Marcus Ericsson
FILE - Car owner Chip Ganassi is seen in the paddock before an IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 4, 2021. The conversation might not have even lasted 10 seconds. It was more of an exchange, really, but whatever Chip Ganassi said to Alex Palou after Sunday's, Aug. 7, 2022, race in Nashville was their first direct conversation since the reigning IndyCar champion said he was leaving the team. There's three races left in the season, Palou is in the thick of the title hunt and Ganassi is suing him. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)
Column: Palou persevering through Ganassi contract chaos

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

Romain Grosjean competes during the Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Dixon eyes record-tying 7th championship after Nashville win

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 07, 2022 07:59 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud drives during a practice session for the Music City Grand Prix auto race Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Music City Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McLaughlin wins Nashville pole; Grosjean, Lundgaard follow

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 06, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waits in the pits before a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rested Newgarden seeking IndyCar lead at home in Nashville

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 05, 2022 11:04 AM EDT

Colton Herta, of the United States, drives to a second place finish during an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Colton Herta looks for redemption in return to Music City

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

Roger Penske talks with Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch following practice for a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. Following the practice session former winners gathered at The Yard of Bricks for a photo opportunity. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Reddick rules road, NASCAR playoff pressure up

By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2022 01:39 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi, center, celebrates after winning an IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rossi ends 49-race losing streak with win on IMS road course

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2022 02:40 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch answers questions at a news conference between series races and Cup qualifying at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. Busch's deal with Joe Gibbs Racing expires at the end of the season and the two-time Cup Series champion is getting antsy for a new deal. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Alex Palou, of Spain, left, talks with a crew member during qualifications for a IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NASCAR and IndyCar intersect at Indianapolis extravaganza

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 29, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, races to a third place finish during an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rosenqvist fights for job with pole-winning run at Indy

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 29, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, arrives at the track for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Thursday, March 12, 2020. There is no love lost between rival team owners Chip Ganassi and Zak Brown, and the two now find themselves entangled over the reigning IndyCar champion. Ganassi says he picked up the option on Alex Palou for 2023, but McLaren Racing says it has signed the Spaniard for next year. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)
IndyCar champ Palou declares he will be at McLaren in 2023

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 28, 2022 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - Alex Palou, of Spain, talks with crew before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. There is no love lost between rival team owners Chip Ganassi and Zak Brown, and the two now find themselves entangled over the reigning IndyCar champion. Ganassi says he picked up the option on Alex Palou for 2023, but McLaren Racing says it has signed the Spaniard for next year.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FIle)
Ganassi sues IndyCar champion Palou over contract disupte

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 27, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 09:45 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Josef Newgarden taken to hospital; Pato O'Ward wins at Iowa

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 24, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

Will Power, of Australia (12) leads the field at the start of an IndyCar Series auto race, Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Newgarden continues Penske dominance at Iowa with 4th win

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 23, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - Alex Palou, of Spain, talks with crew before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. There is no love lost between rival team owners Chip Ganassi and Zak Brown, and the two now find themselves entangled over the reigning IndyCar champion. Ganassi says he picked up the option on Alex Palou for 2023, but McLaren Racing says it has signed the Spaniard for next year.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FIle)
Palou insists he wasn't lying about being happy at Ganassi

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

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waves to the crowd after winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
AUTO RACING: Make it 14 winners in NASCAR, 52 for Dixon

By The Associated Press Jul. 19, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives his way to winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Scott Dixon ties Mario Andretti with 52nd career IndyCar win

Jul. 17, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

Colton Herta of the United States celebrates winning the pole position following qualifying at the 2022 IndyCar Toronto, in Toronto, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Herta breaks IndyCar streak with pole-winning run at Toronto

By Michael Marot Jul. 16, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson of Sweden drives during qualifying at the 2022 IndyCar Toronto, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Toronto. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ericsson quietly hoping to extend IndyCar lead at Toronto

By Michael Marot Jul. 16, 2022 02:29 PM EDT