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Bottas feels at home at Mercedes as a challenger, not No. 2

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Valtteri Bottas feels like he finally belongs at Mercedes, and that is not as a support driver to Lewis Hamilton.

Vettel in no rush on Ferrari future, focusing on Hamilton

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Sebastian Vettel is putting thoughts of his Ferrari future on hold as he prepares to fight back against a resurgent Lewis Hamilton at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hamilton aims to seize momentum in Hungary before F1 break

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) At the Hungaroring circuit where he secured the first of many wins for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton will aim to seize the momentum this weekend heading into the Formula One championship’s midseason break.

Team Penske brings Blaney back in 2018 from Wood Brothers

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) Ryan Blaney will make the move to Team Penske and drive a third entry for the team in 2018.

New IndyCar kits get high marks on opening day of testing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Juan Pablo Montoya and Oriol Servia gave the new IndyCars two thumbs up Tuesday.

Earnhardt defends crew chief Ives in shaky final season

DOVER, Del. (AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. has long reigned as NASCAR’s most popular driver. But too many of his fans have started complaining in 140-character bursts a most unpopular opinion for Earnhardt – that crew chief Greg Ives should take the blame for the No. 88’s struggles this season.

Brickyard 400 win helps Kahne add to Hendrick resume

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Kasey Kahne proved he’s still capable of winning races.

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

Robert Hight beats Tommy Johnson Jr. in the Funny Car final at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver.

Antron Brown Wins Top Fuel Final at Denver | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Antron Brown beats Leah Pritchett in the Top Fuel final at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver.

Drew Skillman Wins Pro Stock Final at Denver | 2017 NHRA DRAG RACING

Drew Skillman beats Bo Butner
in the Pro Stock final at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver.

Hendrick still making plans for 4-car team next season

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Rick Hendrick still prefers running with a four-pack.

Leah Pritchett takes No. 1 qualifying position at Bandimere

MORRISON, Colo. (AP) Leah Pritchett took the No. 1 Top Fuel qualifying position Saturday in the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

Kyle Busch's closing qualifying flurry lands Indy pole

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Kyle Busch won the pole position Saturday as he chases an unprecedented third consecutive NASCAR Brickyard 400 victory Sunday.

Porsche sweeps GTD & GTLM at Northeast Grand Prix | Lime Rock Park 2017

WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The No. 911 Porsche takes the overall win in the GTLM class while the No. 73 Porsche wins in GTD.

Byron holds off Menard to win Xfinity Series race at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Rookie William Byron bobbed and weaved through the final two laps Saturday and held off Paul Menard to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis.

Earnhardt backs wife, blames himself for 'Clash' debate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his own statement Saturday.

Courtney Force tops NHRA Funny Car qualifying in Colorado

MORRISON, Colo. (AP) Courtney Force had a track-record run to top Funny Car qualifying Friday night in the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

Dalton Sargeant Wins at Lucas Oil Raceway I 2017 ARCA RACING SERIES

Dalton Sargeant makes a late pass on Michael Self to win at Lucas Oil Raceway for the second straight year.

Busch's historic Indy chase includes hope for 500-600 double

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis is quickly becoming Kyle Busch’s favorite racing venue.

Vermont's governor is also one of its top stock car racers

BARRE, Vt. (AP) Gov. Phil Scott ducks into a trailer, trades his business suit for a racing jumpsuit, climbs into his modified Chevrolet and heads for Thunder Road.

Meet Gov. Phil Scott, stock car racer (a pretty good one)

BARRE, Vt. (AP) Gov. Phil Scott ducks into a trailer, trades his business suit for a racing jumpsuit, climbs into his modified Chevrolet and heads for Thunder Road.

Hamlin ends Joe Gibbs Racing winless skid at New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) Denny Hamlin held off Kyle Larson over the final laps to win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and send Joe Gibbs racing to victory lane for the first time this season.

Hamilton wins British GP, cuts Vettel's F1 lead to 1 point

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Lewis Hamilton slashed Sebastian Vettel’s Formula One championship lead to one point by winning a record-equaling fifth British Grand Prix on Sunday, with his title rival capitulating after a late puncture.

Hamilton wins British GP, cuts Vettel's F1 lead to 1 point

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Lewis Hamilton slashed Sebastian Vettel’s Formula One championship lead to one point by winning a record-equaling fifth British Grand Prix on Sunday as his title rival was left reeling by a late puncture.

Kyle Busch dominates yet again in NASCAR Xfinity victory

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) Kyle Busch dominated yet again to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

No. 1 with fans, Logano aims for top spot at New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) Joey Logano, raised in nearby Connecticut, can always count on top billing when he races at what counts as his hometown track.

Lewis Hamilton fastest in final practice for British GP

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the final practice session before qualifying for the British Grand Prix in front of his home fans.

Ricciardo takes British GP grid penalty for gearbox change

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Daniel Ricciardo’s pursuit of a sixth straight podium finish has been set back by a five-place grid penalty at the British Grand Prix.

Larson tops field at New Hampshire for 4th pole of season

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) Kyle Larson turned a lap of 133.324 mph and won the pole Friday for the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Hinchcliffe still fine tuning heading into hometown race

TORONTO (AP) James Hinchcliffe wants nothing more than to win his hometown race.