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Petty has primary sponsor for Wallace's full-time Cup debut

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Richard Petty Motorsports has a primary sponsor for the 2018 season debut of Darrell Wallace Jr. as the full-time driver in the iconic No. 43 car.

Kyle Strickler throws punches at David Stremme after DIRTcar wreck

Watch Kyle Strickler jump from his car and throw punches at David Stremme after trying to pull of a slide job.

Darian Grubb named crew chief for William Byron in 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Veteran crew chief Darian Grubb will lead rookie William Byron when he steps up to NASCAR’s top level next season with Hendrick Motorsports.

Terry McMillen Wins Top Fuel Final at Las Vegas | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Terry McMillen bests Brittany Force in the Top Fuel final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas

Matt Hagan Wins Funny Car Final at Las Vegas | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Matt Hagan bests Courtney Force in the Funny Car final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas

Greg Anderson Wins Pro Stock Final at Las Vegas| 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Greg Anderson beats Bo Butner
in the Pro Stock final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas

Force India duel to spice up the crowd at Mexican Grand Prix

MEXICO CITY (AP) There have been death threats. Crashes on the track. Bitter arguments between teammates and strict warnings from team leaders to tone it down.

Earnhardt interested in penning book on concussion recovery

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s to-do list during retirement continues to grow. NASCAR’s most popular driver is interested in writing a book about his recovery from multiple concussions.

Red Bull's Verstappen tops practice at Mexican Grand Prix

MEXICO CITY (AP) Red Bull’s Max Verstappen edged Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton in the final practice before qualifying at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday.

Mexico City hosts F1 grand prix 1 month after earthquake

MEXICO CITY (AP) The earthquake that struck Mexico City in September crumbled walls, killed more than 200 people and shook the confidence of this teeming city of 20 million people.

Familiar voice singing "Back Home Again in Indiana" at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jim Cornelison is returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to sing ”Back Home Again In Indiana” before next year’s Indianapolis 500

Usain Bolt surprised by the fitness of F1 drivers

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The fastest man in the world finally got a chance to get up close to some of the fastest cars in the world.

Jim Watson, crew member for Martin Truex Jr., dies at 55

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Jim Watson, one of the crew members for NASCAR star Martin Truex Jr., died Saturday night of a heart attack while in town for the playoff race at Kansas Speedway. He was 55.

Hamilton fastest again in US Grand Prix practice

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Lewis Hamilton again posted the fastest lap in the final practice ahead of qualifying for the U.S. Grand Prix with Sebastian Vettel close behind.

Michael Self grabs first career win at Kansas I 2017 ARCA RACING SERIESs

After going 5-wide on the final restart Michael Self pulls away from Ty Majeski for his first career win.

Verstappen extends deal with Red Bull through 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Max Verstappen, the youngest winner in Formula One history and a driver most regard as a future champion, has agreed to stay with Red Bull through the 2020 season.

A long road back to F1 for New Zealand's Brendon Hartley

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Several years after thinking his Formula One career was over before it really even started, Brendon Hartley finds himself right back where he always dreamed he’d be: in the driver’s seat and ready to race.

Hamilton title chase returns to track he's dominated

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Lewis Hamilton usually feels at ease in the U.S. And why not? It’s pretty easy to be happy when he’s usually finishing first.

Column: Talladega is too dicey to be in NASCAR's playoffs

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) Here’s what went right at Talladega Superspeedway:

Hight wins Funny Car at Texas Motorplex

ENNIS, Texas (AP) Robert Hight drove to the Funny Car victory Sunday at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.

Brittany Force Wins Top Fuel Final at Dallas | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Brittany Force beats Shawn Langdon in the Top Fuel final at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas.

Robert Hight Wins Funny Car Final at Dallas | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Robert Hight beats Ron Capps in the Funny Car final at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas.

Jason Line Wins Pro Stock Final at Dallas | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Jason Line beats Drew Skillman
in the Pro Stock final at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas.

Racecar driver Ken Tucker found guilty in payday loan scam

NEW YORK (AP) Professional racecar driver Scott Tucker and his former lawyer were found guilty in federal court in New York on Friday of preying on vulnerable borrowers through a $2 billion payday loan business that charged 700 percent interest or more.

Stenhouse trying to give Ford a season sweep at plate races

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was all over the scoreboard at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His Roush-Fenway Racing team worked all day to salvage a strong finish in the opening race of the second round of NASCAR’s playoffs, and a speeding penalty was threatening to ruin the chance.

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