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Analysis: Kyle Larson settling in quickly as preparation continues for Indianapolis 500 debut
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson said all the right things after completing 43 laps around Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of his preparation for his debut next month in “The Greatest Spectacle of Racing.” He was glad he completed the rookie orientation last October and...
Top NASCAR driver Kyle Larson uses Indianapolis 500 testing to learn on the fly
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson embraces the challenge of racing in any car on any track at any time. He's now facing his trickiest quest yet — preparing for his Indianapolis 500 debut next month. Larson returned to the historic 2.5-mile oval Wednesday for the...
IndyCar steps outside the box with $1 million exhibition race at members-only Thermal Club
THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — At least IndyCar is trying something new, which is the key takeaway from this weekend’s $1 million exhibition at the private Thermal Club in the California desert. The made-for-TV event is an all-star race of sorts, with a unique format that includes heat...
The Lionheart: Dan Wheldon documentary covers grief, loss, love and familial legacy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It was 10 years after the death of their father that associates of filmmaker Laura Brownson brought her an article to read about the late Dan Wheldon. Standing below the monument on Dan Wheldon Way along the downtown St. Petersburg race course that...
Newgarden and Team Penske dominate IndyCar season opener amid criticism of series leadership
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Team Penske silenced recent criticism aimed at series leadership by dominating the IndyCar season-opening race with a Josef Newgarden win from the pole Sunday on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg. Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren Racing broke up the...
Bon Jovi to lead the field to green in IndyCar season-opener in promotion with Meyer Shank Racing
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi will be featured at the first two IndyCar races of the season and take a ride in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” with four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves. Meyer Shank Racing said Wednesday that...
Christian Horner with Red Bull team at start of F1 testing in Bahrain despite ongoing investigation
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Team principal Christian Horner was with Red Bull as Formula 1 preseason testing began Wednesday even as he faces an ongoing investigation by the team's parent company into an alleged claim of misconduct. Horner was alongside Adrian Newey, who is the team’s...
Former IndyCar regular Marco Andretti forging a new racing path in NASCAR's ARCA Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Three years after stepping back from IndyCar, Marco Andretti is returning to what's essentially a full-time racing schedule. Andretti, who decided to drive only the Indianapolis 500 in 2021 after 15 underwhelming seasons, pieced together a diverse...
Two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato returning to Rahal Letterman Lanigan to chase third title
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato will re-join Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing this year to chase a third title. If all goes as planned, he would drive the Honda-powered No. 75 car on May 26, Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) announced Thursday. ...
NASCAR star Kyle Larson tests the limits of his Indy 500 ride at Phoenix Raceway
Kyle Larson’s latest and longest IndyCar session included “a moment” behind the wheel. Larson nearly lost control of his Arrow McLaren Chevrolet during a four-plus-hour test at Phoenix Raceway on Monday, but the NASCAR star and 2021 Cup Series champion managed to save his...
