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NASCAR teams 23XI and Front Row seek urgent court order to retain charters

Read full article: NASCAR teams 23XI and Front Row seek urgent court order to retain charters

The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025.

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Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600

Read full article: Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600

Ross Chastain passed William Byron with six laps left and won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, becoming the first driver to win the event after starting at the back of the field.

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Kyle Larson to start on front row at Coca-Cola 600 alongside pole sitter Chase Briscoe

Read full article: Kyle Larson to start on front row at Coca-Cola 600 alongside pole sitter Chase Briscoe

Chase Briscoe won the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 and will start on the front row for NASCAR’s longest and most grueling race alongside Kyle Larson.

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Doubling down: Kyle Larson preps to run Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 after last year's washout

Read full article: Doubling down: Kyle Larson preps to run Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 after last year's washout

Kyle Larson is doubling down on “The Double.”.

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Eric Shanks grew up an Indy 500 fanatic who vows to make race Fox Sports' biggest event of the year

Read full article: Eric Shanks grew up an Indy 500 fanatic who vows to make race Fox Sports' biggest event of the year

Indiana native Eric Shanks can’t remember exactly when the rite of passage began of traveling to Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Tom Brady to take the ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as his chauffeur

Read full article: Tom Brady to take the ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as his chauffeur

Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis 500.

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Chris Buescher is back at Kansas Speedway, reliving the closest Cup Series finish in NASCAR history

Read full article: Chris Buescher is back at Kansas Speedway, reliving the closest Cup Series finish in NASCAR history

Chris Buescher is back at Kansas Speedway this week, and he's being forced to relive the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history.

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NASCAR championship weekend goes to Homestead in 2026, starting a rotating formula

Read full article: NASCAR championship weekend goes to Homestead in 2026, starting a rotating formula

NASCAR’s championship weekend will return to Homestead-Miami Speedway next year, marking the first time since 2019 that the title-winners will be crowned at the South Florida track.

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Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas score

Read full article: Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas score

Josh Berry raced to the first Cup Series victory of his career, taking NASCAR’s oldest team to victory lane Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Owner/driver Jimmie Johnson notches his best Daytona 500 finish since winning the race in 2013

Read full article: Owner/driver Jimmie Johnson notches his best Daytona 500 finish since winning the race in 2013

Jimmie Johnson nearly got Shaquille O’Neal to victory lane at Daytona International Speedway — at least virtually.

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The Latest: William Byron wins Daytona 500 for the second straight year

Read full article: The Latest: William Byron wins Daytona 500 for the second straight year

It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl, and the Daytona 500 is trying hard to match the hype after being delayed for hours due to rain.

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Here's a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500

Read full article: Here's a crash course — a cheat sheet, really — for the 67th running of the Daytona 500

Welcome to the Daytona 500.

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Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Read full article: Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot.

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What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain

Read full article: What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain

They are the signature spectacles in each racing series, the Indianapolis 500 and all its pageantry with more than a century of tradition and milk drinking in open wheel racing, and the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s season opener run under the Florida sun at the unofficial home of the “birthplace of speed.”.

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Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

Jimmie Johnson has finally scaled back on his racing career to focus on ownership duties at his NASCAR team.

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Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR opener

Read full article: Briscoe gives Toyota its first Daytona 500 pole as Johnson and Truex also lock into NASCAR opener

Chase Briscoe led a banner night for Toyota in qualifying for the Daytona 500 by winning the pole for NASCAR’s “Great American Race.”.

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Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500

Read full article: Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.

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NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500

Read full article: NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500

A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500.

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NASCAR's new 'world-class driver' rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever

Read full article: NASCAR's new 'world-class driver' rule makes Daytona 500 qualifying more complicated than ever

The Daytona 500 has NASCAR’s most unusual — and complicated — qualifying format.

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NASCAR champion Joey Logano tunes out critics and insists playoff format is 'very entertaining'

Read full article: NASCAR champion Joey Logano tunes out critics and insists playoff format is 'very entertaining'

NASCAR driver Joey Logano has found a way to tune out months of criticism surrounding his third championship.

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Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, dies at 89

Read full article: Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, dies at 89

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, died Wednesday.

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Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

Read full article: Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske

Joey Logano won his third NACAR championship Sunday with a relentless drive at Phoenix Raceway that gave Team Penske its third major motorsports title in less than a month.

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Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix

Read full article: Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix

Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paced the first practice session at Phoenix Raceway.

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NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation

Read full article: NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation

NASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

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Darlington honors the late Cale Yarborough at his hometown track where he won five Southern 500s

Read full article: Darlington honors the late Cale Yarborough at his hometown track where he won five Southern 500s

Darlington Raceway will honor late NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough at his hometown track where he won five Southern 500s and left a legacy of success.

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Kyle Larson celebrates NASCAR playoff waiver with another win and the Cup Series points lead

Read full article: Kyle Larson celebrates NASCAR playoff waiver with another win and the Cup Series points lead

Kyle Larson celebrated NASCAR approving his participation in the playoffs with his third Cup victory of the season.

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Christopher Bell wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his 8th NASCAR Cup victory

Read full article: Christopher Bell wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his 8th NASCAR Cup victory

Christopher Bell won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the race was called with 151 laps remaining in a race that was halted for more than two hours because of rain.

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Kyle Larson arrives at North Wilkesboro for NASCAR All-Star Race after qualifying 5th for Indy 500

Read full article: Kyle Larson arrives at North Wilkesboro for NASCAR All-Star Race after qualifying 5th for Indy 500

Kyle Larson has arrived at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the start of Sunday night’s All-Star Race following a busy afternoon in which the NASCAR star qualified fifth for the Indianapolis 500.

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Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheader

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheader

Jimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of “The Double” when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours before he competes in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600.

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NASCAR driver Erik Jones defends medical treatment following wreck at Talladega

Read full article: NASCAR driver Erik Jones defends medical treatment following wreck at Talladega

Erik Jones suffered a compression fracture in a lower vertebra in a wreck at Talladega and will not drive this weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway.

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William Byron has battled 'imposter syndrome' in his climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ

Read full article: William Byron has battled 'imposter syndrome' in his climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ

William Byron grew up in the hotbed of NASCAR, so close to the stars that he could trick-or-treat at Jimmie Johnson’s house every Halloween.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson runs into early trouble, finishes 28th at Daytona 500

Read full article: NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson runs into early trouble, finishes 28th at Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson was collected in a wreck only six laps into the Daytona 500.

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Seven-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson welcomes Creed to Daytona 500 with arms wide open

Read full article: Seven-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson welcomes Creed to Daytona 500 with arms wide open

Jimmie Johnson and Creed are headed to the Daytona 500.

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Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson raced his way into the Daytona 500 with a three-wide move through the final turn of Thursday night’s first qualifying race.

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Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out

Read full article: Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out

Ford has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.

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Jimmie Johnson, his crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison in NASCAR Hall of Fame

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson, his crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison in NASCAR Hall of Fame

Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame together on Friday night.

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Johnson and Knaus fittingly head into NASCAR Hall of Fame together following record-smashing careers

Read full article: Johnson and Knaus fittingly head into NASCAR Hall of Fame together following record-smashing careers

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus will be inducted into NASCAR's Hall of Fame together in a fitting celebration for one of the most dominant pairings in history.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84

Read full article: NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84

Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, has died.

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Noah Gragson to get 2nd chance in NASCAR after personal growth journey following suspension

Read full article: Noah Gragson to get 2nd chance in NASCAR after personal growth journey following suspension

Noah Gragson has spent the last five months working on personal growth and maturity after his “like” of an insensitive meme of George Floyd nearly cost him his NASCAR career.

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Already the winningest team in NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports sets new goals after 300th win

Read full article: Already the winningest team in NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports sets new goals after 300th win

Rick Hendrick believes in setting goals because chasing that dangling carrot has proved to be an effective motivator for NASCAR’s winningest team.

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Byron gets milestone win for Hendrick and moves closer to chance to race for team's next Cup title

Read full article: Byron gets milestone win for Hendrick and moves closer to chance to race for team's next Cup title

William Byron grew up a huge fan of Hendrick Motorsports when watching Jimmie Johnson win championships.

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NASCAR playoffs begin with Denny Hamlin ready to shake label as greatest driver without a Cup title

Read full article: NASCAR playoffs begin with Denny Hamlin ready to shake label as greatest driver without a Cup title

Only 36 points separate the 16 drivers as NASCAR’s playoffs begin this Sunday at Darlington Raceway in what might be one of the closest fields in the history of this format.

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Suspended Noah Gragson asks for release from contract with Legacy Motor Club

Read full article: Suspended Noah Gragson asks for release from contract with Legacy Motor Club

Suspended NASCAR driver Noah Gragson has asked Legacy Motor Club to release him from his contract so he can work through the series' reinstatement process.

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Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison as NASCAR Hall of Fame selections

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison as NASCAR Hall of Fame selections

Jimmie Johnson and former crew chief Chad Knaus, who combined to win a record-tying seven Cup Series championships, have been selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws found shot to death in Oklahoma

Read full article: NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws found shot to death in Oklahoma

Police in Muskogee, Oklahoma, are investigating the shooting deaths of three relatives of NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson.

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NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports celebrate finishing 24 Hours of Le Mans

Read full article: NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports celebrate finishing 24 Hours of Le Mans

NASCAR celebrated at the 24 Hours of Le Mans when its Garage 56 entry fielded by Hendrick Motorsports completed the iconic endurance race.

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'Le Monster' takes on Le Mans in NASCAR takeover of iconic race

Read full article: 'Le Monster' takes on Le Mans in NASCAR takeover of iconic race

NASCAR's entry for the 24 Hours of Le Mans at last got racing Saturday after NBA superstar LeBron James waved the French flag to start the most iconic sports car race in the world.

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LeBron James named honorary starter for 24 Hours of Le Mans

Read full article: LeBron James named honorary starter for 24 Hours of Le Mans

NBA superstar LeBron James has been named the official starter for the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend.

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Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought

Read full article: Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought

Ryan Blaney pulled away late to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States.

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Jimmie Johnson says he's never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson says he's never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600

Jimmie Johnson says he’s never felt more ill-prepared for a race heading into Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600.

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Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

Read full article: Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

Kyle Larson turned in a dominating effort to win his third All-Star race and earn $1 million in the Cup Series’ return to North Wilkesboro Speedway following a 27-year absence.

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Harvick goes for win No. 10 at Phoenix in final Cup season

Read full article: Harvick goes for win No. 10 at Phoenix in final Cup season

Kevin Harvick has had a big share of his best Cup moments at Phoenix Raceway.

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Farewell, Fontana: NASCAR's last weekend at a racing gem

Read full article: Farewell, Fontana: NASCAR's last weekend at a racing gem

Most of NASCAR’s Cup Series drivers feel like they’re saying their final goodbye to a dear old friend this weekend.

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Johnson provides early Daytona thrills in NASCAR comeback

Read full article: Johnson provides early Daytona thrills in NASCAR comeback

Jimmie Johnson has provided early thrills in his NASCAR comeback.

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Dethroned King: Petty hurt as Johnson takes over race team

Read full article: Dethroned King: Petty hurt as Johnson takes over race team

Richard Petty has bruised feelings now that his old race team is run by Jimmie Johnson.

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IndyCar's Daly makes Daytona 500 for Floyd Mayweather

Read full article: IndyCar's Daly makes Daytona 500 for Floyd Mayweather

IndyCar driver Conor Daly raced Floyd Mayweather into the Daytona 500 for a second consecutive year by bobbing and weaving his way through myriad issues for the ill-prepared team.

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Bowman, Larson give Hendrick sweep of front row at Daytona

Read full article: Bowman, Larson give Hendrick sweep of front row at Daytona

Alex Bowman won his third career Daytona 500 pole and will be joined by Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson on the front row for NASCAR’s season opener.

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Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR as part-owner, driver

Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR retirement and IndyCar experiment lasted all of two seasons.

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Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

Read full article: Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs

Christopher Bell saved his title chances with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stunning finish that knocked reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from the playoffs.

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AP Exclusive: Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing

Read full article: AP Exclusive: Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson tells The Associated Press that he is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family.

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Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

Read full article: Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

Scott Dixon knows IndyCar’s tightest championship race in nearly 20 years would have probably been long decided if not for a rare gaffe by The Iceman in the Indianapolis 500.

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Penske's Will Power in tight title fight with no team orders

Read full article: Penske's Will Power in tight title fight with no team orders

What’s 10 points worth.

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Malukas dazzles racing through field and against Penskes

Read full article: Malukas dazzles racing through field and against Penskes

David Malukas put on a show Saturday night in IndyCar's final oval race of the season.

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Johnson seeks to close oval schedule with 1st IndyCar win

Read full article: Johnson seeks to close oval schedule with 1st IndyCar win

Jimmie Johnson added ovals to his IndyCar schedule this season and the circuits have been his strength.

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Josef Newgarden taken to hospital; Pato O'Ward wins at Iowa

Read full article: Josef Newgarden taken to hospital; Pato O'Ward wins at Iowa

Josef Newgarden collapsed in the motorhome lot following his late crash Sunday at Iowa Speedway and was taken to a Des Moines hospital by helicopter for evaluation.

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Newgarden continues Penske dominance at Iowa with 4th win

Read full article: Newgarden continues Penske dominance at Iowa with 4th win

Josef Newgarden extended the Team Penske dominance at Iowa Speedway, winning the first race of a weekend doubleheader for his fourth victory at the shortest track on the IndyCar schedule.

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McLaughlin picks up victory in front of his visiting parents

Read full article: McLaughlin picks up victory in front of his visiting parents

Scott McLaughlin has picked up his second career IndyCar victory, which may go down as one of the most special wins of his career.

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Alex Bowman seeks big Nashville weekend for sponsor Ally

Read full article: Alex Bowman seeks big Nashville weekend for sponsor Ally

Alex Bowman felt he underperformed last year when NASCAR brought the Cup Series back to the Nashville area for the first time in 37 years.

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Newgarden wins at Road America, earns $1 million prize

Read full article: Newgarden wins at Road America, earns $1 million prize

Josef Newgarden earned a $1 million bonus that rewards his versatility by winning on Sunday at Road America.

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IndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bang

Read full article: IndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bang

Helio Castroneves won his first race on Detroit's Belle Isle and celebrated that victory by exiting his car and climbing one of the fences surrounding the temporary street course.

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Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

Read full article: Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 was many things.

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Sweden's Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 victory

Read full article: Sweden's Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 victory

Marcus Ericsson had to leave Formula One to become a global superstar and achieved the goal Sunday when the Swedish driver won the Indianapolis 500.

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Hot Ticket: NASCAR hub gets sellout for Memorial Day weekend

Read full article: Hot Ticket: NASCAR hub gets sellout for Memorial Day weekend

NASCAR is still alive and well in Charlotte.

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Herta walks away from crash during Indianapolis 500 practice

Read full article: Herta walks away from crash during Indianapolis 500 practice

Colton Herta rolled his Indianapolis 500 car end-over-end during the final practice for Sunday's race.

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Deja vu? Larson hopes Coca-Cola 600 can ignite run to title

Read full article: Deja vu? Larson hopes Coca-Cola 600 can ignite run to title

Kyle Larson is hoping a return to victory lane at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday might propel him to a second straight NASCAR Cup Series championship.

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INDY DAY 7: Kellett is first to crash in Indy 500 prep

Read full article: INDY DAY 7: Kellett is first to crash in Indy 500 prep

Dalton Kellett became the first driver to crash while preparing for the Indianapolis 500, ending a streak of six days without major incident.

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Scott Dixon blazes to Indy 500 pole in record 234 mph run

Read full article: Scott Dixon blazes to Indy 500 pole in record 234 mph run

Scott Dixon used a breathtaking run of more than 234 mph to post the fastest Indianapolis 500 pole run in history.

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Johnson makes Indy 500 pole shootout in 1st qualifying run

Read full article: Johnson makes Indy 500 pole shootout in 1st qualifying run

Jimmie Johnson posted the fastest four-lap average of any Indianapolis 500 rookie and qualified for Sunday' pole shootout.

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Blistering speeds at fastest Indy 500 qualifying since 1996

Read full article: Blistering speeds at fastest Indy 500 qualifying since 1996

The rain held off long enough for a full round of Indianapolis 500 qualifying on a soupy day that saw blistering speeds.

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Windy Indy: Speeds hit 243 mph as weather disrupts 500 prep

Read full article: Windy Indy: Speeds hit 243 mph as weather disrupts 500 prep

It was a challenging “Fast Friday” at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with serious wind disrupting practice for the Indy 500.

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INDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice

Read full article: INDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato shot to the top of the speed chart Tuesday on the first day of preparations for the May 29 race.

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Jimmie Johnson feels ‘at home’ in Indy 500 preparations

Read full article: Jimmie Johnson feels ‘at home’ in Indy 500 preparations

Jimmie Johnson felt at home making his way around Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the opening day of preparations for the Indianapolis 500.

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IndyCar's aeroscreen gets mixed reviews in 1st rain test

Read full article: IndyCar's aeroscreen gets mixed reviews in 1st rain test

IndyCar officials will spend the next few days collecting information and gathering advice about improving aeroscreen visibility for races held in the rain.

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Power's late qualifying run puts him on pole for Indy GP

Read full article: Power's late qualifying run puts him on pole for Indy GP

Will Power used the final lap of qualifying Friday to leapfrog five other drivers and win the pole for the IndyCar Grand Prix.

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Pit concerns dissipate as IndyCar drivers crank up speed

Read full article: Pit concerns dissipate as IndyCar drivers crank up speed

Jimmie Johnson posted the fastest lap of his career Thursday.

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Johnson tests hand while gaining experience during Indy test

Read full article: Johnson tests hand while gaining experience during Indy test

Jimmie Johnson looked like a natural at the first of this week's two Indianapolis 500 test sessions.

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Trip with Gordon paid dividends for Byron at Martinsville

Read full article: Trip with Gordon paid dividends for Byron at Martinsville

William Byron is making the guy that made the No. 24 Chevrolet famous proud.

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Colton Herta sets track record in winning pole at Long Beach

Read full article: Colton Herta sets track record in winning pole at Long Beach

Colton Herta broke the Long Beach track record when qualifying and it gave the California native the start from the pole for his home IndyCar race.

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Johnson prepared to race at Long Beach with broken hand

Read full article: Johnson prepared to race at Long Beach with broken hand

Jimmie Johnson says he will race in the Long Beach Grand Prix despite a broken hand suffered in a crash at the track.

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Motorsports celebrates strong weekend across several series

Read full article: Motorsports celebrates strong weekend across several series

It was quite the weekend in motorsports, which is typically the bit player on the massive stick-and-ball sporting landscape so eager for its own time in the spotlight.

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Newgarden passes McLaughlin in final turn to steal Texas win

Read full article: Newgarden passes McLaughlin in final turn to steal Texas win

Josef Newgarden used the nonexistent high line to pass Scott McLaughlin in the final turn at Texas Motor Speedway and steal the IndyCar race his teammate had dominated.

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IndyCar and Texas try to save relationship with strong race

Read full article: IndyCar and Texas try to save relationship with strong race

IndyCar’s long relationship with Texas Motor Speedway is at a crossroads headed into the 35th race at the track that has always embraced the open-wheel series.

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Johnson returns to Texas searching for some old NASCAR magic

Read full article: Johnson returns to Texas searching for some old NASCAR magic

Jimmie Johnson returns to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend searching for some of his old NASCAR magic.

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McLaughlin wins 1st IndyCar race in St. Pete season opener

Read full article: McLaughlin wins 1st IndyCar race in St. Pete season opener

Scott McLaughlin got his first IndyCar Series victory in the season-opening race through the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Penske wants Indy 500 win to follow Daytona 500 victory

Read full article: Penske wants Indy 500 win to follow Daytona 500 victory

Roger Penske picked up a third Daytona 500 win last weekend on his 85th birthday.

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Andretti files paperwork to start Formula One team in 2024

Read full article: Andretti files paperwork to start Formula One team in 2024

Michael Andretti has filed an application with the FIA to field a Formula One team starting in 2024.

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Herta, Johnson lead Team USA to surprise 2nd spot in Sweden

Read full article: Herta, Johnson lead Team USA to surprise 2nd spot in Sweden

Jimmie Johnson and Colton Herta teamed to give Team USA a surprise second-place finish in the Race of Champions Nations Cup in Sweden.

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Castroneves claims yet another crown jewel with Rolex win

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Helio Castroneves scored his third crown jewel victory in a calendar year when he closed out the Rolex 24 at Daytona to give team owner Michael Shank his second win in North America's most prestigious sports car race.

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Jimmie Johnson to run Indy 500 and full IndyCar schedule

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Jimmie Johnson will run the Indianapolis 500 and the entire IndyCar schedule next year.

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Johnson & Pastrana to represent USA in Race of Champions

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Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana will represent the United States in the upcoming Race of Champions international event.

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