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FILE - Alex Bowman waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on June 20, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. Bowman felt he underperformed last year when NASCAR brought the Cup Series back to the Nashville area for the first time in 37 years. He's now seeking a stronger showing Sunday, June 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Alex Bowman seeks big Nashville weekend for sponsor Ally

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 24, 2022 01:04 PM EDT

Jimmie Johnson sits in his pit box before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Johnson eyeing IndyCar, IMSA and Le Mans for 2023 schedule

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 23, 2022 11:14 AM 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

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, poses with 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 collects $3.1M from record Indianapolis 500 purse

May. 30, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, poses with 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)
Column: Ericsson hopes Indy 500 win legitimizes his career

By Jenna Fryer May. 30, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Coca-Cola 600 long, unpredictable and immensely entertaining

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Kyle Busch (18), William Byron (24) and Tyler Reddick (8) compete to the finish line during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Hamlin holds off Busch in OT in wild Coca-Cola 600

By Steve Reed May. 30, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

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

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

Bubba Wallace, right, pours a drink on Ryan Blaney in Victory Lane after Blaney won the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Hot Ticket: NASCAR hub gets sellout for Memorial Day weekend

By Steve Reed May. 28, 2022 02:12 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

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)
Indy 500 fans find comfort in milk, bricks, Snake Pit

By Dan Gelston May. 28, 2022 02:55 AM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, prepares to drive during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ganassi goes to Indy with Johnson and 5 strong shots in 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

Colton Herta prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Herta walks away from crash during Indianapolis 500 practice

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

Alex Palou, of Spain, climbs into his car before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
High-speed art: Indy 500 driver helmets styled to stand out

By Mark Long May. 27, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

The Caesars Sportbook Lounge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is shown during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Yard of Picks: Indy boosts gambling ties with sports lounge

By Dan Gelston May. 27, 2022 02:33 PM EDT