Helio Castroneves
Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, looks at the results from practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Column: Herta's profile elevated as he rolls into Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer 19 hrs ago

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

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

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line as he wins the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Guglielmo Mangiapane, Pool via AP)
Column: Miami ready to showcase F1's glitz and glamour

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Romain Grosjean, of France, waits to drive during testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Grosjean enrages Rahal with aggressive late-race contact

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2022 02:37 AM EDT

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

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

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

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:26 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:05 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

Newgarden moves Team Penske to 3-0 with Long Beach victory

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 10, 2022 06:01 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Colton Herta is so good on the downtown streets of Long Beach, and was so strong this weekend, that a second consecutive victory seemed...

Jimmie Johnson prepares for practice at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Johnson fractured his hand in a crash on Friday and was fitted with a carbon fiber splint that he tested in Saturday practice. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Colton Herta sets track record in winning pole at Long Beach

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 09, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

Andretti seeking 4th straight win on streets of Long Beach

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 08, 2022 07:36 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The best drive of Colton Herta's life, according to his boss, wasn't even a win. Herta finished fourth in the IndyCar season...

FILE - Devlin Defrancesco stands on pit road before the start of the Rolex 24-hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. DeFrancesco made a mistake at Texas Motor Speedway, no ifs, ands or buts, he knows he caused the three-car crash that also wiped out veterans Helio Castroneves and Graham Rahal. But the rookie insists he's not a spoiled rich kid and is heavily invested in proving himself as an IndyCar driver. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
IndyCar's DeFrancesco out to change narrative after crash

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

Scott McLaughlin makes a pit stop during the NTT IndyCar Series XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Newgarden passes McLaughlin in final turn to steal Texas win

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 20, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

Colton Herta rounds the fourth turn during the first practice round of the IndyCar Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday, March 19, 2022. AP Photo/Larry Papke)
IndyCar and Texas try to save relationship with strong race

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 19, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon chats with the media before the start of practice of the IndyCar auto race, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. IndyCar's drivers hit the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., later this week for the season opening race. (AP Photo/Dan Gelston, File)
Scott McLaughlin looks to open first IndyCar winning streak

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 18, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Castroneves back at St. Pete as a driver seeking another win

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 25, 2022 05:43 PM EST

FILE -NTT IndyCar Series winner Alex Palou, center, celebrates with the trophy after taking 4th place in an IndyCar auto race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Long Beach, Calif. The stars of IndyCar crowded into Indianapolis Motor Speedway to celebrate an upcoming season of opportunity for America's open-wheel racing series to reestablish its legitimacy and expand its popularity. The party was held just one week before IndyCar's drivers hit the streets of St. Petersburg for the first practice session of the season. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Grosejean, Penske and Indy 500 top IndyCar's fan survey

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 25, 2022 12:04 PM EST

Austin Cindric, center, celebrates in Victory Lane with car owner Roger Penske, left, and crew chief Jeremy Bullins after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Penske wants Indy 500 win to follow Daytona 500 victory

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 24, 2022 04:28 PM EST