Colton Herta
Race driver Oliver Askew drives through a turn during qualifying for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, July 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Power's play puts Penske back in front for Indianapolis GP

By Michael Marot Jul. 03, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

Drivers make their way around the track past empty stands during a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Monday, June 1, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. The race is being run without fans in the stands due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2020 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 28, 2019, file photo, Kyle Larson (42) flips as he makes contact with Jeffrey Earnhardt (81) on the back stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. The Associated Press looks at some of the events that would have been live the week of April 20-26: A big one at Talladega Superspeedway. Chase Elliott won last April ahead of a race-ending crash that flipped Kyle Larson a half-dozen times. Larson was fired last week by Chip Ganassi after using a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race. (AP Photo/Greg McWilliams, File)
What Would Have Been: MLB's Fiers in Houston, NBA playoffs

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 20, 2020 09:54 AM EDT

Joey Logano does a burnout across the start/finish line after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2020 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi poses for photos during IndyCar Media Day in Austin, Texas. The IndyCar season starts with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Penske and the aeroscreen to debut at IndyCar season opener

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 11, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo ,Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Busch says, “Bring it on.” Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson are the latest topflight drivers to accept the challenge of Kevin Harvick, who has offered half of a $100,000 bounty to any Cup Series driver who can beat the versatile Busch in a Truck Series race this year. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Denny Hamlin's crew celebrates after Hamlin won the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2020 02:53 PM EST

FILE - In this May 28, 2016, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, right, of Canada, talks with Marco Andretti during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinchcliffe gets Indy 500 ride, 3 total races with Andretti

By Michael Marot Feb. 19, 2020 10:15 AM EST

IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden poses for photos during IndyCar Media Day, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
IndyCar's Josef Newgarden would trade title for Indy 500 win

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 10, 2020 05:35 PM EST

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
McLaren confirms Askew and O'Ward for 2020 IndyCar lineup

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP sources: Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 29, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

Alexander Rossi exits turn 3 and enters turn 4 Sunday at Laguna Seca.(Elias Funez/The Union via AP)
Column: IndyCar closes season feeling relevant again

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 23, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden, left, kisses the trophy after winning the championship after an IndyCar auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/David Royal)
Newgarden wins championship and Herta wins IndyCar finale

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 22, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - In a Tuesday, May 14, 2019 file photo, Colton Herta looks at his practice results during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. Herta is closing in on a deal to be pulled inside the Andretti Autosport camp as IndyCar drivers are getting a jump on their 2020 plans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Herta continues to overshadow IndyCar championship race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, Alexander Rossi smiles during a news conference for an IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Josef Newgarden leads Rossi in the IndyCar standings heading into this weekend's finale at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
IndyCar touts positive gains as season heads to climax

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 20, 2019 06:16 PM EDT

File-This Aug. 17, 2019, file photo shows Josef Newgarden laughing during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Newgarden has been the IndyCar points leader for all but one race this season and built enough of a cushion that his mindset has changed as the championship race speeds into an anticlimactic final two events of the year. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Will Power wins at Portland in big day for Team Penske

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 01, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

File-This Aug. 17, 2019, file photo shows Alexander Rossi speaking during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Josef Newgarden has been the IndyCar points leader for all but one race this season and built enough of a cushion that his mindset has changed as the championship race speeds into an anticlimactic final two events of the year. Newgarden leads Team Penske teammate and Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud by 38 points, while Rossi is 46 points behind. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Newgarden bobbles during qualifying session at Portland

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 31, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

File-This Aug. 17, 2019, file photo shows Scott Dixon during a news conference for Sunday's IndyCar Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Josef Newgarden has been the IndyCar points leader for all but one race this season and built enough of a cushion that his mindset has changed as the championship race speeds into an anticlimactic final two events of the year. Newgarden leads Team Penske teammate and Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud by 38 points, while Alexander Rossi is 46 points behind. Five-time and reigning series champion Dixon is still mathematically in the hunt, but a mechanical issue last week at Gateway dropped him to 70 points behind Newgarden. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Newgarden races into Portland with IndyCar title his to lose

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 31, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Conor Daly waves before an IndyCar auto race in Madison, Ill. Daly will get a live tryout for a ride next season when he fills in for Marcus Ericcson at Portland International Raceway this week. Daly's late substitution has sparked interest in free agency with drivers jockeying for any open seats in 2020. Daly has been without a full-time IndyCar ride the last two years. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Conor Daly gets tryout at Portland for 2020 IndyCar seat

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 30, 2019 03:44 PM EDT