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Force races to 134th career NHRA Funny Car win

POMONA, Calif. (AP) -- John Force raced to his 134th career Funny Car victory Sunday at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Via SI.com  |  16 hours ago

NHRA: Lucas at No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel

POMONA, Calif. (AP) -- Morgan Lucas raced to the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel on Saturday in a rain-shortened session in the NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Via SI.com  |  1 day ago

Kahne undergoes successful surgery on left knee

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is expected to be ready for Daytona next week following knee surgery.
Via SI.com  |  2 days ago

Carpenter, Penske cars picked for Leaders Circle

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- One car each from Ed Carpenter Racing and Jay Penske's Lotus Dragon Racing team have been selected as the final two members of the IndyCar Leaders Circle program.
Via SI.com  |  2 days ago

Tasca tops all qualifiers at NHRA Winternationals

POMONA, Calif. (AP) -- Bob Tasca raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Friday in the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway.
Via SI.com  |  2 days ago

Ferrari's Alonso ends first F1 test with fastest lap

JEREZ, Spain (AP) -- Ferrari's Fernando Alonso finished with the fastest session Friday in Formula One's first preseason test.
Via SI.com  |  2 days ago

IndyCar returning to Milwaukee for June 16 race

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The IndyCar Series is returning to the Milwaukee Mile after all.
Via SI.com  |  2 days ago

Lars Anderson: Threats to topple Big Two; owner point swaps; more NASCAR mail

Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart have combined to win the seven last Sprint Cup championships. Can anyone topple them? Lars Anderson outlines the candidates in his latest mailbag.
Via SI.com  |  3 days ago

Barrichello seeks sponsors for IndyCar

SAO PAULO (AP) Veteran Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello said his move to the IndyCar Series depends on finding new sponsors and he may only compete on road and street circuits.
Via SI.com  |  3 days ago

Cary Estes: NASCAR's move to electronic fuel injection is much ado about nothing

It's being hyped as a technological revolution, but have no fear, fans, NASCAR's move to electronic fuel injection engines this season won't change the on-track product, says Cary Estes.
Via SI.com  |  3 days ago

IndyCar chiefs calls for improved communication

The new race director for the IndyCar Series wants improved communications with the drivers, and is willing to listen to their concerns about specific racing issues.
Via SI.com  |  4 days ago

Tim Tuttle: Courtney Force is just the latest in a long line of Forces on the track

Courtney Force will make her Funny Car debut this weekend at the 52nd annual Winternationals. The 23-year-old is just the latest in a long line of Forces on the track, says Tim Tuttle.
Via SI.com  |  4 days ago

Raikkonen fastest on opening day of F1 testing

JEREZ, Spain (AP) -- Kimi Raikkonen's Formula One comeback with Lotus started perfectly when the former world champion was fastest on the first day of preseason testing.
Via SI.com  |  5 days ago

Bruce Martin: In limiting two-car tandems, NASCAR shows fans have a voice

When fans speak, NASCAR listens. Over 80 percent of fans said they hated two-car tandems and so this offseason, NASCAR did everything it could to break them up, says Bruce Martin.
Via SI.com  |  5 days ago

Dustin Long: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson look back on decisions that shaped their careers

In retrospect, Dale Earnhardt Jr. regrets parting ways with crew chief Tony Eury Sr. Dustin Long talks with him and other drivers about decisions that defined their NASCAR careers.
Via SI.com  |  7 days ago

Foyt released from hospital after knee surgery

A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery.
Via SI.com  |  8 days ago

Kansas hopes casino can help generate interest

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) The ownership of Kansas Speedway is gambling on a new casino overlooking Turn 2 to generate interest, drive ticket sales and increase revenue during a sluggish time for motorsports.
Via SI.com  |  10 days ago

Ferrari unveils its new F1 model via the Internet

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) Ferrari unveiled its completely overhauled Formula One car in a low-key Internet presentation Friday after the full launch was canceled due to a snowstorm.
Via SI.com  |  10 days ago

Japan's Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman racing

Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing.
Via SI.com  |  10 days ago

Kenseth's mom dies at 63 after Alzheimer's battle

CAMBRIDGE, Wis. (AP) The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died.
Via SI.com  |  11 days ago

How one driver copes with inherent danger of motorsports

Dario Franchitti won his third straight title on the day Dan Wheldon died. It is still painful to look back on, but Franchitti says the danger is something you must accept as part of the job.
Via SI.com  |  11 days ago

Daytona 500 will boast a record $19 million purse

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) The Daytona 500 will boast a record purse of more than $19 million, and the winner of NASCAR's biggest race is guaranteed a minimum $1.4 million.
Via SI.com  |  11 days ago

Barrichello considering IndyCar move

Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello is headed back to Brazil to consider his racing future.
Via SI.com  |  11 days ago

Brant James: Barrichello has IndyCar eagerly awaiting decision on his future

Will Rubens Barrichello join IndyCar? A series in need of a positive storyline is eagerly awaiting the ex-Formula One driver's decision after a two-day test session, writes Brant James.
Via SI.com  |  12 days ago

Danica Patrick guaranteed a spot in Daytona 500

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Danica Patrick will be guaranteed a spot in the Daytona 500 via a partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing.
Via SI.com  |  12 days ago
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