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Crown him: Christopher Bell wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600

Christopher Bell finally has a big win to put on his racing resumé, even if it was a little anticlimactic.

By STEVE REED / The Associated Press May 26, 2024

AP photo by Matt Kelley / Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell celebrates in victory lane at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night.

Tennessee driver Josef Newgarden repeats as Indy 500 winner

Everything about Josef Newgarden's Indianapolis 500 victory Sunday seemed just like last year's win. The only difference was the circumstances.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 26, 2024

AP photo by AJ Mast / Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden celebrates Sunday after winning the Indianapolis 500 for the second year in a row.

Charles Leclerc’s victory ends driver’s F1 skid, builds Ferrari’s hopes

Not so fast, Red Bull. The 2024 Formula One season might prove to be more of a challenge for three-time reigning champion Max Verstappen after all.

By JEROME PUGMIRE / The Associated Press May 26, 2024

AP photo by Luca Bruno / Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc celebrates on the podium after winning Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. Leclerc, 26, grew up watching the race from a balcony in his apartment.

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson set for Indy 500 in drive for ‘Double’

Audrey Larson, all of 6 years old, is rooting for Alexander Rossi to win the Indianapolis 500.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 25, 2024

AP photo by Darron Cummings / Kyle Larson puts on his helmet during a practice session Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for Sunday's Indy 500.

Chase Elliott questions NASCAR’s response to All-Star Race fight

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott criticized NASCAR's two-sided approach to a fight at last Sunday's All-Star Race.

By STEVE REED / The Associated Press May 24, 2024

AP photo by Matt Kelley / JTG Daugherty driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series race on May 12 in Darlington, S.C. Stenhouse Jr. was fined $75,000 by NASCAR on Wednesday for fighting with Kyle Busch after last Sunday's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina.

Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards lead NASCAR Hall of Fame’s latest class

Ricky Rudd got a text message that might have seemed vague to most but was perfectly clear to him.

By STEVE REED / The Associated Press May 22, 2024

AP photo by Matt Kelley / Retired driver Carl Edwards smiles before a NASCAR Cup Series race on May 14, 2023, during throwback weekend at South Carolina's Darlington Raceway.

Ricky Stenhouse could face suspension after throwing punch at Kyle Busch after All-Star Race

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an otherwise boring All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway had NASCAR fans buzzing heading into next weekend's marquee Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.

By STEVE REED / AP Sports Writer May 20, 2024

The car of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is towed away from the pit of Kyle Busch during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., Sunday, May 19, 2024. Stenhouse crashed after contact with Busch and stopped his damaged car at Busch's team's pit. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Colton Herta shows speed as Honda fights back in penultimate Indy 500 practice session

Colton Herta and Andretti Global showed Monday that the Honda teams at the Indianapolis 500 just might have something for the mighty Chevrolet cars from Team Penske and Arrow McLaren when the green flag drops next weekend.

By DAVE SKRETTA / AP Sports Writer May 20, 2024

Colton Herta looks at his phone during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Joey Logano crushes competition at NASCAR All-Star Race

A little prep work paid off for Joey Logano.

By STEVE REED / The Associated Press May 19, 2024

AP photo by Chuck Burton / Joey Logano celebrates in victory lane at North Wilkesboro Speedway after winning the NASCAR All-Star Race on Sunday night at the North Carolina track.

Team Penske sweeps front row of Indy 500 lineup in Fast Six qualifying

For more than a month, Will Power has all but guaranteed that a member of Team Penske would win the pole position for the Indianapolis 500.

By JENNA FRYER / The Associated Press May 19, 2024

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