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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 14 hrs ago

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, climbs into his car during final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ganassi vs. McLaren headlines Indianapolis 500 title fight, some 300,000 fans expected

By Jenna Fryer May. 26, 2023 03:54 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

Fans watch as cars are pulled to the track during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis 500 renaissance marked by brisk ticket sales, fewer empty seats at vast racetrack

By Michael Marot May. 25, 2023 12:04 PM EDT

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

FILE - Tony Kanaan is shown before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill. The tit-for-tat war between Zak Brown and Chip Ganassi took another turn Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, when Arrow McLaren SP announced it had signed both a Ganassi sponsor and Tony Kanaan to drive the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
McLaren plucks away Ganassi sponsor and Kanaan for Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 01, 2022 08:44 AM EDT

Kyle Larson, front, waits for the start of qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kyle Larson added to candidate pool for Indianapolis 500

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 08, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

Josef Newgardenk, third from left, climbs out of his car after hitting a wall during an IndyCar Series auto race, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Column: NASCAR and IndyCar speed into shared Indy weekend

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 26, 2022 02:35 PM EDT

FILE - Simona de Silvestro, of Switzerland, waves to fans during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23, 2021, in Indianapolis. de Silvestro will make her IndyCar season debut Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Road America, joining Tatiana Calderon in the field to give IndyCar two women entering multiple events for the first time since 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
IndyCar to have two female racers in Road America field

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 10, 2022 03:32 PM EDT

Marco Andretti, left, talks with Michael Andretti during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Camping World returns as title sponsor for SRX summer series

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2022 09:33 AM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, drives into the first turn during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
O'Ward's 2nd place leads stout Indy 500 for Arrow McLaren SP

By Dan Gelston May. 29, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, heads down the main straightaway during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
An Indy 500 ending to forget for 6-time series champ Dixon

By Mark Long May. 29, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, right, of Sweden, celebrates with car owner Chip Ganassi after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sweden's Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 29, 2022 04:02 PM EDT

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)
Indy 500 fans find comfort in milk, bricks, Snake Pit

By Dan Gelston May. 28, 2022 02:55 AM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, prepares to drive during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ganassi goes to Indy with Johnson and 5 strong shots in 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

Colton Herta prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Herta walks away from crash during Indianapolis 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

Conor Daly waits for his crew to ready his car during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pranks, practical jokes turn Indy paddock into silly season

By Mark Long May. 26, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, stands by his car during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Castroneves seeks historic fifth Indianapolis 500 victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 26, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
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)
Essay: IndyCar veteran Tony Kanaan on career, 'what now?'

By Tony Kanaan May. 25, 2022 03:02 AM EDT