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  • Buddy Rice out for Schmidt in Indy 500

    By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

    Sam Schmidt, owner of Sam Schmidt Motorsports, said he respects Buddy Rice's decision not to drive his team's third car to try and qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Published May 15, 2013

  • Andrew Luck, Colts show up at Indy track

    By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

    The Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks were a bit late for their visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Blame Matt Hasselbeck. Published May 15, 2013

  • Cobb alleges Harmon stole her team transporter

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has been accused of stealing a team transporter from Jennifer Jo Cobb. Published May 15, 2013

  • Clarification to rule may favor Danica Patrick

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    The rules surrounding Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race continue to change, and fans are concerned the latest tweak is meant to benefit Danica Patrick. Published May 15, 2013

  • Drivers worried Pirelli tires are wearing too fast

    By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

    Tires shredded like paper, rubber flew everywhere and cars flitted in and out of pit lane like shoppers in a supermarket parking lot. Published May 15, 2013

  • Kurt Busch striving to stay relatively calm

    By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

    Kurt Busch started from the pole at Darlington Raceway and led 69 laps before his car began to fade. When it did, it triggered some of that salty language Busch is notorious for using on his in-car radio. Published May 15, 2013

  • 3-time Indy 500 winner Franchitti tops speed chart

    By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

    Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the May 26 race. Published May 15, 2013

  • Pippa Mann returns to Indy after injury

    By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

    Three years ago, Pippa Mann was poised to make big moves on the track. Published May 15, 2013

  • F1 drivers skeptical over penalty points proposals

    By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

    Formula One is still in preliminary discussions over whether to implement a new penalty system that would in essence punish drivers for each infringement until they total too many points and get hit with a race ban. Published May 15, 2013

  • Andretti team continues to top Indy speed chart

    By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

    Andretti Autosport is off to a great start at Indianapolis. Published May 14, 2013

  • NASCAR suspends 2 for failing random drug tests

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    NASCAR has suspended two crew members for failing random drug tests. Published May 14, 2013

  • Andretti team topping Indy speed charts

    By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

    Michael Andretti smiles like a kid when you ask what's different in 2013. Published May 14, 2013

  • APNewsBreak: Brown turns down IndyCar CEO job

    By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

    Zak Brown has turned down an offer to join the IndyCar Series, choosing instead to remain with the motorsports marketing company he founded. Published May 14, 2013

  • Hinchcliffe posts top speed Day 4 of practice

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    James Hinchcliffe posted the fastest lap Tuesday in practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third straight day an Andretti Autosport driver topped the speed chart. Published May 14, 2013

  • Hinchcliffe on top during Day 4 of Indy practice

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Andretti Autosport continued its domination of practice sessions for the Indianapolis 500 on Tuesday, claiming four of the top six spots on the speed chart. Published May 14, 2013

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