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Josef Newgarden fastest again in Indy 500 practice. Scott Dixon jumps to second on the speed chart

Josef Newgarden fastest again in Indy 500 practice. Scott Dixon jumps to second on the speed chart

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was back atop the speed chart Thursday in the last practice before cars get a horsepower boost on “Fast Friday” for qualifying weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Tony Kanaan gets back on track at Indianapolis, perhaps for the final time in storied career

Tony Kanaan gets back on track at Indianapolis, perhaps for the final time in storied career

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It took Tony Kanaan a dozen tries to win the Indianapolis 500, and, much later, four years to accept it was time to retire and find something else to do outside a racecar.
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Colapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust

Colapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Franco Colapinto says replacing another Formula 1 driver during the season is “never nice circumstances” and he doesn’t believe his five-race deal with Alpine is long enough.
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Kimi Antonelli celebrates a dream F1 homecoming with school friends and a soccer triumph

Kimi Antonelli celebrates a dream F1 homecoming with school friends and a soccer triumph

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Kimi Antonelli has made it in Formula 1 and now he wants to share the experience with his school friends.
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NASCAR hammers Ford driver Chris Buescher and his team for illegal modifications at Kansas

NASCAR hammers Ford driver Chris Buescher and his team for illegal modifications at Kansas

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR penalized driver Chris Buescher and his Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing team for illegal modifications to the bumper of his No. 17 Ford at Kansas Speedway .
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Team Penske doubles up on 'Yellow Submarine' paint scheme for the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600

Team Penske doubles up on 'Yellow Submarine' paint scheme for the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Team Penske was fast for a second straight day in Indianapolis 500 practice but didn’t top the board as Alex Palou, the driver everyone has been chasing this season, posted the best lap Wednesday.
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Helio Castroneves chasing record-breaking Indy 500 victory at age 50

Helio Castroneves chasing record-breaking Indy 500 victory at age 50

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves, at age 50, is still chasing history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A win in this year's Indianapolis 500 would give him five in his brilliant IndyCar career and break a tie with A.J.
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Fines for swearing are reduced after backlash from Formula 1 drivers

Fines for swearing are reduced after backlash from Formula 1 drivers

PARIS (AP) — Formula 1's governing body has reduced penalties on drivers for swearing after the new misconduct rules had sparked a backlash .
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Tom Brady to take the ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as his chauffeur

Tom Brady to take the ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as his chauffeur

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis 500.
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Rain and lightning cut short Indy 500 practice, but Team Penske still shines

Rain and lightning cut short Indy 500 practice, but Team Penske still shines

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Team Penske was fastest on opening day of practice for the Indianapolis 500, a day shortened at the front and back end because of weather.
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