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Ohio court sides with NASCAR in challenge to broadcast tax

By Julie Carr Smyth Nov. 22, 2022 04:25 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's attempt to tax NASCAR for broadcasting its races in Ohio was unlawful. At...

British Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton acknowledges the crowd at the Chamber of Deputies during a ceremony where he received the title of Honorary Citizen of Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Hamilton becomes honorary citizen of Brazil before race

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 07, 2022 03:05 PM EST

FILE - Coy Gibbs, right, presents the Hall of Fame ring to his father, NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Joe Gibbs, during the induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 31, 2020. Coy, the vice chairman at Joe Gibbs Racing for his NFL and NASCAR Hall of Fame father, died Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2022. He was 49. His death came just hour after his son Ty won the Xfinity Series championship. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
JGR co-owner Coy Gibbs, 49, dies hours after son wins title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 06, 2022 03:24 PM EST

Ty Gibbs celebrates after winning a NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Ty Gibbs wrecks teammate to race into Xfinity championship

Oct. 29, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

William Byron puts on his helmet during NASCAR cup series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Daryl Graham)
NASCAR set for Homestead, while Wallace watches from afar

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 22, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, drives during the second practice session for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
ESPN and F1 announce new US broadcast deal through 2025

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 22, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, left, of Spain, and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, pose for a photo at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Austin and its booming crowds an F1 favorite for drivers

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 21, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

Bubba Wallace, center right, shoves Kyle Larson (5) after they crashed during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las Vegas

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 19, 2022 11:18 AM EDT

Bubba Wallace, right, and Kyle Larson push each other away after the two crashed during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NASCAR suspends Bubba Wallace 1 race for Las Vegas crash

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 18, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, of England, signals his second win of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2011, in Indianapolis. The memory of Wheldon hung over Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, on the 11th anniversary of his fatal crash as NASCAR opened the third round of its playoffs at the track. It marked the first time a major race has been held at Las Vegas on the anniversary of Wheldon's 2011 death. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Wheldon's memory hangs over Las Vegas 11 years after death

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 16, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

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

Christopher Bell (20) celebrates on top of his car after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
AUTO RACING: Bell tolls at Charlotte; Verstappen king again

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
'I would have died' fumes Gasly after avoiding hitting crane

Oct. 09, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson speaks about joining the team of Chip Ganassi for the IndyCar series at a press conference during the IndyCar race weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, file photo. The Seven-time NASCAR champion is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket list events and has his sights set on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Column: Johnson will chase challenges long into retirement

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 26, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

A model wears a creation as part of the Ferrari women's Spring Summer 2023 collection presented in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Matty Bovan energizes Milan fashion, Armani offers elegance

By Colleen Barry Sep. 25, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - Tony Stewart talks before an SRX Series auto race in Nashville, in this Saturday, July 17, 2021, file photo. Tony Stewart will return to the Fox broadcast booth for the elimination rounds Sunday of the NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. The NASCAR Hall of Famer and first-year NHRA team owner will be in the booth for the second consecutive race and the NHRA's playoff opener, which goes head-to-head Sunday with the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Stewart back in broadcast booth for NHRA at Maple Grove

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 14, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

Colton Herta conduce en una sesión de práctica para el Gran Premio Music City, el sábado 6 de agosto de 2022, en Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Foto/Mark Humphrey)
AlphaTauri says 2023 seat will likely go to Gasly or Herta

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 10, 2022 02:33 PM EDT

Chris Buescher (17), Daniel Suarez (99), Denny Hamlin (11), Justin Haley (31), Kevin Harvick (4), Ty Dillon (42), Aric Almirola (10) and others are involved in a multi-car accident between turns 1 and 2 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Dow Graham)
Sore Hamlin to miss Xfinity event at Darlington Raceway

Aug. 31, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

Landon Cassill (10), Matt Mills (78) and Blaine Perkins, right, collide in Turn 3 during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Chilton)
Clements wins at crash-filled Daytona, reaches postseason

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2022 01:46 AM EDT

Colton Herta, of the United States, drives to a second place finish during an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Colton Herta looks for redemption in return to Music City

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2022 11:53 AM EDT