Articles filed under Auto Racing
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 in history
Feb 19, 2023 6:46 PM - Two overtimes pushed the 65th running of the race to a record 212 laps. -
Ericsson wins Indy 500
May 29, 2022 4:23 PM - Marcus Ericsson had to leave Formula One to become a global superstar, a goal achieved Sunday when the Swedish driver won the Indianapolis 500.
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Constable: Engineer from Elk Grove Village gets his motor running as part of Indy pit crew
May 15, 2022 8:18 AM - As a teen, Steve Kroc raced karts with the dream of being in the Indianapolis 500 some day. As an engineer for Ed Carpenter Racing, the Elk Grove Village native will be changing tires as a member of a pit crew at the Indy 500.
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Chicago Region Sports Car Club of America meets April 20Apr 14, 2022 2:33 PM - Sports car racing enthusiasts will find out the latest exciting racing news from John Doonan, president of the International Motor Sports Association, at the next general membership meeting of the Chicago Region Sports Car Club of America.
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Jim O'Donnell: Even Michael Jordan couldn't save an endless Daytona 500
Feb 17, 2021 6:53 PM - Jim O'Donnell: It's easier driving to the hoop than driving at Daytona.
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FBI investigating noose left in NASCAR stall of Black driver
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When it comes to pandemic sports, NASCAR is lapping the field
Jun 21, 2020 7:40 PM - Sports fans have had it rough during the stay-home era. For anyone looking for options, NASCAR has been rolling during the pandemic and might be worth checking out. -
Sycamore Speedway to host drive-by Pandemic Race Car Parade May 2
Apr 30, 2020 10:26 AM - Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park has been closed since March, but the owners of the 56-year-old clay racetrack don't want to lose their fans. So they're hosting a drive-by Pandemic Race Car Parade at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. -
LaSalle Solutions part of racing team at Rolex 24 at DaytonaJan 16, 2020 10:35 AM - LaSalle Solutions, a division of Fifth Third Bank, will partner with the Meyer Shank Racing team's No. 86 Acura NSX GT3 at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
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O'Donnell: Slumping NASCAR couldn't buy Michael Jordan's energized endorsement on NBC
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