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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands reacts after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, June 20, 2021. (Nicolas Tucat/Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's Kyle Larson chasing history at Pocono

By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Kyle Busch smashes the guitar trophy after winning the NASCAR Federated Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series auto race at Nashville Speedway in Gladeville, Tenn., in this Saturday, June 6, 2009, file photo. Nashville Speedway, the track that had been shuttered for a decade will host its first ever Cup race on Sunday, June 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Donn Jones, File)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR visits Music City; IndyCar in Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

72-year-old John Force wins NHRA New England Nationals

Jun. 13, 2021 05:29 PM EDT
EPPING, N.H. (AP) — John Force raced to his second Funny Car victory of the year and record 153rd overall, beating teammate Robert Hight on Sunday in the NHRA...

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Pro Stock newcomer Mason McGaha drives in qualifying Friday, June 11, 2021, at the NHRA New England Nationals drag races in Epping, N.H. (Marc Gewertz/NHRA via AP)
Anderson tops Pro Stock qualifying in New England Nationals

Jun. 12, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Matt Hagan leads Funny Car qualifying in New England

Jun. 11, 2021 07:58 PM EDT
EPPING, N.H. (AP) — Matt Hagan led Funny Car qualifying Friday in the NHRA New England Nationals with a 3.891-second pass at 331.53 mph in a Dodge Charger SRT...

Kyle Larson stands atop his car after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Texas-bound; IndyCar heads to Detroit

By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands jumps out of his car after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads west for Sonoma race

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 31, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
June 1 1925 — Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger in the eighth inning and replaces Wally Pipp at first base to start his streak of 2,130...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

Fans watch the start of the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Crown jewel races arrive for NASCAR, IndyCar

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Texas native Steve Torrence pedals his Top Fuel dragster to secure his first win at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas, Monday, May 24, 2021, when he defeated Doug Kalitta in the final round of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Torrence, Hight and Hartford win at NHRA's SpringNationals

May. 24, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Steve Torrence takes part in Top Fuel qualifying Saturday, May 22, 2021, for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals drag races at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Rain postpones NHRA SpringNationals until Monday

May. 23, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Bob Tasca III makes a run in Funny Car qualifying Saturday, May 22, 2021, for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals drag races at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Tasca beats rain to take top NHRA Funny Car spot at Baytown

May. 22, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

Alex Bowman celebrates his win following a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Dover, Del. Alex Bowman wins the race. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 07:23 PM EDT

72-year-old John Force races to record 152nd NHRA victory

May. 16, 2021 06:33 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — John Force won yet again at age 72, topping the Funny Car field Sunday in the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for his record 152nd event...

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Brittany Force takes part in Top Fuel qualifying Friday, May 14, 2021, at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals drag races in Concord, N.C. (Richard H Shute/NHRA via AP)
John and Britttany Force sweep NHRA nitro classes in Atlanta

May. 15, 2021 09:21 PM EDT

Brittany Force breaks track records in NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

May. 14, 2021 10:31 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Brittany Force broke both ends of the zMAX Dragway track record Friday night to lead Top Fuel qualifying for the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide...

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Monster Mile beckons NASCAR

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, May 2, 2021.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
AUTO RACING: Tripleheader at Darlington next up for NASCAR

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Brown races to win in Top Fuel in NHRA Southern Nationals

May. 02, 2021 10:16 PM EDT
COMMERCE, Ga. (AP) — Antron Brown became the winningest Top Fuel driver in Atlanta Dragway history, racing his dragster to victory in the Lucas Oil NHRA...