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Kyle Larson lands near the top of Indy 500 practice charts with qualifying on deck this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson finally got to spend some extended time on track preparing for the Indianapolis 500 on Friday, and he put his Arrow McLaren right near the top of the speed chart alongside mighty Team Penske with qualifying on deck this weekend. Larson had turned...
19-year-old Nolan Siegel catches air, Team Penske flies in final practice before Indy 500 qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Chevrolet-powered cars from Team Penske and Arrow McLaren were flying in Indianapolis 500 practice on Friday. Nolan Siegel was flying, too. The 19-year-old rookie brought Fast Friday to a halt at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when he spun coming...
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...
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...
Caitlin Clark fever races through Indy to overshadow Pacers and Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had yet to even be drafted by the Indiana Fever before fans openly called for her to be given an honorary role at the Indianapolis 500. She's been a resident of Indianapolis for just about a month and is already one of the biggest stars in the...
Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practice Thursday, leaving their teams with a lot of extra work ahead of qualifying this weekend. Ericsson, who was passed by Josef...
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...
Indianapolis officer fatally shoots man during exchange of gunfire with suspect in earlier shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis police officer fatally shot a man Wednesday during an exchange of gunfire with the man, who was suspected in an earlier shooting, police said. Officers called to the city's northwest side just before noon found a man with apparent gunshot wounds...
After slow start to IndyCar season, Arrow McLaren tries to get back on track at Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O’Ward picked up his first trophy in nearly two years when he arrived at Arrow McLaren's team lounge in Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend. No, it wasn’t the victory celebration O’Ward had planned for his first IndyCar win since July 2022, but...
