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IndyCar roars into season opener at St. Petersburg as Palou chases 4th straight title

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Sports

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — IndyCar opens its season with a roaring four races in March, a return to Phoenix Raceway, three new venues and the son of a…

Read more IndyCar roars into season opener at St. Petersburg as Palou chases 4th straight title

F1’s new era demands a new driving style as ‘big four’ seek opening victory in Australia

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Sports

Chaotic starts, tricky overtaking, lifting off the gas on straights. Formula 1’s new era of regulations could upend the series in unexpected ways when the season begins with…

Read more F1’s new era demands a new driving style as ‘big four’ seek opening victory in Australia

Toyota Racing Development signs 13-year-old Keelan Harvick to a long-term driver deal

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A familiar name may be introduced at the 2031 Daytona 500 when Keelan Harvick will be old enough to enter “The Great American Race” his…

Read more Toyota Racing Development signs 13-year-old Keelan Harvick to a long-term driver deal

From YouTuber to NASCAR driver: Cleetus McFarland expands his racing resume at Daytona

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Entertainment

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Garrett Mitchell is better known as “Cleetus McFarland” to his millions of followers gained over the years as a racing influencer. He’s pretty much…

Read more From YouTuber to NASCAR driver: Cleetus McFarland expands his racing resume at Daytona

Teen sensation Connor Zilisch is the most hyped NASCAR rookie since possibly Jeff Gordon

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As sleet pelted Bowman Gray Stadium during NASCAR’s preseason warm-up race, multiple drivers complained about poor visibility and the wet track conditions. One of them…

Read more Teen sensation Connor Zilisch is the most hyped NASCAR rookie since possibly Jeff Gordon

Berry and Cindric secure final spots in NASCAR’s Clash after thrilling last chance heat

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Sports

Josh Berry and Austin Cindric claimed the final two spots in NASCAR’s preseason exhibition race by finishing 1-2 in the last chance qualifying heat at Bowman Gray Stadium…

Read more Berry and Cindric secure final spots in NASCAR’s Clash after thrilling last chance heat

Sanders crashes out of Dakar Rally contention and Al-Attiyah reclaims car lead

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 · Sports

BISHA, Saudi Arabia — Dakar Rally front-runner Daniel Sanders crashed and fell out of motorbike title contention and Nasser Al-Attiyah snatched back the car lead in the Saudi…

Read more Sanders crashes out of Dakar Rally contention and Al-Attiyah reclaims car lead

A deadly plane crash, a burning home and a tense trial add up in NASCAR’s offseason of heartbreak

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The new year began with a celebration of life for Emma Biffle, the 14-year-old daughter of one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers who was among…

Read more A deadly plane crash, a burning home and a tense trial add up in NASCAR’s offseason of heartbreak

NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted

December 11, 2025December 12, 2025 · Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan and NASCAR chairman Jim France stood side-by-side on the steps of a federal courthouse as if they were old friends following a…

Read more NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted

NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan’s lawsuit

December 11, 2025December 12, 2025 · Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Chairman Jim France testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on…

Read more NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan’s lawsuit

Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case

December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 · Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the…

Read more Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff sells 15% stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 · Finance

LAS VEGAS — Mercedes team principal and part-owner Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his shareholding of the Formula 1 team to George Kurtz, the CEO and founder…

Read more Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff sells 15% stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

NASCAR hoping must-win scenarios at Martinsville will avoid manipulation repeat

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 · Sports

NASCAR has a buzzy slogan for the third-round finale of its Cup Series playoffs. With half of the remaining eight drivers desperate for a victory to reach the…

Read more NASCAR hoping must-win scenarios at Martinsville will avoid manipulation repeat

Michael Jordan laughs at NASCAR’s claims as bitter antitrust feud barrels toward a trial

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 · Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR and two of its teams returned to court Thursday after two failed days of mediation and resumed their bitter antitrust…

Read more Michael Jordan laughs at NASCAR’s claims as bitter antitrust feud barrels toward a trial

Matt Payne and Garth Tander win dramatic Bathurst 1000 after starting 18th

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 · Sports

Matt Payne and Garth Tander won a dramatic Bathurst 1000 auto race in a Ford Mustang Sunday despite crossing the line in second place and after starting from…

Read more Matt Payne and Garth Tander win dramatic Bathurst 1000 after starting 18th

Blaney opens 2nd round of NASCAR Cup playoffs with New Hampshire win as Penske dominates

September 21, 2025September 22, 2025 · Sports

LOUDON, N.H. — In a race in which Fords were fastest at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Ryan Blaney barely was best in class for the second-round opener of…

Read more Blaney opens 2nd round of NASCAR Cup playoffs with New Hampshire win as Penske dominates

Brittany Force, ‘Queen of Speed,’ to retire after record-breaking season to start a family

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 · Sports

Not long after Brittany Force went 343.51 mph in the fastest run in NHRA history, the two-time Top Fuel world champion announced Friday she is retiring at the…

Read more Brittany Force, ‘Queen of Speed,’ to retire after record-breaking season to start a family

Toyotas turning heads with speed in NASCAR playoffs. ‘They’re ridiculously fast,’ Joey Logano says

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 · Sports

When Toyota entered NASCAR’s premier series in 2007, the manufacturer was concerned more about making races than winning 200 of them. In its first year, Toyota drivers suffered…

Read more Toyotas turning heads with speed in NASCAR playoffs. ‘They’re ridiculously fast,’ Joey Logano says

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 · Sports

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix Source link

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F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · Sports

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — The Formula 1 title race is back and the tension is building. Ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks,…

Read more F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP
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