Sat, 18/03/23 – 9:59 | Comments Off on Rutherford Ponders Bad And Good On 85th Birthday

FORT WORTH, Texas _ Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Johnny Rutherford belatedly check-marked his 85th birthday during a media event at Texas Motor Speedway, where “Lone Star J.R.” mused over a pair of regrets in his …

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Andrettis Have Indy 500 Pole In Their Sights
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Marco Andretti says Honda Racing definitely has “brought it” _ plenty of speed _ to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500.
That fact again was evident …

Sat, 08/15/20 – 8:31 | Comments Off on Andrettis Have Indy 500 Pole In Their Sights
Dixon In His Usual Spot – On Top
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NTT IndyCar Series point-leader Scott Dixon moved to the top of the speed chart at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Thursday, the second day of practice for the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500.
The 2008 race champion, Dixon …

Fri, 08/14/20 – 7:44 | Comments Off on Dixon In His Usual Spot – On Top
Alonso’s Crown Quest Is Underway In Indianapolis
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Fernando Alonso’s bid to qualify for and win the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 looms as the Spaniard’s last-best chance to complete his relentless quest for auto racing’s Triple …

Thu, 08/13/20 – 8:10 | Comments Off on Alonso’s Crown Quest Is Underway In Indianapolis
Thirty-Three To Begin Practice At Indianapolis
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Practice for the 104th edition of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to open Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where a field of 33 entries has been “guaranteed” a spot in …

Tue, 08/11/20 – 17:45 | Comments Off on Thirty-Three To Begin Practice At Indianapolis
JGR, Jones Announce Season-End Breakup
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Joe Gibbs Racing and Erik Jones will end their partnership upon conclusion of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, a “Silly Season” decision announced in a joint statement on Thursday.
Jones, …

Fri, 08/7/20 – 7:49 | Comments Off on JGR, Jones Announce Season-End Breakup
INDYCAR: No Fans at 2020 Indianapolis 500
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The 104th edition of the Indianapolis 500 _ “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” _ will be run later this month without spectators.
Originally scheduled for May 24 and the Memorial Day weekend, this year’s move to …

Wed, 08/5/20 – 16:37 | Comments Off on INDYCAR: No Fans at 2020 Indianapolis 500
Jeff Burton Talks Loudon, TMS, Family And TV
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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Once upon a restrictor plate, Jeff Burton led every lap of a NASCAR Cup Series race on a strange, early autumn Sunday afternoon in Loudon, N.H.
The events surrounding the Dura …

Sun, 08/2/20 – 10:29 | Comments Off on Jeff Burton Talks Loudon, TMS, Family And TV
NHRA’s Force Parks His Cars For Rest Of Season
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By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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NHRA icon John Force confirmed Friday his four-car team will remain parked for the remainder of an ever-changing 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season schedule in order to “live …

Fri, 07/31/20 – 16:12 | Comments Off on NHRA’s Force Parks His Cars For Rest Of Season
Notes: IndyCar Drops West Coast Races
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INDYCAR-sanctioned races at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway, and a doubleheader weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three NTT IndyCar Series events previously scheduled now will …

Fri, 07/31/20 – 9:18 | Comments Off on Notes: IndyCar Drops West Coast Races
NASCAR Nation Loses A Trio Of Giants
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By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
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In less than a month, NASCAR has lost three of its icons – Dr. Rose Mattioli, Bob Bahre and Maurice Petty. 
Their personalities made them unique, but their contributions to motorsports …

Mon, 07/27/20 – 7:50 | Comments Off on NASCAR Nation Loses A Trio Of Giants