Automobile racing
This image provided by Campbell Marketing shows the new Ford Mustang GT3 race car, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Le Mans, France. Ford has planned a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic Mustang muscle car next year under a massive rebranding of Ford Performance aimed at bringing the automotive manufacturer “into the racing business.” (Drew Gibson/Campbell Marketing via AP)
Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding

By Jenna Fryer 14 hrs ago

Noah Gragson, right, greets fans prior to 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)
Noah Gragson to miss NASCAR race at Sonoma with concussion-like symptoms

Jun. 08, 2023 03:31 PM EDT

A replica of NASCAR’s Garage 56 Hendrick Motorsports entry is displayed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Le Mans, France, Thursday, June 8, 2023. NASCAR has arrived at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and even though its a specialized entry that can't race for the win, just being part of the biggest endurance race in the world has the industry buzzing to be part of the global stage. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR and its growling Next Gen car take over Le Mans, looking to make statement on a global stage

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 08, 2023 01:33 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) competes during 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)
Hendrick hopes rough racing settles down after Chase Elliott suspension

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 08, 2023 09:21 AM EDT

Erik Jones (43) and Ty Gibbs (54) compete during 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)
NASCAR penalizes Jones, Legacy Motor Club for illegal modification

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 07, 2023 11:51 AM EDT

FILE - The Toyota Gazoo Racing's winner drivers Mike Conway of Britain, Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Jose Maria Lopez of Argentina, and the second placed drivers Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland, Kazuki Nakajima of Japan and Brendon Hartley of New Zeland celebrate on the podium of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race in Le Mans, France, on Aug. 22, 2021. The world's most famous endurance race will be open to hydrogen-powered cars starting in 2026, Pierre Fillon, the president of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, said Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup Series

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 07, 2023 05:05 AM EDT

The No. 24 Chevrolet sits on display outside its garage Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Le Mans, France. The stock car is entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a collaboration between NASCAR, Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports and Goodyear. On Tuesday, the Hendrick pit crew won its class in the pit crew competition. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Hendrick wins class in Le Mans pit crew competition

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 06, 2023 03:00 PM EDT

Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AUTO RACING: Busch keeps RCR resurgent; Palou and Verstappen win again

By The Associated Press Jun. 06, 2023 11:39 AM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after being fouled in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series against the Denver Nuggets Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
LeBron James named honorary starter for 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 06, 2023 08:00 AM EDT

Kyle Busch (8) competes through Turn 3 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Kyle Busch and Richard Childress, once enemies, now winning NASCAR combination

By Dave Skretta Jun. 05, 2023 01:47 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden and Roger Penske pose with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Column: Penske rolls into Le Mans on top of motor sports seeking evasive 1st win

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 05, 2023 11:38 AM EDT

Álex Palou (10) leads the field during the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race in Detroit, Sunday, June 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Grand Prix aims to make track improvements for 2nd year on downtown streeets

By Larry Lage Jun. 05, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

Kyle Busch, front, drives followed by Denny Hamlin (11) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Kyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. Louis

By Dave Skretta Jun. 04, 2023 09:27 PM EDT

Colton Herta pulls out of the pits during the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Alex Palou wins Detroit Grand Prix in IndyCar's return to downtown track

By Larry Lage Jun. 04, 2023 05:49 PM EDT

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain gestures to fans at the end of the second practice session for Sunday's Spanish Formula One Grand Prix, at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alonso’s long wait for 33rd F1 win goes on after disappointing Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson Jun. 04, 2023 01:31 PM EDT

Haas principal Steiner reprimanded, apologizes for calling race stewards ‘laymen’

Jun. 04, 2023 08:15 AM EDT
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Haas team principal Guenther Steiner was reprimanded by the FIA on Sunday for calling the race stewards at last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix ...

Cole Custer grabs 1st Xfinity Series win of the season in Portland

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 03, 2023 08:02 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cole Custer pulled into the lead after a late caution for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series win this season on the road course at Portland...

Cars leave the split pit lanes during qualifications for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race in Detroit, Saturday, June 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Grand Prix's split pits adds intrigue to IndyCar race's return downtown

By Larry Lage Jun. 03, 2023 04:21 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney smiles in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Ryan Blaney joins pole sitter Kyle Busch on front row for NASCAR Cup Series race

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2023 12:59 PM EDT

The pit crew for Kyle Larsonr rushes to complete a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Corey LaJoie gets long-awaited Hendrick Motorsports shot in NASCAR Cup Series

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2023 12:53 PM EDT