Helio Castroneves
Shank claims IMSA title with season-ending Petit Le Mans win

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 01, 2022 10:41 PM EDT
BRASELTON, Ga. (AP) — The IMSA championship was decided in the final 15 minutes of the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, where Wayne Taylor Racing lost the title in the...

Tom Blomqvist, of Meyer Shank Racing, poses with flag after qualifying for the pole position, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in the IMSA sports cars season-ending Petit Le Mans auto race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. The team goes into Saturday's race second in the championship standings. Ensuing pictures show teammate Helio Castroneves congratulating Blomqvist, team owner Mike Shank and drivers Helio Castroneves and Oliver Jarvis watching Blomqvist qualify. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Shank strikes first in tight Acura fight for IMSA title

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 30, 2022 06:41 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

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

Hello Castroneves, of Brazil, stands near his care during qualifying for an IndyCar Series auto race, Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Castroneves signs extension for one more full IndyCar season

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 19, 2022 02:48 PM EDT

FILE - Kimi Raikkonen, of Finland, pauses during a news conference in Concord, N.C., May 20, 2011. Raikkonen will take a break from his retirement to return to racing this weekend in the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Kimi Raikkonen hits pause on retirement to race NASCAR

Jenna Fryer Aug. 18, 2022 03:16 AM EDT

Rinus VeeKay, of The Netherlands, talks to pit crew members during practice for an IndyCar Series auto race, Friday, July 22, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
VeeKay extends contract with ECR with zero controversy

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 04, 2022 03:02 PM EDT

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch answers questions at a news conference between series races and Cup qualifying at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. Busch's deal with Joe Gibbs Racing expires at the end of the season and the two-time Cup Series champion is getting antsy for a new deal. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 30, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Alex Palou competes during an IndyCar auto race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Palou arrives in Toronto with 2 IndyCar teams in hot pursuit

By Dave Skretta Jul. 15, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

El mexicano Pato O'Ward corre en las 500 Millas de Indianápolis, el domingo 29 de mayo de 2022 (AP Foto/Darron Cummings)
Pato O'Ward snags Mid-Ohio pole as title contenders struggle

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 02, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, prepares to drive before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Castroneves hoping SRX win leads to seat in Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 24, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden reacts after winning the Sonsio Grand Prix auto race Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Newgarden wins at Road America, earns $1 million bonus

By Steve Megargee Jun. 12, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden drives during qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Saturday, June 4, 2022. Newgarden won the pole position. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
IndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bang

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 04, 2022 03:14 PM EDT

Josef Newgarden drives during qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto race on Belle Isle in Detroit, Saturday, June 4, 2022. Newgarden won the pole position. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Newgarden wins pole for final Detroit GP on Belle Isle

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 04, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

Marco Andretti, left, talks with Michael Andretti during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Camping World returns as title sponsor for SRX summer series

By Jenna Fryer May. 31, 2022 09:33 AM EDT

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

Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, 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)
O'Ward's 2nd place leads stout Indy 500 for Arrow McLaren SP

By Dan Gelston May. 29, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, right, of Sweden, celebrates with car owner Chip Ganassi after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Sweden's Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 victory

By Jenna Fryer May. 29, 2022 04:02 PM EDT

Driver Jimmie Johnson, right, gets a hug before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut

By Dan Gelston May. 29, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson speaks during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson flashes speed, charm in 1st shot at winning Indy 500

By Dan Gelston May. 28, 2022 01:29 PM EDT