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Vettel lowers Ricciardo’s unofficial record at F1 testing

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) Sebastian Vettel broke the unofficial track record at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona in Formula One preseason testing Thursday.

Ricciardo sets record in Formula 1 testing in Spain

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) Daniel Ricciardo broke the unofficial track record Wednesday at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona in Formula One preseason testing.

Patrick shifting gears for return to Indianapolis 500

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The first leg of the ”Danica Double” was a bit of a bust after Danica Patrick crashed out of the Daytona 500.

Conor Daly gets Indy 500 ride with Dale Coyne Racing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Conor Daly will drive for Dale Coyne Racing in this year’s Indianapolis 500 in a joint entry with Thom Burns Racing.

F1 team Sauber signs Tatiana Calderon as test driver

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) Formula One team Sauber says it has signed Colombian driver Tatiana Calderon as its test driver for 2018.

McLaren struggles early as F1 testing resumes in Spain

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) The final week of Formula One preseason testing began Tuesday with McLaren facing early problems at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona.

Former NASCAR driver arrested for attempted underage sex

LAKE MARY, Fla. (AP) A former NASCAR driver has been arrested on a federal charge of trying to entice a minor into sex.

F1 drivers don’t like the halo, but have gotten used to it

MADRID (AP) Formula One drivers haven’t hidden their disdain for the ”halo,” the new protective cockpit device that is mandatory this season.

Busy day at the track as F1 tests resume following snowfall

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) Formula One teams took their cars out to the track early Thursday, trying to make up for the lost time caused by bad weather earlier in the week in preseason testing.

Snow delays start of 3rd day of Formula 1 testing in Spain

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) The start of the third day of Formula One testing has been delayed because of snow at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona in Spain.

Bottas braves cold to set early pace on 2nd day of F1 test

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time halfway through the second day of Formula One preseason testing on Tuesday.

Courtney Force wins Funny Car final after father's terrible wreck | 2018 NHRA DRAG RACING

After her father John was taken to a local hospital due to a crash, Courtney Force takes down Tommy Johnson Jr. in the Funny Car final at Phoenix.

Chris McGaha & Steve Torrence take pro class wins at Phoenix | 2018 NHRA DRAG RACING

Watch Chris McGaha and Steve Torrence take home the top prize in the Pro Stock and Top Fuel finals at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen break down all the action from Tampa | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen give you full highlights and analysis from a wild night in Tampa that saw Eli Tomac and Marvin Musquin battle it out in the 450 main event.

Blake Baggett flies into the catchfence while leading | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Blake Baggett flies off his bike into the new safety netting above the tough blocks and then climbs his way down and keeps going.

Brittany Force cleared to race 2 weeks after jarring crash

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) Brittany Force has been cleared to return less than two weeks after a jarring crash in the NHRA season opener and plans to race this weekend at the Arizona Nationals.

Ferrari highlights aerodynamics development on new F1 car

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) Ferrari has paid special attention to aerodynamics for its new Formula One car in an attempt to keep up with rival Mercedes on high-speed circuits.

McLaren signs fuel deal with Brazil's state-run Petrobras

SAO PAULO (AP) The McLaren Formula One team and Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras have announced a technical partnership to develop fuel and lubricants.

Eli Tomac dominates the 450 main in Arlington | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Eli Tomac takes the hole at the start of the 450 main and doesn’t look back as he takes his third win of the year.

NHRA's Brittany Force released from hospital following crash

POMONA, Calif. (AP) Brittany Force has been released from the hospital after a precautionary overnight stay following a wall-banging crash in the NHRA season opener.

Jason Anderson captures his second straight win as Ken Roczen suffers another arm injury

Jason Anderson passesd Cole Seely to go back-to-back, but the real story will be how much damage was done to Ken Roczen’s right arm after a run-in with Cooper Web.

PNC Bank ups sponsorship with Ganassi to Scott Dixon’s car

Chip Ganassi needed a sponsor for his star IndyCar driver and refused to compromise the value of Scott Dixon simply to slap any company name on the side of the car.

‘Grid kids’ replace ‘grid girls’ in Formula 1

PARIS (AP) ”Grid kids” are replacing ”grid girls” in Formula One as the motorsport series continues to change ahead of the new season.

Darlington Raceway spending nearly $7 million on grandstands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) NASCAR’s ”Lady in Black” is getting a multi-million dollar upgrade.

Column: NASCAR drivers can learn from Alonso's grace

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Fernando Alonso doesn’t like every aspect of his job but understands professionals have obligations they must meet.

Jeff Emig's InFROmation – Glendale | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig gives you everything you need to know for round 4 of the 2018 season from Glendale, Arizona.

Wayne Taylor Racing goes for another Rolex 24 Hours victory

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Wayne Taylor Racing has led the field to green in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.

Wayne Taylor Racing beats Team Penske for pole at Rolex

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Wayne Taylor Racing will attempt to defend its Rolex 24 at Daytona title from the pole.

F1 teams Force India and Sauber drop their EU complaint

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Force India and Sauber have dropped their complaint to the European Commission over anti-competitive practices in Formula One.

Ricky and Jordan Taylor split to race against each other

It was evident last year was going to be a special season for Wayne Taylor Racing when the organization rolled into Daytona International Speedway. The team had coaxed Jeff Gordon into joining its lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, where they debuted the new Cadillac program.