Articles filed under Auto Racing
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The Biz Week That Was: Data centers abound, fast food prices dip, and Tamagotchi comes to WoodfieldSep 06, 2025 1:32 pm - ‘Backbone of the digital world’: Karis details plans for Naperville data center development Developer Karis Critical is proposing a relatively “boutique” data center...
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NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland's return, and moreAug 20, 2025 11:10 am - Chicagoland Speedway is reopening after a six-year hiatus and a switch back to the track located in suburban Joliet after three seasons on a temporary street circuit in downtown Chicago. The San Diego event will be held on a military base in Coronado.
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Austin Dillon makes NASCAR Cup playoffs with redemptive victory at RichmondAug 16, 2025 10:14 pm - Austin Dillon left no doubt this time that he will make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with his second consecutive victory at Richmond Raceway. A year after his championship eligibility was revoked for wrecking two drivers on the final lap, Dillon grabbed a playoff berth Saturday night with a clean run to the checkered flag on the 0.75-mile oval.
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NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen aiming for elite company at Watkins Glen InternationalAug 09, 2025 4:47 pm - After qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with victories this season at Mexico City, Chicago and Sonoma, Shane van Gisbergen is bidding to join Chase Elliott and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win four consecutive races on road or street courses.
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Alex Palou’s unstoppable season: Will he clinch his fourth IndyCar title at Portland?Aug 08, 2025 8:04 pm - Alex Palou is on the brink of winning his fourth IndyCar championship. He can clinch the title Sunday at Portland International Raceway. Palou leads Pato O'Ward by 121 points and needs to leave Portland with a 108-point lead to secure the championship. Despite his dominance, Palou insists the title isn't his yet. O'Ward admits it would take a major collapse from Palou for him to win. Palou has eight wins this season, including the Indianapolis 500. He could tie the record for most wins in a season with two more victories. Palou is enjoying the ride and credits his team for his success.
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Lando Norris holds off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win F1's Hungarian Grand PrixAug 03, 2025 3:36 pm - BUDAPEST, Hungary — Sometimes, a Formula 1 win is less about speed than strategy and gritty driving. Lando Norris held off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense fini...
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Piastri beats Norris to win Formula 1's rain-delayed Belgian Grand PrixJul 27, 2025 2:55 pm - SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Oscar Piastri had to wait, and wait some more. Then he made his move. Piastri beat his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris to win F...
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Moving on from Chicago, NASCAR will hold first street race on active military base in 2026Jul 23, 2025 10:32 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the last...
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Joey Logano set to become youngest driver in NASCAR with 600 starts. How much does he have left?Jul 19, 2025 8:36 pm - DOVER, Del. — Joey Logano’s first NASCAR Cup Series start -- before he would drive for heavyweight owners such as Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske — came in New Hampshire for a...
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NASCAR says no Chicago Street Race next year, but it could return in 2027Jul 18, 2025 6:25 pm - NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season. NASCAR raced on a street course in downtown...