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Ryan Blaney smiles in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Ryan Blaney joins pole sitter Kyle Busch on front row for NASCAR Cup Series race

By Dave Skretta 9 hrs ago
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Blaney isn't slowing down now that he's finally reached

The pit crew for Kyle Larsonr rushes to complete a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Corey LaJoie gets long-awaited Hendrick Motorsports shot in NASCAR Cup Series

By Dave Skretta 9 hrs ago
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Corey LaJoie is finally getting a chance to drive for Hendrick

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ericsson left to rue Indy 500's decision on white-checkered finish

By Dave Skretta May. 28, 2023 06:18 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson went from thinking he had won his second

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arrow McLaren's brilliant Indianapolis 500 ends in bitter disappointment

By Dave Skretta May. 28, 2023 05:45 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There were 20 laps remaining in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday

Katherine Legge, of England, reacts after she qualified for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Over more than 100 years, 9 women have raced the Indianapolis 500 and the push for more has stalled

By Dave Skretta May. 26, 2023 10:51 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katherine Legge remembers returning to the Indianapolis 500 for

Agustin Canapino, left, of Argentina, records a video during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Agustín Canapino carries hopes of Argentina into Indianapolis 500

By Dave Skretta May. 23, 2023 01:57 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It is hard to understand the immense popularity of Indianapolis

Katherine Legge, of England, reacts after she qualified for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wilson, Legge crash heavily in Indianapolis 500 practice session

By Dave Skretta May. 22, 2023 03:05 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stefan Wilson was taken by ambulance to the hospital Monday after

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Dixon, Palou into Indy 500 fast 12 after late engine swaps

By Dave Skretta May. 20, 2023 09:47 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Alex Palou made late

Graham Rahal rides his scooter through the garage area during a rain delay before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bobby Rahal wants son Graham with IndyCar team next year and beyond

By Dave Skretta May. 19, 2023 01:55 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rarely has someone as accomplished at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen gets NASCAR ride for Chicago road race

By Dave Skretta May. 18, 2023 07:00 PM EDT
Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will run the Cup Series race on the

Ross Chastain (1) wins stage 2 during the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
'Sick of him': Chastain drawing ire of fellow NASCAR drivers

By Dave Skretta May. 08, 2023 01:01 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Ross Chastain used to be known primarily as the driver with

Martin Truex Jr. stops in pit road for a tire change during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hamlin bumps Larson for lead on final lap to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 07, 2023 07:11 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Denny Hamlin had walked out of victory lane after winning a

Byron, Larson give Hendrick Motorsports front row at Kansas

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2023 07:30 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — William Byron scraped the wall in practice at Kansas

Martin Truex Jr., center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Toyota riding momentum in NASCAR's return to Kansas Speedway

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2023 04:58 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Bubba Wallace was surprised in the very best of ways when he

FILE - Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) celebrates his third quarter touchdown run against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa, Nov. 30, 2019. Brown thought he was headed for an NFL career after starring as a running back at Penn State, but now after a heart condition diagnosis, he is working towards a career as a NASCAR pit crew. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Ex-Penn State RB Brown embarks on NASCAR pit crew career

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2023 12:59 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Journey Brown never envisioned a future without football.

FILE - Actor turned race car driver Frankie Muniz leans on his car before the ARCA 200 auto race Feb. 18, 2023, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Muniz is the surprising points leader in the ARCA Series heading into Saturday’s race at Kansas Speedway in his first full season in stock car racing. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Frankie Muniz of 'Malcolm in the Middle' out front in racing

By Dave Skretta May. 05, 2023 05:23 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — It's been a long time since Frankie Muniz was “Malcolm in

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Bills won 38-3. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bros and foes: Bills' Allen, Chiefs' Mahomes rivals, friends

By Dave Skretta Oct. 13, 2022 02:33 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The previous time Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen saw each

Bubba Wallace crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hamlin chasing NASCAR driver's title, owner's championship

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2022 12:34 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Denny Hamlin the driver finds himself in the most enviable

Bubba Wallace prepares for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Sep. 11, 2022 06:49 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Bubba Wallace was so comfortable cruising around Kansas

Kyle Bush pulls into pit row with 30 laps to go in the NASCAR Southern 500 auto race Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in Darlington, S.C. Jones held on to the victory after taking the lead from Kyle Busch, who blew a motor with 30 laps remaining pin the race. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Kyle Busch chases title while pondering Cup Series future

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2022 04:41 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Perhaps the strangest part of Kyle Busch’s present contract