Feb
05
2012
Foyt released from Houston hospital (AP)
A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent him to the hospital Wednesday. A spokeswoman for the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner said Foyt was released Friday and is still taking antibiotics for the infection.
Kansas opens casino, finalizes road course plans
Kansas opens casino, finalizes road-course plans
There are more changes in the works at Kansas Speedway.
Lesa France Kennedy strode through the Art Deco-inspired lobby, past rows of blinking slots machines and spinning roulette wheels, her eyes trying to take in the homage to old Hollywood. The chief executive of International Speedway Corp., which owns and operates Kansas Speedway, could only marvel at the new casino overlooking Turn 2 of the race track -- a $411 million facility that has created...
Greg Biffle looks to rebound from a season in which he missed the Chase for the first time in four years.
Aumann: Tiny Calif. town produced rare glut of talent
Ferrari unveiled its completely overhauled Formula One car in a low-key Internet presentation Friday after the full launch was canceled due to a snowstorm.
The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died. An obituary from a Cambridge, Wis., funeral home and Kenseth's fan website say Nicola "Nicki" Sue Kenseth battled Alzheimer's disease and died Tuesday at age 63 at Oak Park Place in Cottage Grove. Matt Kenseth grew up in Cambridge and won the Daytona 500 in 2009.
From the Notebook: Daytona 500 boasts record purse
Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the Chase in 2011. To take the next step he must avoid a late-season swoon that's become a disturbing trend.
Feb
01
2012
Daytona 500 purse a record $19 million (AP)
The Daytona 500 will boast a record purse of more than $19 million, and the winner of NASCAR's biggest race is guaranteed a minimum $1.4 million.
Caraviello: Lean driver market makes it feel like 1980s again
Ryan Newman has been solid since joining Stewart-Haas Racing. Can he take the next step and make a championship run?
Former Force India Formula One driver Adrian Sutil says Lewis Hamilton is a "coward" for not testifying at the German's trial. Sutil was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm in a nightclub confrontation in China and given an 18-month suspended sentence Tuesday. Hamilton declined to testify because of commitments with his McLaren team.
Danica Patrick will be guaranteed a spot in the Daytona 500 via a partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing.
Jan
31
2012
No injuries in fire at Joe Gibbs Racing (AP)
Joe Gibbs Racing says no employees were injured when a fire broke out in its machine shop.
Female hot rodder at home under the hood
AJ Allmendinger finally has the ride he's longed for since joining the Sprint Cup Series. Now it's up to him to prove he deserves it.
Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil was convicted on Tuesday of causing grievous bodily harm to a Formula One team owner in a nightclub confrontation in China and given an 18-month suspended sentence.
AJ Allmendinger won five races during the 2006 season in Champ Car, then walked away hoping to launch a new career in NASCAR.
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Menzer: Earnhardt's responsibilities growing under Letarte
Clint Bowyer gives Michael Waltrip Racing a boost of star power, but it's up to Bowyer to translate that into the team's first Chase berth.
Jan
30
2012
Weekend Sports in Brief (PA SportsTicker)
Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a primal scream after outlasting Rafael Nadal to defend his Australian Open title in the longest ever Grand Slam final and become the fifth man to win three straight majors in the Open Era.
