Tag: Automobile racing
Young racer de Alba chasing success of fellow Mexicans
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Salvador de Alba Jr. wants to be the next Sergio Perez, Pato O’Ward or Daniel Suarez, a Mexican race car driver...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 9
1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim...
Atlanta Motor Speedway plans resurfacing of patched-up track
HAMPTON, Ga. — After 24 years, Speedway Motorsports officials could no longer allow drivers to have the final word in delaying the inevitable repaving...
Shank trying to use IndyCar break to finalize future plans
LEXINGTON, Ohio — A bright pink sheet hung near the entrance to the infield at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course congratulating local team owner Michael...
Dominant Verstappen wins Austrian GP, extends overall lead
SPIELBERG, Austria — Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, clinching a third straight victory...
1 dead after race car crashes into crowd at Georgia track
HARTWELL, Ga. — A man is dead and two people hurt after a car lost control at a Georgia racetrack and hit spectators, authorities...
Elliott wins at Road America to start new Hendrick streak
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America on Sunday to continue his uncanny success on road...
F1 champion Hamilton signs 2-year extension with Mercedes
SPIELBERG, Austria — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will stay with Mercedes through the 2023 season after signing a two-year contract extension, the team...
F1 champion Hamilton signs 2-year extension with Mercedes
SPIELBERG, Austria — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will stay with Mercedes through the 2023 season after signing a two-year contract extension, the team...
Kurt Busch chases NASCAR playoffs with future uncertain
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Kurt Busch has welcomed the uncertainty of this season as he chases a playoff berth while pondering his future in...