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Josef Newgarden gets sprayed with champagne by Marcus Ericsson in victory lane after winning the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Newgarden snaps streak on 50th anniversary of 1st Penske win

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 04, 2021 02:13 PM EDT

Race fans decorated their camp site at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to congratulate local IndyCar owner Michael Shank on winning the Indianapolis 500, Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Lexington, Ohio. Shank’s team is based 50 miles away from the race track in Pataskala and considers Mid-Ohio his home track. Mid-Ohio is hosting IndyCar on the Fourth of July for the first time in track history. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
IndyCar embraces Americana charm at Mid-Ohio for holiday

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 03, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

In this photo provided by Chip Ganassi Racing, engineer Angela Ashmore poses after Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, won the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit, Saturday, June 12, 2021. The last three IndyCar races have been won by drivers who have female engineers on their teams, a trend that could continue Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. (Chip Ganassi Racing via AP)
Girl power: Female engineers pushing IndyCar teams to wins

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 01, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 28, 2020, file photo, Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in Long Pond, Pa. Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick flipped their 1-2 finish in Pocono’s doubleheader weekend last year but they each come back for this weekend’s races winless and trying to chase Kyle Larson. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
AUTO RACING: Larson closing on Hamlin; F1 has a title race

By The Associated Press Jun. 30, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi, left, looks down pit lane during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rossi seeks end to 2-year losing streak at Road America

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay of the Netherlands rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Carpenter won't put restrictions on VeeKay after bike fall

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 18, 2021 02:45 AM EDT

FILE - Kyle Busch smashes the guitar trophy after winning the NASCAR Federated Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series auto race at Nashville Speedway in Gladeville, Tenn., in this Saturday, June 6, 2009, file photo. Nashville Speedway, the track that had been shuttered for a decade will host its first ever Cup race on Sunday, June 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Donn Jones, File)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR visits Music City; IndyCar in Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

Rinus VeeKay of the Netherlands rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
VeeKay expects to race at Mid-Ohio after breaking collarbone

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 17, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Pato O'Ward celebrates by jumping into James Scott Memorial Fountain after winning the second race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
O'Ward seizes championship lead with Montoya-like drive

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 15, 2021 06:23 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward celebrates after winning the second race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pato O'Ward charges to win, dedicates it to injured teammate

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 13, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist races during the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit Saturday, June 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Askew gets call from old team as emergency replacement

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 13, 2021 10:38 AM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist races during the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit Saturday, June 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rosenqvist hospitalized after crash into wall at Belle Isle

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 12, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson practices for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader on Belle Isle in Detroit, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Johnson struggling at Detroit, trying to stay out of the way

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 12, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves of Brazil celebrates on the yard of bricks at the start/finish line winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Helio doesn't parlay Indy 500 win into seat at Detroit

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 07, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves of Brazil celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Good company: Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500 for 4th time

By Jenna Fryer May. 30, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

Ryan Hunter-Reay prepare to drives in the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Buzzing again: Indy 500 is biggest sports event of pandemic

By Jenna Fryer May. 28, 2021 03:14 PM EDT

Fans watch the start of the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Crown jewel races arrive for NASCAR, IndyCar

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, stretches during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
CHILD'S PLAY: Young new talent takes Indy 500 by storm

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hondas dominate speed chart in preview of Indy qualifying

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2021 08:09 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rahal team penalized after Indy 500 photo shoot causes crash

By Jenna Fryer May. 20, 2021 12:56 PM EDT