MICHAEL MAROT
Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 30, 2022. Ericsson won the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ericsson's 500 win helps fuel Swedish momentum in IndyCars

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2022 03:11 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist sensed Swedish race fans started following

Tony Kanaan, second from right, of Brazil, walks with his boys following the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kanaan lets emotions loose after 3rd-place finish at Indy

By Michael Marot May. 29, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony Kanaan celebrated one more Indianapolis 500 start Sunday as

Conor Daly drives into the first turn during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rossi salvages top finish in another tough 500 for Andretti

By Michael Marot May. 29, 2022 05:54 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alexander Rossi salvaged one solid result for Andretti Autosport.

FILE - Stefan Wilson, of England, waits for the start of practice session for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. The IndyCar veteran will return to the cockpit for this month's Indianapolis 500. Cusick Motorsports and DragonSpeed announced Thursday, May 5, 2022, they've hired the 32-year-old British driver, virtually assuring race organizers they'll fill the traditional 33-car starting grid. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2022 11:54 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Don Cusick and Beth Paretta left Indianapolis last May, they

Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
With Indianapolis 500 at full throttle, business is booming

By Michael Marot May. 25, 2022 03:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Delaney Hill sees a difference this May. Customers of the Dawson

Josef Newgarden drives during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar star Newgarden chasing elusive Indianapolis 500 win

By Michael Marot May. 24, 2022 01:38 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josef Newgarden has been IndyCar's most consistent winner over

Alex Palou, of Spain, drives through the first turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Quick qualifying run gives Palou another 2nd at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot May. 22, 2022 07:57 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou gracefully accepted another second-place finish at

Jimmie Johnson takes off his helmet during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson makes Indy 500 pole shootout in 1st qualifying run

By Michael Marot May. 21, 2022 06:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson felt comfortable from his very first laps of

Jimmie Johnson rides his scooter out of the pit area during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
INDY DAY 4: Sato delivers statement with fast lap in wind

By Michael Marot May. 20, 2022 07:03 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Takuma Sato was the fastest driver at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Colton Herta drives into the first turn during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indy 500 drivers eager to crank up power for qualifications

By Michael Marot May. 19, 2022 06:17 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta used poise and instincts to win last weekend's rainy

Rinus VeeKay, of The Netherlands, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Castroneves starts record Indy 500 quest with 'perfect' car

By Michael Marot May. 17, 2022 06:48 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Defending Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves started his

Colton Herta spins his car after winning the IndyCar GP auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar's aeroscreen gets mixed reviews in 1st rain test

By Michael Marot May. 15, 2022 04:36 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar officials will spend the next few days collecting

Colton Herta holds the trophy after winning an IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Herta makes all right moves to win wet, wild IndyCar GP

By Michael Marot May. 14, 2022 11:51 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As Colton Herta set up his winning pass Saturday, all he could

Will Power, of Australia, reacts after winning the pole for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Power's late qualifying run puts him on pole for Indy GP

By Michael Marot May. 13, 2022 05:30 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power never imagined he'd be closing in on Mario Andretti's

Graham Rahal looks down pit lane during testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Concerns about pit row linger as IndyCar revs up for May

By Michael Marot May. 12, 2022 05:12 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Simon Pagenaud figures track workers at Indianapolis Motor

FILE - Stefan Wilson, of England, waits for the start of practice session for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. The IndyCar veteran will return to the cockpit for this month's Indianapolis 500. Cusick Motorsports and DragonSpeed announced Thursday, May 5, 2022, they've hired the 32-year-old British driver, virtually assuring race organizers they'll fill the traditional 33-car starting grid. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Stefan Wilson hired to drive 33rd car at Indianapolis 500

By Michael Marot May. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — British driver Stefan Wilson spent an entire year searching for a

Will Power of Australia sits in his car during IndyCar auto racing testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pit concerns dissipate as IndyCar drivers crank up speed

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2022 10:57 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson posted the fastest lap of his career Thursday as

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, climbs out of his car during IndyCar auto racing testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Late crashes prompt IndyCar officials to cut testing short

By Michael Marot Apr. 20, 2022 06:54 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three Indianapolis 500 winners spun while coming out of the pits

Jimmie Johnson puts on his helmet during IndyCar auto racing testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson tests hand while gaining experience during Indy test

By Michael Marot Apr. 20, 2022 05:16 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson looked every bit like a four-time race winner on

Beth Paretta, left, Team Principal, Paretta Autosport, speaks during a news conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Ed Carpenter listens, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. Paretta, announced today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that Paretta Autosport will return to the NTT INDYCAR Series to campaign in multiple races in 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All-female IndyCar team announces 3-race schedule, no 500

By Michael Marot Apr. 19, 2022 02:20 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Beth Paretta's ultimate goal is to run a full-time IndyCar