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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 7 hrs ago

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 9 hrs ago

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 11 hrs ago

Allgaier captures rain-delayed Xfinity race at Charlotte

By Steve Reed 15 hrs ago
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

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, walks with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain at the end of the Formula One qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 27, 2023. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday with Verstappen at pole position. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

By Jerome Pugmire May. 27, 2023 12:17 PM EDT

Katherine Legge, of England, left, and Stefan Wilson, of England, crash in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)
Deaths and tragedy from 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing

By Michael Marot May. 27, 2023 07:10 AM EDT

FILE - The Toyota Gazoo Racing's winner drivers Mike Conway of Britain, Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Jose Maria Lopez of Argentina, and the second placed drivers Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland, Kazuki Nakajima of Japan and Brendon Hartley of New Zeland celebrate on the podium of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race in Le Mans, France, on Aug. 22, 2021. The world's most famous endurance race will be open to hydrogen-powered cars starting in 2026, Pierre Fillon, the president of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, said Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
Le Mans 24-hour race to include hydrogen-powered vehicles starting in 2026

May. 27, 2023 12:51 AM EDT

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, climbs into his car during final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ganassi vs. McLaren headlines Indianapolis 500 title fight, some 300,000 fans expected

By Jenna Fryer May. 26, 2023 03:54 PM EDT

Katherine Legge, of England, reacts after she qualified for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Over more than 100 years, 9 women have raced the Indianapolis 500 and the push for more has stalled

By Dave Skretta May. 26, 2023 10:51 AM EDT