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World champion Hamilton tops final practice for Abu Dhabi GP

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) World champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the third and final practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later Saturday.

Vettel faster than Hamilton in 1st Abu Dhabi GP practice

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Sebastian Vettel was fastest Friday in the in first practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with world champion Lewis Hamilton second.

Kubica closer to an F1 return as Williams ponders decision

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) After nearly losing his right hand, Robert Kubica could be steering a Formula One car with it next year.

William Byron gives Dale Jr.'s race team Xfinity title

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. got the best retirement gift he could have asked for when William Byron won the Xfinity Series championship for JR Motorsports on Saturday, one day before Earnhardt’s final race as a full-time driver.

Truex strengthens grip as driver to beat for NASCAR title

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) Martin Truex Jr. ended NASCAR’s final practice on top.

Truex makes final championship push with top practice speed

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) Martin Truex Jr. has topped the leaderboard in the final practice of the season and proven again why he’s the favorite to win his first NASCAR championship on Sunday.

Kyle Busch wants 2nd title to validate 2015 championship

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) Kyle Busch came to Homestead-Miami Speedway to win a championship. If he comes up short, don’t expect him to fake a smile and pretend he is pleased.

Keselowski views finale as 'opportunity to add to my legacy'

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) Brad Keselowski has his 2012 NASCAR championship trophy still in its original box. It’s tucked away in a garage next to an old sled.

Earnhardt ready to say a final goodbye to NASCAR career

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. bounded out of the media center and was instantly swarmed by fans snapping photos and shoving Sharpies in his face. Earnhardt was tailed until he walked through the garage gate and up the steps to another interview.

Johnny Sauter signs extension before racing for truck title

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) Johnny Sauter signed a contract extension with GMS Racing the same day he was set to defend his NASCAR Truck Series championship.

Norway's Mikkelsen leads Rally Australia after day 1

COFFS HARBOUR, Australia (AP) Defending champion Andreas Mikkelsen has won five of six special stages on the first day of Rally Australia to hold a 20.9 second overall lead with two days remaining in the 13th and last event of the World Rally Championship.

Ready to rumble! Cindric to fight the field for Trucks title

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Austin Cindric returned to his hauler and found a scrum of drivers more ready to rumble than make small talk about championship weekend.

IndyCar champ Newgarden in Chevy test at Texas of new kits

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) IndyCar Series champion Josef Newgarden believes the sleeker cars with new universal aero kits look more like an open-wheel car.

Jimmie Johnson finalist for charitable contributions award

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Jimmie Johnson won’t win a record eighth championship this year. He could wind up as NASCAR’s charitable champion, though.

Pearn: No points, no problem in showdown for title (Nov 15, 2017)

By Brant James, NASCAR Wire Service

Allgaier races for NASCAR Xfinity title with new crew chief

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) Justin Allgaier will have a new crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend.

Steve Torrence calls out NHRA points system after losing title to Brittany Force | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Steve Torrence has some choice words about the NHRA points system after dominaintg much of the season but ultimately losing the title to Brittany Force.

Andrew Hines Wins Pro Stock Motorcycle Final as Krawiec wins championship | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Andrew Hines beats Eddie Krawiec in the Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, but Krawiec had already clinched the title in qualifying.

Hamilton crashes on lap 1 of qualifying; no serious injury

SAO PAULO (AP) World champion Lewis Hamilton appeared to escape without injury when he crashed on the first lap of qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Bottas, Hamilton quickest in final practice for Brazilian GP

SAO PAULO (AP) Valtteri Bottas was fastest along with Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in Saturday’s final practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Mercedes team members robbed at gunpoint in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) Members of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team say they were robbed at gun point in their minivan while leaving the Formula One race track where Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix will be held.

Massa could give new Formula E series a boost in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) The new Formula E series needs a boost, and it’s likely to get one from Formula One veteran Felipe Massa.

Massa could give new Formula E series a boost in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) The new Formula E series needs a boost, and it’s likely to get one from Formula One veteran Felipe Massa.

Felipe Massa retiring from Formula One, again

SAO PAULO (AP) Felipe Massa is retiring – again.

Lewis Hamilton not distracted by 'Paradise Papers'

SAO PAULO (AP) Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton says being linked to tax avoidance in the ”Paradise Papers” will not distract him from his job.

The No. 2 Porsche clinches the WEC Drivers' Championship at the 6 Hours of Shanghai

FIA World Endurance Championship: Despite a dominating performance by Toyota, The No. 2 Porsche was able to secure both the manufacturer and driver championships at the 6 Hours of Shanghai.

Full highlights from the 2017 WEC 6 Hours of Shanghai

FIA World Endurance Championship: Check out all the highlights from an action-packed event at the 6 Hours of Shanghai that saw the No. 2 Porsche clinch the Drivers’ Championship.

Felipe Massa to retire from F1 at end of season

Formula One driver Felipe Massa will retire at the end of the season.

Johnny Sauter wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Johnny Sauter won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night to become the first driver earn a spot in the series championship finale in two weeks.

Chase Elliott still frustrated, unmoved by Hamlin apology

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Chase Elliott was still frustrated Friday about what happened in the last race, when he was wrecked by Denny Hamlin when leading two laps shy of the checkered flag.