Motorcycle racing
Justin Ashley leads Top Fuel qualifying at NHRA US Nationals

Sep. 02, 2022 10:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Ashley led Top Fuel qualifying Friday night in the NHRA U.S. Nationals with a 3.716-second pass at 330.23 mph. "You always...

Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 Hybrid drivers Britain's Mike Conway, right, Japan's Kamui Kobayashi, left, and Argentina's Jose Maria Lopez hold their trophies after finishing second in the 24-hHour Le Mans endurance race Le Mans, western France, Sunday June 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
Kobayashi to sub for Hawksworth with Lexus in Canada

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 29, 2022 08:09 AM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps collects a NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals drag races win in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, June 19, 2022. ( Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Capps races to 6th Bristol win to tie Schumacher's record

Jun. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EDT

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Matt Hagan drives in Funny Car qualifying at the Virginia NHRA Nationals drag races Friday, May 13, 2022, at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va. (Auto Imagery/NHRA via AP)
Hagan breaks Virginia track record in Funny Car qualifying

May. 14, 2022 09:46 PM EDT

Brittany Force breaks track marks in NHRA's Virginia return

May. 13, 2022 07:07 PM EDT
DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — Top Fuel points leader Brittany Force broke both ends of the track record at Virginia Motorsports Park in qualifying Friday for the Virginia...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:26 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:05 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

Marc Marquez (93), of Spain, leads Pol Espargaro (44), of Spain, through a turn during the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas motorcycle race at the Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Italy's Bastianini moves late to take Texas win in MotoGP

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 10, 2022 05:24 PM EDT

Marc Marquez (93), of Spain, steers through a turn during an open practice session for the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas motorcycle race at the Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Marquez downplays win chances in return to Texas, starts 9th

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 09, 2022 02:55 AM EDT

New global supercross series announced for 2022 season

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 01, 2022 02:28 PM EST
A new global supercross series was announced Tuesday with backing from an Abu Dhabi-based wealth fund that manages $243 billion in assets. Mubadala...

FILE - Fans watch as cars approach turn one during the F1 U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, on Oct. 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Formula 1 has announced a new five-year contract with the Circuit of the Americas to keep the United States Grand Prix at the Texas track through 2026. The 2022 U.S. Grand Prix is scheduled for Oct. 23 and has been on F1's official calendar without a formal contract. The track’s original 10-year deal expired with the 2021 race which drew more than 300,000. The contract also keeps at least two F1 races in the U.S. through 2026. The Miami Grand Prix starts a 10-year race contract in May. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)
F1 and COTA agree to new 5-year deal for U.S. Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 18, 2022 08:18 AM EST

Al-Attiyah wins Dakar Rally, Sunderland takes motorbike race

Jan. 14, 2022 12:26 PM EST
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Nasser Al-Attiyah clinched his fourth Dakar Rally title on Friday in Jeddah after leading from the first stage on New Year's Day. ...

FILE - Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi, of Italy, crosses the finish line to win the San Marino MotoGP at the Misano circuit , in Misano, Italy, on Sept. 6, 2009. Record-breaking motorcycle racer. Charismatic showman. Italy's most popular athlete for years. Valentino Rossi was all that and more. He competed in his final race Sunday at the Valencia Grand Prix. He's the owner of nine world titles that include seven in the premier class. He's considered the greatest modern driver in his sport. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
AP PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating Valentino Rossi's career

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2021 10:54 AM EST

NHRA crowns 4 champions in season-finale at Pomona

Nov. 14, 2021 08:57 PM EST
POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Steve Torrence, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith raced to season championships and race victories Sunday in the season-ending Auto Club NHRA...

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Brittany Force drives in Top Fuel qualifying Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals drag races at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Alexis DeJoria tops NHRA Funny Car qualifying in Las Vegas

Oct. 30, 2021 09:06 PM EDT

Brittany Force takes off from the starting line in Top Fuel at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals drag races Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)
Torrence has quickest Top Fuel run in Bristol history

Oct. 16, 2021 08:42 PM EDT

Brittany Force has quickest run in Bristol Dragway history

Oct. 15, 2021 08:36 PM EDT
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Brittany Force made the quickest run in Bristol Dragway history Friday, powering to the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel qualifying at...

Marc Marquez (93), of Spain, steers through a turn during an open practice session for the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas motorcycle race at the Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Marquez looking for old MotoGP magic at American Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 02, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

Mechanics push the car of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain on the grid before the Russian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (Yuri Kochetkov/Pool Photo via AP)
Qatar to host F1 race for first time in November

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 30, 2021 06:23 AM EDT

Tim Wilkerson races to 2nd NHRA Funny Car victory in 3 weeks

Sep. 19, 2021 05:29 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Tim Wilkerson raced to his second Funny Car victory in three weeks Sunday, beating Cruz Pedregon in the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at...