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Kyle Larson's barnstorming includes commuting between 3 tracks for IndyCar and NASCAR

Kyle Larson's barnstorming includes commuting between 3 tracks for IndyCar and NASCAR

Kyle Larson's barnstorming begins this weekend when he undertakes a trying commute between three racetracks in two national motorsports series.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashes for the second time in the lead-up to the Indy 500

NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashes for the second time in the lead-up to the Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashed for the second time in the lead-up to the Indianapolis 500 on Friday when he lost control of his Arrow McLaren entry and hit the wall in the final practice session before this weekend's qualifying r
Kirkwood confidently predicts Andretti Global is favorite to win Indianapolis 500 pole

Kirkwood confidently predicts Andretti Global is favorite to win Indianapolis 500 pole

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There was zero hesitation from Kyle Kirkwood when he asked if he and his Andretti Global teammates are favorites to challenge for both the pole and the Indianapolis 500 victory.
The moment which put Piastri on track for F1 stardom with McLaren as Alpine struggles

The moment which put Piastri on track for F1 stardom with McLaren as Alpine struggles

It's the tweet that changed everything for Oscar Piastri. A blunt 48-word message in 2022 paved the way for the Australian driver to lead the current Formula 1 standings with McLaren, rather than struggling to get into the top 10 with Alpine.
Pato O'Ward has turned the Indy 500 into his personal party, and everyone seems to be invited

Pato O'Ward has turned the Indy 500 into his personal party, and everyone seems to be invited

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pato O'Ward was about to head through the tunnel leading from Gasoline Alley to pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday when he made an abrupt right-hand turn and headed down a very different sort of alleyway.
Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted

Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and the local blackout will be lifted so fans in the area unable to attend can watch it live. It will be the first grandstand sell-out since 2016, the 100th running of the Indy 500.
Heavier IndyCars bring out frustration in drivers on 3rd day of Indianapolis 500 practice

Heavier IndyCars bring out frustration in drivers on 3rd day of Indianapolis 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — While the top of Thursday's speed chart was filled with IndyCar's usual names, many other Indianapolis 500 drivers grew increasingly frustrated with the day's results.
Josef Newgarden fastest again in Indy 500 practice. Scott Dixon jumps to second on the speed chart

Josef Newgarden fastest again in Indy 500 practice. Scott Dixon jumps to second on the speed chart

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was back atop the speed chart Thursday in the last practice before cars get a horsepower boost on “Fast Friday” for qualifying weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Tony Kanaan gets back on track at Indianapolis, perhaps for the final time in storied career

Tony Kanaan gets back on track at Indianapolis, perhaps for the final time in storied career

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It took Tony Kanaan a dozen tries to win the Indianapolis 500, and, much later, four years to accept it was time to retire and find something else to do outside a racecar.
Colapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust

Colapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Franco Colapinto says replacing another Formula 1 driver during the season is “never nice circumstances” and he doesn’t believe his five-race deal with Alpine is long enough.