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FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, file photo, Sebastien Bourdais, left, and Joao Barbosa walk back to their garage after a practice session during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bourdais spent a day in early November helping IndyCar fine-tune its newest safety innovation. Later that night, he learned he was likely losing his job with a year remaining on his contract. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bourdais, Hinchcliffe casualties of cruel IndyCar offseason

Jenna Fryer Jan. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Coyne hires Spanish driver Palou for full IndyCar season

Jenna Fryer Dec. 19, 2019 01:50 PM EST
Dale Coyne hired Spanish driver Alex Palou to drive the 2020 IndyCar season Thursday, the latest twist in a wild offseason of seat changes that has left a...

Team owner Tony Stewart takes questions during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race press conference Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Tony Stewart is set to become a NASCAR Hall of Famer. But adding another championship might mean even more. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Fire burns for Stewart as he chases another NASCAR title

By Dan Gelston Nov. 15, 2019 04:31 PM EST

Penske Corporation Chairman Rodger Penske, left, and Hulman & Co. Chairman Tony Hulman George speak after a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series were sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning move Monday that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Penske jumped at chance to protect iconic Indianapolis track

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 05, 2019 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this May 30, 1947, file photo, the pace lap of the Indianapolis 500 auto race is underway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/File)
Top moments in the history of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2019 04:33 PM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Takuma Sato smiles as he is interviewed after winning the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Takuma Sato will return to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing next season. Rahal said Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 it had picked up the option for next year on Sato(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Sato extends with Rahal, Herta moves to Andretti

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 21, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Conor Daly waves before an IndyCar auto race in Madison, Ill. Daly will get a live tryout for a ride next season when he fills in for Marcus Ericcson at Portland International Raceway this week. Daly's late substitution has sparked interest in free agency with drivers jockeying for any open seats in 2020. Daly has been without a full-time IndyCar ride the last two years. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Conor Daly gets tryout at Portland for 2020 IndyCar seat

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 30, 2019 03:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 20, 2018, file photo, Sage Karam prepares for qualifications for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. At just 20, Karam had already landed his dream gig; a seat in the powerhouse Chip Ganassi Racing’s IndyCar program. Four years later, Karam is hoping to prove that he deserves another shot at a full-time seat in the series. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
IndyCar's Karam, Daly eager to prove themselves at Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 18, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, waves after receiving the third place trophy after the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Sato over 220 mph to get IndyCar Series pole at Texas

Jun. 07, 2019 08:13 PM EDT

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2019 04:08 AM EDT
NBA TORONTO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 25 points before leaving with a hamstring injury, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors ran off...

Sebastien Bourdais, of France, shows damage to his car during the second race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader in Detroit, Sunday, June 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dixon wins Detroit Grand Prix after Queen Elizabeth II honor

By Larry Lage Jun. 02, 2019 12:28 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi leads Conor Daly through the first turn during the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Daly hopes strong Indy 500 performance leads to more racing

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2019 06:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 1976, file photo, Janet Guthrie talks to racing car owner-builder Rolla Vollstedt, left, and A.J. Foyt, right, in the pits of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. There was no warm reception for Janet Guthrie when she arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 43 years ago. She wanted a spot in the biggest race in the world and her competitors didn't want her anywhere near the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/File)
Guthrie's barrier-breaking career celebrated in ESPN film

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2019 11:17 AM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, sits in his car before the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
Indy 500 takes spotlight for IndyCar Series on an uptick

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

This artists rendering provided by IndyCar shows an IndyCar featuring an aeroscreen (windshield). IndyCar will use an "Aeroscreen" developed by Red Bull Advanced Technologies for cockpit protection beginning next season. The safety piece will cover the cockpit with a ballistic screen anchored by titanium framework. (Chris Beatty/IndyCar via AP)
The Latest: Schmidt Peterson wins pit stop challenge

May. 24, 2019 09:59 AM EDT

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, waits for the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Kanaan expects most competitive Indy 500 in his 18 years

May. 24, 2019 09:25 AM EDT

Fans listen as Tom Hanks speaks on NBC's "Today" show at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Floyd honored by Dreyer & Reinbold team

May. 23, 2019 09:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 file photo, Bobby Labonte, left, of Corpus Christi, Texas celebrates in victory lane with team owner Joe Gibbs after winning the pole position for Sunday's UAW-GM 500 race at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Tony Stewart headlines a Joe Gibbs racing trio that has been elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The three-time Cup Series champion will be inducted alongside car owner Joe Gibbs and former teammate Bobby Labonte. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Stewart, Gibbs, Labonte elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

By Steve Reed May. 22, 2019 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 8, 1969 file photo, Mario Andretti sits calmly in his car as his crew works to put out a fire that blistered some paint, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Mario Andretti sees the reminders of 1969 everywhere he turns these days. His face, his race-car number, even that familiar STP logo appear on an endless array of memorabilia at this year’s Indianapolis 500. He has own street, his own badge and even his own store. It’s all part of the golden anniversary of the first and only 500 win for one of the greatest drivers in racing history. (AP Photo/File)
Andretti savoring golden anniversary of only Indy 500 win

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2019 04:36 PM EDT

JR Hildebrand (48) leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pagenaud continues building momentum in Indy 500 practice

By Michael Marot May. 20, 2019 04:36 PM EDT