Articles filed under Auto Racing
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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."
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Even after three decades in the NHRA, Ron Capps is still getting a handle on thingsMay 16, 2025 10:52 pm - The NHRA Nationals are being held at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet this weekend.
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Cindric all good at Texas after week celebrating a Cup win and talk with teammate over radio rantMay 03, 2025 3:44 pm - Austin Cindric will start on the second row for the NASCAR Cup race at Texas. That comes after a week of celebrating a win at Talladega and a lot of attention paid to an expletive-laden radio rant directed toward him by teammate Joey Logano during Team Penske's first win of the season.
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Jimmie Johnson has texted Christopher Bell after his 3 victories this season. Bell wants a 4th textMar 15, 2025 5:03 pm - Christopher Bell geeks out when his phone lights up with a new congratulatory text message from Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson. The texts have come three weeks in a row and Bell hopes Johnson hits that send button again Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.