Helio Castroneves
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2020 file photo, Juan Pablo Montoya, left, and Simon Pagenaud watch teammate Dane Cameron on the track during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Rolex 24 begins Saturday, Jan. 25.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Team Penske eyes first Rolex 24 win since return 3 years ago

Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2020 05:58 PM EST

ACURA Team Penske driver Ricky Taylor waits to take the track in the pits during practice for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at the Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Mazda Team Joest wins 2nd consecutive Rolex 24 pole

Jenna Fryer Jan. 23, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Kyle Busch heads to his garage during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kyle Busch brings the Rowdy show to the Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 03, 2020 05:50 PM EST

Penske Corporation Chairman Rodger Penske, left, and Hulman & Co. Chairman Tony Hulman George speak after a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series were sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning move Monday that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Penske jumped at chance to protect iconic Indianapolis track

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 05, 2019 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this May 30, 1947, file photo, the pace lap of the Indianapolis 500 auto race is underway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/File)
Top moments in the history of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2019 04:33 PM EST

FILE - In this April 24, 2019, file photo, Graham Rahal talks with his father and car owner, Bobby Rahal, before testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Rahal is grateful for most of the genes he inherited from his father. The one he gene he could have gone without? His large frame. Rahal is the largest driver in IndyCar and revealed this week he's undergoing body contouring treatments in his battle with the bulge. He's had one treatment of "Sculpsure” and is committed to the process described as non-invasive, light-based technology that targets fat cells. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Graham Rahal turns to body contouring in battle of the bulge

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 20, 2019 02:56 AM EDT

Newgarden, Penske hope to continue winning ways at Gateway

By Ken Roberts Aug. 23, 2019 06:14 PM EDT
MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Josef Newgarden will have a chance to expand his points lead in the IndyCar series with a win Saturday night at World Wide Technology Raceway at...

Alexander Rossi passes the finish line during practice for the IndyCar Series auto race Friday, July 19, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pagenaud wins 2nd straight pole at Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 19, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 23, 2019, file photo, Santino Ferrucci drives during an open practice session for the IndyCar Classic auto race in Austin, Texas. After a recent string of strong finishes in IndyCar, Ferrucci is showing off the driving skill that was never really in doubt. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Ferrucci showing skill, rebuilding reputation in IndyCar

By Chris Jenkins Jul. 03, 2019 03:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 10, 2017, file photo, team owner Roger Penske, left, talks with driver Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, on pit road before an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Helio Castroneves is optimistic team owner Roger Penske will give him another chance to win the Indianapolis 500 for the fourth time next year. Castroneves said it will depend largely on finding a sponsor, a search he believes will be helped greatly by the fact that another Penske driver, Simon Pagenaud, won Indy in May. (AP Photo/Randy Holt, File)
Castroneves optimistic about another shot at Indy 500

By Chris Jenkins Jun. 26, 2019 05:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2018, file photo, Josef Newgarden waits by his pit box before a practice session for an IndyCar series auto race in Long Pond, Pa. Newgarden wouldn’t change the career path he has had through eight IndyCar seasons, even though the American driver wanted more success earlier. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Newgarden leading on different path in IndyCar title chase

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 21, 2019 12:41 PM EDT

Scott Dixon gets fuel and tires during the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
The Latest: Newgarden gets 1st Texas win, 3rd of season

Jun. 08, 2019 09:22 PM EDT

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2019 04:08 AM EDT
NBA TORONTO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 25 points before leaving with a hamstring injury, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors ran off...

Sebastien Bourdais, of France, shows damage to his car during the second race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader in Detroit, Sunday, June 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dixon wins Detroit Grand Prix after Queen Elizabeth II honor

By Larry Lage Jun. 02, 2019 12:28 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winners photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 27, 2019. Pagenaud swept the month of May, winning the Indianapolis Grand Prix, and winning both the pole and the race at the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Column: Indy 500 delivers spectacular show, brilliant racing

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, talks with car owner Roger Penske as they celebrate on the Yard of Bricks after Pagenaud won the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pagenaud gives sponsor John Menard his first Indy 500 win

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2019 02:04 AM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, celebrates by pouring milk on himself after winning the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Simon Pagenaud wins Indy 500 on Penske's golden anniversary

By Jenna Fryer May. 26, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

William Byron (24) brings his car through the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

May. 26, 2019 07:26 AM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, take off his helmet during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Roger Penske celebrates 50 years at Indianapolis 500

By Dave Skretta May. 25, 2019 09:46 AM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, sits in his car before the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
Indy 500 takes spotlight for IndyCar Series on an uptick

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2019 02:56 PM EDT