INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is selling off some legendary and prized automobiles as a way to help finance the future.

The museum is partnering with the famed Sotheby’s auction house to sell 11 cars to increase its endowment and to help ensure long-term financial sustainability.

One of the cars, a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner is estimated to sell for between 50 and 70 million dollars.

Also up for auction is the Le mans winning 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.

Sotheby’s

The vehicles will be sold at multiple sales late this year and into 2025. The oldest cars are from 1907, 1908 and 1911.

The museum is currently undergoing a massive renovation to become more modern, interactive and better showcase its massive collection of racing memorabilia.

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IMS museum closes until April 2025 for renovations

It is set to reopen in April.

Although the sci-fi horror story of Netflix series “Stranger Things” is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, cast members rarely visit the state.

Discovering Broadway, a not-for-profit that invites creative teams to develop musicals while spending time in central Indiana, will bring a “Stranger Things” star to Indianapolis this week.

Gaten Matarazzo, known for his portrayal of brainy adolescent Dustin Henderson, is scheduled to teach classes in acting and singing Aug. 16 on the campus of Butler University. Matarazzo will collaborate with Nathan Salstone, who’s been a cast member of “Sweeney Todd” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway, to lead two classes—one devoted to acting and one to singing.

On Aug. 22, Broadway actress Samantha Pauly will teach two dance classes presented by Discovering Broadway. Pauly portrays high-society golfer Jordan Baker in the current musical version of “The Great Gatsby” on Broadway, and she was part of the original Broadway cast of “Six” in 2021.

To reserve a spot in Pauly’s classes, scheduled at Noblesville’s Grace Church, visit discoveringbroadway.org. Tickets for the classes taught by Matarazzo and Salstone are sold out.

“Stranger Things,” which debuted in 2016, is made in Georgia. The show’s fifth and final season is expected to arrive at Netflix in 2025.

The Indiana Comic Convention hosted public appearances by “Stranger Things” stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

Matarazzo was scheduled to visit the Hoosier Dome, an all-ages music venue in Fountain Square, with his rock band, Work in Progress, in 2019. The show didn’t happen, however, because Matarazzo became ill while on tour.

The Broadway credits of Connecticut native Matarazzo, 21, include roles in “Les Misérables” in 2014 and “Sweeney Todd” in 2023.

The Indianapolis Colts failed to keep up in a high-scoring affair, dropping their preseason opener 34-30 against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium.

With the starters playing exactly two drives in order to get their feet wet, the majority of the game was played by the second, third and fourth strings.

As the position battles rage on, the preseason games are what will help determine the back end of the roster the most.

The preseason games also might be the biggest factor in determining a player’s stock throughout the process of cutting the roster down. A strong game can elevate a player’s status while a poor outing can crush his chances of making the team.

It’s a fluid process, though. One week, a player’s stock might be trending a certain way, and another week it can go in the opposite direction.

Following the preseason opener, here’s a look at the stock report for a handful of Colts players:

Colts’ stock report following first preseason game

Stock Up

G Dalton Tucker

An undrafted free-agent rookie, Tucker got some run with the second-team offense at guard. The Marshall product brings vast experience after 51 collegiate games (30 starts), and he was a bright spot on the offensive line. According to Pro Football Focus, Tucker allowed just one total pressure on 26 pass-blocking snaps. He also showed off the ability to get in space on a nice counter-trey block. There are only so many spots open on the offensive line, but Tucker made a strong impression.

CB Micah Abraham

Another rookie who shined during his opportunities, Abraham very well may have become the favorite to be the backup nickel defender behind Kenny Moore II after his performance Sunday. Also a Marshall product, the undersized defender plays much bigger than his frame. His big play came when he stripped, recovered and returned a fumble for a touchdown on a Broncos rushing attempt. He also forced an incompletion down the sideline and had a taclke for loss.

EDGE Isaiah Land

While rookie Laiatu Latu was one of the stars, we’re going to look at one of the underrated depth pieces on the defensive line. Land can serve as an edge rusher or a SAM backer in a pinch. He showed off some impressive juice getting off the line and recorded a pressure on 11 pass-rushing snaps, according to PFF. He also added four tackles (three solo) against the run.

TE Mo Alie-Cox

For all the offseason talk about Alie-Cox being a potential cut or trade candidate, the veteran tight end doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. Alie-Cox ran solely with the first-team offense and provided the biggest play for the starting offense on a 19-yard reception during the second drive. Big Mo appears to have the starting role locked up along with Kylen Granson.

Stock Down

OT Blake Freeland

Those hoping Freeland would have shown some improvements after a rough rookie season were sorely disappointed. The second-year offensive tackle played 33 snaps with the second and third-string offense at left tackle. He allowed a team-high three total pressures on 17 pass-blocking snaps, including a quarterback hit that resulted in a Sam Ehlinger interception. Freeland is still the favorite for the swing tackle role, but the gap between him and rookie Matt Goncalves is getting closer.

Run Game

It wasn’t an encouraging outing for the rushing offense. Even with Jonathan Taylor surprisingly getting the start in the preseason opener, the Colts running backs all combined to take 17 carries for 35 rushing yards. Trey Sermon left with a hamstring injury. Both Evan Hull and Tyler Goodson scored goal-line touchdowns, but they also averaged 2.0 and 2.1 yards per carry, respectively. It will get going eventually, but it wasn’t a strong outing in the slightest.

CB Dallis Flowers

Playing in his first game since suffering a torn Achilles in Week 4 last year, there clearly was some rust for Flowers. However, this performance certainly hurt his chances in the competition with Jaylon Jones for the starting boundary role. According to Pro Football Focus, Flowers allowed four receptions on six targets for a team-high 54 yards. 

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