Cheryl Jackson

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Cheryl Jackson |Mike Snider

National Hamburger Day is Wednesday, May 28. Burgers are one of America’s favorite dishes, with Americans consuming an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eats 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana. Many burger spots have freebies and specials on National Hamburger Day, which comes near the end of National Hamburger Month.

1 week ago | indystar.com | Cheryl Jackson

A fundraiser for a rare neurodegenerative disorder affecting a four-year-old girl with a connection to racing was highlighted during the 2025 Indianapolis 500. The foundation is named for a Minnesota girl, Helen Betty Born, and raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for CLN2 Batten disease, which affects two to four of 100,000 children in the United States. The disorder is inherited. from the disease, while others may be able to live into their teens or twenties.

1 week ago | indystar.com | Cheryl Jackson

Gospel singer Natalie Grant a strong impression on plenty of people with her performance of the national anthem ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.“Nicely done, Natalie Grant,” wrote blogger Dave Scarangella on social media after the May 25 performance. “Gentleman, start your engines…”Another viewer of the Indy 500, broadcast on Fox, called for Grant to be an annual thing at the event.“Let’s have Natalie Grant back every year!” said John Easter on his @johnnystir account.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Cheryl Jackson

Java House is helping to keep race fans revved up this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The coffee brand is hosting Fan Zone visits at the track with Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) drivers, with meet and greets, complimentary Java House Cold Brew, samples of Java House’s line of single-serve Peel ‘n Pour Pods and the chance to win limited edition ECR jackets. The events will take at the Fan Zone inside the speedway. The Fan Zone is located north of Pagoda Plaza.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Cheryl Jackson

Fox Nation is showing viewers the way as the third season of the docuseries“100 Days to Indy” premieres on the streaming platform May 22. The three-episode series allows viewers to see behind the scenes into and during the race, with new episodes dropping weekly. Fox Nation also acquired the first two seasons of “100 Days to Indy,” which had run on the CW network. The platform will release a playback of the 2025 Indy 500 race the day following its airing on Fox Sports. Need a break?