Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: 'I wanted you here'
Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed he can't open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event.
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Johnson makes last-gasp playoff push in final year at Dover
Jimmie Johnson is at the win-or-else stage of his playoff push as he hits his favorite track.Johnson has a record 11 victories at Dover International…
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Party canceled: Indy hosts saddest Carb Day in race history
It was the saddest Carb Day in Indianapolis 500 history. The Snake Pit sat silent in the empty infield, no sign of any rowdy revelers who turn an important day at the track into Indiana's biggest party.
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Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic
The Indianapolis 500 has been stripped almost to the bone for the 104th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Hinchcliffe back at Indy 500 with plenty riding on outcome
The self-proclaimed mayor of Hinchtown is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he nearly lost his life in a horrific practice crash for the Indy…
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Ice loves Marco: Ice-T tops celebrities rooting for Andretti
Ice-T might be on the set of "Law & Order" when he takes a call to jet off to some far-flung destination with Marco Andretti…
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As Indianapolis 500 nears, sound of silence is deafening
It's almost race weekend and the tiny enclave of Speedway looks virtually barren.
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Fired for racial slur, NASCAR driver visits Floyd memorial, volunteers
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson connected with retired soccer star Tony Sanneh, whose foundation works on youth development and empowerment in the Twin Cities. 'I was just ignorant,' he said.
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NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience
Everything was new to Mike Tirico when he walked past the famed pagoda that dominates the front stretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, assumed his broadcast…
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Foyt doing his part to bring fans back to Indianapolis 500
A.J. Foyt climbs into his golf cart and speeds from his motorhome to the same garage stall he has called home every May for decades.
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Kanaan hoping to make one more farewell tour next season
Tony Kanaan wanted to celebrate this season with his longtime, loyal fans.
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Dazzling debut: Top drivers welcome more roadies at Daytona
Racing the road course at Daytona International Speedway could have been a debacle.
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Column: Andretti digs deep to honor family at Indianapolis
Fresh off one of the biggest moments of his career, Marco Andretti headed to St. Elmo's Steakhouse for a modest celebration.
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Road king: Elliott wins at Daytona for third consecutive roadie
Chase Elliott was already NASCAR royalty. Now he's also the sport's road king.
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An Andretti wins first Indy 500 pole for family in 33 years
Marco Andretti was 2 months old the last time his venerable racing family led the field to green at the Indianapolis 500. In this strange pandemic-plagued season, he ended a 33-year Andretti drought by winning the pole.
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No worries: Hamilton wins Spanish GP for 88th victory in F1
Lewis Hamilton was worried about Max Verstappen before Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.Worried, too, about how the Mercedes tires would cope under a searing summer sun…
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Andretti leads Honda rout over Chevy in Indy 500 qualifying
Marco Andretti led a Honda rout on the first day of Indianapolis 500 qualifying — a session dominated by Andretti Autosport and Honda as Team Penske was shut out of pole contention.
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Penske cars struggle with speed as Andretti tops 233 mph
Honda claimed a clear edge over Chevrolet in speed on Fast Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Marco Andretti topped 233 mph in the final practice before qualifying for the Indianapolis 500.
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Unpredictability ahead as NASCAR gets on Daytona road course
Unpredictability is as much a part of racing at Daytona International Speedway as bumping, drafting and the Big One.
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Spanish GP: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in 2nd practice
Mercedes again topped the leaderboard as Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas in second practice Friday for the Spanish Grand Prix.
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NASCAR champion Pearn up to speed with Daly at Indy 500
There is not much the owner of a backcountry skiing and hiking vacation company in Canada can do with a lifetime of racing knowledge after he has walked away from a championship-winning career.
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