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IndyCar driver Wickens to have surgery on spinal injury
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — IndyCar driver Robert Wickens will have surgery for a spinal injury suffered in a crash at Pocono Raceway. IndyCar said in a statement the 29-year-old Canadian was scheduled for surgery Monday…
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NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne retiring after 15 Cup seasons
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kasey Kahne announced Thursday that he will retire from full-time racing in NASCAR and plans to focus on the sprint car team he owns. Kahne said in a Twitter post that…
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The Latest: Kevin Harvick wins at Michigan, 7th win of year
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Kevin Harvick has won at Michigan International Speedway, giving him a NASCAR-high seven victories…
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Tony Stewart eyes Indy 500 in 2019 in bid for elusive title
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Tony Stewart is considering a return to the Indianapolis 500 next year. Stewart, a three-time NASCAR champion and Indiana native, grew up chasing a win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He won…
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NASCAR chairman France takes leave after DWI, drug arrest
NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France announced Monday he was taking an indefinite leave of absence a day after his arrest in New York’s Hamptons on charges of driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.
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Despite taking F1 lead, Hamilton says Ferrari has upper hand
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Despite regaining the Formula One lead, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton maintains Ferrari has the upper hand. The defending champion got his nose back in front of Sebastian Vettel at the German…
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Harvick uses bump-and-run on Busch to win at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Kevin Harvick warned he was charging for the lead with taps on Kyle Busch’s rear bumper over the waning laps. Harvick had failed to methodically work his way around the race…
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Hamilton wins German GP as rival Vettel crashes late on
Lewis Hamilton regained the championship lead in unexpected and dramatic fashion on Sunday, winning the German Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel crashed while leading near the end.
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Earnhardt already a fan favorite after debut race in booth
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. leaned toward the track in the broadcast booth and hollered like a NASCAR fan at home over a gripping final lap in his debut race. Once Kyle…
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Toyota unveils Supra to race in NASCAR Xfinity Series in ’19
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Toyota is the latest NASCAR manufacturer to switch models and go with a true sports car. The Japanese automaker unveiled the Supra on Thursday at Daytona International Speedway, saying it…
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NASCAR driver drawing praise for helping stranded family
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Jesse Iwuji was driving home last weekend when he encountered a potentially dangerous situation on the side of the road. That’s when his training took over. His Navy and NASCAR training.…
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Larson wins pole at home track in Sonoma; Truex to start 2nd
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Larson proved again that he knows his way around Sonoma. Larson claimed the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race on his home track for the second straight year, turning…
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NHRA: Courtney Force beats father John in Virginia
Courtney Force beat father John Force on Sunday in the Virginia NHRA Nationals for her fourth Funny Car victory of the season.
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Courtney Force takes No. 1 qualifier in Virginia
Courtney Force took her sixth No. 1 qualifier of the year and fourth in the past five events Saturday in the inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
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Max Verstappen fastest in both practices at Canadian GP
MONTREAL (AP) — Max Verstappen was in a better mood after a couple of practice sessions at Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix. Scorching the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with the fastest times of the day will…
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