Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, is an in-house radio syndication arrangement which broadcasts the Indianapolis 500, the NTT IndyCar Series, and Indy Lights to radio stations covering most of North America. The network, owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and headquartered in Speedway, Indiana, claims to be one of the largest of its kind in the world. It currently boasts over 350 terrestrial radio affiliates, plus shortwave transmissions through American Forces Network and World Harvest Radio. The network is carried on satellite radio through SiriusXM, and is also accessible through online streaming, and downloadable podcasts. For 2017, the broadcast reached 20.5 million listeners.
From 1957 to 1998, the IMS Radio Network booth was on the second floor of the Master Control Tower.
Radio Network booth inside the old Master Control Tower. Bob Jenkins is visible in this 1991 photograph.
Pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was completed in 2000.
Sid Collins display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
WFNI is a commercial radio station licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana. It is owned by Emmis Communications and carries a sports format, featuring ESPN Radio programming. The studios and offices are located at 40 Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.
1070 at Emmis Communications