, a $500k private yacht charter isn't special. For people trying to be rich, they flaunt it to show how wealthy they are. Really rich people are not desperate (generally) for your admiration because they ARE wealthy. Their friends don't care if you're on a $500k-a-week charter — they probably are, too." "I've known several rich guys that you'd never know it by the way they dress. They dressed like any other suburban dad. The only thing that set them apart was their watches. They all had nice but not flashy watches. They were all supposedly worth at least $50 million." "When they went to a good university, but are kind of dumb." "Casually having expensive hobbies. Stuff like sailing, skiing, and golfing. Especially in areas where those activities aren't as accessible and if they've been doing it for a long time. You live in the midwest, but you've been surfing since you were 10? Probably rich." "[They move with] ease as in confidence, calmness, and a general sense that everything will be OK. I remember seeing this wealthy guy on an important day when people were coming to his house, and something in his house broke, which would cause most people to [freak out]. He was essentially just like, '...Huh, oh well, I'm sure we have a guy for that.' Like, he wasn't even going to spend any effort on registering that as a 'problem.'" "The most subtle sign is that they don't know what *anything* costs or what's involved in maintaining anything outside their expertise. At a certain level of wealth, money becomes an abstract concept. The concept of value becomes associated with rarity and craftsmanship instead. They might own a watch that costs millions of dollars that they wear every day. They couldn't tell you what it cost or worth." "Luxury station wagon. I grew up in a rich area, and these families are so wealthy, they don't need to flaunt their wealth; they can drive an $80k station wagon and act like it's nothing." "Their shoes are always in excellent condition — clean, polished, etc." And finally... "For lots of things where there's high-end and really high-end, most people wouldn't recognize the ultra high-end stuff unless they really paid attention to it. The first thing most people think of is Rolex, and lots of people will run out and buy one once they feel successful. If you ever see something like a Voutilainen, it'll fly so far under the radar that you won't recognize it as a sign of being rich." What are some other non-obvious signs that someone is truly wealthy? Let us know in the comments, or use this anonymous form below.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Della Penna Hosted 34 Girls in Indianapolis May 16-18, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Della Penna Foundation invited a group of 34 High School girls from Indianapolis to learn more about careers in the motorsports industry. The three-day program during the Indy 500 qualifying weekend allowed them to visit and experience the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, motorsport engineering giant Dallara, FastTimes Karting and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) headquarters. The girls were exposed to a wide range of careers as they imagine and plan their futures. Special thanks to PRI and Bell Helmet for hosting a brunch that featured Nicole Clark, Kai Robertson, Lyn St. James, Marilyn Mangin, Whitney Fung, AJ Carney, Cindy Sisson, Terri Talbert-Hatch, Lindsey Hennig, Nina Rey, Lauren Gaudion, TaiJaune Robinson, Meghan Ryder and many more. Founded by Michelle Della Penna, daughter of renowned race car driver and Indycar team owner John Della Penna, the Della Penna Foundation provides girls aged 5 to 18 with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to fuel a bright future in motorsports. At an age when girls drop out of STEM and sports, the foundation opens doors for them in the $7B motorsports industry. "We are delighted by Bell Helmet and PRI's support of the Della Penna INSPIRE 25 program, allowing us to make an impact on the lives of these young women," Founder Michelle Della Penna said. "The funds raised from the silent auction of Bell racer-signed mini helmets at the PRI open house will be used for other hands-on events, and the brunch was an inspiring educational and networking experience. We are also grateful to Lisa Boggs and Firestone for their generous contribution to offset the costs of the INSPIRE program." "We are thrilled to support the Della Penna Foundation alongside PRI, to show young women the many and varied opportunities in our industry. Della Penna Foundation is the only one that gives high school girls hands-on experience in the world of motorsports," said Lindsey Hennig, Sales and Marketing manager for Racing Force Group. "We're proud to partner with Bell Racing Helmets in hosting the Della Penna Foundation Inspire Program," said Michael Good, President, Performance Racing Industry (PRI). "Supporting opportunities that empower young women in motorsports aligns perfectly with PRI's mission to support an inclusive industry." In 2025, The Foundation also offers karting scholarships and summer fellowships. To learn more, donate or sponsor, visit: View source version on Contacts Susan Lucas-Conwell, susanlc@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Della Penna Hosted 34 Girls in Indianapolis May 16-18, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Della Penna Foundation invited a group of 34 High School girls from Indianapolis to learn more about careers in the motorsports industry. The three-day program during the Indy 500 qualifying weekend allowed them to visit and experience the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, motorsport engineering giant Dallara, FastTimes Karting and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) headquarters. The girls were exposed to a wide range of careers as they imagine and plan their futures. Special thanks to PRI and Bell Helmet for hosting a brunch that featured Nicole Clark, Kai Robertson, Lyn St. James, Marilyn Mangin, Whitney Fung, AJ Carney, Cindy Sisson, Terri Talbert-Hatch, Lindsey Hennig, Nina Rey, Lauren Gaudion, TaiJaune Robinson, Meghan Ryder and many more. Founded by Michelle Della Penna, daughter of renowned race car driver and Indycar team owner John Della Penna, the Della Penna Foundation provides girls aged 5 to 18 with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to fuel a bright future in motorsports. At an age when girls drop out of STEM and sports, the foundation opens doors for them in the $7B motorsports industry. "We are delighted by Bell Helmet and PRI's support of the Della Penna INSPIRE 25 program, allowing us to make an impact on the lives of these young women," Founder Michelle Della Penna said. "The funds raised from the silent auction of Bell racer-signed mini helmets at the PRI open house will be used for other hands-on events, and the brunch was an inspiring educational and networking experience. We are also grateful to Lisa Boggs and Firestone for their generous contribution to offset the costs of the INSPIRE program.' 'We are thrilled to support the Della Penna Foundation alongside PRI, to show young women the many and varied opportunities in our industry. Della Penna Foundation is the only one that gives high school girls hands-on experience in the world of motorsports,' said Lindsey Hennig, Sales and Marketing manager for Racing Force Group. 'We're proud to partner with Bell Racing Helmets in hosting the Della Penna Foundation Inspire Program," said Michael Good, President, Performance Racing Industry (PRI). "Supporting opportunities that empower young women in motorsports aligns perfectly with PRI's mission to support an inclusive industry.' In 2025, The Foundation also offers karting scholarships and summer fellowships. To learn more, donate or sponsor, visit:
Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Pre-race decision left Alex Palou 'looking really bad.' How the IndyCar leader pulled off his 6th win
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — In his half-dozen IndyCar victories nine races this season, Alex Palou and the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing crew have won just about every way you could imagine and yet, Sunday's was something new. The two-time-defending series champion has eked ahead off a final pit exchange (St. Pete), pulled off a late-race pass for the win (Thermal and the Indy 500), dominated from pole (Barber) and lost the lead early, only to race his way back to a relatively comfortable victory (IMS road course). As the season reached its halfway point Sunday afternoon at Road America, perhaps it was only fitting Palou and Barry Wanser put on a strategy masterclass on a day where the possible forks in the road were many and any attempt to try and actively keep track of all the road maps at play was certain to leave one with a migraine. 'It was tough. It was a crazy race. It just felt like there was a lot going on. Lots of yellows, obviously, that were shaking how we were looking,' Palou said. 'We were looking really bad at the beginning, then really good, then terrible, then really good again. 'It was tough to be up there, but we just had to stay focused on battling against the people that were on our strategy.' That first battle in the No. 10 camp took place before the race even started, during the 30-minute window following Sunday's morning warmup when teams must declare the tires they'll start on, a call that, depending on how the opening stages of a race go, whether it been caution-crazy or caution-free, could play an outsized role in the drivers and teams who'll find themselves in contention for a win later on. As Wanser, Palou's strategist, explained, the duo declared primaries, but further intervention within the CGR camp got Palou waffling. With the deadline looming, Palou decided he wanted to flip, but by the time they attempted to put the call in to IndyCar to switch, it was a few minutes too late. So start on the slower, harder, more durable primary tires they did — largely surrounded on the grid by a sea of alternate-tire-clad rivals who swallowed up the No. 10 car on Lap 1 even before a caution for a stranded David Malukas fell before the lap was complete. By that point, Palou was down from second on the grid to seventh on the ensuing restart. But as Wanser explained, though the choice to start on primaries was illogical, given what they'd learn about their competitors pre-race, it proved to be the best choice in the long run. The day prior, Palou, Wanser and Co. had made a major push to take pole, opting to use a third set of new alternates during the Fast Six to try and seal the deal, while fellow title contenders and serious threats for the race win Scott McLaughlin and Christian Lundgaard saved a set to use for the race instead. Had they used that lone set of new alternates for the race start, Palou might not have dropped any spots to start with, but the disjointed race start meant any value gained by running alternates over primaries was minimal. In response, Palou had them in his back pocket to use later, even though Wasner said he made a tire strategy call mid-race on using that new alternate set on stint No. 2 that was earlier than he'd discussed with Palou pre-race. A rare occurrence on the radio, Palou let his displeasure with the mid-race switch-a-roo known. 'I got to be grumpy for a couple laps, and then I saw it was worked out, and I started saying 'thank you' again,' Palou joked. 'It was interesting, but for sure, we got the win because of the team that we had on both pit stops and strategy. 'I knew (using alternates on the second stint) was going to help us there, but it was going to hurt us a lot on the last stint, but honestly, the pace we had today in the No. 10 car was amazing, and we were able to save fuel even on primaries to be quite fast.' In a race with so many strategies at play, and seemingly even more splintering off every pit exchange, Palou was forced to manage chunks of laps where he'd be battling at the front, followed by stops that left him buried in 13th or 14th behind cars that, according to how the race would finish up, weren't really his true competition. But by Lap 22, as the yellow flags flew for Conor Daly's off-track excursion, Palou could've inherited the lead had Wanser opted for him to stay out, rather than pit at a time where the team wasn't sorely in need for fuel. With it being the race's fourth caution, Palou's second stint only ran 12 laps, several of them under caution, and Palou said he still could've run five laps more before diving in, similar to what Felix Rosenqvist (runner-up) and Kyle Kirkwood (fourth) opted to do. But pitting there ultimately gave him track position at the end of the race, a roll of the dice that he felt made the difference in the win that fell into his lap with Scott Dixon forced to pit late and Rosenqvist still a couple seconds back by the checkered flag. 'That was the moment that I would say gave us the win,' Palou said of Wanser's call on when to make his second of three stops. But Wanser and Palou didn't feel comfortable until a ways later. Though they knew Dixon had pitted two laps before them on his second stop, the No. 10 stand continued to watch late in the race as the six-time champ rolled off competitive lap times again and again. By their math, Palou was going to be cutting it close on fuel as is, ultimately enough post-race to run a cooldown lap, but not fire off any celebratory donuts. So how was Dixon holding onto his gap on his teammate, they kept wondering? 'I even said to all the engineers on the stand, 'Are we missing something here? Because Dixon is running (fuel) numbers and lap times that (Palou's) not going to be able to get, based on the number we gave him,'' Wanser said. 'They double checked everything, triple checked, but we were pretty confident we were going to be fine.' Had Dixon lucked into a late-race yellow, Palou said he wasn't sure he had enough speed in the car to swoop around the outside for what would've needed to be a pass for the win on his teammate. 'When I was following Scott, I could see that he wasn't saving as much as I was. I was like, 'This guy is crazy. How is he going to do it?'' Palou said. 'If it was another driver, I would have probably just focused on myself, but I know that Scott can make crazy stuff happen. 'If he gets a yellow and he's still P1, we're not going to be able to pass him. We were still trying to get that first-place position on track, just in case there was a four-lap yellow at the end, and he would've still been leading and maybe ended up with a win.' In all, the chaos kept things interesting, and Palou's Sunday kept him longing for something else the next time out, too. 'We couldn't do donuts,' he joked. 'I would've liked that, but at least (we had) enough to make it to Victory Lane.'
