Confidence helps Palou make rapid rise up IndyCar standings
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Alex Palou was racing in Japan two years ago and dreaming of the possibility he one day might get the chance to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Now the 24-year-old Spaniard finds himself leading the IndyCar points standings in just his second year on the circuit. “I’ve been super lucky […]
Larson romps to yet another victory for Hendrick Motorsports
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Larson won again — that’s all he does these days — this time in the Cup debut at Nashville Superspeedway, where Hendrick Motorsports’ new star drove to victory lane for the fourth consecutive week. Larson led 264 of 300 laps Sunday for his third consecutive win in a points race, […]
All-Pro Alvin Kamara now advising NASCAR on growing fan base
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — All-Pro running back Alvin Kamara has gone beyond being just a fan of NASCAR and sponsoring a car. He’s now advising NASCAR on how to add more fans as its first “Growth and Engagement Advisor.” “I’m excited they carved out a role for me,” Kamara said Sunday. “I got an office. […]
F1 leader Verstappen wins French GP ahead of rival Hamilton
LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his lead over his title rival to 12 points. Verstappen used the DRS system to catch Hamilton on Lap 52 and pass him on the inside before […]
Verstappen beats both Mercedes for pole at French GP
LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen won his second pole of the season and put his Red Bull in front of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton for the start the French Grand Prix. Verstappen set a time of 1 minute, 29.990 seconds around the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France to […]
Grosjean tops first IndyCar practice at Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Romain Grosjean paced IndyCar’s opening practice at Road America and immediately wished he was not at the top of the board. “I don’t like topping free practice,” the Frenchman said after Friday’s session. Grosjean went 1 minute, 47.6781 seconds in his Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda on the 14-turn, […]
Trackhouse aims to be Nashville’s newest pro sports team
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Trackhouse Racing introduced itself to Nashville outside of Tootsie’s, the famed honkytonk located in the shadow of the Ryman Auditorium. In two years, it hopes to be NASCAR’s newest professional sports team. Trackhouse is in its first season of existence and based in North Carolina, the hub for almost every NASCAR […]
Alex Bowman inks 2-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Bowman received a two-year contract extension from Hendrick Motorsports on Friday that celebrates NASCAR’s return to Nashville and sponsor Ally’s support of the first Cup Series race in the area in 37 years. Bowman was extended through the 2023 season to align with Ally’s commitment to the No. 48 Chevrolet. […]
F1: Bottas leads 1st practice at French GP ahead of Hamilton
LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Valtteri Bottas overcame a poor start to top the first practice session ahead of Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton at the French Grand Prix on Friday. Bottas had some early trouble at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France, bouncing over kerbs and appearing to damage the front wing on his […]
Gordon returns to racing roots by promoting Indy’s dirt race
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Just a few miles from the home where he spent his teenage years, Jeff Gordon strapped himself into a midget car, was pushed onto the 1/4-mile dirt track in the third turn at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and started turning laps. He felt like a kid again. “I did this 30 years ago […]