Simon Pagenaud
Jimmie Johnson rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
INDY DAY 4: Sato delivers statement with fast lap in wind

By Michael Marot 4 hrs ago

Rinus VeeKay, of The Netherlands, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Castroneves starts record Indy 500 quest with 'perfect' car

By Michael Marot May. 17, 2022 06:48 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds his trophy after winning the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AUTO RACING: All-Star break for Cup Series; F1 in Barcelona

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2022 01:58 PM EDT

Colton Herta spins his car after winning the IndyCar GP auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar's aeroscreen gets mixed reviews in 1st rain test

By Michael Marot May. 15, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Colton Herta holds the trophy after winning an IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Herta makes all right moves to win wet, wild IndyCar GP

By Michael Marot May. 14, 2022 11:51 AM EDT

Graham Rahal looks down pit lane during testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Concerns about pit row linger as IndyCar revs up for May

By Michael Marot May. 12, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Andretti seeking 4th straight win on streets of Long Beach

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 08, 2022 07:36 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The best drive of Colton Herta's life, according to his boss, wasn't even a win. Herta finished fourth in the IndyCar season...

The car of Dale Coyne Racing with RWR driver Takuma Sato is seen being towed to the team garage for repairs after a crash during the morning practice session at the IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
McLaughlin beats teammate Power to win first IndyCar pole

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 26, 2022 02:03 PM EST

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Castroneves back at St. Pete as a driver seeking another win

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 25, 2022 05:43 PM EST

Austin Cindric, center, celebrates in Victory Lane with car owner Roger Penske, left, and crew chief Jeremy Bullins after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Penske wants Indy 500 win to follow Daytona 500 victory

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 24, 2022 04:28 PM EST

FILE - Pato O'Ward celebrates his victory at an IndyCar Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar is on a high as it begins its season with young talent capable of carrying the series into the future. But Colton Herta and is again the mix of Formula One conversations and Pato O’Ward already has one foot out the door. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
IndyCar opens with bright new stars and big expectations

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 22, 2022 06:05 PM EST

Simon Pagenaud, left, of France, takes a selfie photo with teammates, Oliver Jarvis, of Great Britain, Helio Castroneves, of Brazil and Tom Blomqvist, of Monaco after winning the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Castroneves claims yet another crown jewel with Rolex win

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 29, 2022 09:09 PM EST

Loic Duval, of France, puts on his gloves before taking a turn driving during a practice session for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wayne Taylor Racing goes for 4th consecutive Rolex 24 win

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 28, 2022 05:46 PM EST

FILE - NTT IndyCar Series winner Alex Palou, center, celebrates with the trophy with team members after taking fourth place in an IndyCar auto race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Long Beach, Calif. Palou will compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the first time. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
A dozen IndyCar drivers racing Rolex for preseason prep

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 26, 2022 03:46 PM EST

FILE - Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R driver Kamui Kobayashi takes the checkered flag to win the Rolex 24-hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Kamui Kobayashi is rated as one of the best endurance racers in the world and returns to the Rolex 24 at Daytona seeking a third victory in the prestigious race. He's the reigning World Endurance Champion and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but wonders if this weekend's event in Daytona begins his final season of racing in the United States.(AP Photo/David Graham, File)
Kobayashi seeks 3rd Rolex before WEC leadership role begins

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 25, 2022 04:57 PM EST

FILE - NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, left, and Indycar driver Scott Dixon, right, talk during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this May 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson and Dixon will be competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race that begins next Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at 1:30m p.m. ET. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Column: Johnson more comfortable for 2nd IndyCar season

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2022 01:49 PM EST

FILE - Jimmie Johnson drives the Cadillac Dpi during the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Johnson is part of the No. 48 Cadillac team that will compete in the race beginning Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Rolex 24: Derani and Nasr now rivals in 61-car Daytona field

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 21, 2022 02:22 PM EST

Jim France, center, chairman of both NASCAR and the IMSA sports car series, takes a photograph of Brazilian steaks being grilled at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. France is owner of Action Express Racing, which competed in the Petit Le Mans last weekend at Road America. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
In The Pits: Action Express lifts curtain at Road Atlanta

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 15, 2021 04:58 PM EST

Scott Dixon of New Zealand, from left, Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and Renger van der Zande of The Netherlands sign autographs ahead of the 10-hour Petit Le Mans endurance race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Petit Le Mans closes North America's motorsports season

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 12, 2021 04:37 PM EST

FILE - Jack Harvey is shown before the start of an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., in this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing confirmed the worst kept secret in IndyCar on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, when British driver Jack Harvey was officially added to its 2022 lineup. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Jack Harvey makes IndyCar move to Rahal Letterman Lanigan

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 11, 2021 09:51 AM EDT