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FILE - Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, winner of the 2021 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winners photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this Monday, May 31, 2021, file photo. Superstar Racing Experience was conceptualized as a series for former greats who still had the skills and desire to compete and square off in identically prepared cars at six of America’s classic short tracks. Castroneves has no full-time job this season so joining SRX was a no-brainer. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
SRX made-for-TV racing series debuts with Indy 500 winner

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 10, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Graham Rahal hits the wall in Turn 2 after losing a tire during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)
INDY 500 NOTEBOOK: Loose wheel ends Rahal's race

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

Fans watch during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Dixon paces Carb Day as Team Penske finally shows speed

By Jenna Fryer May. 28, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Ryan Hunter-Reay prepare to drives in the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Buzzing again: Indy 500 is biggest sports event of pandemic

By Jenna Fryer May. 28, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar veterans still going strong as careers wind down

By Michael Marot May. 28, 2021 03:11 AM EDT

Colton Herta, right, talks with his father Bryan Herta during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Listen to your father: Herta finds success working with dad

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

The car driven by Alex Palou of Spain hits the wall in the second turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Jamie Gallagher)
De Silvestro comes up short on 1st day of Indy qualifying

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hondas dominate speed chart in preview of Indy qualifying

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2021 08:09 PM EDT

Marco Andretti climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Andretti at ease at Indy after stepping back from racing

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - Race driver Alexander Rossi waits for the start of practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this Friday, July 3, 2020, file photo. Alexander Rossi doesn't mince words about last season, when Andretti Autosport won just one race as an organization. "I just think we sucked globally," he said of the effort. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Column: Andrettis adjust as the family legacy winds down

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

FILE - Marco Andretti, left, talks with Mario Andretti before IndyCar practice laps in Detroit, in this Friday, June 1, 2012, file photo. Marco Andretti made the decision at the start of this year to step away from full-time racing and essentially end three generations of the most famous family in motorsports competing at the highest level. (AP Photo/Dave Frechette, File)
IRL-IndyCar-Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix 6/3/2012

May. 17, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 7, 2013, photo, Michael Andretti, left, his father, Mario, center, and son, Marco, right, pose for a group photo following a news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Marco Andretti made the decision at the start of this year to step away from full-time racing and essentially end three generations of the most famous family in motorsports competing at the highest level. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)
NASCAR-TRUCKS 6/7/2013

May. 17, 2021 11:29 AM EDT

Austin Cindric takes the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cindric romps in NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at Dover

By Dan Gelston May. 15, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - Tony Stewart celebrates his International Race of Champions (IROC) championship in victory lane at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., in this Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, file photo. Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), disclosed the format it will use Thursday, May 6, 2021, to The Associated Press when the all-star series launches this summer at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut on June 12 for the first of six Saturday night short-track races across the country. Stewart and co-founder Ray Evernham modeled the series after the popular but defunct International Race of Champions that pitted drivers from multiple formulas in identically prepared cars at various tracks for 30 years. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)
SRX format to reward driver skills, smarts on short tracks

By Jenna Fryer May. 06, 2021 09:16 AM EDT

Wilson to return to Indy 500 as 6th Andretti Autosport entry

May. 04, 2021 12:14 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stefan Wilson will return to the Indianapolis 500 with Andretti Autosport and complete the team's six-car lineup for this year's race. ...

Second place Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden, left, first place Andretti Autosport driver Colton Herta, middle, and third place Team Penske driver Simon Pagenaud celebrate after completing the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Sunday, April 25, 2021 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Herta takes St. Pete, ties father on IndyCar win list with 4

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 25, 2021 03:17 PM EDT

Colton Herta prepares for testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colton Herta matches dad, grabs pole in tight IndyCar field

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 24, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - Race driver Alexander Rossi waits for the start of practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this Friday, July 3, 2020, file photo. Alexander Rossi doesn't mince words about last season, when Andretti Autosport won just one race as an organization. "I just think we sucked globally," he said of the effort. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Michael Andretti builds different racing name as team owner

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 22, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
April 6 1896 — The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. James B. Connelly wins the first event — the hop, step and jump. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
April 3 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a two-game sweep of the Boston Bruins. 1933 — Ken...