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In this photo provided by the NHRA, Matt Smith drives in Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals drag races at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Capps, Pruett give Schumacher nitro sweep at Winternationals

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Verstappen frustrated at losing more points on 1st-lap crash

By Jerome Pugmire 7 hrs ago

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Ocon wins in Hungary, Hamilton 8-point lead after Vettel DQ

By Jerome Pugmire 9 hrs ago

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Leah Pruett drives in Top Fuel qualifying Friday night, July 30, 2021, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals drag races at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif. (Jerry Foss/NHRA via AP)
Ron Capps tops Funny Car qualifying at NHRA Winternationals

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Alise Willoughby of the United States competes in the women's BMX Racing quarterfinals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
BMX couple tackling life's big moments together

By John Marshall Jul. 31, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates with his team after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (David W Cerny/Pool via AP)
Hamilton takes pole in Hungary as he aims for 100th F1 win

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2021 07:34 AM EDT

Pruett leads Top Fuel qualifying at NHRA Winternationals

Jul. 31, 2021 12:38 AM EDT
POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Leah Pruett led Top Fuel qualifying Friday night in the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway. A week...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a media conference at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Thursday, July 29, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Florion Goga/Pool via AP)
Rivalry on and off track is turning F1 season into a classic

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2021 09:47 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second free practice at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Friday, July 30, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Bottas handles heat to top 2nd practice at Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2021 07:16 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
F1: Verstappen takes new swipe at 'disrespectful' Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 29, 2021 11:08 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Thursday, July 29, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
F1 champs Hamilton & Vettel concerned by LGBT law referendum

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 29, 2021 09:01 AM EDT

El piloto británico Lewis Hamilton, de Mercedes, celebra en el podio después de ganar en Gran Premio Británico de la Fórmula Uno, en el circuito de Silverstone, Inglaterra, el domingo 18 de julio de 2021. (AP Foto/Jon Super)
AUTO RACING: Hamilton closing gap on Verstappen in F1 race

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, stand on the grid before the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Bruised Verstappen ready for F1 title resumption in Hungary

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 14, 2021, file photo, Jimmie Johnson climbs out of his car following practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Johnson is hopeful of testing in August at Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of a path toward running in the Indianapolis 500 in 2022. The seven-time NASCAR champion jumped this season to IndyCar and has competed in seven races for team owner Chip Ganassi. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Indycar rookie Johnson aims for Indianapolis 500 run in 2022

By Dan Gelston Jul. 27, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick competes at a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NASCAR hiatus: Drivers would like to make it a regular thing

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts corner back Kenny Moore II arrives in the back seat of a two-seat IndyCar driven by IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward as the players reported to the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Practice open on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Moore's big entrance masks abnormalities as Colts open camp

By Michael Marot Jul. 27, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands take a curve side-by-side at the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Verstappen crash at British GP to be reviewed

Jul. 27, 2021 10:19 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Hamilton forms foundation in partnership with Mercedes

Jul. 27, 2021 08:55 AM EDT

Top Fuel star Steve Torrence wins NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Jul. 25, 2021 08:59 PM EDT
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Top Fuel star Steve Torrence won the NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday for his third straight victory and second to open the three-race...

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Matt Hartford drives in Pro Stock qualifying Friday, July 23, 2021, at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals drag races in Sonoma, Calif. (Marc Gewertz/NHRA via AP)
Brittany Force leads Top Fuel field at NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Jul. 24, 2021 08:15 PM EDT