Josef Newgarden
Tyler Reddick burns his tires after winning the the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
AUTO RACING: Talladega's next in NASCAR; F1 to Singapore

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2022 11:07 AM EDT

FILE - Jimmie Johnson speaks about joining the team of Chip Ganassi for the IndyCar series at a press conference during the IndyCar race weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, file photo. The Seven-time NASCAR champion is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include no more than 10 bucket list events and has his sights set on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Column: Johnson will chase challenges long into retirement

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 26, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Chris Buescher celebrates with his trophy and sword after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AUTO RACING: Two champs eliminated as NASCAR heads to Texas

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2022 08:42 AM EDT

Team Penske driver Will Power, of Australia, celebrates after winning third place in the IndyCar season finale auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, Monterey, Calif. Power also won the 2022 championship.(AP Photo/Nic Coury)
AUTO RACING: Power wins 2nd IndyCar title; Verstappen close

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2022 09:44 AM EDT

Team Penske driver Will Power, of Australia, holds up the championship trophy after winning the championship after the IndyCar season finale auto race at Laguna Seca Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, Monterey, Calif. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
Power wins IndyCar championship; Palou wins season finale

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 11, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Scott McLaughlin smiles after his victory at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
Power breaks Andretti qualifying record in pursuit of title

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 10, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - Scott Dixon celebrates after winning the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race, Aug. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Dixon knows IndyCar’s tightest championship race in nearly 20 years would have probably been long decided if not for a rare gaffe by The Iceman in the Indianapolis 500. Dixon was the dominant car at Indianapolis in May and led 95 laps until a late speeding penalty took the New Zealander out of contention. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 09, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - IndyCar driver Colton Herta speaks to a guest ahead of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Herta wants at least one more week to himself before he will begin to contemplate his 2023 plans. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Herta unsure if IndyCar farewell and move to F1 are imminent

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 09, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Scott McLaughlin smiles after his victory at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
Penske's Will Power in tight title fight with no team orders

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 08, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Scott McLaughlin smiles after his victory at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
McLaughlin signs extension with Team Penske ahead of finale

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 07, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. At right is third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2022 08:21 PM EDT

Colton Herta drives during a practice session for the Music City Grand Prix auto race Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Music City Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Column: FIA license system needs overhaul for U.S. racing

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 05, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

Scott Dixon takes a drink of champagne after winning the Music City Grand Prix auto race Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No team orders: Penske sends 3 drivers to IndyCar title race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 05, 2022 02:08 AM EDT

Scott McLaughlin, front, competes at the Grand Prix of Portland IndyCar auto race at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (Naji Saker/The Oregonian via AP)
McLaughlin wins in Portland as Will Power widens title lead

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 04, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

Team Penske sweeps Portland qualifying in IndyCar title race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 03, 2022 05:11 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Team Penske powered its way around Portland International Raceway on Saturday in a 1-2-3 qualifying sweep that poised the IndyCar championship...

IndyCar points leader Will Power, of Australia, poses by his car after qualifying on the pole for Saturday night's IndyCar auto race, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. It was the 67th pole of Power's career to tie him with Mario Andretti for most all-time in IndyCar. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Newgarden hit with grid penalty in tight IndyCar title fight

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 02, 2022 06:22 PM EDT

First place Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds up his trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs, title chase leads to intrigue

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2022 08:57 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) reacts after winning an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
AUTO RACING: Larson heating up? Newgarden chases title No. 3

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) poses for a picture with the first place trophy and Bommarito Auto Groups Vice President Chuck Wallis after winning an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Malukas dazzles racing through field and against Penskes

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 21, 2022 02:25 PM EDT

Racers take the green flag to start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Newgarden rockets into title contention with 5th IndyCar win

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 20, 2022 10:47 PM EDT