Automobile racing
FILE - In this Friday, July 1, 2006, file photo, Dan Wheldon, of Great Britain, turns the fastest lap during qualifying of the IRL IndyCar Series' Firestone Indy 200 auto race at Nashville Superspeedway in Gladeville, Tenn. The IndyCar Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, will zip through downtown streets in Nashville, past an NFL stadium and over the Cumberland River. (AP Photo/John Russell, FIle)
IndyCar's Nashville invasion takes winding road through city

By Dan Gelston 2 hrs ago

This August 2020 photo shows Cole Kleis standing next to a 1932 Ford Coup in front of a garage of old cars he’s been restoring with his family in Napa, Calif. Automakers are facing a challenge with the newest generation of drivers — teens of today aren't in a hurry to get their first car let alone a drivers license. There are exceptions to the theory that teens don't care about cars, including 20-year-old Cole Kleis of Napa, California. Kleis attends Colorado State University at Pueblo, majoring in automotive industry management. He took his first job in a dealership at age 12 cleaning cars, sweeping floors and helping in the parts department. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Kids and cars: Today's teens in no rush to start driving

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2021 03:18 PM EDT

Race leader: Ramage replaces Gossage at Texas Motor Speedway

Aug. 04, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Speedway Motorsports named Texas Motor Speedway executive Rob Ramage as the track's new general manager on Wednesday after Eddie...

Winless Hunter-Reay has options outside Andretti for 2022

By Dan Gelston Aug. 04, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Hunter-Reay had to leave his favorite Miami Dolphins jersey behind and try on a new one from the Tennessee Titans once his buddy...

FILE - In this May 15, 2021, file photo, Jimmie Johnson drives through a turn during the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Johnson is hopeful of testing in August at Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of a path toward running in the Indianapolis 500 in 2022. The seven-time NASCAR champion jumped this season to IndyCar and has competed in seven races for team owner Chip Ganassi.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoff race down to the nitty gritty

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2021 02:31 PM EDT

Four-time Indianapolis 500 auto race winner and NTT Indy Car series car owner A.J. Foyt listens while winner of this year's Indy 500, Helio Castroneves, speaks during a gathering with other four-time winners 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 previously won the race in 2001, 2002, 2009. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indy 500 winner Castroneves pumped for return at Nashville

By Dan Gelston Aug. 04, 2021 11:56 AM EDT

NASCAR to require masks in enclosed areas going forward

Aug. 04, 2021 07:28 AM EDT
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — NASCAR is adjusting its health protocols as COVID-19 cases increase across the country. Beginning with this...

Spanish league seeks clubs' OK for $4BN private equity funds

By Rob Harris Aug. 04, 2021 03:44 AM EDT
Spain's soccer league has secured €2.7 billion ($4 billion) funding from a private equity firm known for buying into sports bodies. The...

Kurt Busch stands in Victory Lane with the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July, 11, 2021, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Ross Chastain to drive No. 1 for NASCAR'S Trackhouse Racing

Aug. 03, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

In this image provided by the The Henry Ford, NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne's No. 21 2011 Daytona 500 winning race car is displayed at the Driven To Win exhibit at the The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich. (Wes Duenkel/The Henry Ford via AP)
Henry Ford Museum's new exhibit celebrates motorsports

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 02, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett celebrates her Auto Club Raceway at Pomona auto race win with fiancé Tony Stewart, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Pomona, Calif. Pruett took home her first title of the season on Sunday when she cruised to a 4.021-second lap at 247.61 mph in her Sparkling Ice Spiked Top Fuel dragster. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Capps, Pruett give Schumacher nitro sweep at Winternationals

Aug. 01, 2021 08:11 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Verstappen frustrated at losing more points on 1st-lap crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 01, 2021 12:57 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Ocon wins in Hungary, Hamilton 8-point lead after Vettel DQ

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 01, 2021 11:26 AM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Leah Pruett drives in Top Fuel qualifying Friday night, July 30, 2021, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals drag races at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Ron Capps tops Funny Car qualifying at NHRA Winternationals

Aug. 01, 2021 12:24 AM EDT

Alise Willoughby of the United States competes in the women's BMX Racing quarterfinals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
BMX couple tackling life's big moments together

By John Marshall Jul. 31, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates with his team after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (David W Cerny/Pool via AP)
Hamilton takes pole in Hungary as he aims for 100th F1 win

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2021 07:34 AM EDT

Pruett leads Top Fuel qualifying at NHRA Winternationals

Jul. 31, 2021 12:38 AM EDT
POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Leah Pruett led Top Fuel qualifying Friday night in the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway. A week...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a media conference at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Thursday, July 29, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Florion Goga/Pool via AP)
Rivalry on and off track is turning F1 season into a classic

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2021 09:47 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second free practice at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Friday, July 30, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Bottas handles heat to top 2nd practice at Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2021 07:16 AM EDT

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