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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paced the first practice session at Phoenix Raceway, where he is among four drivers who will race for the title Sunday. He is trying to become the first driver to win back-to-back titles since Jimmie Johnson won five consecutive championships from 2006 through 2010. A victory by Blaney or teammate Joey Logano …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Power leads wire-to-wire at Portland to remain in IndyCar championship fight

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — Will Power remained in the IndyCar championship hunt with a dominating victory Sunday at Portland International Raceway. I think we’ve got a lot of work to do, but I love adversity and the opportunity we have in front of us.” Power now trails Palou, who was the defending Portland winner and is seeking a third championship in …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Blaney has Team Penske on a hot streak headed into Indy for return of Brickyard 400

Associated Press

LOND POND, Pa. — Ryan Blaney popped some bubbly and hopped off a stage in victory lane so he could spray it at all the fans who stuck around to celebrate on a steamy day at Pocono Raceway. 12 Ford after he secured his second Cup Series win in five weeks, the 2023 NASCAR champion learned that Will Power won …

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7 months ago

Team Penske locks out Indy 500 front row qualifying as Larson makes ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — For more than a month, Will Power has all but guaranteed that Team Penske would win the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Power remaining convinced though, even after Penske suspended four team employees including Team Penske president Tim Cindric, the strategist for defending Indy 500 winner Newgarden. McLaughlin in the famed “Yellow Submarine” entry led a Team Penske …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Brad Keselowski wins at Darlington Raceway, ending his 3-year NASCAR win drought

Associated Press

DARLINGTON, S.C. — There were so many special parts of Brad Keselowski’s first NASCAR victory in three years, it was difficult for him to say what meant the most. “There’s a lot of things to be excited about, don’t know which one means the most,” Keselowski said with a smile. He moved to the front when leaders Chris Buescher and …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Newgarden’s next challenge is to repair his reputation around IndyCar after disqualification

Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It may take Josef Newgarden some time to regain the trust of his fellow IndyCar drivers and he knows it. Two days after Newgarden’s season-opening win at St. Petersburg, Florida, was wiped off the board for manipulating the push-to-pass system on his car, the popular driver featured on the “100 Days to Indy” show is grappling with …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR 2024 season resolutions: What top teams, drivers need for a good year

New York Times

This is the time of the year when NASCAR teams identify weaknesses and then work feverishly to address them, especially imperative with the start of the 2024 season mere weeks away. That same talent and moxie is also why Bell should win more during the regular season, something he’s done just three times in four years. Busch winning three times …

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1 year ago

Roger Penske pumps brakes on NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney’s Indy 500 ambitions. Larson to attempt double

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — One NASCAR championship down and Ryan Blaney already has his eyes on another prize. Roger Penske said Thursday that NASCAR’s reigning Cup champion had inquired about someday running “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” but “The Captain” pumped the brakes. “It’s interesting to me that Blaney said to me that he’d looked to go to Indy,” Penske said …

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1 year, 3 months ago

2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs: All 16 drivers and their chances to win the title

New York Times

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bubba Wallace is in, Chase Elliott is out. William Byron Rank: First Playoff points: 36 Wins: Five Best championship finish: Sixth Why he can win: There is a lot to like about Byron’s chances. Denny Hamlin Rank: Third Playoff points: 25 Wins: Two Best championship finish: Second Why he can win: The reasons are similar to …

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1 year, 6 months ago

4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — It is hard to be an introvert among the bodacious characters of Arrow McLaren Racing. But Felix Rosenqvist, who readily admits he “was closed as a shell” when he joined McLaren for the start of the 2021 season, is having a blast with firecracker teammate Pato O’Ward and wild-card boss Zak Brown as they rebuild the team’s brand …

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2 years, 2 months ago

NASCAR drivers fuming over concussions suffered in new car

Associated Press

NASCAR drivers are angry and concerned about their safety in the new Next Gen cars as the playoffs roar into one of the most chaotic and dangerous tracks on the circuit. Bowman hit the wall early at Texas Motor Speedway but finished Sunday’s race despite radioing his Hendrick Motorsports crew: “I can’t drive the rest of the day.” “I don’t …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Keselowski's overtime victory made him …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic

The Hindu

The Indianapolis 500 has been stripped almost to the bone for the 104th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The iconic test of man and machine is too important to new owner Roger Penske to cancel in the year of the coronavirus pandemic. The Indy 500 was cancelled only during World War I and World War II and Penske’s …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: ‘I wanted you here’

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — 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. Without fans roaming the property and celebrating at downtown Indianapolis establishments, the buildup to Sunday’s race has lacked the energy that elevates the Indy 500 into a world-class event. but given …

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Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix

Will Power leads wire-to-wire at Portland to remain in IndyCar championship fight

Blaney has Team Penske on a hot streak headed into Indy for return of Brickyard 400

Team Penske locks out Indy 500 front row qualifying as Larson makes ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

Brad Keselowski wins at Darlington Raceway, ending his 3-year NASCAR win drought

Newgarden’s next challenge is to repair his reputation around IndyCar after disqualification

NASCAR 2024 season resolutions: What top teams, drivers need for a good year

Roger Penske pumps brakes on NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney’s Indy 500 ambitions. Larson to attempt double

2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs: All 16 drivers and their chances to win the title

4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender

NASCAR drivers fuming over concussions suffered in new car

Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic

Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: ‘I wanted you here’