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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, center, stands next to the racing car powered by liquid hydrogen he drove during a 24-hour race at Fuji International Speedway in Oyama town, some 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo, Saturday, May 27, 2023. The hydrogen-fueled Corolla has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota’s resolve to develop green vehicles. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)
Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers

By Yuri Kageyama 21 hrs ago

AJ Allmendinger (16), Chris Buescher (17) and Chase Briscoe (14) drive into Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR slams Stewart-Haas Racing for cheating to make 2 consecutive days of massive penalties

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2023 05:19 PM EDT

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the Monaco Formula One race, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (Christian Bruna/Pool Photo via AP)
Revitalized Alonso gives Spaniards hope of ending winning drought at home in F1

By Tales Azzoni May. 31, 2023 04:24 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Blaney ends drought; Newgarden first American to win Indy since 2016

By The Associated Press May. 30, 2023 05:01 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) crashes on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
NASCAR suspends Chase Elliott for 1 race for wrecking Denny Hamlin

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2023 02:35 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney runs up the track to grab the checkered flag after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought

By Steve Reed May. 29, 2023 09:13 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin (11) crashes on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Hamlin calls for NASCAR to suspend Elliott after crash at Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 29, 2023 07:21 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden and Roger Penske pose with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Column: Indy 500's ending creates controversy and conspiracies

By Jenna Fryer May. 29, 2023 05:05 PM EDT

Allgaier captures rain-delayed Xfinity race at Charlotte

By Steve Reed May. 29, 2023 01:37 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Justin Allgaier held on to win the Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway late Monday night giving JR Motorsports its first victory of...

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates with his trophy on the podium after placing second during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Alonso feels he's far from catching F1 leader Verstappen despite his own remarkable form

By Jerome Pugmire May. 29, 2023 02:22 AM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ericsson left to rue Indy 500's decision on white-checkered finish

By Dave Skretta May. 28, 2023 06:18 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arrow McLaren's brilliant Indianapolis 500 ends in bitter disappointment

By Dave Skretta May. 28, 2023 05:45 PM EDT

A track dryer continues to dry the track in an effort to begin a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Start of Coca-Cola 600 delayed due to wet weather

By Steve Reed May. 28, 2023 05:14 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (6) passes Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
BuildSubmarines.com to be featured on RFK Racing cars after multiyear partnership

May. 28, 2023 03:30 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden celebrates on the finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Josef Newgarden wins his first Indy 500, gives Roger Penske his 19th victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 28, 2023 01:10 PM EDT

First place, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, celebrates on the podium with second place, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, right, at the finish of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen wins Monaco GP to extend F1 championship lead; Alonso 2nd ahead of Ocon

By Jerome Pugmire May. 28, 2023 11:08 AM EDT

FILE - Alex Bowman looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after missing four events with a fractured vertebra. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bowman looking to pick up where he left off at Coca-Cola 600 following back injury

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2023 06:30 PM EDT

Graham Rahal is consoled by a crew member and his dad, Bobby Rahal, after Rahal was bumped from the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2023 05:32 PM EDT

Byron starts on pole for Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying canceled; Xfinity Series race postponed

May. 27, 2023 04:17 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Cup Series points leader William Byron will start on the pole for Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying was rained out at Charlotte...

FILE - Jimmie Johnson runs laps during a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Jimmie Johnson has won eight Cup Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, more than any driver in the history of the sport. Yet, he said he’s “never felt more ill prepared for a race” in his life heading into the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 28, 2023.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Jimmie Johnson says he's never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2023 03:04 PM EDT