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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 9 hrs ago

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 10 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 17 hrs ago
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....

Ryan Blaney (12) hold up the first place check while celebrating in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Blaney wins $1M NASCAR All-Star race after caution, net

By Stephen Hawkins 23 hrs ago

Alex Palou, of Spain, 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)
Quick qualifying run gives Palou another 2nd at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2022 07:57 PM EDT

The green flags drops, starting the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Blaney wins All-Star race, $1M 2 laps after thinking he won

By Stephen Hawkins May. 22, 2022 06:51 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

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco walks at the pit lane after his car's breakdown during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)
Leclerc's perfect weekend in Spain ruined by faulty Ferrari

By Joseph Wilson May. 22, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco walks at the pit lane after his car's breakdown during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)
Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in Spain, Leclerc abandons

By Joseph Wilson May. 22, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

Kyle Busch, front, and his crew show off their pole position rings after qualifications for the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022.(AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Kyle Busch's pit crew All-Stars for qualifying in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins May. 21, 2022 10:07 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

Tyler Reddick (48) burns rubber after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Reddick gives Big Machine Racing 1st NASCAR Xfinity victory

By Stephen Hawkins May. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Pilot dies in airplane crash near Wayne drag race event

May. 21, 2022 04:13 PM EDT
WAYNE, Neb. (AP) — A pilot died after a single-engine plane crashed at the Wayne Municipal Airport, officials said. The Cessna 140 crashed Friday...

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

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands waits at pits prior to the start of the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)
Leclerc takes pole ahead of Verstappen at Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson May. 21, 2022 08:31 AM EDT

Friesen gets NASCAR trucks win at Texas Motor Speedway

May. 20, 2022 11:26 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Stewart Friesen muscled his way past Christian Eckes in overtime Friday night to win at Texas Motor Speedway for his first NASCAR trucks...

Jimmie Johnson rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
INDY DAY 4: Sato delivers statement with fast lap in wind

By Michael Marot May. 20, 2022 07:03 PM EDT

Kyle Larson, center, signs autographs a he heads to pit road before the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Runner-up Keselowski in different spot for NASCAR All-Star

By Stephen Hawkins May. 20, 2022 06:43 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