Josef Newgarden
Josef Newgarden kisses 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)
AUTO RACING: Blaney ends drought; Newgarden first American to win Indy since 2016

By The Associated Press May. 30, 2023 05:01 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney runs up the track to grab the checkered flag after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought

By Steve Reed May. 29, 2023 09:13 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: Indy 500's ending creates controversy and conspiracies

By Jenna Fryer May. 29, 2023 05:05 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ericsson left to rue Indy 500's decision on white-checkered finish

By Dave Skretta May. 28, 2023 06:18 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arrow McLaren's brilliant Indianapolis 500 ends in bitter disappointment

By Dave Skretta May. 28, 2023 05:45 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden celebrates on the finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Josef Newgarden wins his first Indy 500, gives Roger Penske his 19th victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 28, 2023 01:10 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, celebrates with his crew during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2023 02:56 PM EDT

Graham Rahal, right, talks with his dad, Bobby Rahal, during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Chevrolet, McLaren soar as Rahal struggles on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifying

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2023 06:18 PM EDT

Grosjean starts on pole at IndyCar race in Alabama

By John Zenor Apr. 29, 2023 05:59 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It's Romain Grosjean's turn to start up front for Andretti Autosport. The former Formula 1 driver and Swiss-born Frenchman is...

Kyle Kirkwood celebrates during the victory ceremony after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kyle Kirkwood wins Long Beach for 1st career IndyCar victory

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 16, 2023 07:25 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates after winning the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
AUTO RACING: Dirt racing next as NASCAR moves to Bristol

By The Associated Press Apr. 04, 2023 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - Colton Herta talks with his father Bryan Herta during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 21, 2021. The directive to send Bryan Herta to Kyle Kirkwood's team came from above and both Colton and Bryan Herta were adamant they did not ask for a split.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Column: Colton Herta split with father difficult but needed

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 03, 2023 03:38 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist (6), center, of Sweden, leads at the start of an IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 2, 2023.(AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Newgarden holds off O'Ward for back-to-back wins at Texas

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 02, 2023 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - Scott McLaughlin smiles before an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill. The IndyCar season begins Sunday, March 5, 2023, with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
IndyCar spotlights stars, racing and sustainability in 2023

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 28, 2023 01:16 PM EST

FILE - Tony Stewart, right, talks before an SRX Series auto race in Nashville, Tenn., July 17, 2021. Hall of Famer Stewart will return to full-time competition this season — as an NHRA drag racer. The three-time NASCAR champion will run a Top Alcohol dragster for McPhillips Racing for the full 2023 NHRA season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Marco Andretti returns to SRX to defend championship

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 28, 2023 08:00 AM EST

IndyCar preseason begins without Lights winner Lundqvist

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 31, 2023 04:38 PM EST
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The start of a new IndyCar season is looming with a field that will include four rookies. Linus Lundqvist, the reigning Indy...

Simon Pagenaud, of France, walks to his garage during auto race testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Austin Cindric seeks Rolex watch to add to Daytona 500 ring

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2023 02:32 PM EST

Chase Elliott (9) leads Denny Hamlin (11) and Noah Gragson (48) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR to crown three champions at Phoenix

Nov. 02, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates with the Red Bull team following the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Verstappen won the race and team Red Bull won the constructors' championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Last race for NASCAR drivers to make Final Four

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
AUTO RACING: Logano's in and awaiting 3 fellow contenders

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2022 01:54 PM EDT