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Eastern Michigan gets $1M gift for math, automotive programs

Jun. 13, 2021 09:22 AM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan University has received a $1 million gift from alumnus Jack E. Roush who co-owns NASCAR team Roush Fenway Racing. ...

The 2022 Next Gen Ford Mustang Cup car was unveiled during a NASCAR media event in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
NASCAR returns to roots with sleek new pony cars for 2022

By Jenna Fryer May. 06, 2021 02:01 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands follows the safety car during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GP

By Daniella Matar Apr. 18, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads at the start of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener

Mar. 28, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Tacoma Police and other law enforcement stand in a intersection near the site of a car crash Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in downtown Tacoma, Wash. At least one person was injured when a police car plowed through a crowd of people Saturday night who were watching a downtown street race, the Tacoma News-Tribune reported. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Person injured after police car drives through crowd at race

Jan. 24, 2021 01:44 AM EST

Detroit auto show to be replaced by outdoor event this year

Jan. 11, 2021 07:28 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit's big auto show will not take place as scheduled in September, but will be replaced by an outdoor exhibit at a race track in nearby...

Renault driver Esteban Ocon of France competes at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Brynn Lennon, Pool via AP)
Perez stays calm to win chaotic Sakhir GP for 1st F1 win

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 06, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Racing Point driver Lance Stroll of Canada, front, celebrates his pole position with his team's mechanics after the qualifying session at the Istanbul Park circuit racetrack in Istanbul, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. The Formula One Turkish Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Clive Mason/Pool via AP)
Stroll takes pole at wet Turkish GP, struggling Hamilton 6th

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 14, 2020 05:39 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, celebrates on the podium after winning the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Sunday, Nov.1, 2020. (Miguel Medina, Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for 93rd F1 win

Nov. 01, 2020 09:03 AM EST

Van Ginsbergen wins Bathurst in Holden's final fling

Oct. 18, 2020 03:30 AM EDT
BATHURST, Australia (AP) — Shane van Ginsbergen drove his Holden Commodore to victory in the Bathurst 1000 Sunday in an emotional end to the marque’s formal...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stands next to his car following a crash during the Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 13, 2020 11:44 AM EDT

Spire Motorsports expands to 2 cars with Leavine purchase

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 11, 2020 10:30 AM EDT
Spire Motorsports said Tuesday it has purchased the NASCAR charter and assets of Leavine Family Racing, which is closing its team at the end of this season. ...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain inspects puncture on his car after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (Bryn Lennon/Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins British GP to close in on Schumacher's record

Aug. 02, 2020 11:00 AM EDT

Michael McDowell (34) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) run during a NASCAR All-Star Open auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NASCAR reopens gates at Bristol with more tracks to follow

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 16, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

Naliber Tavares winces as she receives a COVID-19 test at the Whittier Street Health Center's mobile test site, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Boston's Dorchester section. The health center has administered free COVID-19 tests to over 5,000 people. The tests, administered since April 13, have been a popular service in Boston's low-income communities that have experienced high rates of infection. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Confirmed US virus cases rise amid new global restrictions

By Eric Tucker, Costas Kantouris And Cody Jackson Jul. 15, 2020 09:22 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick, second from left, and some members of the team's crew climb the fence after Harvick won the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Jul. 07, 2020 06:10 PM EDT

Race winner Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland celebrates after winning the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 5, 2020. (Mark Thompson/Pool via AP)
Bottas shows he can handle pressure in winning Austrian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 05, 2020 09:02 AM EDT

This March 8, 2020 photo shows Brad Keselowski during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. Keselowski will start on the pole when the NASCAR season resumes Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Darlington, S.C. The 2012 Cup champion earned the top starting spot through a random draw. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NASCAR putting its safety plan to test as racing restarts

By Jenna Fryer May. 15, 2020 04:10 PM EDT

Earnhardt race car up for auction to fund virus relief work

Apr. 25, 2020 10:57 AM EDT
WELCOME, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR team owner Richard Childress is auctioning off one of racing legend Dale Earnhardt’s cars to raise money for coronavirus relief...

This Wednesday, April 22, 2020 photo, dshows Park Jefferson International Speedway in North Sioux City, S.D. The track will practice social distancing while allowing 700 people to attend. The track has sold out of the 700 tickets it offered to a track that usually holds 4,000, for Saturday's race. They are taking steps to reduce the chances that the event will become a hotbed of coronavirus transmission, including keeping the crowds well below capacity, screening people's temperatures and making concessions cashless. (Abigail Dollins/The Argus Leader via AP)
South Dakota auto races go forward without fans due to virus

By Stephen Groves And Amy Forliti Apr. 23, 2020 01:47 PM EDT