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Hendrick’s Alex Bowman will miss second straight Cup Series race

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman is out for a second consecutive week of NASCAR Cup Series competition because of vertigo.

By The Associated Press March 11, 2026

AP photo by Darron Cummings / Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman waits in his No. 48 Chevrolet's pit box before a NASCAR Cup Series practice last July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske’s Phoenix sweep caps a historic IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader weekend

Josef Newgarden threw down the gauntlet shortly after winning the IndyCar opener of the “desert doubleheader” at Phoenix Raceway that paired Roger Penske's open-wheel series with NASCAR for a first-ever twin billing at an oval track.

By JENNA FRYER / AP Auto Racing Writer March 9, 2026

Team Penske pose for a photo as they celebrate its 60th season in motorsports on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. L-R, Joey Logano, Josef Newgarden, Austin Cindric, Roger Penske, David Malukas, Scott McLauglin and Ryan Blaney. (AP Photo Jenna Fryer)

Ryan Blaney’s Cup Series win gives Team Penske weekend sweep at Phoenix

Tyler Reddick's bid for a fourth consecutive triumph to start the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season was denied by the power of Penske.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press March 8, 2026

AP photo by Darryl Webb / Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney hoists the trophy in victory lane at Phoenix Raceway after winning Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in Avondale, Ariz.

George Russell leads Mercedes to 1-2 finish at Australian Grand Prix

George Russell won a thrilling opener for the 2026 Formula 1 season in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home.

By STEWART BELL / The Associated Press March 8, 2026

AP photo by Scott Barbour / Mercedes driver George Russell celebrates on the podium with his trophy after winning the Australian Grand Prix in Formula 1's 2026 season opener Sunday at Melbourne's Albert Park.

Cadillac leader sees team’s Formula 1 debut as solid foundation for future

After a strong Formula 1 debut for Cadillac, team leader Graeme Lowdon said the U.S.-based organization has earned its rivals' respect.

By The Associated Press March 8, 2026

AP photo by Asanka Brendon Ratnayake / Cadillac drivers Valtteri Bottas, right, and Sergio Perez take part in the drivers' parade ahead of Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix on Sunday at Melbourne's Albert Park.

Josef Newgarden wins IndyCar race at Phoenix after Alex Palou exits early

Back on a familiar oval, Josef Newgarden drove back to victory lane and the top of the IndyCar points standings.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press March 7, 2026

AP file photo by George Walker IV / IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden, a Nashville native who competes for Team Penske, won Saturday at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. The win puts the two-time IndyCar champion atop the series standings with two races down and 16 to go on the 2026 schedule.

For better or worse, Tony Stewart vows to race hard vs. his wife, too

Tony Stewart walked into the interview room a little late and quickly blamed his wife.

By MARK LONG / The Associated Press March 7, 2026

AP photo by Mark Long / NHRA driver Tony Stewart sits in his Top Fuel dragster as he awaits a qualifying run Saturday at Florida's Gainesville Raceway for Sunday's season-opening Gatornationals.

Cup Series driver Alex Bowman will miss home race at Phoenix

Alex Bowman will miss this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race after he was diagnosed with vertigo.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press March 5, 2026

AP photo by Matt Kelley / Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman looks on prior to NASCAR's preseason Clash exhibition race on Feb. 4 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Alex Palou still setting IndyCar’s pace, but Phoenix holds intrigue

The new IndyCar season started exactly how the last one ended: with Alex Palou on top, and the rest of the field scratching their heads on how to catch him.