Auto Racing
Injured Indy 500 crewman released from hospital
Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, has been released from Methodist Hospital four days after being struck by Danica Patrick's race car during practice for the Indianapolis 500.
Feds: No credible terror threat to Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500 is an attractive target for terrorists, federal authorities said, but there has been no credible or specific threat aimed at the Memorial Day weekend race.
Ferrari's Felipe Massa wins his 3rd straight Turkish GP
Felipe Massa held off Lewis Hamilton to win his third straight Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday and earn Ferrari's fourth consecutive Formula One victory.
Indy 500 qualifying, practice canceled because of rain
Qualifying and practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have been canceled for the day due to rain. Qualifying for positions 12-22 for drivers at the May 25 Indianapolis 500 was to be decided Sunday. Now those slots will be added to next Saturday's scheduled qualifying. It was the fourth day this month that speedway events were canceled or limited because of rain.
Busch overcomes penalty, a few scrapes to win at Darlington
The crowd booed him. He called his car pathetic. His crew missed a lug nut, and he couldn't stay off Darlington Raceway's wall. Despite it all, Kyle Busch found Victory Lane once again.
Danica Patrick bumped off, falls short of Indy 500 pole
Danica Patrick watched contentedly from Indianapolis' pit wall as the first day of qualifying ended. With fans shouting her name and crew members hustling to put away her equipment, Patrick shook her head and reflected on the opportunity that had just slipped away - winning the Indy 500 pole.
Ganassi's gamble pays off with Scott Dixon on Indy 500 pole
Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team.
Rookie Ryan Hunter-Reay crashes during Indy 500 qualifying
Rookie driver Ryan Hunter-Reay has crashed during a qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis 500.
Stewart wins wreck-filled Nationwide race at Darlington
All it took was his first Darlington Raceway victory to bring out Tony Stewart's softer side. Only two months ago, Stewart angrily blasted Goodyear after the Atlanta race, saying the company had given him "the most pathetic racing tire I've ever been on in my professional career."
Wheldon takes provisional pole, knocks Patrick off top spot
Dan Wheldon held the provisional Indianapolis 500 pole after the first flurry of qualifications on Saturday, knocking Danica Patrick off the top spot.
Hamlin hits wall at Darlington
Sprint Cup star Denny Hamlin, who won the past two Nationwide Series events at Darlington Raceway, hit the wall during qualifying and did not make Friday night's Nationwide race.
Rain ends Indy 500 practice 3 hours early
Rain has ended practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third time this week track time has been curtailed by the weather.
Rookie Alex Lloyd crashes during practice for Indy 500
Rookie driver Alex Lloyd didn't break any bones in a hard crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500 that left him hospitalized.
Indy rookie Camara crashes during practice, hospitalized
X-rays are negative on rookie driver Jaime Camara's injured back.
Bowyer steals NASCAR race in wild finish at Richmond
Richard Childress always tells his drivers that luck occurs when preparation meets opportunity. Clint Bowyer proved the boss right on Saturday night.
AP source: Bobby Labonte agrees to extension
Bobby Labonte became the latest driver to take himself off the free-agent market, agreeing to a contract extension with Petty Enterprises, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Hamlin surges after late-race tire call to win at Richmond
Local favorite Denny Hamlin used a late pit stop for tires to foil the strategy of fellow NASCAR stars Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards, blowing by them to win the Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night.
Hamlin wins pole at hometown track
Denny Hamlin didn't realize how much he was feeling the pressure to perform in front of his hometown crowd until he was hurtling around the track in qualifying.
Busch celebrates birthday as hottest driver in NASCAR
Kyle Busch celebrated his 23rd birthday Friday in a race car, the one place NASCAR's hottest driver truly loves to be.
Edwards signs contract extension with Roush Fenway Racing
Carl Edwards briefly explored free agency before deciding to stay with Roush Fenway Racing for the next several years.