Bobby Rahal
FILE - In this May 24, 1996, file photo, a cloud hangs over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in this photo taken from the Goodyear blimp. Turn one is at the lower left. 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/ John R. Fulton Jr., File )
Penske buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 04, 2019 08:23 AM EST

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP sources: Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 29, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

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 April 24, 2019, file photo, Graham Rahal talks with his father and car owner, Bobby Rahal, before testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Rahal is grateful for most of the genes he inherited from his father. The one he gene he could have gone without? His large frame. Rahal is the largest driver in IndyCar and revealed this week he's undergoing body contouring treatments in his battle with the bulge. He's had one treatment of "Sculpsure” and is committed to the process described as non-invasive, light-based technology that targets fat cells. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Graham Rahal turns to body contouring in battle of the bulge

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 20, 2019 02:56 AM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2019 10:01 AM EDT
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Schedule: Friday,...

Takuma Sato smiles as he is interviewed after winning the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Sato rebounds from Pocono to roll into Portland on high

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 29, 2019 12:29 PM EDT

Austin Cindric celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Cindric wins at Mid-Ohio for second straight Xfinity victory

By Craig Merz Aug. 10, 2019 01:48 PM EDT

IndyCar drivers weigh risk, reward at exacting Road America

By Chris Jenkins Jun. 22, 2019 04:34 PM EDT
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — If someone built Road America today, it might look a lot different. The 4-mile, high-speed road course in central Wisconsin...

Ed Carpenter leads a group of cars into turn one during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All eyes on skies as rain threatens Indianapolis 500

By Dave Skretta May. 25, 2019 11:11 AM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, prepares to drive before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indy 500 all about tradition _ many endure, some fade away

By Dave Skretta May. 23, 2019 02:28 AM EDT

El español Fernando Alonso se quita el equipo después de participar en la ronda de clasificación para las 500 millas en la pista de Indianápolis, el sábado 18 de mayo de 2019. (AP Foto/Darron Cummings)
McLaren's failed Indy 500 effort was a comedy of errors

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2019 03:10 PM EDT

El piloto español Fernando Alonso se marcha del área de pits tras no conseguir su clasificación a las 500 Millas de Indianápolis, el domingo 19 de mayo de 2019 (AP Foto/Michael Conroy)
Alonso rejects McLaren offer to buy him Indy 500 seat

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2019 11:09 AM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, rides out of the pit area after failing to make the field for Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kyle Kaiser knocks Alonso, McLaren out of Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2019 11:39 AM EDT

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, slides into the backstretch after hitting the wall along the second turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Greg Huey)
Alonso and McLaren miss Indy 500 on first day of qualifying

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2019 10:09 AM EDT

Marco Andretti drives through turn one during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Owners split on guaranteeing spots in Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2019 02:55 PM EDT

Bobby Rahal to be honored for motorsports contributions

Apr. 25, 2019 11:20 AM EDT
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Three-time CART champion Bobby Rahal will be honored with the Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for his contributions to motorsports. ...

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Chip Ganassi and Michael Andretti have joined Roger Penske in calling for guaranteed spots in the Indianapolis 500. The team owners argue their financial commitment to IndyCar is too steep to afford missing out on the biggest race of the year. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Column: Teams are right to ask for guaranteed Indy 500 spots

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 22, 2019 04:37 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi races to second straight Long Beach win

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 14, 2019 02:34 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Alexander Rossi weaved his scooter through a horde of pedestrians and deftly maneuvered around the sun-drenched fans still partying in the...

Japan's Sato grabs pole at Barber Motorsports Park

By John Zenor Apr. 06, 2019 05:34 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Takuma Sato, teammate Graham Rahal and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing outshined the powerhouse teams at Barber Motorsports Park. ...

Colton Herta sits in his car on pit road as receives congratulations from Graham Rahal for winning the IndyCar Classic auto race Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Herta, 18, became the youngest driver to win an IndyCar series race. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Herta exceeding rookie hopes as IndyCar's youngest winner

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 28, 2019 03:26 PM EDT