This weekend, IndyCar racers are roaring through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. One of the races biggest stars–and former champions–Dan Wheldon died five years ago in a crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway to auction off odd items
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is preparing to auction off an assortment of strange items it has acquired over the years. Betsy Smith , director of the nonprofit foundation that runs the museum, told the Indianapolis Star that no race cars or racing memorabilia will be sold at the auction Saturday.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway to auction off odd items
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is preparing to auction off an assortment of strange items it has acquired over the years. Betsy Smith is the director of the nonprofit foundation that runs the museum.
Tonight in L.V.: Arrested Development, Downtown Hoopstown, Kyle Busch, Dance With Me, Beauty & Essex
Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, arrive for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. College basketball fans can dribble down to the 8th Annual Downtown Hoopstown set up on four blocks of Fremont Street Experience.
Gibbs, Penske, Allison among NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees
Championship team owners Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske as well as the late Davey Allison are among five new nominees for the 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame class. NASCAR announced the additions Wednesday.
Column: NASCAR needs some rivalries to spice up the action
The discourse among drivers has been tame for several years, in part because wives and children have seemed to mellow the competitors. They live inches away from each other in the same motorhome lot every weekend, share the playground, the basketball court and the gym.
Keselowski steals Atlanta win after Harvick caught speeding
Kevin Harvick ruined a dominating performance by going too fast on pit road Sunday, allowing Brad Keselowski to steal a NASCAR Monster Energy Cup victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
No Crash’: Good Goal for Energy Drinks, Racing
… wheelman, Steve Wallace, 2003 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, David Stremme and former Grand-American Rolex Sports Car Series Champion, Max Papis. The team had primary backing from Atreus Homes & Communities, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, …
Kevin Harvick captures the pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Kevin Harvick won the pole for the second race of the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup season at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday. Harvick turned a lap of 190.398 mph in the third round of qualifying, edging out Ryan Newman for the top spot.
LISTEN: Samatha Busch talks life on the NASCAR road with husband Kyle
Raising a family can be a challenge. But raising one while traveling 30+ weekends a year? Samantha Busch, wife of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, shares how they’re able to it as they raise their 2-year-old son Brexton.
NASCAR: Joe Gibbs, Roger Penske defend NASCAR as having bright future
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Suarez carries Mexican banner into NASCAR’s top series
Daniel Suarez wore a suit but ditched the tie the first time he spoke at the White House.
Chevrolet reveals ‘ most track-capable Camaro ever’
Chevrolet reveals ‘ most track-capable Camaro ever’ Because the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 just wasn’t fast enough, GM made changes Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lH5qSN DETROIT — Because the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 just wasn’t quite fast enough, General Motors decided to make it even more aerodynamic, lighter and faster. The Camaro ZL1 1LE was revealed Friday at Daytona International Speedway, just before this weekend’s running of the Daytona 500.
Danica Patrick on Twitter trolls: ‘They’re very unhappy people’
… problem. Patrick, the popular but polarizing figure, still participated with Vonn Miller, Michael Phelps and other sports starts in a “mean Tweets” video produced by athletes affiliated with The Players’ Tribune. “Anything that gets to put people …
Texas murder suspect arrested; was in Daytona for the races
Authorities say a man suspected of killing his uncle during a land dispute in Texas was arrested after coming to Florida to attend NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports 50-year-old Joe Earl Smith told police who arrested him Thursday that he was in town “for the races.”
Hamlin upsets Junior’s return
Hamlin charged past Dale Earnhardt Jr. with one lap remaining Thursday night to deny Earnhardt a victory in a 150-mile qualifying race that Earnhardt dominated. Earnhardt led 53 of the 60 laps in the second qualifying Duel, but couldn’t hold off a Hamlin charge at the end.
Chase Elliott grabs 1st Cup win in Daytona qualifier
Chase Elliott celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the first of two NASCAR qualifying races for Sunday’s Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Thursday. Reed Sorenson slides through the infield after losing control of his car on the front stretch, in front of Paul Menard , during the first of two NASCAR qualifying auto races for Sunday’s Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The Latest: Hendrick ‘can’t sit still’ despite Turn 4 issues
Jimmie Johnson hits the inside wall after losing control of his car coming out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Jimmie Johnson climbs out of his car after hitting the inside wall when he lost control of his car coming out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Clash auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
BKR’s Take on Trucks
As part of Motorsport.com’s content partnership with Brad Keselowski Racing, we will provide fans with exclusive content prior to each NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race from the organization’s drivers, crew members and staff to readers throughout the 2017 season. This week, we go one-on-one with Brad Keselowski Racing’s two rookie drivers, Austin Cindric and Chase Briscoe, to discuss some topics prior to the upcoming season.
NASCAR America to Celebrate Countdown to ‘The Great American Race’
… Dale Jarrett (@DaleJarrett) and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) will contribute from NBC Sports Group’s NASCAR AMERICA studio in Charlotte N.C. and Burton’s Garage in Huntersville, N.C. Veteran NASCAR driver Greg Biffle …
Speedway Updates: Skies clearing, racing starts soon
The sun is out among the clouds at Daytona International Speedway as a fleet of Air Titans and jet dryers work to dry the track before the scheduled start of the Advance Auto Parts Clash.  The bump in the schedule makes for a busy day at the track. As soon as the race is over, drivers and teams will get ready to compete in qualifying for the Daytona 500.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘won’t have any regrets’ to keep racing or walk away
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘won’t have any regrets’ to keep racing or walk away Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that he is mentally prepared to walk away from racing when the time comes. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2m9ZCyf DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
Hamlin Could Become 4th Repeat Daytona 500 Champion
Denny Hamlin rode the escalator to a stadium concourse and spotted his Daytona 500 championship show car on display and wrapped to resemble its appearance moments after the race. Confetti stuck to the window.
Husqvarna Motorcycles Partners as Official Motorcycle of American Flat Track Singles
Husqvarna will be the official motorcycle of the AFT Singles and the brand will also offer the largest contingency package in series history for the Singles class. It has been announced by American Flat Track that Husqvarna will partner with AFT and be the official motorcycle of AFT Singles class for the 2017 season.
$35k appraisal surprise for owner of Rockwell self portrait
For those chosen few who may have an old drawing or doodle by iconic artist Norman Rockwell in the house, you may want to get it insured. An original charcoal self-portrait by Rockwell was recently appraised at $35,000 on the popular PBS show “Antiques Roadshow.”
Retired NASCAR star Tony Stewart returns to sprint cars
In this Aug. 5, 2014, file photo, three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart races a sprint car at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Stewart’s return to sprint car racing provided him more frustration than frivolity.
Watch: Dale Jr. on track
Watch as Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbs behind the wheel of a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race car for the first time since his private test at Darlington Raceway in December.
The Latest: Rising star Cindric ups racing resume in Rolex
… I try to get behind the wheel and try to have some success,” he said. “As long as I can keep a parallel path between sports cars and stock cars, it’s what I want to do because I am really passionate about racing. I want to be a race car driver. I …
Gordon struggled on restart then settled in for 24 hours
… is right now. While there were days back in the Cup car that were exhausting or frustrating, his time so far in this sports car race has been one of the most fun times in his career. “That right there was big for me,” he said. “The other night, …
Martin Puts New Ford Mustang on Pole for Continental Tire Challenge Daytona Opener
… entry, and the car had some problems that required repair right up to qualifying time. Then it was up to Martin, a sports car veteran, and he delivered. “I just went for it,” he said, coming into the tight Bus Stop chicane on his last lap “so fast I …
Three Burning Questions To Be Answered At The Glen In 2017
As the dawn of a new season in American racing approaches, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Verizon IndyCar Series, and WeatherTech SportsCar Championship have one thing in common: A trip to the Finger Lakes region of New York. For the second consecutive season, Watkins Glen International is the only facility to host each of North America’s major racing series – with the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, Watkins Glen 355, and INDYCAR Grand Prix at The Glen all on the coming year’s slate.
Speedweeks Arrives! Cadillacs fast right out of the box
… Challenge, featuring the “minor league” cars of sanctioning body IMSA - the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. The Rolex 24 cars are part of IMSA’s big-league WeatherTech Sports Car Championship. • The 2017 Rolex …
Daytona Rising fuels boost in revenues for Intl. Speedway Corp.
DAYTONA BEACH - International Speedway Corp. on Thursday reported increases in revenues and net profits for both the fourth quarter and full year for fiscal 2016, which ended Nov. 30. Helping to fuel that increase was its completion in January of last year of the $400 million Daytona Rising makeover of Daytona International Speedway. ISC had expected the completed project would provide an “immediate incremental lift” in revenues in the first year of $20 million.
Democrats and Republicans join forces at Capitol Classic
While Democrats and Republicans often are at odds at the state Capitol, members of the Senate and House of Delegates from both sides of the aisle fought for the same cause at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Adding to the night’s light-hearted feel, the legislators were joined by former NBA center Ben Wallace, NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler and former VCU Ram and second round NBA draft pick Calvin Duncan.
Kenseth doesn’t understand Edwards’ retirement
Matt Kenseth has had several conversations with Carl Edwards, and none has given him any insight into why his teammate suddenly retired. Edwards abruptly walked away from the final year of his contract with Joe Gibbs Racing two weeks ago.
Lady Antebellum to perform pre-race concert at Daytona 500
The trio of Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood will take the stage at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 26, entertaining thousands on hand for “The Great American Race.” Lady Antebellum has played Daytona before, first prior to the Coke Zero 400 in 2008 and most recently at last year’s inaugural Country 500 music festival.
Childress honors Earnhardt as he’s inducted into Hall
With a nod to the late Dale Earnhardt, a tearful Richard Childress thanked his former driver for helping build an organization that led to Childress’ induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Childress began his career as a driver and formed his own race team in 1972.
In-form Vaughan strikes again at the double to earn point
JAMES Vaughan continued his rich vein of goalscoring form by bagging a brace to twice drag Bury from behind and earn a hard-fought point against Port Vale. Tyler Walker and Ryan Taylor had twice put Vale ahead but Vaughan hit back either side of half time with his 15th and 16th goals of the season to level.
10News celebrates duPont-Columbia Awards
Columbia University is celebrating 75 years of honoring journalists with the Alfred I. duPont Award, with winners spanning from Edward R. Murrow to Mike Wallace to WTSP’s own investigative team. 10Investigates won the honor in 2015 for Noah Pransky’s expos into red light camera abuses , which cost Florida drivers millions of dollars through unfair ticketing.
Rob Morgan, Jack Baldwin Join Jim Jordan As World Challenge Class Managers
… a longtime motorsports executive, will be the GT Class Manager for Pirelli World Challenge with Baldwin, a five-time sports car series champion, as the GTS Class Manager. They join Jordan, who was brought on board late last year as the TC Class …