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Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AUTO RACING: Busch keeps RCR resurgent; Palou and Verstappen win again

By The Associated Press Jun. 06, 2023 11:39 AM EDT

Álex Palou (10) leads the field during the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race in Detroit, Sunday, June 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Grand Prix aims to make track improvements for 2nd year on downtown streeets

By Larry Lage Jun. 05, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

Colton Herta pulls out of the pits during the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Alex Palou wins Detroit Grand Prix in IndyCar's return to downtown track

By Larry Lage Jun. 04, 2023 05:49 PM EDT

Cars leave the split pit lanes during qualifications for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race in Detroit, Saturday, June 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Grand Prix's split pits adds intrigue to IndyCar race's return downtown

By Larry Lage Jun. 03, 2023 04:21 PM EDT

Cars practice for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race in Detroit, Friday, June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Grand Prix provides IndyCar drivers with fresh start after Indy 500

By Larry Lage Jun. 02, 2023 06:07 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

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

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

Fans watch as cars are pulled to the track during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis 500 renaissance marked by brisk ticket sales, fewer empty seats at vast racetrack

By Michael Marot May. 25, 2023 12:04 PM EDT

Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing holds the trophy after placing first at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600, Formula One Grand Prix highlight jam-packed Memorial Day weekend

May. 24, 2023 10:29 AM EDT

CORRECTS BYLINE TO MICHAEL CONROY INSTEAD OF DAVE PARKER - Graham Rahal sits in the base of the scoring pylon before qualifications for the final three starting spots in the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Graham Rahal bumped out of Indianapolis 500 field by teammate Harvey

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2023 07:38 PM EDT

Graham Rahal, right, talks with his dad, Bobby Rahal, during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Chevrolet, McLaren soar as Rahal struggles on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifying

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2023 06:18 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Dixon, Palou into Indy 500 fast 12 after late engine swaps

By Dave Skretta May. 20, 2023 09:47 AM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, rides out of the pit area during an open test for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, April 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ganassi, Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson in contract stalemate

By Jenna Fryer May. 19, 2023 03:07 PM EDT

Alex Palou, of Spain, jumps from his car after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alex Palou wins Indianapolis Grand Prix, moves into IndyCar points lead

By Michael Marot May. 13, 2023 12:09 PM EDT

Christian Lundgaard, of Denmark, drives into a turn during practice for the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Christian Lundgaard claims 1st career pole at Indianapolis Grand Prix

By Michael Marot May. 12, 2023 05:35 PM EDT

Grosjean starts on pole at IndyCar race in Alabama

By John Zenor Apr. 29, 2023 05:59 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It's Romain Grosjean's turn to start up front for Andretti Autosport. The former Formula 1 driver and Swiss-born Frenchman is...

Kyle Kirkwood celebrates during the victory ceremony after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kyle Kirkwood wins Long Beach for 1st career IndyCar victory

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 16, 2023 07:25 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward (5) of Mexico, walks in the garage area after practice for the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, April 1, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
McLaren's start in IndyCar a boost for slumping F1 team

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 14, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist (6), center, of Sweden, leads at the start of an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 2, 2023.(AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Newgarden holds off O'Ward for back-to-back wins at Texas

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 02, 2023 04:20 PM EDT