Doug Boles, Arrow McLaren & Indy 500 Business Impact

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway generates more than $1 billion annually in economic activity, and the broader Indiana motorsports industry supports an estimated 40,000 jobs. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar President Doug Boles discusses the upcoming Indy 500 sellout, a $6.5 million audio upgrade, and the new Dallara-built IndyCar chassis arriving for the 2028 season, along with a new 3D scanning facility for technical inspections.Arrow McLaren's head of human performance, Ryan Harber, explains how he is transforming mechanics into athletes at the team's brand new Indianapolis racing center, with mandatory fitness training, mock pit stop practice five days a week, and a focus on mental resilience under race-day pressure.Dave Calabro, in his 41st year as voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, breaks down what makes reigning Indy 500 champion Alex Palou a potential generational talent. Also covered: Blake Shelton's Ole Red venue coming to downtown Indianapolis, Governor Mike Braun's INAI artificial intelligence initiative, a $150 million cancer center planned for Evansville, and the IMS Museum's first year after its $60.5 million renovation.Inside Indiana Business airs throughout May for its annual Business at the Brickyard series, examining motorsports' role in the Hoosier economy.