James Hinchcliffe
Jack Harvey, of England, stands on the "Yard of Bricks" before the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hanley handling late entry, last row for Indianapolis 500

By Dave Skretta Aug. 21, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, speeds down the main straightaway during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hinchcliffe back at Indy 500 with plenty riding on outcome

By Dave Skretta Aug. 21, 2020 03:24 AM EDT

Ryan Hunter-Reay leads a group of cars off pit lane during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 20, 2020 06:38 PM EDT

Marco Andretti reacts after winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
An Andretti wins 1st Indy 500 pole for family in 33 years

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 16, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, looks down the pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penske cars struggle with speed as Andretti tops 233 mph

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 14, 2020 04:38 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, walks back to the garage area during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Drivers get on track at empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 12, 2020 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, May 19, 2019, Fernando Alonso, of Spain, prepares to drive during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis, Ind. Fernando Alonso feels far better about his chances to close out motorsports' version of the Triple Crown in 2020. The Spaniard will race for Arrow McLaren SP in the Indianapolis 500 in May and believes the organization is prepared. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Alonso confident in team prep for another Indy 500 attempt

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 11, 2020 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 8, 2019, file photo, Josef Newgarden does a burnout after winning the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar opens its pandemic-delayed season with an all-in-one-day show Saturday on the fast high-banked 1 ½-mile oval at Texas Motor Speedway, more than eight months after the 2019 finale. (AP Photo/Larry Papke, File)
Back on track: IndyCar delayed debut all-in-one Texas affair

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 05, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019, file photo, Will Power, of Australia, drives into turn one during Aeroscreen testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The 2020 IndyCar season will open Saturday night, June 6, 2020, at Texas Motor Speedway. The race will also mark the official race debut of the safety innovation for enhanced driver cockpit protection. The safety feature is a ballistic, canopy-like windscreen anchored by titanium framework encompassing the cockpit. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
IndyCar drivers uncertain how aeroscreen will work at Texas

By Michael Marot Jun. 05, 2020 02:24 AM EDT

This image taken from video provided by iRacing IndyCar, shows the view of driver Simon Pagenaud during the First Responder 175 presented by GMR virtual IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Indianapolis, Ind. (iRacing IndyCar via AP)
Scott McLaughlin wins on Indy oval for 2nd virtual victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2020 04:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 11, 2019, file photo, Simon Pagenaud, of France, celebrates after winning the Indy GP IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Pagenaud has won IndyCar’s virtual race at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan. It is Pagenaud’s second consecutive win in the virtual racing series and third for a Team Penske driver in the four races that have been staged since sports was shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Pagenaud beats Penske teammates to win another virtual race

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 18, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, practices on his racing simulator in his home in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 28, 2020. Kanaan, along with other IndyCar drivers and NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson will compete in the series' inaugural virtual racing event Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar goes iRacing as latest series to offer fans content

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 28, 2020 05:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi poses for photos during IndyCar Media Day in Austin, Texas. The IndyCar season starts with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Penske and the aeroscreen to debut at IndyCar season opener

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 11, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 24, 2019, file photo, IndyCar driver Fernando Alonso, of Spain, drives out of the pit area during testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Alonso will once again attempt to complete motorsports' version of the Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May with McLaren. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Alonso returns to McLaren for another shot at Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 25, 2020 01:57 PM EST

FILE - In this May 28, 2016, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, right, of Canada, talks with Marco Andretti during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinchcliffe gets Indy 500 ride, 3 total races with Andretti

By Michael Marot Feb. 19, 2020 10:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, file photo, Sebastien Bourdais, left, and Joao Barbosa walk back to their garage after a practice session during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bourdais spent a day in early November helping IndyCar fine-tune its newest safety innovation. Later that night, he learned he was likely losing his job with a year remaining on his contract. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bourdais, Hinchcliffe casualties of cruel IndyCar offseason

Jenna Fryer Jan. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Coyne hires Spanish driver Palou for full IndyCar season

Jenna Fryer Dec. 19, 2019 01:50 PM EST
Dale Coyne hired Spanish driver Alex Palou to drive the 2020 IndyCar season Thursday, the latest twist in a wild offseason of seat changes that has left a...

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2019, file photo, Sebastian Bourdais, of France, walks down pit road before the IMSA 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Bourdais parted ways with Dale Coyne Racing on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, and will move from IndyCar to sports cars in IMSA in 2020. The announcement came after several weeks of negotiations between Coyne and Bourdais, who had a year remaining on his contract but support from engine provider Honda had been pulled for the Frenchman after Bourdais failed to score any manufacturer points in 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bourdais to move to IMSA after split with Dale Coyne Racing

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 22, 2019 03:38 PM EST

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinch-clipped: McLaren boss calls IndyCar change business

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 01, 2019 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, talks with the media after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 auto race, in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinch looks forward to maple syrup, an NHL game after firing

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2019 10:51 AM EDT