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FILE — In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Penix is back from a season-ending knee injury as the team returns to play this season. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Penix, IU athletes to help promote NHRA US Nationals in Indy

By Michael Marot Sep. 03, 2021 08:30 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is cashing in before

William Byron (24) and Ryan Blaney (12) lead the field on a restart at the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. Blaney won the event with Byron coming in second. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan

By Michael Marot Aug. 22, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Ryan Blaney needed a push to pass William Byron on

Joey Logano (22) goes through the grass toward a tire wall after crashing on a piece of curbing during a NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (Randy Crist/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
COVID concerns have Cup drivers worried ahead of playoffs

By Michael Marot Aug. 22, 2021 05:09 PM EDT
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Joey Logano was taking every possible precaution to keep

A.J. Allemdinger climbs the fence after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AJ Allmendinger wins Michigan Xfinity race in triple OT

By Michael Marot Aug. 21, 2021 07:14 PM EDT
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger put his emotions on full display

Chase Briscoe (14) during qualifying for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Briscoe, Hamlin will get chance to settle debate at Michigan

By Michael Marot Aug. 21, 2021 04:01 PM EDT
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin spent the week trading

Christopher Bell (20) and Ryan Preece (37) slide out during a massive crash caused by a piece of curbing during a NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (Randy Crist/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Race organizers looking for answers after Brickyard finish

By Michael Marot Aug. 16, 2021 02:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One by one, drivers sped across the deteriorating curbing

Joey Logano (22) crashes into a tire wall during a NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (Randy Crist/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Allmendinger gets 1st Indy win in crash-marred Brickyard 200

By Michael Marot Aug. 15, 2021 11:05 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — AJ Allmendinger screamed in elation after winning Sunday at

El australiano Will Power conduce su coche en una curva en el Gran Premio de Indianapolis de IndyCar el sábado, 14 de octubre del 2021. (AP Foto/Michael Conroy)
Power puts Penske back on track with another Indy victory

By Michael Marot Aug. 14, 2021 03:24 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power spent this week seeking redemption.

Kyle Larson (5) drives through a turn during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indy's road course opens to mixed reviews from Cup drivers

By Michael Marot Aug. 14, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick made their opinions perfectly

Austin Cindric (22) drives through the second turn during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cindric completes Team Penske sweep with Xfinity win at Indy

By Michael Marot Aug. 14, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Austin Cindric went for the win Saturday. AJ Allmendinger

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, reacts after winning the pole for an IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
O'Ward works overtime to grab pole position in Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2021 08:46 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O'Ward kept everyone waiting Friday — even after

Will Power, of Australia, drives along the course during a practice session for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indianapolis in action: IndyCar, NASCAR tripleheader weekend

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2021 05:25 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves walked into an empty, mostly quiet

Indianapolis Colts corner back Kenny Moore II arrives in the back seat of a two-seat IndyCar driven by IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward as the players reported to the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Practice open on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Moore's big entrance masks abnormalities as Colts open camp

By Michael Marot Jul. 27, 2021 01:07 PM EDT
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts safety Kenny Moore II made the

Jeff Gordon, a five-time winner of the Brickyard 400 and four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, drives through a turn in a USAC midget car during an exhibition on the dirt track in the infield at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gordon returns to racing roots by promoting Indy's dirt race

By Michael Marot Jun. 17, 2021 05:09 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Just a few miles from the home where he spent his teenage

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Former F1 drivers see European interest growing in IndyCar

By Michael Marot Jun. 05, 2021 03:07 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson considered racing in America even before

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, is congratulated by Takuma Sato, of Japan, after Castroneves, won the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Dixon, other big-name drivers struggle through Indy 500

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2021 04:48 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Dixon, Simon Pagenaud and Alexander Rossi had bad

Graham Rahal hits the wall in Turn 2 after losing a tire during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)
INDY 500 NOTEBOOK: Loose wheel ends Rahal's race

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One minute, Graham Rahal was a serious Indianapolis 500

Car owner Michael Andretti watches from the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Open-wheel racing at peace 25 years after CART/IRL split

By Michael Marot May. 29, 2021 03:14 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Andretti hears the line repeatedly.

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar veterans still going strong as careers wind down

By Michael Marot May. 28, 2021 03:11 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony Kanaan sat in Chip Ganassi Racing's suite one day this

Simon Pagenaud of France climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penske's problems continue even after Indy qualifying ends

By Michael Marot May. 23, 2021 08:04 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Team Penske hoped it could turn the corner on a dreadful