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Red Bull's Verstappen to start Brazilian Grand Prix in the pole position

SAO PAULO (AP) — A little help from heavy rain at Interlagos made it easier for Formula One champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull to start this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix in pole position.

Nov 3, 2023 4:56 PM Read more >

NASCAR defends drama-free final four and vows to do a better job promoting its young stars

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR on Friday dismissed the sentiment that this weekend's championship finale lacks the pizzazz and star power of a major event.

Nov 3, 2023 2:38 PM Read more >

Formula One extends deal with Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos to 2030

SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian Grand Prix of Formula One will take place at the historic Interlagos track until 2030. Formula One announced Friday it extended the contract to race in the Brazilian metropolis, which was due to end in 2025.

Nov 3, 2023 8:34 AM Read more >

Who has the best odds to celebrate a NASCAR championship? Ryan Blaney's sister

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The oddsmakers named Kyle Larson the favorite to win the NASCAR championship, but half the field believe the person with the best chance to celebrate Sunday will be a spectator at Phoenix Raceway.

Nov 2, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Xfinity Series winds down to final 4 drivers at Phoenix Raceway

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — John Hunter Nemechek went down so he could climb back up . The second-generation NASCAR driver is headed back to the Cup Series next year after working his way up from the Truck Series.

Nov 2, 2023 3:53 PM Read more >

Romain Grosjean hired at Juncos Hollinger Racing to replace Callum Ilott in IndyCar Series

Romain Grosjean was hired by Juncos Hollinger Racing on Thursday to replace Callum Ilott, who the team abruptly sacked last week. Grosjean will begin his fourth season in IndyCar with a third team.

Nov 2, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

Longtime dirt rivals Larson and Bell at last go head-to-head for NASCAR championship

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The rivalry hardly reaches the heights of Petty versus Pearson or Earnhardt against Gordon as one of NASCAR’s great competitions.

Nov 1, 2023 11:14 AM Read more >

Ford to use Mustang Dark Horse in NASCAR Cup Series in 2024

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — After a mediocre NASCAR season with its current Mustang, Ford Performance said Wednesday it will use its top-of-the-line Dark Horse in the Cup Series next year.

Nov 1, 2023 10:04 AM Read more >

Hendrick Motorsports took a gamble on William Byron. Now he'll try to win his 1st Cup title

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rick Hendrick first met William Byron as a local Charlotte teenager, fan of Hendrick Motorsports and budding NASCAR driver.

Oct 31, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Column: Ryan Blaney carries momentum into NASCAR's championship finale as he chases 1st Cup title

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Blaney began to doubt himself and his ability to compete at NASCAR's top level as he was mired in a 59-race losing streak and all his buddies he'd grown up racing against were thriving in the Cup Series.

Oct 30, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >