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Katherine Legge, of England, left, and Stefan Wilson, of England, crash in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)

Deaths and tragedy from 1973 Indy 500 opened the door for safety evolution in racing

By Michael Marot
15 hrs ago
Katherine Legge, of England, reacts after she qualified for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Over more than 100 years, 9 women have raced the Indianapolis 500 and the push for more has stalled

By Dave Skretta
May. 26, 2023 10:56 AM 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 12:07 PM EDT
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Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

By Steve Reed
May. 21, 2023 11:01 PM EDT

Suarez, Buescher earn front row starts for NASCAR All-Star race after heat wins

By Steve Reed
May. 20, 2023 09:10 PM EDT
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Daniel Suarez and Chris Buescher will start on the front row for Sunday night’s All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway after...
Martin Truex Jr. (19) steers into Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck

By Pete Iacobelli
May. 14, 2023 08:03 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 07:41 PM EDT

Cup champ Larson rallies from 30th to win Darlington Xfinity race

By Pete Iacobelli
May. 13, 2023 05:11 PM EDT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson was already excited about what the weekend at Darlington Raceway would mean. He added an even larger moment for him to remember...
Martin Truex Jr. stops in pit road for a tire change during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Hamlin bumps Larson for lead on final lap to win at Kansas

By Dave Skretta
May. 07, 2023 07:53 PM EDT
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FILE - Alex Bowman looks on during driver introductions before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bowman has been cleared to return to racing this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after missing four events with a fractured vertebra. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Bowman looking to pick up where he left off at Coca-Cola 600 following back injury

By Steve Reed 4 hrs ago

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR drivers have long considered the Coca-Cola 600 the most grueling race on the schedule.

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 5 hrs ago

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Few had heard of Alex Palou when he arrived in IndyCar after several years of racing in Japan.

Byron starts on pole for Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying canceled; Xfinity Series race postponed

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Cup Series points leader William Byron will start on the pole for Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying was rained out at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

FILE - Jimmie Johnson runs laps during a practice session for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Jimmie Johnson has won eight Cup Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, more than any driver in the history of the sport. Yet, he said he’s “never felt more ill prepared for a race” in his life heading into the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 28, 2023.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Jimmie Johnson says he's never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed 8 hrs ago

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson has won eight Cup Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, more than any driver in NASCAR history.