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Kyle Larson, Joey Logano climbing in NASCAR Chase with pressure mounting on Ryan Blaney

Kyle Larson, Joey Logano climbing in NASCAR Chase with pressure mounting on Ryan Blaney

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 21 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Ryan Blaney's analysis of the NASCAR Chase is accurate, then his championship bid is already over after only three of 10 races in the run to the title.
Motorcycling-Resurgent Acosta beats Martin for maiden MotoGP win in Austria

Motorcycling-Resurgent Acosta beats Martin for maiden MotoGP win in Austria

Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 20 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pedro Acosta claimed the first MotoGP victory of his career in the Austrian Grand Prix on ​Sunday, bouncing back from his sprint-race crash to beat world championship leader Jorge Martin at KTM's home Red Bull Ring circuit.
Joey Logano wins NASCAR race at Bristol as Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney fight afterward

Joey Logano wins NASCAR race at Bristol as Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney fight afterward

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joey Logano won the Cup Series race Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway, while the driver he passed for the win stole the show with old-school NASCAR feuding and fisticuffs.
Motorcycling-Martin recovers from early setback to win Austrian sprint and retake championship lead

Motorcycling-Martin recovers from early setback to win Austrian sprint and retake championship lead

Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aprilia's Jorge Martin made an extraordinary recovery from a chaotic opening-lap battle with championship rival Marc Marquez ​to win the Austrian Grand Prix sprint from pole position on Saturday and reclaim the MotoGP championship lead.
Horse racing returns to rebuilt Belmont Park after a $550 million overhaul

Horse racing returns to rebuilt Belmont Park after a $550 million overhaul

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 18 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

They're off and running at the new Belmont Park, as horse racing returned Friday following a three-year absence for a $550 million reconstruction project that modernized the historic track.
Leah Pruett is stepping away from NHRA to focus on having a second child with Tony Stewart

Leah Pruett is stepping away from NHRA to focus on having a second child with Tony Stewart

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Leah Pruett, in contention for her first NHRA Top Fuel championship, will step away from the drag-racing series at the end of this season to focus on having a second child with husband Tony Stewart.
Lewis Hamilton denies he's sought to replace any staff at Ferrari as his F1 title bid fades

Lewis Hamilton denies he's sought to replace any staff at Ferrari as his F1 title bid fades

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he has "never asked" for any of Ferrari's staff to be replaced and praised their dedication after some tense radio exchanges over team strategy in recent Formula 1 races.
Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 4:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East.
Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he's dominated

Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he's dominated

Jeff Latzke, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports' Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors' Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team.
Kimi Antonelli tries to stay grounded despite another win and big lead in F1 championship race

Kimi Antonelli tries to stay grounded despite another win and big lead in F1 championship race

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 4:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

By now, even Kimi Antonelli's closest rival is conceding that the race for the Formula 1 title is pretty much over.
Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway

Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway

Jeff Latzke, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman in overtime of a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway that shook up the playoff standings.
Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris

Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

This time, Kimi Antonelli didn't have to work too hard for his Formula 1 victory.
Ugo Ugochukwu becomes 1st American driver to win Formula 3 title

Ugo Ugochukwu becomes 1st American driver to win Formula 3 title

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 6:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ugo Ugochukwu finished second in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix to become the first American driver to win the Formula 3 title.
Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in tight Spanish GP circuit

Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in tight Spanish GP circuit

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lando Norris came out of nowhere to outduel Kimi Antonelli and secure vital pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday.
Antonelli leads practice on new Madring track as F1's Spanish GP returns to Madrid

Antonelli leads practice on new Madring track as F1's Spanish GP returns to Madrid

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kimi Antonelli kept his momentum on the challenging new Madring track on Friday, leading the way in practice in the return of Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix to Madrid.
Sainz expects 'fun' but 'intense' new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd

Sainz expects 'fun' but 'intense' new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Sainz expects the new hybrid Madring track at the Spanish Grand Prix to be one of the toughest of the season.
Verstappen cites teammate Lawson adapting fast as sign 2026 F1 cars are 'numb'

Verstappen cites teammate Lawson adapting fast as sign 2026 F1 cars are 'numb'

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 5:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Max Verstappen has cited teammate Liam Lawson's ability to adapt, after stepping in mid-season at Red Bull, as a sign that current Formula 1 cars are "numb to your driver inputs".
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

for possession of a firearm.
Chase Lookahead: JGR shows power with Bell winning Southern 500 in postseason's opening Chase race

Chase Lookahead: JGR shows power with Bell winning Southern 500 in postseason's opening Chase race

Pete Iacobelli, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

the hardest challenge for the four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers might be vying against one another for the Cup Series title.
FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams won't be put 'at risk' over Middle East events

FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams won't be put 'at risk' over Middle East events

Daniella Matar And James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the wait for clarity over how this year's Formula 1 season will end amid uncertainty over the Middle East security situation but tells The Associated Press that drivers and team staff will not be put "at risk."