Automobile racing
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 06:34 AM EST

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 12:32 PM EST

Driver Fernando Alonso, of Spain, center, and co-driver Marc Coma, of Spain, right, repair their Toyota after rolling over during the stage ten of the Dakar Rally between Haradth and Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 photo. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Sainz pads Dakar Rally leader after rivals make wrong turns

Jan. 15, 2020 11:27 AM EST

In this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 photo, Dakar rally staffers play petanque after stage eight in Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia. Formerly known as the Paris-Dakar Rally, the race was created by Thierry Sabine after he got lost in the Libyan desert in 1977. Until 2008, the rallies raced across Africa, but threats in Mauritania led organizers to cancel that year's event and move it to South America. It has now shifted to Saudi Arabia. The race started on Jan. 5 with 560 drivers and co-drivers, some on motorbikes, others in cars or in trucks. Only 41 are taking part in the Original category. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
AP Photos: Navigating the desert in the Dakar Rally

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2020 07:20 AM EST

NASCAR changes rules to try to improve short-track racing

Jenna Fryer Jan. 14, 2020 10:28 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has changed the rules on its aerodynamic package for short tracks and road courses because the racing didn't improve at those...

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 12:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Paulo Gonçalves of Portugal rides his Honda motorbike during the podium ceremony before the start of the Dakar Rally in Lima, Peru. Gonçalves died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday Jan. 12, 2020 while taking part in his 13th Dakar rally (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)
Motorbike racer Paulo Gonçalves dies during Dakar Rally

Jan. 12, 2020 09:26 AM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 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 12:21 PM EST

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 02:51 AM EST

Penske shuffles crew chiefs for Logano, Keselowski, Blaney

Jan. 06, 2020 07:03 PM EST
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Team Penske has overhauled the crew chief assignments for all three of its Cup Series teams. Joey Logano, the 2018...

A motorbike rider races during stage two of the Dakar Rally, between Al Wajh and Neom, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
De Villiers wins Dakar Rally 2nd stage, Terranova new leader

Jan. 06, 2020 01:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, file photo, Penske Corporation Chairman Roger Penske responds to a question during a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Penske completed his purchase of Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, becoming just the fourth owner of the historic facility and subsidiaries that include the IndyCar Series. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Roger Penske takes ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 06, 2020 11:28 AM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, file photo, Sebastien Bourdais, left, and Joao Barbosa walk back to their garage after a practice session during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bourdais spent a day in early November helping IndyCar fine-tune its newest safety innovation. Later that night, he learned he was likely losing his job with a year remaining on his contract. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bourdais, Hinchcliffe casualties of cruel IndyCar offseason

Jenna Fryer Jan. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Kyle Busch heads to his garage during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kyle Busch brings the Rowdy show to the Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 03, 2020 05:50 PM EST

Dallas police officer dies after off-duty crash

Dec. 26, 2019 04:10 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas police officer died Christmas Eve after crashing his car during an off-duty street race, officials said Thursday. ...

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. 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco holds the trophy on the podium after he placed third in the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.1, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc signs new contract with Ferrari through 2024

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2019 09:05 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2009, file photo, former NASCAR driver and owner Junior Johnson smiles as he speaks to media about being named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame during a news conference at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Johnson, who won 50 NASCAR Cup Series races as a driver and 132 as an owner and was part of the inaugural class inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010, has died at 88. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)
Junior Johnson, "The Last American Hero," dies at 88

Jenna Fryer Dec. 20, 2019 07:04 PM EST

Junior Johnson, the North Carolina moonshine runner who went on to a NASCAR Hall of Fame racing career, has died at 88

Dec. 20, 2019 06:51 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Junior Johnson, the North Carolina moonshine runner who went on to a NASCAR Hall of Fame racing career, has died at 88. ...