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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,...More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
Suspended NASCAR driver Mayfield indicted
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has been indicted by a grand jury in North Carolina on charges of possession of stolen goods stemming from a Nov. 1 search of his property.More >>
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.More >>
IndyCar teams still learning safer, faster cars
Dario Franchitti and the rest of the IndyCar drivers and crews are still getting a handle on their new cars with the season opener a month away.More >>
Antron Brown wins NHRA Arizona Nationals
Antron Brown won the Top Fuel division in the NHRA Arizona Nationals on Sunday at Firebird International Raceway, holding off Don Schumacher Racing teammate Tony Schumacher in the final round with a run of 3.793 seconds at...More >>
Edwards wins pole for season-opening Daytona 500
Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season's bid to win the NASCAR championship.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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...More >>
Downforce Racing will be promoter of Baltimore GP
Baltimore city officials have introduced a new promoter for September's IndyCar Series race.More >>
Daytona win hasn't led to full-time ride for Bayne
A year later, Trevor Bayne still can't quite believe the whirlwind of instant notoriety that followed his wild Daytona 500 victory.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
Glance at drivers in the 2012 Sprint Cup Series
By The Associated Press A glance at the drivers competing in the 2012 Sprint Cup Series:More >>
IndyCar drivers foresee safer sport in 2012
IndyCar is trying to make high-speed racing safer in 2012, and drivers say series officials are reacting to their concerns.More >>
IndyCar eliminates double-file restarts at 3 ovals
IndyCar officials will eliminate double-file restarts this season at three ovals - Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana.More >>
IndyCar to use heat races for Iowa qualifying
The IndyCar Series will use heat races for qualifying at Iowa Speedway this year.More >>
Drivers pleased with progression of new Indy cars
Forget all the initial complaints about Indy's new cars.More >>
Ed Carpenter signs with Chevrolet for 2012 season
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Ed Carpenter Racing signed with Chevrolet as its engine provider for the upcoming IndyCar season.More >>
John Force gets NHRA victory
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.More >>
Morgan Lucas take No. 1 spot in Top Fuel
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.More >>
Kasey Kahne has surgery on left knee
NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is expected to be ready for Daytona next week following knee surgery.More >>
Tasca tops Funny Car field at NHRA Winternationals
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.More >>
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.More >>
IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for June 16 race
The IndyCar Series is returning to the Milwaukee Mile after all.More >>
Jack Beckman leads Funny Car qualifying
Jack Beckman raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Thursday in the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway.More >>
Landon Cassill gets seat with new team
Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.More >>
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.More >>
Mercedes tops F1 test; Lotus fastest 2012 car
The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season's new competitors.More >>
IndyCar race director wants better communication
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer 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.More >>