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Ex-NASCAR driver Mayfield says he is innocent

Ex-NASCAR driver Mayfield says he is innocent

Former race car driver Jeremy Mayfield says the new criminal charges against him are "baseless" and suggests he's the target of a conspiracy involving NASCAR and law enforcement officials.

Feb 21, 2012 | 3:18 pm

NASCAR officials confident in concussion policy

Since the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR has taken sweeping steps to reduce the risk of head injuries. And when a driver does get hurt, NASCAR officials have established more comprehensive protocols to identify, track and treat concussions.

Feb 21, 2012 | 3:11 pm

NFL concussion fallout raises red flags in NASCAR

NFL concussion fallout raises red flags in NASCAR

If Michael Waltrip were to count up all the concussions he has sustained over a NASCAR career that stretches back nearly 30 years, he'd certainly hit 10 _ and probably keep going.

Feb 21, 2012 | 2:26 pm

Schumacher 6th in F1 testing in 2012 car

Schumacher 6th in F1 testing in 2012 car

Michael Schumacher tried out his 2012 Mercedes for the first time Tuesday, setting the sixth fastest time in a Formula One testing session, well behind leader Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull.

Feb 21, 2012 | 10:51 am

Suspended NASCAR driver Mayfield faces new charges

Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield was hit with new criminal charges as he fights his suspension from the racing circuit.

Feb 20, 2012 | 6:11 pm

IndyCar teams still learning safer, faster cars

IndyCar teams still learning safer, faster cars

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Dario Franchitti and the rest of the IndyCar drivers and teams are still in the homework phase a month from the season opener, getting a handle on new cars that are deemed safer and swifter.

Feb 20, 2012 | 5:30 pm | Loading…

Speedweeks opens strong for NASCAR at Daytona

Speedweeks opens strong for NASCAR at Daytona

Kyle Busch twice appeared destined to destroy his race car, and twice used breathtaking saves to keep on running around Daytona International Speedway.

Feb 20, 2012 | 5:00 pm

IndyCar teams still learning safer, faster cars

Dario Franchitti and the rest of the IndyCar drivers and teams are still in the homework phase a month from the season opener, getting a handle on new cars that are deemed safer and swifter.

Feb 20, 2012 | 3:41 pm

Edwards wins pole for season-opening Daytona 500

Edwards wins pole for season-opening Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season's bid to win the NASCAR championship.

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Edwards wins pole for season-opening Daytona 500

Edwards wins pole for season-opening Daytona 500

Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season's bid to win the NASCAR championship.

Feb 19, 2012 | 4:34 pm

NASCAR tweaks Shootout eligibility rules for 2013

NASCAR tweaks Shootout eligibility rules for 2013

About 12 hours after the closest finish in Budweiser Shootout history, NASCAR has tweaked eligibility requirements for the exhibition event.

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:28 am

Ganassi team signs open wheel standout Larson

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing has signed 19-year-old racing standout Kyle Larson to a developmental contract, putting him on the path to a potential future in the Sprint Cup Series.

Feb 18, 2012 | 1:46 pm

NASCAR president says penalties likely for 48 team

NASCAR president says penalties likely for 48 team

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | NASCAR will likely penalize the crew chief for five-time champion Jimmie Johnson for infractions found during Daytona 500 inspection.

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:25 pm | Loading…

NASCAR president says penalties likely for 48 team

NASCAR will likely penalize the crew chief for five-time champion Jimmie Johnson for infractions found during Daytona 500 inspection.

Feb 18, 2012 | 12:21 pm

Langdon races to No. 1 qualifying in NHRA Arizona

Shawn Langdon raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel on Friday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Raceway.

Feb 17, 2012 | 7:37 pm

Kurt Busch making strides in repairing reputation

It didn't take long _ one practice session, in fact _ to see how different life is this season for Kurt Busch.

Feb 17, 2012 | 7:01 pm

Stewart, Penske cars involved in practice wreck

Stewart, Penske cars involved in practice wreck

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart caused the first accident of Speedweeks.

Feb 17, 2012 | 6:15 pm | Loading…

NASCAR champ Stewart wrecks in Shootout practice

Defending Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has wrecked during practice for the exhibition Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway.

Feb 17, 2012 | 5:19 pm

Son of Fox studio host killed in car accident

The 19-year-old son of NASCAR on Fox studio host Chris Myers has been killed in a car accident.

Feb 17, 2012 | 5:04 pm

Flag flap: NASCAR nixes Watson's 'General Lee' lap

NASCAR and track officials canceled plans to have pro golfer Bubba Watson drive the car from the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" at Phoenix International Raceway because of concerns about a negative reaction to an image of the Confederate flag.

Feb 17, 2012 | 2:04 pm

Downforce Racing will be promoter of Baltimore GP

Baltimore city officials have introduced a new promoter for September's IndyCar Series race.

Feb 16, 2012 | 5:05 pm

Danica Patrick in spotlight at Daytona

Danica Patrick in spotlight at Daytona

The buildup for Danica Patrick's first Daytona 500 began in earnest at Thursday's annual media day, where auto racing's sweetheart was saddled with a full schedule of commitments.

Feb 16, 2012 | 4:44 pm

Stewart goes into 2012 with new crew chief

Stewart goes into 2012 with new crew chief

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Over the closing weeks of last season, Steve Addington had been led to believe he would be Tony Stewart's crew chief in 2012.

Feb 15, 2012 | 6:45 pm | Loading…

Evernham returns as ESPN analyst after year off

Ray Evernham is returning to the broadcast booth in NASCAR, rejoining ESPN as an analyst after taking a year off.

Feb 15, 2012 | 2:50 pm

Stewart goes into 2012 with new crew chief

Stewart goes into 2012 with new crew chief

Over the closing weeks of last season, Steve Addington had been led to believe he would be Tony Stewart's crew chief in 2012.

Feb 15, 2012 | 1:45 pm

F1 insists Bahrain GP will go on, despite unrest

F1 insists Bahrain GP will go on, despite unrest

The Bahrain Grand Prix is still on for April, despite opposition protests marking the one-year anniversary of a civil uprising against the minority rule in the Gulf kingdom.

Feb 15, 2012 | 1:22 pm

Glance at drivers in the 2012 Sprint Cup Series

A glance at the drivers competing in the 2012 Sprint Cup Series:

Feb 15, 2012 | 11:39 am

IndyCar drivers foresee safer sport in 2012

IndyCar drivers foresee safer sport in 2012

INDIANAPOLIS | With IndyCar still recovering from Dan Wheldon's death, series officials said Tuesday that double-file restarts will be scrapped at Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana and more changes to improve safety could be announced before next month's season-opener at St. Petersburg.

Feb 14, 2012 | 4:45 pm | Loading…

IndyCar drivers foresee safer sport in 2012

With IndyCar still recovering from Dan Wheldon's death, series officials said Tuesday that double-file restarts will be scrapped at Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana and more changes to improve safety could be announced before next month's season-opener at St. Petersburg.

Feb 14, 2012 | 4:38 pm

IndyCar eliminates double-file restarts at 3 ovals

IndyCar officials will eliminate double-file restarts this season at three ovals _ Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana.

Feb 14, 2012 | 10:28 am

IndyCar to use heat races for Iowa qualifying

The IndyCar Series will use heat races for qualifying at Iowa Speedway this year.

Feb 14, 2012 | 8:41 am

Drivers pleased with progression of new Indy cars

INDIANAPOLIS | Forget all the initial complaints about Indy's new cars.

Feb 13, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Drivers pleased with progression of new Indy cars

Forget all the initial complaints about Indy's new cars.

Feb 13, 2012 | 7:51 pm

Ed Carpenter signs with Chevrolet for 2012 season

Ed Carpenter Racing signed with Chevrolet as its engine provider for the upcoming IndyCar season.

Feb 13, 2012 | 9:23 am

Kasey Kahne has surgery on left knee

NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is expected to be ready for Daytona next week following knee surgery.

Feb 11, 2012 | 11:02 am

IndyCar puts Carpenter, Penske in Leaders Circle

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.

Feb 10, 2012 | 6:07 pm

IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for June 16 race

The IndyCar Series is returning to the Milwaukee Mile after all.

Feb 10, 2012 | 5:45 pm

Landon Cassill gets seat with new team

Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.

Feb 09, 2012 | 6:23 pm

Barrichello seeking sponsors for IndyCar move

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.

Feb 09, 2012 | 3:53 pm

IndyCar race director wants better 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.

Feb 08, 2012 | 1:15 pm | Loading…

IndyCar race director wants better 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.

Feb 08, 2012 | 1:10 pm

Foyt released from Houston hospital

A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery.

Feb 04, 2012 | 8:50 pm

Road course planning done at Kansas Speedway

There are more changes in the works at Kansas Speedway.

Feb 03, 2012 | 4:20 pm

Casino opens overlooking Turn 2 at Kansas Speedway

Lesa France Kennedy strode through the Art Deco-inspired lobby, past rows of blinking slots machines and spinning roulette wheels, her eyes trying to take in the homage to old Hollywood.

Feb 03, 2012 | 4:00 pm

Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing

Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing.

Feb 03, 2012 | 12:40 am

Mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth dies at 63

The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died.

Feb 02, 2012 | 12:25 pm

Danica Patrick won't run Indy 500 this year

Danica Patrick won't run Indy 500 this year

CONCORD, N.C. | Danica Patrick became a worldwide sensation as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, challenging for victory and becoming the first woman to lead laps in the showcase race.

Jan 23, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Struebig resilient at AMA Florida Winter Amateur Series

Struebig resilient at AMA Florida Winter Amateur Series

Crown Point 22-year-old motocross racer Josh Struebig had an impressive showing in Round Three of the 2012 American Motorcycle Association Florida Amateur Series held Jan. 14-15 at Reddick Race Track in Ocala, Fla.

Jan 23, 2012 | 8:55 pm | Loading…

IndyCar: 'Limitless' racing factor in Vegas wreck

IndyCar: 'Limitless' racing factor in Vegas wreck

Las Vegas Motor Speedway's "limitless" racing surface was singled out Thursday as a significant factor in a "perfect storm" of conditions that led to the death of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon.

Dec 15, 2011 | 4:45 pm | Loading…

Stewart wins Homestead to win NASCAR championship

Stewart wins Homestead to win NASCAR championship

HOMESTEAD, Fla. | Tony Stewart insisted he wasn't a title contender when NASCAR's championship race began.

Nov 20, 2011 | 8:15 pm | Loading…

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