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Johnson cruising into finale

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:06:36 GMT

Jimmie Johnson won't plan any parties this week, or waste a minute pondering his place in NASCAR history. Instead, he'll spend this next week mentally running laps around Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Johnson's Wreck Opens Up NASCAR Race

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:04:05 GMT

Jimmie Johnson's trouble gives those chasing him in the Chase two more shots to win the title.

Izod Sponsors IndyCar Series

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:29:40 GMT

The IndyCar Series has a new name tonight.

Petty, Earnhardt Lead NASCAR HOF Class

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:35:52 GMT

NASCAR's two seven-time champions headline the first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Sarah Fisher Racing Expands

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:01:26 GMT

Indianapolis-based Sarah Fisher Racing is expanding.

Dario Does It!

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:59:12 GMT

Dario Franchitti played the mileage game perfectly Saturday.

Smoke Takes Price Chopper 400

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:27:06 GMT

Tony Stewart's pit road gamble paid off big on Sunday in Kansas.

Johnson Wins At Dover

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:35:19 GMT

Jimmie Johnson closed the gap, but Mark Martin still leads the Chase.

Rookie OK After Wild Ride

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:34:29 GMT

Rookie Joey Logano is OK after a wild ride at Dover.

Martin Makes Statement

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:54:22 GMT

Mark Martin made a big statement in his quest for his first NASCAR Championship.

Smoke Steamed After New Hampshire

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:54:19 GMT

Tony Stewart was unhappy after an inexpensive bolt cost him dearly.

Petty Returns To Ford

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:35:09 GMT

After a 40-year absence, Richard Petty's team will run Fords in 2010.

Rain didn't dampen race fans' spirits

Mike Corbin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:07:43 GMT

You didn't hear the roar of revving engines going down the track at O'Reilly Raceway Park Sunday. It was a disappointing day for qualifying out at the NHRA Nationals. It was rainy and dreary for most of the day which kept things on hold.

Sports Cars Test At IMS

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:03:57 GMT

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was alive Thursday with the sounds of the Grand Am sports cars.

Prototypes To Test At IMS

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:02:50 GMT

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be alive Thursday with the sounds of sports cars.

Riders React To Red Bull MotoGP

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:08:46 GMT

Jorge Lorenzo won the MotoGP race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

After the race, he and other top stars commented.

Rossi Crashes, Lorenzo Wins MotoGP

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:07:47 GMT

The MotoGP race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway brought plenty of spills and thrills Sunday. Spain's Jorge Lorenzo looked right at home in Sunday's Indianapolis MotoGP. His top rivals had trouble.

Briscoe Beats Dixon In Thriller

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:07:00 GMT

Ryan Briscoe beat Scott Dixon by a nose to take the win at Chicagoland Speedway Saturday night.

Pedrosa Grabs MotoGP Pole

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:05:51 GMT

Dani Pedrosa had the fastest motorcycle in the rain and was even quicker on a dry track. It's still not good enough for the 23-year-old Spaniard. Pedrosa has asked his Repsol Honda team to make more adjustments after outdueling his top two rivals Saturday to take the Indianapolis MotoGP pole.

American Riders React To Qualifying

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:04:18 GMT

Pedrosa, Rossi, React To Qualifying

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:02:45 GMT

Dani Pedrosa won the pole for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Saturday. After qualifying, he and World Champion Valentino Rossi had these comments.

Race fans delight in MotoGP weekend

Jay Hermacinski — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:01:47 GMT

Racing fans from across the world are arriving in the Circle City for this weekend's MotoGP race. Thousands of motorcycle race fans turned up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Friday to kick off the weekend.

Danica Sidesteps Contract Questions

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:01:57 GMT

Danica Patrick was in no mood to talk about her contract Thursday at Chicagoland Speedway.

NHRA Stars Prepare For U.S. Nationals

Chris Widlic — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:01:06 GMT

The stars of NHRA are heading to the Circle City for the U.S. Nationals.

IndyCar Shuffles 2010 Schedule

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:15 GMT

Just a couple of weeks after releasing their 2010 schedule, the IndyCar Series is shuffling the lineup.

Dario Dominates Sonoma

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:33:27 GMT

Dario Franchitti led wire to wire, dominating the Sonoma Grand Prix.

300K gift gives Fisher a back up plan

Jeane Coakley — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:11:13 GMT

IndyCar driver and owner Sarah Fisher got the surprise of a lifetime Monday morning. Fisher was given a new racecar by one of her sponsors, Wink and Libba Hartman, the owners of Hartman Oil.

Rain washes out Pocono race

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:56:22 GMT

Jimmie Johnson's White House visit will have to wait. So will the start of the Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway. Steady rain postponed Sunday's race and it has been rescheduled for 12:15 p.m. Monday.

Jimmie Johnson wins 2009 Brickyard 400

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:20:32 GMT

Jimmie Johnson cashed in on the most expensive speeding ticket in NASCAR history, grabbing an improbable third victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when a penalty to Juan Pablo Montoya blew the race wide open.

Edwards back of the pack start gets win

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:57:47 GMT

Carl Edwards has an idea that would revolutionize racing. He'd be in favor of starting the fastest cars in the back so the fans could enjoy watching them blow past their competition while trying to get to the front.