CART Racing News

As Dario Franchitti basked in the adulation of a third Indianapolis 500 victory Sunday, the Scotsman made sure he gave props to the guys who built his Honda engine.

While many drivers are jealous of seeing Franchitti drink milk in the winner's circle at the Indy 500 for the third time in his career, they should be encouraged by a strong finish.

CONCORD, N.C. Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, leading the final 67 laps to give Penske Racing a winning start on auto racing's biggest weekend.

The 96th Indianapolis 500 blasted into action on Sunday on a steaming hot day in America's Midwest after an emotional tribute to last year's winner Dan Wheldon.

Will Power , of Australia, drives under Mike Conway, of England, after they made contact in the first turn during IndyCar's Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Dario Franchitti won the 96th edition of the Indianapolis 500 motor race on Sunday, placing first in the prestigious race for the third time.

Dario Franchitti won the 96th edition of the Indianapolis 500 motor race on Sunday, placing first in the prestigious race for the third time.

IndyCar points leader Will Power and Mike Conway were both knocked out of the Indianapolis 500 in the first crash of Sunday's race.

Top row from left, Jean Alesi, Marco Andretti, and Ryan Briscoe. Bottom row from left, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, and Susie and Dan Wheldon.

IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden, left, Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, and Will Power, of Australia, seek some refief from the sun under a broken umbrella during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Top row from left, Jean Alesi, Marco Andretti, and Ryan Briscoe. Bottom row from left, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, and Susie and Dan Wheldon.

Today is one of the biggest race days of the year. Here's a quick look at the major races: The buzz: The five races this season have featured five different winners from five different constructors, while two additional constructors have recorded second-place finishes.

When a driver wins four consecutive championships in the Champ Car World Series, he becomes accustomed to winning, and accepting a car that is incapable of challenging the competition is difficult.

IF HISTORY is any guide, Australians Ryan Briscoe and Will Power are poised to challenge for one of the most prized trophies in sport when they line up for the 96th running of the life-changing Indianapolis 500.

A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Saturday morning after police responded to a call in Columbia.

With Danica Patrick in North Carolina racing stock cars, the Indianapolis 500 will go off on Sunday without an American woman in the field for the first time since 1999.

Mario Andretti sits down with Ed Hinton to talk about his greatest rival A.J. Foyt and the constant competition between them.

There is no question that qualifying well can give a driver a leg up on the competition when it comes to the Indianapolis 500 , but they run a full, 200-lap race for a reason.

What: The 96th Indianapolis 500 Start: Noon today from a flying start, following warm-up, parade and pace laps TV: ABC Radio: 1140 AM; 1190 AM; 92.7 FM; 100.

The rising NASCAR star now driving Penske Racing's No. 2 discovered the Michigan address for their get together was an unmarked, routine building Keselowski had driven by all the time growing up in Rochester Hills.