Auto Racing

Legge to become 1st woman since Danica Patrick to compete in Cup Series race. Will race at Phoenix

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Katherine Legge will become the first woman in a NASCAR Cup Series race since Danica Patrick in 2018 when the veteran makes her debut Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Legge will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet for Live Fast Motorsports.

Mar 3, 2025 3:35 PM Read more >

AP spent the IndyCar opener with Andretti leadership, including Jill Gregory in her debut race

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Cassidy Marie was docked first in line outside Turn 10 with an unobstructed view of IndyCar's season-opening race in downtown St. Petersburg. It was 8:30 a.m.

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Joe Gibbs senses Cup championship chemistry brewing in Bell and team after 2nd consecutive victory

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joe Gibbs knows quite a lot about what it takes to win a championship. As an NFL coach, he won three Super Bowls. As a NASCAR team owner, his drivers have won five Cup Series titles.

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Bell makes late charge for lead and holds off Byron at COTA for 2nd straight NASCAR victory

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christopher Bell is making the most of his late-race chances to seize victories.

Mar 2, 2025 6:33 PM Read more >

Scott Dixon drove entire IndyCar season opener with no radio communication and still finished 2nd

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Scott Dixon ran the entire IndyCar season-opening race without radio communication in a miscue that probably cost him his first career victory on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg.

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Michael Andretti enjoying retirement as he takes in IndyCar opener as a fan instead of team owner

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Michael Andretti was tanned and thinner when he made his way from his yacht to the starting grid for IndyCar’s season-opening race. He was also relaxed.

Mar 2, 2025 1:08 PM Read more >

Power struggles on 44th birthday as he begins IndyCar season seeking a Penske contract extension

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Will Power had a rough 44th birthday Saturday when he lost power in his car, brushed the wall during practice and had his hybrid engine changed before qualifying for IndyCar’s season-opening race.

Mar 1, 2025 2:03 PM Read more >

Hocevar takes his aggressive style to COTA with a promise to keep racing hard in search of 1st win

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Carson Hocevar seems intent on driving as aggressive as ever. After all, he was the runner-up in Atlanta for a career-best finish.

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Chip Ganassi Racing partners with OpenAI in first motorsports venture for AI company

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

Feb 28, 2025 3:16 PM Read more >

Indy 500 champ Newgarden becomes 1st driver to sign with Klutch Sports Group management agency

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

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