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Iowa race track cuts ties with announcer after racist rant

22 hrs ago
ALGONA, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa race track said Thursday that it will cut ties with an announcer who went on a racist rant against Black fans and athletes who...

Winner of this year's Indianapolis 500 auto race, Helio Castroneves, right, gathered with other four-time winners, from left, A.J. Foyt (1961, 1964, 1967, 1977), Al Unser (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987) and Rick Mears (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Castroneves won the race in 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Drive for 5: Castroneves to chase 5th Indy 500 with MSR

24 hrs ago

Bubba Wallace, right, smiles while watching New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski catch a football thrown by a fan during a rain delay at the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Jordan's first year in NASCAR a missed layup with Wallace

By Dan Gelston Jul. 22, 2021 11:26 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod. ...

Winner of this year's Indianapolis 500 auto race, Helio Castroneves, right, pours molten bronze into a brick mold engraved with his name to commemorate his fourth winning of the race, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The brick will be laid among other bricks that mark the start/finish line of the course. Castroneves previously won the race in 2001, 2002, and 2009. Bud Tucker, a welder at the track, created the mold and assists Castroneves with the pouring. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Castroneves happily joins elite club of 4-time Indy winners

By Gary B. Graves Jul. 21, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

Aric Almirola celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
AUTO RACING: Race cars parked for two week Olympic haitus

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

Ryan Newman makes a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July, 11, 2021, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
With eye on legacy, Keselowski buys a stake in Roush Fenway

By Steve Reed Jul. 20, 2021 11:00 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden leads the field after taking the green flag at the start of an IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 4, 2021. Newgarden snapped his streak of late race misfortunes Sunday to win for the first time this season, earning the first IndyCar victory of the year for Team Penske on the same weekend the storied organization celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first win. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
IndyCar inks new NBC Sports deal, 2 races to run on Peacock

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 20, 2021 09:30 AM EDT

Paul Tracy listens to the crowd as he is introduced before an SRX Series auto race Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Column: Quirky SRX exceeded expectations in debut season

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 19, 2021 04:15 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, stand on the grid before the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Title race back on as Red Bull fume at "desperate" Hamilton

By Daniella Matar Jul. 19, 2021 10:39 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands take a curve side-by-side at the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
F1 condemns racist abuse of Hamilton following crash

Jul. 19, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Matt Hagan drives in Funny Car qualifying on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo. Hagan's run at 3.966 seconds and 319.22 mph Friday held up for the No. 1 spot in qualifying. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Matt Hagan finally wins at Bandimere Speedway

Jul. 18, 2021 08:43 PM EDT

Aric Almirola celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Under darkness, Almirola pulls off shocker at New Hampshire

By Dan Gelston Jul. 18, 2021 08:28 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) and Ryan Blaney, rear, come out of turn four competing for position during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Keselowski ready for NASCAR career as owner, driver in 2022

By Dan Gelston Jul. 18, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco stands on the podium after finishing second in the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Hamilton roars back to win British GP after Verstappen crash

Jul. 18, 2021 10:34 AM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Matt Hagan takes part in Funny Car qualifying at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals drag races Friday, July 16, 2021, at :Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo. (Richard H Shute/NHRA via AP)
Force tops qualifying with quickest run in Bandimere history

Jul. 17, 2021 11:57 PM EDT

Familiar ring: Bell wins 3rd New Hampshire race in Xfinity

By Dan Gelston Jul. 17, 2021 05:45 PM EDT
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Christopher Bell had to reward the young boy wearing his T-shirt with a fist bump and the checkered flag from his third career New...

FILE - In this May 28, 2020, file photo, Matt DiBenedetto waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Matt DiBenedetto won a fan vote this season that earned him the final spot in NASCAR's All-Star race. As for the rest of his racing career? Well, wins haven't come at all. DiBenedetto became a fan favorite over his seven-year career, winning over fans as the underdog of underfunded teams. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
DiBenedetto could be out of Cup options after losing ride

By Dan Gelston Jul. 17, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Vermont 'Everyone Eats' program extended, NH NASCAR clinic

By The Associated Press Jul. 17, 2021 11:29 AM EDT
VERMONT A Vermont-wide program that distributes free restaurant-made meals for people in need during the pandemic and helps eateries stay...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Verstappen wins historic sprint race to stretch title lead

Jul. 17, 2021 08:30 AM EDT