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Fox will have both Indy 500 and Daytona 500 in 2025

Fox Sports has acquired the rights to televise IndyCar Series races starting in 2025.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press June 13, 2024

AP photo by Darron Cummings / Takuma Sato races ahead of a pack during the Indianapolis 500 on May 26.

Kyle Larson’s Sonoma win close to home for Cup Series star

Kyle Larson had already said the wait for a Cup Series playoff waiver from NASCAR was no bother. Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, he showed it.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press June 9, 2024

AP photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez / Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson celebrates after winning Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series event at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California.

Will Power leads Team Penske’s IndyCar sweep at Road America

IndyCar driver Will Power pondered retirement last year as his wife battled a near deadly staph infection.

By STEVE MEGARGEE / The Associated Press June 9, 2024

AP file photo by LM Otero / Team Penske driver Will Power ended an 0-for-34 skid when he won Sunday's IndyCar race at Road America and secured the 42nd win of his career on the American open-wheel circuit.

Max Verstappen’s Canadian GP win his milestone 60th in Formula 1

Max Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix for the third straight year Sunday, marking the Red Bull star's 60th Formula 1 career victory.

By The Associated Press June 9, 2024

The Canadian Press photo by Paul Chiasson via AP / Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, center, celebrates with his team after winning Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday in Montreal.

Kyle Larson cleared for Cup Series playoffs with NASCAR waiver

NASCAR has granted Kyle Larson the waiver he needs to remain eligible to compete in this year's Cup Series playoffs despite missing the Coca-Cola 600.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press June 5, 2024

AP photo by Darron Cummings / NASCAR regular Kyle Larson, left, shakes hands with a crew member after competing in the Indianapolis 500 on May 26.

Austin Cindric pounces for first Cup Series win in two years

Austin Cindric emerged as the surprise winner of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

By JEFF LATZKE / The Associated Press June 2, 2024

AP photo by Jeff Roberson / Austin Cindric celebrates after winning Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill.

IndyCar’s Scott Dixon sets record with fourth Detroit GP win

Scott Dixon made some savvy decisions to win Sunday's Detroit Grand Prix, but he admitted "a little bit of luck" didn't hurt either.

By LARRY LAGE / The Associated Press June 2, 2024

AP photo by Paul Sancya / Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon celebrates after winning IndyCar's Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday.

Carl Edwards speaks about NASCAR Hall of Fame election, talks about why he retired

Carl Edwards never expected to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 30, 2024

AP file photo by John Locher / Carl Edwards was surprised by his recent election to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which is why he was out of touch when the announcement about his inclusion in the newest class of inductees came out last week.

Front Row Motorsports buys NASCAR charter to expand to three Cup Series cars in 2025

A day after Stewart-Haas Racing announced it will be shutting down, Front Row Motorsports took a step toward expansion.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 29, 2024

AP photo by Morry Gash / Front Row Motorsports drivers Michael McDowell (34) and Todd Gilliland practice on the streets of Chicago on July 1, 2023, for a NASCAR Cup Series race in the city.

Stewart-Haas Racing to close NASCAR teams at end of 2024 season, says time to ‘pass the torch’

Stewart-Haas Racing, a two-time NASCAR championship team with 69 Cup Series victories since its 2009 formation, will close its organization at the end of this season.

By JENNA FRYER / AP Auto Racing Writer May 28, 2024

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