A movie about the first Indianapolis 500, written by the man behind Hoosiers and Rudy, might begin filming this year in Indiana. Will it suck? Just pray for no Stallone. [Indy Star via Hemmings]

2010 was originally set to be the last year of competition for the aging Dallara IndyCar chassis. Political turmoil has postponed the changeover, however, and the IRL is currently evaluating its options. This car is part of Swift Engineering's proposal.

Controversial Indianapolis Motor Speedway board member Tony George has been ousted from the track's board, largely composed of his sisters, after spending $600 million over 13 years. That's so much his sisters were worried they'd run out of money.

According to a press release issued yesterday, Tony George will no longer have day-to-day responsibility for running his family businesses, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the annual Indy 500. Full release below.