Takuma Sato
Josef Newgarden drives during qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Saturday, June 4, 2022. Newgarden won the pole position. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Newgarden wins pole for final Detroit GP on Belle Isle

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 04, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 30, 2022. Ericsson won the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ericsson's 500 win helps fuel Swedish momentum in IndyCars

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2022 03:11 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, heads down the main straightaway during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ Dixon

By Mark Long May. 29, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

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 May. 28, 2022 01:29 PM EDT

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

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 27 1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...

Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, talks with a team member during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 7: Kellett is first to crash in Indy 500 prep

By Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

The crew for Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, push his car back to Gasoline Alley during a weather delay during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Blistering speeds at fastest Indy 500 qualifying since 1996

By Jenna Fryer May. 21, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
INDY DAY 4: Sato delivers statement with fast lap in wind

By Michael Marot May. 20, 2022 07:03 PM EDT

Romain Grosjean, of France, prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Windy Indy: Speeds hit 243 mph as weather disrupts 500 prep

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

Romain Grosjean, of France, waits to practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 3: Grosjean flirts with wall in Indy 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2022 08:40 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waits in his pit box during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Dixon looking to jumpstart season with strong Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay, of The Netherlands, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Castroneves starts record Indy 500 quest with 'perfect' car

By Michael Marot May. 17, 2022 06:48 PM EDT

Romain Grosjean, of France, waits to drive during testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Grosjean enrages Rahal with aggressive late-race contact

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2022 02:37 AM EDT

Will Power of Australia sits in his car during IndyCar auto racing testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pit concerns dissipate as IndyCar drivers crank up speed

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:26 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:05 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

Newgarden moves Team Penske to 3-0 with Long Beach victory

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 10, 2022 06:01 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Colton Herta is so good on the downtown streets of Long Beach, and was so strong this weekend, that a second consecutive victory seemed...

FILE - Devlin Defrancesco stands on pit road before the start of the Rolex 24-hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. DeFrancesco made a mistake at Texas Motor Speedway, no ifs, ands or buts, he knows he caused the three-car crash that also wiped out veterans Helio Castroneves and Graham Rahal. But the rookie insists he's not a spoiled rich kid and is heavily invested in proving himself as an IndyCar driver. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
IndyCar's DeFrancesco out to change narrative after crash

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT