The Indianapolis 500 will be run on Sunday in what's believed to be the most wide-open race in years. There are no clear favorites and there's a group of new faces vying for attention.
The Indianapolis 500 will be run on Sunday in what's believed to be the most wide-open race in years. There are no clear favorites and there's a group of new faces vying for attention. And with no Danica Patrick,...
Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, leading the final 67 laps to give Penske Racing a winning start on auto racing's biggest weekend.
Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, leading the final 67 laps to give Penske Racing a winning start on auto racing's biggest weekend.
American driver Conor Daly walked away unharmed from a spectacular crash during a GP3 series race in Monaco on Saturday.
American driver Conor Daly walked away unharmed from a spectacular crash during a GP3 series race in Monaco on Saturday.
American driver Conor Daly walked away unharmed from a spectacular crash during a GP3 series race in Monaco on Saturday.
American driver Conor Daly walked away unharmed from a spectacular crash during a GP3 series race in Monaco on Saturday.
With Danica Patrick in North Carolina racing stock cars, the Indianapolis 500 will go off on Sunday without an American woman in the field for the first time since 1999.
With Danica Patrick in North Carolina racing stock cars, the Indianapolis 500 will go off on Sunday without an American woman in the field for the first time since 1999.
Six hours and 600 miles is a long time to spend in race car.
Six hours and 600 miles is a long time to spend in race car.
Susie Wheldon received a long standing ovation Saturday during the public driver meeting for the Indianapolis 500.
Susie Wheldon received a long standing ovation Saturday during the public driver meeting for the Indianapolis 500.
Defending world rally champion Sebastien Loeb of France hung on to the overall lead in the Acropolis Rally by a slim margin heading into the fourth and final day.
Defending world rally champion Sebastien Loeb of France hung on to the overall lead in the Acropolis Rally by a slim margin heading into the fourth and final day.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard twice deflected questions Saturday about his relationship with several team owners, citing his desire to focus on the series' biggest race of the year.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard twice deflected questions Saturday about his relationship with several team owners, citing his desire to focus on the series' biggest race of the year.
There is no clear favorite for Sunday's Indianapolis 500, with a wide-open field for the 96th running of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
There is no clear favorite for Sunday's Indianapolis 500, with a wide-open field for the 96th running of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Veteran Michael Schumacher posted the fastest time in an action-packed qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, but his previous grid penalty means Mark Webber's Red Bull will start Sunday's race in...
Veteran Michael Schumacher posted the fastest time in an action-packed qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, but his previous grid penalty means Mark Webber's Red Bull will start Sunday's race in...
Tony Kanaan has been called just about every name in the book.
Tony Kanaan has been called just about every name in the book.
Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He needs no reminders that IndyCar could use an American superstar, and with his famous last name, he is quite aware of the hope...
Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He needs no reminders that IndyCar could use an American superstar, and with his famous last name, he is quite aware of the hope...
When Bobby Rahal was racing, he kept a picture of Michael Andretti in his workout room.
When Bobby Rahal was racing, he hung a picture of Michael Andretti in his workout room.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing has won the last four points championships and two of the last four Indianapolis 500s.
Target Chip Ganassi Racing has won the last four points championships and two of the last four Indianapolis 500s.
James Hinchcliffe still isn't over the disappointment of losing the Indianapolis 500 pole by a measly 9 inches to Ryan Briscoe.
James Hinchcliffe still isn't over the disappointment of losing the Indianapolis 500 pole by a measly 9 inches to Ryan Briscoe.
Andretti Autosport isn't lamenting the loss of Danica Patrick to NASCAR.
Michael Andretti's three drivers go into the Indianapolis 500 with strong chances to win. Yet there was still talk Friday about the driver who is no longer with the team: Danica Patrick.
A temporary outdoor stage set up to entertain race fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been replaced after it failed to meet new safety standards enacted by the state following last year's deadly stage collapse...
A temporary outdoor stage set up to entertain race fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been replaced after it failed to meet new safety standards enacted by the state following last year's deadly stage collapse...
Brad Keselowski got the first of many surprises at his first meeting with racing great Roger Penske.
Brad Keselowski got the first of many surprises at his first meeting with racing great Roger Penske.
A bold move late in the Freedom 100 gave Esteban Guerrieri the lead and the Argentine held on to win a crash-marred Indy Lights race Friday in Indianapolis.
A bold move late in the Freedom 100 gave Esteban Guerrieri the lead and the Argentine held on to win a crash-marred Indy Lights race Friday in Indianapolis.
The Formula One season so far has been as unpredictably exciting as the roulette tables of Monaco, where the Grand Prix Sunday could produce a sixth different race winner this season.
The Formula One season so far has been as unpredictably exciting as the roulette tables of Monaco, where the Grand Prix on Sunday could produce a sixth different race winner this season.
Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon have finally found the speed they've been looking for all month.
Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon have finally found the speed they've been looking for all month.
Aric Almirola took the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 with a lap of 192.940 mph Thursday night, giving Richard Petty Motorsports a front-row sweep at Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR's longest race.
It's been awhile, but Richard Petty has bragging rights once again in Charlotte.
After months of wondering when any Hendrick Motorsports car would win again, NASCAR's powerhouse program is on a major roll heading into the Coca-Cola 600.
After months of wondering when any Hendrick Motorsports car would win again, NASCAR's powerhouse program is on a major roll heading into the Coca-Cola 600.
James Hinchcliffe can't understand it.
James Hinchcliffe can't understand it.
Will Power has 18 victories since moving to America, where he's one of the most decorated drivers in open-wheel racing.
Will Power has 18 victories since moving to America, where he's one of the most decorated drivers in open-wheel racing.
Susie Wheldon has accepted her late husband's Indy 500 ring and thanked the racing community for its support following his death.
Susie Wheldon somberly celebrated her late husband's Indianapolis 500 victory Thursday.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus is urging fans to be smart when they come to what could be one of the hottest Indianapolis 500 races in history.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus has some simple advice for race fans this weekend.
By The Associated Press Facts and figures of the 96th Indianapolis 500-mile race Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
By The Associated Press Facts and figures of the 96th Indianapolis 500-mile race Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
By The Associated Press Profiles of the 33 drivers in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, in starting order with car number in parentheses, age, hometown, engine, race team, four-lap qualification average and...
By The Associated Press Profiles of the 33 drivers in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, in starting order with car number in parentheses, age, hometown, engine, race team, four-lap qualification average and...
Jenson Button posted the fastest time in a rainy second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.
Jenson Button posted the fastest time in a rainy second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.
Helio Castroneves is getting serious about the Indianapolis 500.
Helio Castroneves is getting serious about the Indianapolis 500.
When Sebastian Vettel headed to the Monaco Grand Prix last season, all the talk was of how quickly the Red Bull driver would wrap up the Formula One championship.
When Sebastian Vettel headed to the Monaco Grand Prix last season, all the talk was of how quickly the Red Bull driver would wrap up the Formula One championship.
AJ Allmendinger landed the ride of his life when Penske Racing grabbed him during the offseason after Kurt Busch split with the organization.
AJ Allmendinger landed the ride of his life when Penske Racing grabbed him during the offseason after Kurt Busch split with the organization.
Josef Newgarden is so focused on his job that he hasn't bothered to focus on the significance of his accomplishments.
Josef Newgarden stood outside the Indianapolis 500 rookie luncheon trading advice with Jean Alesi.
Toyota will use a re-designed Camry for NASCAR's 2013 Sprint Cup season.
Toyota will use a re-designed Camry for NASCAR's 2013 Sprint Cup season.
IndyCar officials have decided not to give Lotus engines added boost for Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
Two drivers using Lotus engines will not get any extra power for Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar officials are handing out another fine.
IndyCar officials are handing out another fine.
They've got nine championships between them, and a combined five victories on the single most prolific day of racing of the year.
They've got nine championships between them and a combined five victories on the single most prolific day of racing of the year.
IndyCar driver Katherine Legge expects an eventful return when open-wheel racing comes back to the Motor City next month.
IndyCar driver Katherine Legge expects an eventful return when open-wheel racing comes back to the Motor City next month.
This Indianapolis 500 already has plenty of drama: panic over the size of the field, engine shortages, legal wrangling and issues with underperforming Lotus. Toss in $275,000 worth of fines against 13 teams, and IndyCar has...
This Indianapolis 500 already has plenty of drama: panic over the size of the field, engine shortages, legal wrangling and issues with underperforming Lotus. Toss in $275,000 worth of fines against 13 teams, and IndyCar has...
Marco Andretti and Graham Rahal know their rivalry is good for a sport craving attention. The two young drivers with the famous racing names are happy to talk it up heading into Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
Marco Andretti fist-bumped Graham Rahal on his way out of an Indianapolis 500 promotional event, a much friendlier encounter than their bump on the track at Long Beach last month.
IndyCar has levied $275,000 in fines to 13 different teams, including Indianapolis 500 pole-sitter Ryan Briscoe.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway might have set a track record Sunday.
Oriol Servia has posted the fastest time of the cars still trying to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
The field is set for the Indianapolis 500. And, more importantly, it's full.
Jack Beckman raced to his first Funny Car victory of the season Sunday, beating Don Schumacher Racing teammate Ron Capps in the NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Jack Beckman raced to his first Funny Car victory of the season Sunday, beating Don Schumacher Racing teammate Ron Capps in the NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led for 209 of 250 laps and won the NASCAR Nationwide race at the Iowa Speedway on Sunday, his third straight win on Iowa's short oval.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. didn't need a fortuitous push from a teammate to win at Iowa Speedway this time around.
It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.
It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps.
Jimmie Johnson won his third All-Star race on Saturday night by pulling away over the 10-lap sprint to the $1 million prize.
It's not often a race car driver intentionally cruises slowly at the back of the field.
NASCAR Chairman Brian France is aware of the fan debate surrounding the last two months of racing, and acknowledged the sanctioning body is studying several areas to ensure the on-track product is entertaining.
Once again there will be no repeat champion at the Sprint All-Star race.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn't need the fan vote this year.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew he had a free pass into the All-Star race.
Roger Penske ran out the clock on Michael Andretti's team, giving the Indianapolis 500 pole to Ryan Briscoe.
Roger Penske's strategy beat Michael Andretti's team by inches Saturday - 9.168 inches to be exact.
Dario Franchitti's 39th birthday is one he'd rather forget.
Dario Franchitti's 39th birthday is one he'd rather forget.
Antron Brown earned his first No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday, leading the Top Fuel field in the NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Antron Brown earned his first No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday, leading the Top Fuel field in the NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
With most of the NASCAR world focused solely on Charlotte and Saturday night's All-Star Race, the Nationwide series has the Iowa Speedway all to itself.
With most of the NASCAR world focused solely on Charlotte and Saturday night's All-Star Race, the Nationwide series has the Iowa Speedway all to itself.
Kurt Busch doesn't think he endangered anyone last weekend at Darlington Raceway, and he insists he accidentally ran into the back of Ryan Newman's car after the race.
Kurt Busch thought he and Ryan Newman were friends. He's learned the hard way this week that he was mistaken.
Cruz Pedregon topped Funny Car qualifying with a track-record performance Friday in the NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Cruz Pedregon topped Funny Car qualifying with a track-record performance Friday in the NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka.
Kyle Busch captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race for the second straight year.
Kyle Busch has been a force on the NASCAR circuit for years, but of is 24 Sprint Cup victories, none have come at his favorite track - Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Justin Lofton raced to his first NASCAR Truck Series victory Friday night, getting the jump on race leader Brad Keselowski on a late restart and holding on at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Once he finally figured out his restarts, the rest was easy for Justin Lofton.
IndyCar drivers rarely speak in unison when it comes to big issues.
IndyCar drivers rarely speak in unison when it comes to big issues.
Josef Newgarden, Bryan Clauson and Marco Andretti are all young Americans who have been near the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts this week.
Maybe Marco Andretti can make good on his vision of going from last to first at Indianapolis.
Darrell Wallace Jr. has already crossed off a number of boxes on the checklist for a future NASCAR star. Wallace has even earned a seat for Sunday's NASCAR Nationwide race in Iowa, even though he won't turn 19 until...
Darrell Wallace Jr. has already crossed off a bunch of boxes on the checklist for a future NASCAR star. He dominated as a kid in karts, blew past the field in bandoleros and late models, and landed a seat for Sunday's...
NASCAR has created a partnership with Twitter that makes it the first sports organization to create an enhanced live event experience on the social media platform.
NASCAR has created a partnership with Twitter that makes it the first sports organization to create an enhanced live event experience on the social media platform.
Jimmy Johnson's No. 48 team won the NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge, avenging last year's loss in the finals to Denny Hamlin's No. 11 team.
Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 pit crew got its revenge.
Jay Penske's team finally has engines for its two cars and gotten one of its drivers onto the track.
Jay Penske risked his whole Indianapolis 500 race program on finding two new engines before qualifying began.
Scott Dixon turned turning the fastest Thursday lap in practice for the Indianapolis 500.
Scott Dixon turned turning the fastest Thursday lap in practice for the Indianapolis 500.
Penske Racing has hired Jacques Villeneuve to run the two road course races this season in the Nationwide Series.
Penske Racing has hired Jacques Villeneuve to run the two road course races this season in the Nationwide Series.
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Chevrolet brand will have a big, rear-wheel-drive sedan in its U.S. lineup.
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Chevrolet brand will have a big, rear-wheel-drive sedan in its U.S. lineup.
In a story May 16 about Dario Franchitti's early-season struggles, The Associated Press erroneously reported the deficit between Franchitti and Will Power in the points standings. The deficit is 98 points. The story also...
In a story May 16 about Dario Franchitti's early-season struggles, The Associated Press erroneously reported the deficit between Franchitti and Will Power in the points standings. The deficit is 98 points. The story also...
Jean Alesi says his slow car is making him feel "unsafe" at Indianapolis 500 practice.
Jean Alesi thinks his slow car is a safety hazard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Dario Franchitti just wins IndyCar championships.
Dario Franchitti just wins IndyCar championships.
Josef Newgarden is getting used to finishing first.
Josef Newgarden is getting used to finishing first.
By The Associated Press March 17 - Twelve Hours of Sebring (Fla.) (Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen, Dindo Capello)
By The Associated Press March 17 - Twelve Hours of Sebring (Fla.) (Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen, Dindo Capello)
Teams and drivers emerged from the Spanish Grand Prix with more questions than answers on just who is the Formula One favorite after five races.
Teams and drivers emerged from the Spanish Grand Prix with more questions than answers on just who is the Formula One favorite after five races.
Carl Edwards loves plenty of things about NASCAR's All-Star week. One of his favorites, though, is seeing his crew members in the spotlight instead of himself.
Carl Edwards loves plenty of things about NASCAR's All-Star week. One of his favorites, though, is seeing his crew members in the spotlight instead of himself.
Nine United States drivers were on the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway practicing on Tuesday, with several posting top times in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 on May 27.
Nine American drivers were on the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway practicing on Tuesday, with several posting top times in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 on May 27.
Kentucky Speedway general manager Mark Simendinger says there's no excuse for last year's traffic blunders at the inaugural Sprint Cup Series race at the track in Sparta.
Kentucky Speedway general manager Mark Simendinger said there's no excuse for last year's traffic blunders at the inaugural Sprint Cup Series race at the track in Sparta.
Images of Pastor Maldonado celebrating his Formula One victory in the Spanish Grand Prix are being replayed to patriotic music on Venezuelan television. President Hugo Chavez is also heaping praise on the driver.
Images of Pastor Maldonado celebrating his Formula One victory in the Spanish Grand Prix are being replayed to patriotic music on Venezuelan television. President Hugo Chavez is also heaping praise on the driver.
NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch $50,000 for reckless driving on pit road at Darlington and a post-race altercation with Ryan Newman's crew members.
Kurt Busch was fined $50,000 by NASCAR on Tuesday for reckless driving on pit road at Darlington and a post-race altercation with Ryan Newman's crew members.
Guy Fieri, host of the Food Network's hit show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," will drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
Guy Fieri, host of the Food Network's hit show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," will drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
It's slow going so far at the Brickyard.
IndyCar teams have used the first three practice sessions at Indianapolis as a virtual classroom.
American rookie Josef Newgarden is staying on top of Indianapolis' speed charts.
American rookie Josef Newgarden is staying on top of Indianapolis' speed charts.
Danica Patrick raced 513 laps around Darlington Raceway last weekend.
Danica Patrick raced 513 laps around Darlington Raceway last weekend.
Pastor Maldonado held off Fernando Alonso to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, giving Williams its first Formula One victory in eight years.
Pastor Maldonado held off Fernando Alonso to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, though Williams' first Formula One victory for eight years was marred by a fire that broke out in the team's garage, injuring 31...
A fire broke out in the garage of the Williams Formula One team Sunday following Pastor Maldonado's Spanish Grand Prix victory. Sixteen people were injured, one with severe burns.
Thirty-one people were injured and seven hospitalized after a fire erupted inside Formula One team Williams' garage after team driver Pastor Maldonado won the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard is optimistic this year's Indianapolis 500 will have its traditional 33-car starting grid.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard is an optimist when it comes to putting 33 cars in this year's Indianapolis 500.
Colombia's Sebastian Saavedra used late tow to jump to the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart Sunday.
Colombia's Sebastian Saavedra used late tow to jump to the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart Sunday.
Ricky Taylor and Max Angelelli won their second consecutive Grand-Am Rolex Series race at the Global Barter 250 Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Ricky Taylor and Max Angelelli won their second consecutive Grand-Am Rolex Series race at the Global Barter 250 Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Those Busch brothers can't seem to avoid the spotlight at Darlington Raceway.
Those Busch brothers can't seem to avoid the spotlight at Darlington Raceway.
Sixteen people were injured when a fire broke out in the garage of the Williams Formula One team Sunday following Pastor Maldonado's victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Sixteen people were injured when a fire broke out in the garage of the Williams Formula One team Sunday following Pastor Maldonado's victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Time has not smoothed things over between Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick.
Jeff Gordon's season didn't get any better at one of his most successful tracks.
German drivers Klaus Graf and Lucas Luhr raced to their second straight American Le Mans Series victory for Muscle Milk Pickett Racing, completing 242 laps in the six-hour race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
German drivers Klaus Graf and Lucas Luhr raced to their second straight American Le Mans Series victory for Muscle Milk Pickett Racing, completing 242 laps in the six-hour race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Dragon Racing's garage is still empty at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and there's no telling when the work will begin on the team's two cars.
Katherine Legge returned to America to race in the Indianapolis 500.
American Josef Newgarden is back on top of the speed chart in Indianapolis.
American Josef Newgarden is back on top of the speed chart in Indianapolis.
JR Hildebrand is eager to get a second chance at the Indianapolis 500.
JR Hildebrand has spent enough time reflecting on mistakes.
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was fastest in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday, racing past Pastor Maldonado to deny the Venezuelan a first Formula One pole position.
Lewis Hamilton lost pole position over a rules breach on Saturday, giving Pastor Maldonado first place on the starting grid for what is shaping up to be another unpredictable Spanish Grand Prix.
