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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 22 hrs ago
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

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

By Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

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

By Jenna Fryer May. 23, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, puts on his equipment during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Scott Dixon blazes to Indy 500 pole in record 234 mph run

By Jenna Fryer May. 22, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson, center, and Tony Kanaan, right, of Brazil, look at the speeds during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson uses huge save to prevent 230 mph crash at Indy

By Jenna Fryer May. 22, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson makes Indy 500 pole shootout in 1st qualifying run

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

The crew for Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, push his car back to Gasoline Alley during a weather delay during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Blistering speeds at fastest Indy 500 qualifying since 1996

By Jenna Fryer May. 21, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Romain Grosjean, of France, prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Windy Indy: Speeds hit 243 mph as weather disrupts 500 prep

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
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....

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leaves the pits during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
INDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson stands on pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jimmie Johnson feels 'at home' in Indy 500 preparations

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2022 06:23 PM EDT

Will Power of Australia sits in his car during IndyCar auto racing testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pit concerns dissipate as IndyCar drivers crank up speed

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

Jimmie Johnson puts on his helmet during IndyCar auto racing testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson tests hand while gaining experience during Indy test

By Michael Marot Apr. 20, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Austin Cindric, center, celebrates in Victory Lane with car owner Roger Penske, left, and crew chief Jeremy Bullins after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Penske wants Indy 500 win to follow Daytona 500 victory

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 24, 2022 04:28 PM EST

Newgarden among 6 IndyCar drivers to enter all-star series

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 23, 2022 04:50 PM EST
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — At least six drivers with IndyCar roots will compete in the second season of Tony Stewart's all-star racing league, including a...

FILE - NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, left, and Indycar driver Scott Dixon, right, talk during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this May 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson and Dixon will be competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race that begins next Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at 1:30m p.m. ET. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Column: Johnson more comfortable for 2nd IndyCar season

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2022 01:49 PM EST

Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Kalkhoven dies at 77

Jan. 04, 2022 06:17 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Kalkhoven, the team co-owner of Tony Kanaan's Indianapolis 500-winning entry in 2013, died Tuesday. He was 77. The...

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson stands in the doorway of the team hauler at Road Atlanta Raceway in Braselton, Georgia, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, talking with Chad Knaus, right, his former crew chief, and Gary Nelson, team manager of the IMSA sports car Action Express Racing team. Johnson and Knaus have long had an on-and-off relationship that ended in 2019 after 17 seasons together. The two have been reunited by work four times this season as Knaus has run a sports car team that Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports put together in partnership with Action Express for four IMSA endurance sports car races this year. Both say their relationship is currently in a good place. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Jimmie Johnson to run Indy 500 and full IndyCar schedule

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 15, 2021 09:25 AM EST

IndyCar team owner Michael Andretti, left, stands with driver Romain Grosjean at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Long Beach, Calif. Grosjean was named driver of the No. 28 for Andretti sponsored by DHL beginning next season and will drive the entire season, including the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Johnson and Grosjean take first laps on Indy's famed oval

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 06, 2021 07:18 PM EDT