Auto Racing

Toyota returns to Formula 1 in technical partnership with the US-based Haas team

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is returning to Formula 1 after 15 years as the Japanese automaker becomes a “technical partner” of American racing team Haas.

Oct 11, 2024 2:34 AM Read more >

2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to recognize them as chartered while antitrust case proceeds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge for a preliminary injunction Wednesday so they can compete next season under the charter system they are challenging as their antitrust case moves through federal court.

Oct 10, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to allow them to compete under new charter agreement as case proceeds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge for a preliminary injunction Wednesday so they can compete next season under the charter system they are challenging as their antitrust case moves through federal court.

Oct 9, 2024 9:03 AM Read more >

Jerry Jones and Roger Penske partner to give IndyCar a brand new street racing spectacle

When IndyCar approached the Dallas Cowboys about potentially hosting a street course race in Texas, Jerry Jones saw that Roger Penske was involved and had no hesitation in striking a deal.

Oct 8, 2024 2:17 PM Read more >

Michael Jordan and Front Row's Bob Jenkins standing firm in their fight against NASCAR: Analysis

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Michael Jordan arrived at Talladega Superspeedway about 30 minutes before the start of the playoff race and made his way directly to Bubba Wallace's pit stand for a quick visit with his guys.

Oct 7, 2024 3:20 PM Read more >

IndyCar partners with Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers for 2026 street race in Arlington

IndyCar will return to Texas in 2026 with a street race in Arlington in a joint venture between the Dallas Cowboys and the official events partner of the Texas Rangers. The IndyCar Arlington Grand Prix will be held in March 2026 on a 2.

Oct 7, 2024 12:02 PM Read more >

Stenhouse snaps 65-race losing streak after late crash at Talladega scrambles playoff picture

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — A 27-car crash that involved eight of NASCAR's 12 title contenders. A chaotic cleanup that infuriated competitors. And a surprise winner. Just a regular race at Talladega Superspeedway. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Oct 6, 2024 6:04 PM Read more >

Sammy Smith locks into 2nd round of Xfinity Series playoffs as several top names face elimination

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Sammy Smith jumped from last in the Xfinity Series playoff standings to the first driver to move on to the second round by winning Saturday's race in overtime at Talladega Superspeedway.

Oct 5, 2024 4:54 PM Read more >

NASCAR playoffs roll into Talladega with cloud of lawsuit hanging over sport

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — It's most fitting that NASCAR this weekend races at Talladega Superspeedway, sight of one of the first major disputes between drivers and the top stock car series in the United States.

Oct 5, 2024 2:11 PM Read more >

NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — In the NASCAR-themed “Days of Thunder” movie, there is a scene where the Big John character modeled after series founder Bill France Sr. threatens a pair of feuding drivers.

Oct 3, 2024 4:11 AM Read more >