Articles filed under Auto Racing
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Alex Bowman is looking for a 2nd straight Cup Series win in ChicagoJul 05, 2025 5:02 pm - Alex Bowman thinks he is moving in the right direction. With the NASCAR Cup Series back in Chicago on Sunday, it's good timing for the Hendrick Motorsports driver. Bowman raced to a sorely needed victory in downtown Chicago a year ago, stopping an 80-race drought and securing a spot in the playoffs.
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Shane van Gisbergen wins the pole for Cup Series race in downtown ChicagoJul 05, 2025 4:56 pm - Shane van Gisbergen has won the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race in downtown Chicago. The 36-year-old New Zealander turned a lap at 88.338 mph on a 2.2-mile street course that was made even more treacherous by temperatures in the 90s Fahrenheit on Saturday.
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Remembering the ‘Elmhurst Express,’ one of NASCAR’s early starsJul 05, 2025 4:51 pm - One of the first major stars of NASCAR grew up in an unlikely location. Elmhurst native Fred Lorenzen won 26 races from 1962-67, and died last December at 89.
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NASCAR’s Shane van Gisbergen is hoping for another successful weekend in downtown ChicagoJul 04, 2025 5:57 pm - The first time Shane van Gisbergen raced in Chicago, he was largely unknown in NASCAR. The second time, he was one of the favorites on the downtown street course. The third time is a different situation for van Gisbergen once again. This time, he has a second Cup Series victory in his back pocket — providing some flexibility for the 36-year-old New Zealand native as he prepares for the playoffs.
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Meet NASCAR stars Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch ahead of Chicago race weekendJun 25, 2025 10:00 pm - WeatherTech is hosting a NASCAR fan event with rising star Connor Zilisch and international sensation Shane Van Gisbergen on July 3 ahead of big Chicago races.
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‘A fun spot’: Auto racing simulator studio opens in South BarringtonMay 29, 2025 11:12 am - A nightspot offering immersive auto racing simulators has opened at the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center.
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Alex Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500May 25, 2025 5:28 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500. He allowed his wife to have a sip, she in turn gave a sip to their bab...
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Shwartzman shocks the field as he becomes 1st Indy 500 rookie since 1983 to win the poleMay 18, 2025 6:45 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — A rookie driver for a new team has won the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Robert Shwartzman, a 25-year-old with dual nationality in Israel and Russia, bec...
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Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing raceMay 17, 2025 9:38 pm - It was three familiar faces at the top of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying board after the first round of time trials. Two-time defending IndyCar series champion Alex Palou is currently holding the provisional pole. Palou is the winner of four of the first five races this season.
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Indy 500 driver Marcus Armstrong taken away on stretcher after heavy crash in qualifying practiceMay 17, 2025 10:55 am - Marcus Armstrong was taken away on a stretcher after a heavy crash in practice for Indianapolis 500 qualifying. The 24-year-old from New Zealand hit the wall going into Turn 1 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. Dr. Julia Vaizer, the medical director for IndyCar, said that Armstrong was awake and "doing well."