Indianapolis Has Become Just Another Race on Sprint Cup Schedule

On Sunday, Ryan Newman won the 20th running of the Brickyard 400. It was a special moment for the Indiana native. Newman was emotional on the radio after he crossed the finish line. "Thank you, guys. This is an amazing—an amazing weekend,” the South Bend, Ind., native told Lee Spencer of FOXSports.com after crossing the finish line at the Brickyard 400 for his first Indianapolis Motor Speedway win. “This is a dream come true for me." For a driver, especially one with open-wheel racing roots like Newman, Indianapolis will always be a special place. A victory at Indianapolis is a crowning achievement for any race car driver, no matter the discipline. But as attendance and television ratings show, NASCAR fans ...

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