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FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman waves prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. Bowman will return for the NASCAR season finale after missing five races with a concussion suffered in a crash in the new Next Gen car. Hendrick Motorsports said Bowman will be back in the No. 48 Chevrolet next weekend at Phoenix Raceway, his home track. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Bowman cleared to return from concussion at NASCAR finale

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2022 11:12 AM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Alex Bowman to miss next 3 NASCAR races with concussion

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 12, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 27, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Josef Newgarden taken to hospital; Pato O'Ward wins at Iowa

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 24, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

IndyCar makes Dr. Julia Vaizer first female medical director

By Dave Skretta Jul. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Dr. Julia Vaizer, an an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, will become the first female medical chief...

FILE- In this July 18, 2020, file photo, Oliver Askew stands in the pit area during practice for an IndyCar Series auto race, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. The IndyCar rookie will not compete in next week's doubleheader at Indianapolis because of concussion-like symptoms that date to his crash in the Indianapolis 500 last month. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Askew released after concussion-interrupted rookie season

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 12, 2020 08:14 PM EDT

Tony Kanaan (14) drives into Turn 1 followed by Oliver Askew (7) and Charlie Kimball (4) during the IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
IndyCar: Askew sidelined with concussion symptoms, Helio in

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 24, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. Keselowski won the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: 75 Penn State football players to return Monday

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo, Jason Hackedorn looks into Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, in Cleveland. With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn't feel safe attending games anyway without a coronavirus vaccine.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
The Latest: Michigan emergency room nurse has hole-in-one

By The Associated Press May. 01, 2020 06:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 18, 2019, file photo, jockey Tyler Gaffalione, right, reacts aboard War of Will, as they crosses the finish line first to win the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore. A measure in Maryland to redevelop Pimlico Race Course to keep the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown in Baltimore is scheduled for a hearing before state lawmakers. The “Racing and Community Development Act of 2020” is set for a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
The Latest: NCAA suspends infraction hearings, arguments

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2020 04:09 PM EDT

Family, doctor say three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has died

May. 20, 2019 09:33 PM EDT
VIENNA (AP) — Family, doctor say three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has died. ...

FILE - In this March 12, 2000, file photo, Ferrari's F1 driver Michael Schumacher, of Germany, is cheered by his pit crew as he heads for the finish line to win the Australian Grand Prix auto race in Melbourne, Australia. Schumacher's family, in a statement Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, has asked for understanding as it continues to keep details of his health private ahead of the seven-time Formula One champion's 50th birthday. Schumacher suffered serious head injuries in an accident while he was skiing with his teenage son Mick in the French Alps at Meribel on Dec. 29, 2013.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
Schumacher's 50th birthday comes amid celebrations, privacy

By Jerome Pugmire Jan. 03, 2019 12:00 AM EST