Tag: Automobile racing
AP Sportlight
June 1
1925 — Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger...
Kyle Larson dominates early, wins Stage 1 of Coca-Cola 600
CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Larson led 90 of the first 100 laps and won the fist stage of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night...
Nemechek wins at Charlotte for 3rd truck win of season
CONCORD, N.C. — John Hunter Nemechek made it through a late crash, then held on to the lead on a restart 10 laps from...
25 years after CART/IRL split, open-wheel racing at peace
INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Andretti hears the line repeatedly.
Yes, he's led...
Indy fans, start your party! Fans flock to IMS for Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Wagle held a Jack and Coke — “I already had a couple of beers" — close to his bare chest, just...
3 Hendrick drivers starting in top 4 spots at Coca-Cola 600
CONCORD, N.C. — Hendrick Motorsports’ quest to pass Petty Enterprises as the NASCAR Cup Series race team with the most wins all-time got off...
AP Sportlight
May 30
1903 — Flocarline becomes the first filly to win...
Ty Gibbs takes lead late to win Xfinity race at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. — Ty Gibbs, the 18-year-old grandson of car owner Joe Gibbs, took the lead with 20 laps left at Charlotte Motor Speedway...
This Is Indy: Ventimiglia named Indy 500 honorary starter
INDIANAPOLIS — “This Is Us” actor Milo Ventimiglia will serve as the honorary starter for Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
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AP Sportlight
May 29
1922 — The Supreme Court rules organized baseball is...
