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Kevin Harvick selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 along with Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Kevin Harvick, who captured the 2014 Cup Series championship and won 60 races at the sport's top level, was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday along with former teammate Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips.
Alexander Rossi still hoping to compete in Indianapolis 500 after crash leads to hand surgery
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Alexander Rossi had surgery to repair minor injuries to his left hand Monday night following a crash earlier in the day during practice for the Indianapolis 500, his team announced.
Alex Palou starts his Indianapolis 500 title from the pole after taking the top spot in qualifying
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Palou surprised himself Sunday.
Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood fall out of the pole mix early during Indianapolis 500 Pole Day
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
Josef Newgarden took some solace in his inexplicable qualifying run. At least he has a better starting position in this year's Indianapolis 500 than last year's.
Denny Hamlin beats teammate Chase Briscoe at Dover for 2nd NASCAR All-Star Race win
The Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
In the debut of the All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, the Monster Mile lived up to its billing as one of NASCAR's most treacherous tracks.
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Napoleon Solo went off at 7-1.
Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Felix Rosenqvist took advantage of the friendly, late afternoon weather conditions to reach the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday.
Brittany Russell, with husband Sheldon riding, could make Preakness history with Taj Mahal
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history.
Legge could become the first woman to complete racing's 'Double' at Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 13 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
even if she's reluctant to claim the title.
Preakness could soon move later, to 3 weeks after the Kentucky Derby. That might not be enough
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
A long-debated change to the Triple Crown calendar could be on the verge of happening, and it still may fall short of the desired goal.
Iron Honor is a slight 9-2 favorite on the morning line for the Preakness
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated May 11 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
With the Triple Crown off the table, there's another bit of history that could be made in horse racing this week:
After dominating the road in NASCAR, Shane van Gisbergen wants to master ovals and make the Chase
Nate Ryan, Associated Press | Posted May 11 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Shane van Gisbergen turned 37 a day ahead of dominating the NASCAR Cup Series yet again on a road course.
Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR's road-course ace with Watkins Glen win from the pole
The Associated Press | Updated May 10 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
Shane van Gisbergen insists his NASCAR road-course dominance is harder than it looks, and that he feels "a lot of pressure" to beat the best in stock-car racing.
Christian Lundgaard wins the Indianapolis Grand Prix and hopes to carry momentum into Indy 500
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted May 9 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Christian Lundgaard made all the right moves Saturday.
At the Iroquois Steeplechase, the foxhounds kick off the horse races with a howling fun dog parade
Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
While the jockeys and the horse owners compete for the top purses at the Iroquois Steeplechase, the perennial favorite event of this 85-year-old tradition is the parade of foxhounds.
Shane van Gisbergen will defend NASCAR win at Watkins Glen from the pole position
The Associated Press | Posted May 9 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his 37th birthday on Saturday by gifting himself the top starting spot at Watkins Glen International.
A rule change is causing confusion among IndyCar drivers as season restarts at Indianapolis GP
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
IndyCar officials hope this week's rule change on the push-to-pass button creates more intrigue in Saturday's Indianapolis Grand Prix.
F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027 season
The Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
Formula 1 leaders have agreed to an engine design change for 2027 that will slightly increase internal combustion output.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated May 6 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend. Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced the plan to skip the Preakness and set sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. Golden Tempo is the third Derby winner in the past five years not to be entered in the Preakness. For various reasons, it is the sixth time in eight years the Preakness will happen with no chance of a Triple Crown on the line. American Pharoah in 2015 and Justify in 2018 are the only horses to sweep all three races over the past four decades.
