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FILE - Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland speaks during a news conference at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 28, 2019. Raikkonen, the 2007 Formula One world champion, will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International road course for Trackhouse Racing on Aug. 21, 2022. Raikkonen retired from Formula One last year. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, file)
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FILE - Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone stands at the starting grid prior to the start of the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix at the city circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, April 29, 2018. Ecclestone, who has family in Brazil, was arrested in the South American nation on May 25, 2022 for having a gun while boarding a plane, police said Thursday, May 26, 2022, and released on bail. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)
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May 27 1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...

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May 31 1927 — Detroit first baseman Johnny Neun records an unassisted triple play in the ninth inning to end the 1-0 win over the Cleveland Indians....

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May 27 1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...

Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500

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Roger Penske talks with Barbara Hellyer in the plaza before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. wld(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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May 26 1925 — In Detroit’s 8-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, Ty Cobb becomes the first to collect 1,000 career extra-base hits. He finished his...

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 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Scott McLaughlin, right, of New Zealand, talks with his parents Wayne and Diane McLaughlin, and his wife Karly McLaughlin, second from left, in Gasoline Alley before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Pitbull, Marks provide international drivers path to NASCAR

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of former driver Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull, launched a program Tuesday that...

Josef Newgarden drives during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar star Newgarden chasing elusive Indianapolis 500 win

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Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry pose for the media during the 'Top Gun Maverick' UK premiere at a central London cinema, on Thursday, May 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Need for speed: Indy 500 tabs 'Rooster' to wave green flag

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May 25 1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating Mike Turnesa in the final round, 7 and 6. 1965 — Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny...

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, puts on his helmet during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, talks with a team member during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 7: Kellett is first to crash in Indy 500 prep

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Josef Newgarden waits in the pits area for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Column: Indy 500 a showcase of IndyCar's growing strength

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May 24 1905 — Harry Payne Whitney’s Tanya becomes the second filly to win the Belmont Stakes. Ruthless was the first filly to win the Belmont, in 1867....

Ryan Blaney (12) hold up the first place check while celebrating in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blaney wins $1M NASCAR All-Star race after caution, net

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