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Change on the fly keeps cars on the ground

For the most part, safety-wise, the Indianapolis 500 went off without a hitch, with a few accidents Sunday, including Stefano…

May 24, 2015

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A late show of affection

IndyCar surprises Letterman with tribute

May 24, 2015

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Juan’s world

It’s Montoya over Power for Colombian’s 2nd Indy 500 title

May 24, 2015

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Carl Edwards races to first victory for new JGR team

Carl Edwards celebrates in Victory Lane after winning Sunday night.Terry Renna/Associated Press The Super Bowl-winning coach, owner of Joe Gibbs…

May 23, 2015

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Andrettis brush aside Indy curse

Marco Andretti, left, talks with his grandfather and 1969 Indianapolis 500 champion Mario Andretti during practice for the Indy 500.Sam…

May 23, 2015

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Penske, Ganassi, Chevy dominate final Indy 500 practice

It wasn’t the Indianapolis 500, but Helio Castroneves found reason to celebrate at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, winning the…

May 22, 2015

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Indy a spectacle, indeed

Questions about safety hover over 99th Indianapolis 500

May 22, 2015

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Honda driver Rahal: Chevy the Indy 500 favorite

Ryan Briscoe is replacing James Hinchliffe in the Indy 500 lineup. Hinchliffe was injured in one of a number of…

May 21, 2015

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Dixon claims Indy 500 pole, breaks up Penske monopoly

Scott Dixon ended Team Penske’s streak of eight consecutive pole wins in qualifying Sunday for the Indianapolis 500.Sam Riche/Associated Press…

May 17, 2015

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Rain washes out first day of Indy qualifying

Sebastian Saavedra of Colombia and the rest of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying field were relegated to seeking cover on a…

May 16, 2015

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On the fast track to disaster at Indy?

Indy cars aren’t supposed to fly, so Helio Castroneves going airborne after hitting the wall during practice earlier in the…

May 15, 2015

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Kenseth ends 51-race drought with win at rainy Bristol

Driver Matt Kenseth celebrates in victory lane after winning Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway.Wade Payne/Associated Press It took him nine…

April 19, 2015

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Johnson starts near the back, finishes at front

Jimmie Johnson pulled away after the final restart en route to victory in Atlanta.John Bazemore/Associated Press Quickly establishing he’s one…

March 1, 2015

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Stolen race car found, but not mystery driver

The Team Xtreme Racing car was found in Snellville, Ga., on Saturday, but it was too late for Sunday’s NASCAR…

February 28, 2015

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Dude, where’s my car: NASCAR machine stolen before race

NASCAR driver Travis Kvapil could only wait to see if his stolen race car could be found. It wasn’t and…

February 27, 2015

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No red flags despite checkered past week

Dozens of cars were wrecked, and on the morning of NASCAR’s season-opening showcase, reigning series champion Kevin Harvick warned “we’re…

February 23, 2015

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Victory Lane gives way to Memory Lane at Daytona

Jeff Gordon climbs into his car for the final time at the Daytona 500 on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway…

February 22, 2015

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Logano gives Roger Penske another Daytona 500 win

Soaked in booze but drinking a Coke, Joey Logano fretted over how he and his new bride would celebrate his…

February 22, 2015

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Kurt Busch loses appeal to overturn NASCAR suspension

Kyle Busch, center, signs autographs before practice for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race Saturday at Daytona…

February 21, 2015

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NASCAR suspends driver Kurt Busch just before Daytona 500

Kurt Busch prepares to leave his garage during a practice session for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto…

February 20, 2015

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Earnhardt Jr. and Johnson win Daytona 500 qualifying races

Dale Earnhardt Jr. raises the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the first of two qualifying races for the Daytona…

February 19, 2015

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Gordon wins pole for final Daytona 500 of his career

Jeff Gordon took a giant step toward making his final Daytona 500 a memorable one, winning the pole Sunday in…

February 15, 2015

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Gordon: 1 last year as a full-time racer

Jeff Gordon’s decision to leave the celebrations – here at the Brickyard 400 last July – and NASCAR, at least…

January 22, 2015

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Fisticuffs and fireworks in Texas

Johnson wins, as Gordon and Keselowski rumble

November 2, 2014