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's moment in the spotlight. It's the one race of the year that attracts both diehard racing fans and casual viewers, who are tuning in not only to see who wins the prestigious race, but also to witness the entire spectacle.

After a mixed start to the 2013 Firestone Indy Lights season that included a podium, sixth place finish, and DNF, Peter Dempsey is set for the challenge of the Firestone Freedom 100 this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Now folks can only park on Speedway streets with a parking pass, and only Speedway residents have access to those passes.

Play the NASCAR Match Game and get registered for a pair of tickets to one of the June Races at Michigan International Speedway plus get qualified for the Grand Prize! -ARCA 200 Racing Series Race presented by Menards on June 14th -Alliance Truck Parts 250 Nationwide Series Race on June 15th -Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race on June ... (more)

A Beaumont man was among three people who died in a head-on collision in Las Vegas over the weekend, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Formula One driver Mike Spence died from injuries sustained in a crash while testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 7, 1968.

The nine starting positions that remained for the May 26 Indianapolis 500 were determined during Sunday's "Bump Day" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bump Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can take you to the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows.

Three people were killed and four others were injured early Sunday when a car traveling the wrong way on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway slammed head-on into an oncoming vehicle, authorities reported.

Even after winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500, it's still unlikely that Ed Carpenter actually pulls off the win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

NASCAR's most popular driver celebrated Mother's Day by cooking a brisket for his mom.

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the May 26 race.

Fans looking to get out of the grandstands and truly experience the raw speed and power of a 600-horsepower NASCAR race car on Atlanta Motor Speedway's 1.54-mile surface can do so this summer with a special offer from Richard Petty Driving Experience .

James Hinchcliffe posted the fastest lap Tuesday in practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third straight day an Andretti Autosport driver topped the speed chart.

NASCAR announced today that NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chief Adam Stevens has been fined and placed on probation for violations during this past weekend's event at Darlington Raceway.

A.J. Foyt Racing drivers Takuma Sato and Conor Daly chat during Monday's Indianapolis 500 practice session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

A little more than 24 hours after passing his rookie test, the Colombian narrowly averted a collision with teammate Marco Andretti in the first turn and posted the fastest lap in two practice sessions by going 223.023 mph on a cold, windy day.

If he's not busy fine-tuning the No. 27 car, you might find him making an appearance for his sponsor, Go Daddy, or promoting IndyCar racing.

Ninety minutes was all that was necessary for three first-year Indianapolis 500 competitors to complete the three phases of the Rookie Orientation Program on Opening Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday.

Kids' Day got off to a running start on Saturday as youngsters participated in the Rookie Run, a non-competitive race Downtown for ages 3-12. Coinciding with the opening day of practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, other activities at the Chase 500 Festival Kids' Day event included face-painting, mini car races and a chance to meet the 500 ... (more)