Mario Andretti
Kevin Harvick celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR intensity, Dixon eyeing IndyCar history

By The Associated Press Aug. 09, 2022 11:16 AM EDT

FILE - Car owner Chip Ganassi is seen in the paddock before an IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 4, 2021. The conversation might not have even lasted 10 seconds. It was more of an exchange, really, but whatever Chip Ganassi said to Alex Palou after Sunday's, Aug. 7, 2022, race in Nashville was their first direct conversation since the reigning IndyCar champion said he was leaving the team. There's three races left in the season, Palou is in the thick of the title hunt and Ganassi is suing him. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)
Column: Palou persevering through Ganassi contract chaos

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 08, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Romain Grosjean competes during the Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Dixon eyes record-tying 7th championship after Nashville win

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 07, 2022 07:59 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch answers questions at a news conference between series races and Cup qualifying at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. Busch's deal with Joe Gibbs Racing expires at the end of the season and the two-time Cup Series champion is getting antsy for a new deal. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Will Power, of Australia (12) leads the field at the start of an IndyCar Series auto race, Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Newgarden continues Penske dominance at Iowa with 4th win

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 23, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

Will Power, of Australia, drives during practice for an IndyCar Series auto race Friday, July 22, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Power wins a pair of poles at Iowa to close in on Andretti

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 23, 2022 12:37 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waves to the crowd after winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
AUTO RACING: Make it 14 winners in NASCAR, 52 for Dixon

By The Associated Press Jul. 19, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia arrives prior to the second practice session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 9, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Column: Palou contract fight is business, not personal

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 18, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

Colton Herta, of the U.S., right, and Scott Dixon of New Zealand drive during an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
Dixon continues climb through IndyCar history with 52nd win

By Dave Skretta Jul. 18, 2022 03:52 AM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives his way to winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Scott Dixon ties Mario Andretti with 52nd career IndyCar win

Jul. 17, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

Colton Herta of the United States celebrates winning the pole position following qualifying at the 2022 IndyCar Toronto, in Toronto, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Herta breaks IndyCar streak with pole-winning run at Toronto

By Michael Marot Jul. 16, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson of Sweden drives during qualifying at the 2022 IndyCar Toronto, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Toronto. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ericsson quietly hoping to extend IndyCar lead at Toronto

By Michael Marot Jul. 16, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden makes his way around Road America during the Sonsio Grand Prix auto race Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Scott Dixon seeks to snap losing streak at Mid-Ohio course

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 01, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Daniel Suarez pours wine on his face from the winner's goblet at a NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Column: Suárez's win at last delivers a Mexican Cup winner

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 13, 2022 04:46 PM EDT

Conor Daly drives into the first turn during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rossi salvages top finish in another tough 500 for Andretti

By Michael Marot May. 29, 2022 05:54 PM EDT

Driver Jimmie Johnson, right, gets a hug before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut

By Dan Gelston May. 29, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

Callum Ilott, of England, signs an autograph for a fan during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kirkwood tries to impress driving for Foyt in 1st Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 28, 2022 03:50 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

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 31 1927 — Detroit first baseman Johnny Neun records an unassisted triple play in the ninth inning to end the 1-0 win over the Cleveland Indians....

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
May 26 1925 — In Detroit’s 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, Ty Cobb becomes the first to collect 1,000 career extra-base hits. He finished his...