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FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington. Cummings died from complications of longtime health challenges, his office said in a statement on Oct. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee
Dec. 31, 2019 08:43 PM EST
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2011, file photo, car owners Felix Sabates, left, and Chip Ganassi hold a guitar trophy after winning the Grand Am Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Felix Sabates is leaving NASCAR after 30 years as a team owner. His record shows 50 Cup wins, including victories at the crown jewels Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and NASCAR's All-Star race. He also coaxed Ganassi into sports car racing and the IMSA teams won 64 races and seven series championships. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

AP Exclusive: Felix Sabates to retire from NASCAR ownership

Jenna Fryer
Dec. 12, 2019 11:20 AM EST
Denny Hamlin waits in the garage for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race practice to begin on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Hamlin is one of four drivers racing for the series championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

NASCAR championship push tinged with sadness for Joe Gibbs

By Dan Gelston
Nov. 16, 2019 02:41 PM EST
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Driver Carlos Sainz, of Spain, celebrates at the end of stage twelve of the Dakar Rally between Haradth and Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Sainz, 57, won a third Dakar Rally (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Sainz wins a third Dakar Rally title, rider Brabec his first

Jan. 17, 2020 06:37 AM EST
Driver Nasser Al-Attiyah, of Qatar, and co-driver Matthieu Baumel, of France, race their Toyota during stage eight of the Dakar Rally in Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Dakar minus grieving motorbike riders gives drivers problems

Jan. 13, 2020 12:16 PM EST
Driver Carlos Sainz, of Spain, and co-driver Lucas Cruz, of Spain, race their Mini during stage four of the Dakar Rally between Neom and Al Ula, in Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Peterhansel wins Dakar 4th stage, Sainz stays in front

Jan. 08, 2020 12:23 PM EST
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland at the end of the second free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Bottas best in 2nd practice for Abu Dhabi GP then crashes

By Jerome Pugmire
Nov. 29, 2019 11:20 AM EST

Robert Hight wins 3rd NHRA Funny Car season title

Nov. 17, 2019 09:25 PM EST
POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Robert Hight raced to his third Funny Car season title and second in three years Sunday by advancing to the final round of the season...
Kyle Busch alza el trofeo tras coronarse en la temporada de la Serie NASCAR, el domingo 17 de noviembre de 2019, en Homestead, Florida (AP Foto/Terry Renna)

Kyle Busch leads Gibbs trio to win 2nd NASCAR championship

By Jenna Fryer
Nov. 17, 2019 09:07 PM EST
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske speaks during a news conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Indianapolis. Penske announced that this year's NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be run on the track's road course for the first time. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NASCAR to run Xfinity race on Indy road course for 1st time

By Michael Marot Jan. 15, 2020 03:59 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Penske already is making changes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

It looks like more are on the way, too.

NASCAR changes rules to try to improve short-track racing

Jenna Fryer Jan. 14, 2020 10:29 AM EST

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FILE - In this March 19, 2019, file photo, video screens display the types of bets that can be placed at the Golden 1 Center's Skyloft Predictive Gaming Lounge, in Sacramento, Calif. Professional sports leagues have found a way to cash in by selling their official data to gambling companies, making the case that the leagues are creating new products for gamblers to bet on. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Leagues finally cash in on sports betting by selling data

By Wayne Parry Jan. 07, 2020 07:06 PM EST

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Penske shuffles crew chiefs for Logano, Keselowski, Blaney

Jan. 06, 2020 07:04 PM EST

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Team Penske has overhauled the crew chief assignments for all three of its Cup Series teams.