Takuma Sato
Josef Newgarden pits during the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
IndyCar champion Newgarden wins at Gateway under caution

By Ken Roberts Aug. 30, 2020 06:23 PM EDT

Fans socially distance in the stands due to COVID-19 as they watch the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dixon beats Sato at Gateway in reverse finish of Indy 500

By Ken Roberts Aug. 29, 2020 07:52 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi prepares to drive before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. The 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race is scheduled to run on Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar drivers seeking wins as season winds down

Aug. 28, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick (4) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, left center, of Japan, celebrates with car owners Michael Lanigan, left, David Letterman, center right, and Bobby Rahal after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Sato content after winning 2nd Indy 500 under caution

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 24, 2020 03:22 AM EDT

Graham Rahal makes his final pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sato, Rahal give Rahal Letterman Lanigan banner Indy 500

By Dave Skretta Aug. 23, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leads Marco Andretti into turn one during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Sato wins 2nd Indy 500 as race ends under yellow

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2020 02:09 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, center, of Japan, kneels along the start-finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Takuma Sato wins his second Indianapolis 500 at empty track

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 23, 2020 12:36 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay, of the Netherlands, takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Chevy drivers hoping Honda's edge closes during Indy 500

By Michael Marot Aug. 16, 2020 05:05 PM EDT

Marco Andretti reacts after winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
An Andretti wins 1st Indy 500 pole for family in 33 years

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 16, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

Marco Andretti packs up his gear following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Rahal drivers gain advantage with Indy 's qualifying draw

By Michael Marot Aug. 14, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

The car driven by Fernando Alonso, of Spain, hits the wall in the fourth turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirk Stierwalt)
Alonso first driver to crash in Indianapolis 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 13, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

Cole Pearn looks at information on his computer screen for the Conor Daly car during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR champion Pearn up to speed with Daly at Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 13, 2020 02:42 PM EDT

Takuma Sato stands on pit road as he prepares for qualifying for an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sato misses IndyCar season opener after crash practice

Jun. 06, 2020 08:21 PM EDT

Scott Dixon earns the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, June 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dixon wins again at Texas in IndyCar's delayed season opener

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 06, 2020 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 28, 2006, file photo, Sam Hornish Jr., left, pumps his fist as he beats Marco Andretti to the finish line to win the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The Associated Press has updated its survey of living Indianapolis 500 winners and their pick as the greatest race in the long history of the event. There are six races that received multiple votes, topped by Al Unser Jr.’s victory over Scott Goodyear in 1992 — the closest Indy 500 in history. The others are Emerson Fittipaldi's win in 1989; Hornish's win in 2006; the 1982 battle between Rick Mears and Gordon Johncock; the 2011 race won by the late Dan Wheldon; and the 2014 thriller won by Ryan Hunter-Reay. (AP Photo/Dave Parker, File)
Indy 500 winners pick their favorite 'Spectacle' of all time

By Jenna Fryer And Dave Skretta May. 23, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

This April 3, 1997, file photo, shows an aerial view of Texas Motor Speedway on its first day of operation in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar has gotten the green flag to finally start its season in Texas. The race will be run June 6, 2020, without spectators at Texas Motor Speedway. (Allison C. Smith/Star-Telegram via AP)
IndyCar drivers cope with strange Memorial Day weekend

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2020 05:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 11, 2019, file photo, Simon Pagenaud, of France, celebrates after winning the Indy GP IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Pagenaud has won IndyCar’s virtual race at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. It is Pagenaud’s second consecutive win in the virtual racing series and third for a Team Penske driver in the four races that have been staged since sports was shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 18, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 24, 2019, file photo, IndyCar driver Fernando Alonso, of Spain, drives out of the pit area during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Alonso will once again attempt to complete motorsports' version of the Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May with McLaren. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Alonso returns to McLaren for another shot at Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 25, 2020 01:57 PM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Takuma Sato smiles as he is interviewed after winning the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Takuma Sato will return to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing next season. Rahal said Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 it had picked up the option for next year on Sato(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Sato extends with Rahal, Herta moves to Andretti

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 02:37 PM EDT