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Robert Hight shatters NHRA Funny Car record at 337.66 mph

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Robert Hight shattered the Funny Car speed record at 337.66 mph Friday in the lone round of qualifying in the rain-delayed NHRA Heartland Nationals.

NASCAR hopes softer tires return the magic to All-Star race

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) It’s the 25th anniversary of ”One Hot Night,” the All-Star race that made the nighttime spectacular must-see TV.

After rain delay, Pigot hits wall in Indy 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) IndyCar driver Spencer Pigot crashed in Indianapolis 500 practice Friday.

Bourdais reaches top of Indy speed chart before rain delay

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Sebastien Bourdais took advantage of an extra horsepower bump Friday and posted the fastest early lap in Indianapolis 500 practice.

Fox Sports will use active drivers to call Xfinity race

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Fox Sports will use an on-air team comprised entirely of active NASCAR drivers to call the June 10 Xfinity Series race at Pocono.

Watch Friday's practice session for the Indianapolis 500

Fast Friday is here already as the IndyCar teams get set for qualifying.

Steve Torrence and his head games

NHRA driver Steve Torrence uses mind games against his opponents.

Former Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Jim McElreath passes away aged 89

The 1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Jim McElreath has passed away aged 89.

Robert Hight returns to where it all began

For Robert Hight, the journey all started in Topeka.

Nicky Hayden remains in serious condition two days after crash

Hayden remains hospitalized in serious condition two days after being hit by a car on his bicycle.

Indianapolis 500 fixture Jim McElreath dies at 89

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Jim McElreath, a teenage dirt-track racer who went on to become the 1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and race in 15 Indy 500s, has died. He was age 89.

A look back at Nicky Hayden's racing career in photos

Take a look back in photos at the racing career of Nicky Hayden.

Romain Grosjean frustrated despite top 10 finish for Haas in Spain

Romain Grosjean was left feeling frustrated after the Spanish GP, despite the Haas F1 driver making the points in 10th place.

Racing world reacts to Ryan Dungey's retirement

NASCAR drivers, Supercross riders and more react to Ryan Dungey’s retirement from Supercross.

FOX Sports Supercross broadcast team weighs in on Dungey's retirement

The FOX Sports Supercross broadcast team react to the surprise announcement that Ryan Dungey is retiring.

Dany Kvyat can't explain where Toro Rosso's race performance came from

Dany Kvyat qualified 20th but finished 9th in Spain, and he’s not sure how.

Nevada gives 80 mph speed limit the green light

Nevada has become the seventh state to enact an 80 mph speed limit.

Rider who jumped off bike before fiery crash passes his motorcycle test

After jumping off his bike at over 100 mph last weekend, Eugene Laverty has passed his motorcycle test.

Lewis Hamilton relishing title fight that isn't with a teammate

Lewis Hamilton enjoying fighting someone from another team for the title.

Watch the first day of practice for the Indy 500

The first day of practice for the Indianapolis 500 starts Monday.

Daniel Ricciardo relieved after first podium of the year

Daniel Ricciardo’s third-place finish in Spain was his first podium of the year.

All 33 drivers entered for the Indianapolis 500

Here are the 33 drivers who will race in this year’s Indianapolis 500.

Photos from Eugene Laverty's fiery Superbike crash

Photos showing just how bad things got during Eugene Laverty’s fiery Superbike crash on Saturday.

Motorcycle rider OK after bike explodes into fireball in Imola

Eugene Laverty was OK after jumping off his motorcycle in a fiery crash at Imola on Saturday.

Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish GP after race-long battle with Sebastian Vettel

Lewis Hamilton won Sunday’s Spanish GP after a race-long battle with Sebastian Vettel.

Young Ferrari fan steals hearts at the Spanish GP

A young Ferrari fan in the crowd was the star of the show at Sunday’s Spanish GP.

Kimi Raikkonen, Max Verstappen out in Turn 1 crash

Kimi Raikkonen and Max Verstappen were out on Lap 1 in the Spanish GP

Will Power takes his first win of the season at Indianapolis

Will Power has finally taken his first win of 2017 five rounds into the season.

Bear cub locks himself inside car, honks horn alerting owner

A 200-lb bear cub locked himself inside a car Thursday morning in Roanoke, Virginia.

Race No. 1: Relive the inaugural Formula One Grand Prix

The first ever F1 race took place on May 13, 1950.