Indy 500 Business Impact: Doug Boles, Women in Racing & More

About this episode

The episode discusses the economic impact of the Indy 500 and features insights from key figures in racing and health initiatives.

The 110th Indianapolis 500 is more than a race. It's a multi-billion dollar economic engine for Indiana, and this special broadcast from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway captures the full scope of that story.Inside Indiana Business host Gerry Dick wraps up the month-long Business at the Brickyard series with IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles on record grandstand crowds, the lifted local TV blackout, and how the Fox Sports partnership is drawing younger audiences. Andretti Global President Jill Gregory and gearbox technician Bree Watson speak to the growing presence of women across IndyCar race teams, from engineering bays to the executive suite. The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team shares how co-owners Bobby Rahal, David Letterman, and Mike Lanigan are using their heart health journeys to encourage fans 65 and older to get screened for heart valve failure.Also covered: Scott Dixon and Giampaolo Dallara's induction into the IMS Hall of Fame Museum Class of 2026; the new Bio Heartland brand identity for Indiana's $125 billion biosciences sector; Microsoft's second data center approval in LaPorte; the Chicago Bears stadium pursuit and Indiana's $1 billion incentive offer; NTT…

People in this episode

Host: Gerry Dick

Guests: Doug Boles, Jill Gregory, Bree Watson

Topics covered

• Indy 500
• economic impact
• women in racing
• IndyCar
• heart health
• biosciences
• sports partnerships

Keywords

• Indianapolis 500
• Doug Boles
• women in racing
• IndyCar
• economic engine
• heart health
• Biosciences
• Microsoft
• autism documentary
• Sam Schmidt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Microsoft, Bio Heartland

Books & works: autobiography

Places: Indiana, LaPorte

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