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2024 Unleash The Beast Game Notes: Indianapolis | PBR | Professional Bull Riders

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March 1, 2024

2024 Unleash The Beast Game Notes: Indianapolis | PBR | Professional Bull Riders

With the 14th showdown of the 2024 Unleash The Beast campaign set to bring two days of thrilling action to Gainbridge Fieldhouse March 2-3, the best bull riders in the world are primed to put on a show for the great fans of Indianapolis, Indiana! Ahead of the midwestern meet-up, PBR.com is taking a closer look at the rankest rides, biggest stories and beyond ahead of the Ariat PBR Indianapolis:

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CRIMBER PERFECT IN JACKSONVILLE TO WIN FIRST PREMIER SERIES EVENT: Young phenom John Crimber overtook Austin Richardson for the No. 2 spot in the Unleash The Beast standings with a perfect 3-for-3 performance in Jacksonville, Florida, last weekend. Crimber roared out of the chutes to tie for the event lead with 87 points on Flatliner. The 18-year-old cowboy made the 8 for 87.75 points, the second-best score of the round, to hold the event lead heading into the championship round. Choosing Doze You Down as his final animal athlete opponent, Crimber stormed out of the chutes one last time, converting for an event-high 91 points to net his first premier series victory, flinging his helmet towards the heavens in celebration in front of a roaring VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena crowd. Throughout his perfect weekend, the Texan showed incredible mastery of his animal athlete opponents, posting an impressive rider over bull (ROB) score of 3.08.

DIAS MAINTAINS NO. 1 RANKING: While John Crimber may have closed the gap, No. 1 Cassio Dias still holds a commanding lead in the gold buckle race after going 1-for-2 and finishing 26th in Jacksonville. The Brazilian rookie bounced back after bucking off Big Worm in 1.92 seconds in the opening round, riding Hunted Down for 82.5 points in Round 2. However, it wasn’t enough to punch a ticket to his eleventh championship round, so he had to watch from the sidelines as fellow-rookie Crimber took home the buckle. In Los Angeles, the Brazilian cowboy had extended his lead, going 2-for-3 to win his fourth event of the season. The rising superstar topped Hell Storm for 87.25 points in Round 1, the second-best score of the evening, but was dispatched by Ghost Face in 3.04 seconds in Round 2 on Saturday. Knowing he most likely needed a monstrous score to take over the No. 1 spot, Dias showed no fear and selected the 2024 YETI PBR World Champion Bull frontrunner, Man Hater, who hadn’t been covered before. The dynamic duo burst out of the gate in the championship round in front of a roaring Crypto.com Arena, posting a mind-boggling, 94.75-point score, the highest-marked ride since Jose Vitor Leme topped Ridin’ Solo for 94.75 points in Oklahoma City in February of 2022 and the highest ride in PBR history in California. With the Top-50 ride in premier series history, Dias put a stamp on his season that could end with a gold buckle.

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Dry Tuesday before rain and storms return | June 23, 2026

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June 23, 2026

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We’re in for a much better Tuesday, after all of the recent wet weather. High pressure is bringing us sunshine and comfortable temperatures today, but don’t get too used to it—rain and storms are heading back our way by Wednesday night, and we’re tracking a flooding threat heading into the weekend.

Today:

Finally, a day to enjoy! High pressure is firmly in control, giving us plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions.

Highs today will be pleasant, ranging from the mid-70s across northern Indiana to around 80 degrees in the south.

Tonight:

Clear skies continue with lows dropping into the mid-50s to lower 60s.

Wednesday:

Another nice day as high pressure continues to dominate. We’ll see plenty of sunshine with highs climbing into the low to mid-80s. Humidity will remain low, making it feel comfortable despite the warmer temperatures.

Wednesday Night into Thursday: Heavy Rain Threat

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop Wednesday night as moisture increases significantly. There will be much more moisture in the atmosphere by the evening hours, which opens the door for heavy downpours overnight.

Thursday should be mostly dry during the day as weak ridging builds in behind the overnight activity. However, another round of storms could develop late Thursday ahead of a warm front moving in.

Thursday Night through the Weekend: More Heavy Rain

A storm system will move through Thursday night, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals could exceed 2 inches in many locations, raising flash flooding concerns.

The big concern is training storms. When storms repeatedly move over the same areas, rainfall totals can quickly add up, leading to localized ponding and minor flooding. Low-lying areas, poor drainage spots, and areas near creeks and streams will be most vulnerable.

Sunday and Beyond: Heat and Humidity Return

Rain and storms will finally push northeast of the area by Sunday, giving us a break. But the break from rain comes with a price—heat and humidity.

By Sunday, high humidity and southerly breezes will boost afternoon temperatures near 90 degrees. Heat indices could approach mid- to upper 90sby early next week.

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Graham Rahal: Indianapolis Has a Crime Problem

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June 22, 2026

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Graham Rahal: Indianapolis Has a Crime Problem

Rahal says Indy has a worsening crime problem, with shootings and unsafe events.
He wants to create job opportunities for inner-city youth to address the issue.
Rahal challenges the city to come together and provide more opportunities for change.

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INDIANAPOLIS–Indycar driver Graham Rahal says Indianapolis has a crime problem and it has to be dealt with.

On June 19th, Rahal said in a tweet that Indy has turned into a complete dump and it’s sad to say the least. He also said that there was a car event and security guarding the cars wouldn’t stay because they didn’t feel safe as there were numerous kids running around with guns.

“We have a problem that has increased and gotten worse and worse and worse. And to be silent about it and to be deaf to it is a major issue. And what’s scary in today’s society isn’t left, right, or center, contrary to what people believe. It simply is acknowledging when there is a problem and doing what we can to correct the problem,” said Rahal in a Monday interview with Query and Company on 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan.

He said there were at least four shootings in one weekend after his tweet went out.

“So people can get mad at me. When you have four shootings in one weekend, that’s unacceptable. And we cannot be tone deaf to the fact that this isn’t a Democrat, Republican, whatever issue. This is a societal issue that we all need to come together,” said Rahal.

Rahal says if a change isn’t made culturally, then Indianapolis and the surrounding areas will have further issues.

“I had my building shot last year. Okay. Cost me $31,000. I couldn’t prosecute the kids. They were juveniles. They would never turn over their identities to me. I said, I don’t want to prosecute them, bring them here and I’ll give them a job. We’ll put them to work. They can earn the windows, but also hopefully build pride working for our companies and hopefully build a future for them too. This wasn’t to take a shot at them. It was to create an opportunity of change, bring them here,” said Rahal.

Rahal said looking at him as the “villain” in this scenario doesn’t help.

“How about we all come together? We find a way to create a solution, left, right center, provide opportunity, provide places in the workplace, like at GRP, like at my buildings for inner city kids to come get an opportunity to change their lives, to work for something, to have pride in something. I’m all in on doing it, but I challenge everybody in the city to do the same things. We can’t continue to be tone deaf to what’s gone on,” said Rahal.

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Summer shows you can’t miss in and around Indianapolis

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June 22, 2026

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Summer shows you can’t miss in and around Indianapolis

The return of Creekend and the Phish triple-header can mean only one thing: It’s summer concert season in Indiana.

Old favorites will fulfill their time-honored obligations to the Hoosier state, big names will bring new tours to town and Indiana’s own rock star will unload all of his hits in what promises to be a sprawling set.

Even with the full power of the IndyStar arts staff, there are simply too many summer concerts to capture in one story. Two stories (check out our guide to free shows around the region) doesn’t cover it either.

The highlights will have to suffice. These are the top, can’t-miss shows headed for the Indy area this summer.

Dave Matthews Band

June 26 and 27. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3wh7vhrc

DMB is back for another summer double-header at its time-honored “Creekend” tradition.

Phish

July 10, 11 and 12. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yc5v4a8u

Also holding up its end of the annual Ruoff pilgrimage, cult favorite jam band Phish is back for a three-show stint.

Death Cab for Cutie

July 12. Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3vk6y7j9

The 2000s alternative group is hitting the road and headed to downtown Indianapolis on the heels of their latest album.

‘They Call Me Genêt’

July 16-19 and 23-26. District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. Tickets: indydistricttheatre.org

Indianapolis actress Jen Johansen will play Janet Flanner in this play about her life by D. Paul Thomas. Flanner, the daughter of a well-known Circle City family, helped shape “The New Yorker” as its Paris correspondent for 50 years, chronicling the Nuremberg trials, cultural movements and more.

‘Extreme Home Makeover’

July 16-Aug. 2. Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, 705 N. Illinois St. Tickets: phoenixtheatre.org

In this American Lives Theatre production, a Latino family auditions for a popular home decorating show as a step toward resilience and healing after their patriarch dies.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’

July 16-Aug. 23. Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road. Tickets: beefandboards.com

The Cornley University Drama Society is struggling with its newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” thanks to actor mishaps, an unconscious leading lady and a corpse who appears unable to remain deceased.

Rock the Ruins

July 17-Sept. 12. Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road. Tickets: https://www.rocktheruins.com/

The outdoor concert series returns with headliners Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (July 17), Jesse Welles (Aug. 4), Big Thief (Aug. 11) and Indigo Girls (Sept. 12).

John Mellencamp

July 18. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/f4t4s3ky

Indiana’s native son returns to Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center, where he promises all the hits (some for the final time ever) on his Dancing Words Tour.

Indy Dance Festival

July 18-19. Tobias Theater at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road. Tickets: indydancecouncil.org/indy-dance-festival

Companies from across Indiana will perform Indian classical dance, contemporary dance, Africanist dance and more.

Benson Boone

July 19. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2u5rteue

In one of the only Gainbridge Fieldhouse concerts of the summer, Grammy-nominated Benson Boone will backflip his way into Indianapolis on his Wanted Man Tour.

Harry Connick Jr.

July 20. Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets: thecenterpresents.org

The TV, Broadway and film star will deliver jazz standards, New Orleans classics and popular hits.

Indy Shorts Film Festival

July 21-26. Tickets: heartlandfilm.org/events/indyshorts

The festival that focuses on short-form film storytelling will return with program announcements to come June 25.

Audrey Hobert

July 25. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/msdw7ap5

With performances at Bonnaroo and Governors Ball under her belt, singer-songwriter Audrey Hobert is embarking on her solo Staircase to Stardom Tour.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner

Aug. 7. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3n8r5cya

Not one but two classic rock acts are hitting the road on the Double Trouble Double Vision tour.

American Football

Aug. 13. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4xztm3kc

Fresh off their first album in seven years, the math rock favorites are slated for Old National Centre.

IndyFringe Festival

Aug. 13-23. Venues on and around Mass Ave. More information: indyfringe.org/festival

The experimental theater and performing arts festival will be back for its 21st year, with shows and venues to be announced.

TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue

Aug. 20. Ruoff Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/34x2vp8x

The powerhouse R&B triple bill hits Noblesville on the It’s Iconic tour.

Gala: Opus 2026

Sept. 19. Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle. Tickets: indianapolissymphony.org/event/26-27-iso-gala/

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto, called the “Emperor,” under the baton of Maestro Jun Märkl with pianist Denis Kozhukhin.

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