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Alex Palou lands a multi-year Ganassi contract extension after a banner week at Indy
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
Since joining Chip Ganassi Racing six seasons ago, Spanish driver Alex Palou has shown to be a generational talent who is quickly working his way through IndyCar's record books.
Robusta is in the Kentucky Derby field with Right to Party out
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
Cristian Torres is getting the chance to ride in his first Kentucky Derby after Kenny McPeek-trained Right to Party was scratched on Friday, with Doug O'Neill's Robusta drawing into the field.
F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Formula 1 returns to action at the Miami Grand Prix following an unexpected five-week break when a pair of races in the Middle East were called off because of the war in Iran.
Apple TV is using Miami race weekend to showcase its 1st year carrying Formula 1
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 1:58 p.m. | Save Story
Formula 1's return from an unplanned month long hiatus is not only a time to see how rules tweaks will work, it offers an opportunity for Apple TV to have a second launch in its first year as F1's U.S. broadcast partner.
Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
As horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in the U.S. with tracks closing and legalized sports betting taking away something that made the sport unique, there is a place in the world where it's getting increasingly popular and turning out significantly better competition.
The Delgados and Motts make the Kentucky Derby a fathers and sons event
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Gustavo Delgado Sr. and his son work so well together as a training duo that Gustavo Jr. does not see himself taking over the business once his dad is done. Riley Mott felt the opposite while assisting his Hall of Fame father, Bill, for nearly a decade before starting his own stable.
Valtteri Bottas says stronger mental health support in F1 helped him open up about his battles
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted April 30 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas believes the support in motorsports for mental health struggles has greatly improved during his career, and that gave him the courage to extensively detail his own personal battles.
Fulleffort scratched from the Kentucky Derby, putting Ocelli into the race
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
Fulleffort was scratched from Saturday's Kentucky Derby because of a chip in his left hind ankle, the latest departure from the field of 20 horses roughly 24 hours after Silent Tactic was ruled out.
The first Kentucky Derby since the death of trainer D. Wayne Lukas has a different vibe
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted April 29 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
D. Wayne Lukas always talked up his latest crop of 2-year-old horses with an eye toward the next Kentucky Derby, telling his wife to get her dress for Oaks day.
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Louise Dixon, Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer says
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated April 29 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer Mark Casse said Wednesday, the first change to the field of 20 horses for the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with 'tech neck'
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted April 29 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
Keeping your eyes on the road is vital if your car travels at a speed of 200 mph (322 kph). A strong neck helps.
Carson Hocevar already living up to his reputation as NASCAR's newest star
Nate Ryan, Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands.
Carson Hocevar earns 1st NASCAR Cup victory with last-lap pass at Talladega Superspeedway
The Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Carson Hocevar ensured the Talladega Superspeedway fans who witnessed his first NASCAR Cup Series win would remember it.
New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and return the fun
The Associated Press | Posted April 25 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
Steve O'Donnell wants to bring some fun back to NASCAR, which he calls a "badass American sport."
Todd Pletcher's Renegade draws the inside No. 1 post and opens as the Kentucky Derby favorite
The Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
Renegade opened Saturday as the morning line favorite for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, looking to overcome the inside rail post position that has not produced a winner in four decades.
Reports: Jim France to step down as NASCAR's chief executive officer, Steve O'Donnell promoted
The Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR majority owner Jim France is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by president Steve O'Donnell, according to multiple reports.
Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 10:20 a.m. | Save Story
A repeat of the high-speed crash which left Oliver Bearman limping and alarmed the Formula 1 paddock "should basically be avoided" with regulation changes starting from next week's race in Miami, F1's governing body says.
F1 set for changes to promote 'flat out' qualifying and safer overtaking for Miami GP
The Associated Press | Posted April 20 - 10:52 a.m. | Save Story
Formula 1 is set to change how the new cars use their electrical power in an attempt to make qualifying feel more "flat out" and overtaking less likely to result in high-speed crashes, all in time for next week's Miami Grand Prix.
