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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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…
Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season's bid to win the NASCAR championship.
Feb 19, 2012 | 4:34 pm
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
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
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 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
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
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
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart caused the first accident of Speedweeks.
Feb 17, 2012 | 6:15 pm | Loading…
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
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
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
Baltimore city officials have introduced a new promoter for September's IndyCar Series race.
Feb 16, 2012 | 5:05 pm
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
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…
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
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
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
A glance at the drivers competing in the 2012 Sprint Cup Series:
Feb 15, 2012 | 11:39 am
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…
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 officials will eliminate double-file restarts this season at three ovals _ Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana.
Feb 14, 2012 | 10:28 am
The IndyCar Series will use heat races for qualifying at Iowa Speedway this year.
Feb 14, 2012 | 8:41 am
INDIANAPOLIS | Forget all the initial complaints about Indy's new cars.
Feb 13, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Forget all the initial complaints about Indy's new cars.
Feb 13, 2012 | 7:51 pm
Ed Carpenter Racing signed with Chevrolet as its engine provider for the upcoming IndyCar season.
Feb 13, 2012 | 9:23 am
NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is expected to be ready for Daytona next week following knee surgery.
Feb 11, 2012 | 11:02 am
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
The IndyCar Series is returning to the Milwaukee Mile after all.
Feb 10, 2012 | 5:45 pm
Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.
Feb 09, 2012 | 6:23 pm
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
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…
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
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
There are more changes in the works at Kansas Speedway.
Feb 03, 2012 | 4:20 pm
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
Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing.
Feb 03, 2012 | 12:40 am
The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died.
Feb 02, 2012 | 12:25 pm
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…
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…
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…
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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