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Josh Berry (8) celebrates with his team after winning at the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
Berry leads dominant JR Motorsports effort with Xfinity win

By Dan Gelston Apr. 30, 2022 04:33 PM EDT

ARCHIVO - El mexicano Pato O'Ward se prepara para la carrera de la IndyCar en Madison, Illinois, el sábado 21 de agosto de 2021 (AP Foto/Jeff Roberson, archivo)
IndyCar field goes to Barber trying to stop Team Penske

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 29, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson puts on his helmet during IndyCar auto racing testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson tests hand while gaining experience during Indy test

By Michael Marot Apr. 20, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson prepares for practice at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Johnson fractured his hand in a crash on Friday and was fitted with a carbon fiber splint that he tested in Saturday practice. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Jimmie Johnson plans to keep driving despite fractured hand

Apr. 12, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson prepares for practice at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Johnson fractured his hand in a crash on Friday and was fitted with a carbon fiber splint that he tested in Saturday practice. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Johnson prepared to race at Long Beach with broken hand

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 09, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson speeds up as he approaches the first turn during a qualifying round for an IndyCar Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, March 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Jimmie Johnson injures right wrist in crash in Long Beach

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 08, 2022 09:34 PM EDT

This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows a fire still burning at Saudi Aramco's North Jiddah Bulk Plant after an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels ahead of a Formula One race in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 26, 2022. Authorities pledged Saturday that the F1 race would go on Sunday. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
Perez on pole for Saudi Arabian GP day after nearby attack

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 26, 2022 05:32 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside of Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Hamilton has no plan to compete in his 40s like other greats

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 12, 2022 09:44 AM EST

Newgarden among 6 IndyCar drivers to enter all-star series

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 23, 2022 04:50 PM EST
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — At least six drivers with IndyCar roots will compete in the second season of Tony Stewart's all-star racing league, including a...

Robert Wickens answers questions during a news conference for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wickens marks return to racing with podium finish in Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 28, 2022 07:48 PM EST

Robert Wickens, right, talks with physical trainer Jim Leo before taking a turn driving during practice for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wickens to resume his career 3 years after near-fatal crash

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 27, 2022 07:36 PM EST

FILE - James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, waits in the pits before a practice session for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe, one of IndyCar's most popular drivers, said Tuesday, Dec. 14, he's stepping away from full-time racing in the series. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinchcliffe moves from IndyCar driver to NBC Sports analyst

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 16, 2021 10:10 AM EST

3rd person dies of injuries from Texas drag racing crash

Oct. 27, 2021 07:29 PM EDT
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — A third person injured when a drag racer veered into a crowd and crashed during a racing event in Central Texas has died, police said...

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2016, file photo, John Wes Townley crosses the finish line to win the ARCA series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Former NASCAR driver Townley was killed Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in a shooting in Georgia that also wounded a woman, investigators said. Townley, 31, died in the shooting in a neighborhood around 9 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Coroner Sonny Wilson told the Athens Banner-Herald. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Police: Ex-driver killed in dispute involving estranged wife

Oct. 04, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

Josh Berry beats teammate Allgaier in JRM sweep at Las Vegas

Sep. 25, 2021 10:28 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Josh Berry moved teammate Justin Allgaier out of the way with 42 laps remaining Saturday night to win the Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks away after crashing with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Mercedes calls for change after crash between title rivals

By Daniella Matar Sep. 13, 2021 08:16 AM EDT

Denny Hamlin does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 05, 2021 10:50 PM EDT

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada steers his car during the second practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
6 drivers from W series need medical checks after big crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2021 11:17 AM EDT
Aug. 31 1881 — The first U.S. men’s single tennis championships begin at the Newport Casino, in Newport, Rhode Island. ...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
F1: Verstappen takes new swipe at 'disrespectful' Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 29, 2021 11:08 AM EDT