Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles started his career at Butler University and thought he wanted to pursue a career in motorsports journalism. But a crazy career path took him to the place he fell in love with as a kid.
Professional racing: Butler grad Carpenter earns spot in IndyCar
While it is difficult to know what each Butler graduate is doing with his or her life at this moment, it is unlikely that many are pursuing a career like that of 2003 graduate Ed Carpenter. As some car racing fans likely know, Carpenter competes in the IndyCar Series. In the series, 31-year-old Carpenter has…
Six students named 500 Festival princesses
The Indianapolis 500 is equal parts racing, love and family legacy for Jennifer Brinn, a senior early childhood education major and 500 Festival Princess. “The need for speed is huge in my family,” said Brinn, whose grandfather has volunteered with the track’s fire crew for the past 33 years. “My grandpa has said to me…