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Millican sets track speed record in qualifying in Atlanta

COMMERCE, Ga. (AP) Clay Millican set the Top Fuel track speed record at Atlanta Dragway, clocking 331.12 mph in qualifying for the NHRA Southern Nationals on Friday.

Pietro Fittipaldi with suspected broken legs after car crash

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) Brazilian driver Pietro Fittipaldi has been taken to hospital with suspected broken legs after crashing during a World Endurance Championship event on Friday.

F1 seeking to hold race in Miami starting in 2019

Formula One has announced plans for a street race in Miami starting in 2019.

The Latest: Patrick back at practice at Indy after car issue

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on Danica Patrick’s return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of her planned farewell race in the Indianapolis 500 (all times local):

Red Bull opens talks with Honda as its F1 engine supplier

Formula One team Red Bull has begun talks with Honda to become its engine supplier for next season.

New F1 rules approved to improve overtaking and racing

PARIS (AP) Motorsport’s governing body has approved rule changes designed to increase overtaking and promote closer racing in Formula One as part of an ongoing initiative to win back fans.

Column: All eyes will be on Patrick in her IndyCar return

Sebastien Bourdais was back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday. So was Helio Castroneves, who returned to his home away from home to re-acclimate to an Indy car.

Steve Torrence wins NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Steve Torrence won the Top Fuel final Sunday in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for his series-best third victory of the season.

Red Bull drivers reprimanded over crash in Azerbaijan

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen have both been formally reprimanded by Formula One stewards after they collided at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday.

Jeff Emig and Ralph Sheheen break down Round 16 from Salt Lake City | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen give you full highlights and analysis from a wild night in Salt Lake City that saw Marvin Musquin keep his title hopes alive as Jason Anderson had major trouble.

Hamilton wins action-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) Lewis Hamilton won an incident-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix Sunday to take over the championship lead.

Vettel fastest in third practice for Azerbaijan GP

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) Championship leader Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time in Saturday’s third practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Sergei Sirotkin crashed heavily.

Smith nips Graf to win ARCA race in second overtime lap

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) Zane Smith edged Joseph Graf Jr. on the second overtime lap to win a crash-filled ARCA Series race Friday at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR acquires the ARCA Racing Series

Hear from Jim France and Ron Drager as they announce NASCAR’s acquisition of the ARCA Racing Series.

Force, Hartford, & Todd take pro class wins at Houston | 2018 NHRA DRAG RACING

Watch Matt Hartford, J.R. Todd, and Brittany Force take home the top prize in the Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel finals at the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.

Leah Pritchett breaks Royal Purple time record

BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) Leah Pritchett broke the Top Fuel elapsed-time track record during the final qualifying session Saturday to take the top spot in the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.

Rob Gronkowski checks out Monster Energy Supercross from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough

Juliana Daniell talks with Rob Gronkowski who paid a visit to Monster Energy Supercross from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

Jeff Emig’s InFROmation – Foxborough | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig gives you everything you need to know for round 15 of the 2018 season from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Defending champ Newgarden logs fastest Barber practice lap

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Defending champion Josef Newgarden turned in the fastest practice lap at Barber Motorsports Park.

IndyCar star Dixon to try skills on "American Ninja Warrior"

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Scott Dixon will be the latest IndyCar driver to enter the realm of reality TV when he auditions in Indianapolis next week for ”American Ninja Warrior.”

Steve Matchett breaks down the complex systems behind all-electric Formula E vehicles

Hear Steve Matchett explain exactly what goes into to powering an all-electric Formula E vehicle.

Daniel Ricciardo wins Chinese Grand Prix

SHANGHAI (AP) Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull won Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix to claim the sixth victory of his Formula One career.

Cadillac and Corvette team for a GM sweep at Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) Cadillac retained its spot in victory lane at the Grand Prix at Long Beach but it wasn’t the usual winners.

Vettel takes pole in China, and Ferrari looks like it’s back

SHANGHAI (AP) �� It’s still early, but it looks like Ferrari is back.

Robert Wickens an instant fit in new IndyCar job

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) James Hinchcliffe made no secret of who he wanted as his new IndyCar teammate, lobbying hard for his childhood friend from Canada.

For most of the F1 teams, 4th place is as good as it gets

SHANGHAI (AP) A week ago, Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly came from nowhere to finish in fourth place in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Verstappen, Hamilton ready tangle again in Chinese GP

SHANGHAI (AP) Get set for Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to tangle again in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Hamilton urges his Mercedes team to improve communication

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) World champion Lewis Hamilton wants a rapid improvement in communication from his Mercedes team during races.

Ferrari mechanic hit by Raikkonen says he's OK after surgery

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) The Ferrari mechanic who was hospitalized with a broken leg after being struck by Kimi Raikkonen’s car says he is ”OK” following surgery.

Torrence wins Top Fuel final in NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

LAS VEGAS (AP) Steve Torrence won the Top Fuel final Sunday in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.