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NASCAR star Kyle Larson rockets toward the top of Indianapolis 500 qualifying on his second attempt
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson kept calm when something seemed amiss in his first qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis 500. So did everyone else at Arrow McLaren. They knew they had plenty of speed in his car, so they pushed the No. 17 back to Gasoline Alley,...
Joey Logano captures pole for All-Star race after qualifying first at North Wilkesboro Speedway
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano has won 30 poles during in his Cup Series career. This one meant something extra to him. Logano will start up front for the NASCAR All-Star race after turning a lap of 1:29.75 on Saturday during qualifying at North Wilkesboro...
NASCAR hopes repaved track, softer tires make for more competitive All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is hoping a repaved track and some softer tires will make for more competitive short track racing for Sunday night’s All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. It can’t get much worse than last year. After months of hype...
NASCAR All-Star Race qualifying and pit crew challenge postponed due to rain
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR All-Star Race qualifying and pit crew challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway scheduled for Friday night has been postponed due to rain. The qualifying is rescheduled for 11:40 a.m. Saturday. Qualifying will be followed by the...
Team Penske in spotlight as it prepares run for Indy 500 pole with Larson a serious contender
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All of the attention ahead of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 is squarely on Team Penske. Not because Josef Newgarden is the defending race winner. Or because Will Power and Scott McLaughlin have been fast all week. Or because team owner Roger Penske, who...
NASCAR All-Star Race to remain in North Wilkesboro in 2025 for 3rd straight year
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR All-Star Race is staying in North Wilkesboro. North Wilkesboro Speedway officials announced Friday that the short track will host the annual $1 million exhibition race for the third straight year on May 18, 2025. The announcement comes as...
Eddie Gossage, the longtime head of Texas Motor Speedway, dies at 65
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Eddie Gossage, the longtime head of Texas Motor Speedway and an old-school promoter mentored by stock car racing's pioneers, has died, Speedway Motorsports announced Thursday night. He was 65. Gossage stepped down three years ago after 25 years as president of...
Indy 500: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'
The countdown begins for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, when a field of 33 cars will cross the famed yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend for what is regarded as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Josef Newgarden is the defending...
Marcus Ericsson crashes in practice but still has no regrets headed into Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson returned to the Indianapolis 500 with zero regrets but ended Thursday with a violent collision late in the first full day of practice. Ericsson hit a curb with just over two hours remaining in the session, causing his car to spin and hit the wall...
NASCAR planning in-season tournament in 2025, with opening race in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Following the lead of the NBA, the NASCAR Cup Series is planning a five-race, bracket-style tournament in the midst of the 2025 season, beginning with a night event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The tournament, which comes with a $1 million prize to the winner, is part...
