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Hamlin takes pole for Coca-Cola 600; Larson starts in back

By Steve Reed 2 hrs ago
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — If Kyle Larson hopes to repeat as Coca-Cola 600 champion, he’ll have to do so starting from the back of the field — and chase down some Toyotas...

The pit crew of Josh Berry celebrates winning a NASCAR Xfinity auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Berry outduels Allgaier to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

By Steve Reed 6 hrs ago

Colton Herta talks with a crew member during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
IndyCar clears Colton Herta to race in Indy 500 after crash

6 hrs ago

Tyrone Garrison plugs in a semi that is battery operated at the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 waves green flag on sustainability with lofty goals

By Mark Long 7 hrs ago

Callum Ilott, of England, signs an autograph for a fan during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kirkwood tries to impress driving for Foyt in 1st Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer 7 hrs ago

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the third free practice at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 28, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Monaco's F1 future under scrutiny, drivers want it to stay

By Jerome Pugmire 7 hrs ago

Bubba Wallace, right, pours a drink on Ryan Blaney in Victory Lane after Blaney won the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Hot Ticket: NASCAR hub gets sellout for Memorial Day weekend

By Steve Reed 9 hrs ago

Jimmie Johnson speaks during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson flashes speed, charm in 1st shot at winning Indy 500

By Dan Gelston 9 hrs ago

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after setting the pole position in the qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 28, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (Pool Photo/Christian Bruna/Via AP)
Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Monaco GP as Perez crashes

By Jerome Pugmire 11 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 13 hrs ago
May 29 1922 — The Supreme Court rules organized baseball is primarily a sport and not a business and therefore not subject to antitrust laws and...

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the third free practice at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 28, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Red Bull's Perez beats Ferrari's Leclerc in 3rd practice

By Jerome Pugmire 14 hrs ago

Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 fans find comfort in milk, bricks, Snake Pit

By Dan Gelston 20 hrs ago

Chastain wins in wild NASCAR Trucks finish at Charlotte

23 hrs ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ross Chastain, who led for just four laps, got an assist from Grant Enfinger on the final lap to win the North Carolina Education Lottery 200...

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, prepares to drive during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ganassi goes to Indy with Johnson and 5 strong shots in 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

Colton Herta prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Herta walks away from crash during Indianapolis 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

Alex Palou, of Spain, climbs into his car before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
High-speed art: Indy 500 driver helmets styled to stand out

By Mark Long May. 27, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

The Caesars Sportbook Lounge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is shown during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Yard of Picks: Indy boosts gambling ties with sports lounge

By Dan Gelston May. 27, 2022 02:33 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second free practice at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Friday, May 27, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Eye-popping day for Hamilton at Monaco GP as Leclerc cruises

By Jerome Pugmire May. 27, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

Kyle Larson stands in pit row during qualifying for the NASCAR All-Star Race auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Deja vu? Larson hopes Coca-Cola 600 can ignite run to title

By Steve Reed May. 27, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Roger Penske responds to questions during an interview on the victory podium before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Penske took ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway just two months before the pandemic closed the country and only now, in his third Indianapolis 500 as promoter, can he throw open the gates and host more than 300,000 guests at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Going green: IndyCar to use renewable fuel beginning in 2023

May. 27, 2022 10:33 AM EDT