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Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
Joseph Wilson, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near the end of his career after saying Sunday's race will likely be his last in Barcelona.
Carson Hocevar accused of 'creating a lot of enemies' in NASCAR after 9-car crash at Michigan
Nate Ryan, Associated Press | Posted June 8 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
Carson Hocevar sat on the Michigan International Speedway pit wall with a blank look and calmly waited as Bubba Wallace laid into him with an animated lecture.
Denny Hamlin dedicates NASCAR victory at Michigan to Kyle Busch after tying him on career win list
The Associated Press | Updated June 7 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
There were no boos for Denny Hamlin after this winning burnout at Michigan International Speedway.
Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend his victory streak and F1 lead
The Associated Press | Updated June 7 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
Kimi Antonelli's rise to the top of Formula 1 continued in bizarre circumstances as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won a much-delayed Monaco Grand Prix. Antonelli was on course for victory with 10 laps remaining when the race was red-flagged as parts of the asphalt broke away and two cars crashed in quick succession, one of them Charles Leclerc in third place. The race resumed from a standing start and Antonelli took his fifth Grand Prix win in a row and extended his already vast standings lead. Numerous drivers received time penalties or were under investigation, meaning the final standings remained uncertain.
Cadillac gets and then loses elusive 1st point in F1 as Sergio Pérez penalized
The Associated Press | Posted June 7 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
Cadillac's team principal hailed an "incredible testament to the resolve of the team" as Formula 1's newest constructor came close to an elusive first point, only to lose it to a penalty.
Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby
Spencer Ripchik, Associated Press | Updated June 6 - 7:17 p.m. | Save Story
Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Golden Tempo charged down the stretch at Saratoga Race Course to capture the third and final leg of the Triple Crown with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Denny Hamlin captures NASCAR pole at Michigan but expects to start at rear because of damage
The Associated Press | Posted June 6 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
Rebounding from a flat tire in practice that damaged the underside of his car, Denny Hamlin roared to his 50th career pole position in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Richard Childress compares pain of losing Kyle Busch to Dale Earnhardt's death
The Associated Press | Posted June 6 - 11:53 a.m. | Save Story
Richard Childress had hoped to announce a contract extension for Kyle Busch at Michigan International Speedway.
Busch's wife, Samantha, and kids thank fans for their support following his unexpected death at 41
The Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 3:09 p.m. | Save Story
Samantha Busch, the wife of two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, who died last month at the age of 41, has issued a statement on behalf of her family to thank fans for their support.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 2-time Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 93
The Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 1:19 p.m. | Save Story
Ned Jarrett, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and longtime broadcaster, died Thursday of natural causes in his home, his family announced. He was 93.
Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby
Spencer Ripchik, Associated Press | Posted June 4 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Cherie DeVaux knows Saratoga well. She was born in the upstate New York town, and after growing up in Florida, she returned to study at the University of Albany, just a 30-minute drive away.
Belmont Park rebuild nears the finish line as the Belmont Stakes is a year from returning home
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 3 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
A stroll by the paddock at Belmont Park is a glimpse into the past before becoming a window into the future. The white pine tree that has stood there for more than two centuries remains.
Charles Leclerc signs new multiyear deal with Ferrari in F1
The Associated Press | Posted June 3 - 4:27 a.m. | Save Story
Charles Leclerc has signed a new contract with Ferrari "for the coming seasons," the Formula 1 team announced Wednesday
Renegade is the 2-1 favorite for the Belmont Stakes rematch with Derby winner Golden Tempo
The Associated Press | Posted June 1 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade opened as the 2-1 favorite for the the 158th Belmont Stakes when post positions were drawn Monday for the third leg of the Triple Crown.
Battling vertigo, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman says 'I'm as close to 100% as I'm going to get'
Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press | Posted June 1 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
His father called wanting to know why Alex Bowman didn't race at the NASCAR's O'Reilly series stop at Nashville Superspeedway as previously scheduled.
Denny Hamlin storms back from a pole-start penalty to win at Nashville Superspeedway
Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press | Updated June 1 - 12:07 a.m. | Save Story
Denny Hamlin looked in his mirror wondering why nobody else went with him when the green flag dropped at the start of the Cracker Barrel 400 on Sunday night.
Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks,' according to his death certificate
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Posted May 28 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Busch died last week from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, according to the former NASCAR star's death certificate.
NASCAR suspends 23XI Racing account manager accused of assaulting 77-year-old man with a golf cart
The Associated Press | Posted May 28 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR has indefinitely suspended a member of Michael Jordan's race team after she allegedly used a golf cart to assault a 77-year-old man at Charlotte Motor Speedway last weekend.
Spire Motorsports is on the rise after winning a second race, but bigger goals are on the horizon
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Posted May 25 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Daniel Suarez's surprising win Sunday night at the Coca-Cola 600 gave Spire Motorsports its second victory of the season, matching the total of racing giant Hendrick Motorsports.
