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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 13 hrs ago

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

Michael Andretti, left, talks with FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem before the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Michael Andretti walked through the Formula One paddock going door-to-door -- quite literally -- attempting to drum up interest in his bid to bring an American team to the series. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Andretti receives direction on how to proceed with F1 bid

By Jenna Fryer May. 10, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco speaks with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands following qualifying for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Leclerc will start in pole position in tomorrow's F1 race and Verstappen in the third. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ferrari locks up front row for inaugural Miami Grand Prix

By Jenna Fryer May. 07, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

People watch as a recording of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, is projected onto a screen during a news conference announcing a 2023 Formula One Grand Prix auto race to be held in Las Vegas, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Viva Las Vegas: F1 adds Strip as it expands to 3 US stops

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 31, 2022 02:55 AM EDT

FILE - Pato O'Ward celebrates his victory at an IndyCar Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar is on a high as it begins its season with young talent capable of carrying the series into the future. But Colton Herta and is again the mix of Formula One conversations and Pato O’Ward already has one foot out the door. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
McLaren F1 signs American driver Herta for testing program

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 12, 2022 11:30 AM EST

The car of Dale Coyne Racing with RWR driver Takuma Sato is seen being towed to the team garage for repairs after a crash during the morning practice session at the IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
McLaughlin beats teammate Power to win first IndyCar pole

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 26, 2022 02:03 PM EST

FILE - In this June 7, 2013, photo, Michael Andretti, left, and his father, Mario Andretti, pose for a photo following a news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, June 7, 2013. Mario says Michael has filed paperwork with the FIA to start a new Formula One team. Andretti Autosport declined to comment on Mario's claim. Michael unsuccessfully tried to purchase an F1 team last year. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)
Andretti awaiting decision from FIA on expansion application

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 25, 2022 02:28 PM EST

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FILE - In this June 7, 2013, photo, Michael Andretti, left, and his father, Mario Andretti, pose for a photo following a news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, June 7, 2013. Mario says Michael has filed paperwork with the FIA to start a new Formula One team. Andretti Autosport declined to comment on Mario's claim. Michael unsuccessfully tried to purchase an F1 team last year. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)
F1 speculation swirls as Herta heads into IndyCar opener

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 23, 2022 04:45 PM EST

FILE - Pato O'Ward celebrates his victory at an IndyCar Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar is on a high as it begins its season with young talent capable of carrying the series into the future. But Colton Herta and is again the mix of Formula One conversations and Pato O’Ward already has one foot out the door. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
IndyCar opens with bright new stars and big expectations

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 22, 2022 06:05 PM EST

FILE - In this June 7, 2013, photo, Michael Andretti, left, and his father, Mario Andretti, pose for a photo following a news conference at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, June 7, 2013. Mario says Michael has filed paperwork with the FIA to start a new Formula One team. Andretti Autosport declined to comment on Mario's claim. Michael unsuccessfully tried to purchase an F1 team last year. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)
Andretti files paperwork to start Formula One team in 2024

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2022 05:29 PM EST

Rasmus Lindh, of Sweden, drives the Andretti Autosport Ligier JS P320 during a practice session for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jarett Andretti fulfills father's goal to get team to Rolex

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 29, 2022 10:38 PM EST

FILE - NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, left, and Indycar driver Scott Dixon, right, talk during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, in this May 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson and Dixon will be competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race that begins next Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at 1:30m p.m. ET. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Column: Johnson more comfortable for 2nd IndyCar season

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2022 01:49 PM EST

Deke Houlgate, West Coast auto racing promoter, dies at 91

Dec. 30, 2021 06:08 PM EST
CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Deke Houlgate, a longtime West Coast sports publicist whose clients included such auto racing greats as Mario Andretti, Rick Mears, Richard...

FILE - Bobby Unser is a happy man as he accepts congratulations in the winner's circle for his triumph in the California 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, Calif., March 11, 1974. He beat his brother, Al, by a half second to win $70,250. Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, following years of health issues. He was 82. (AP Photo, File)
'Like losing a family member': Unser's death hits hard

By Michael Marot Dec. 10, 2021 03:59 PM EST

FILE - Formula 1 race car driver Al Unser is seen in 1993. Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, following years of health issues. He was 82. (AP Photo, File)
Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 10, 2021 03:29 AM EST

Fans attend a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Column: NASCAR ends season with new champions, new energy

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 08, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race and championship on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Praise pours in for Kyle Larson following first NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 08, 2021 02:57 AM EST