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End of an era: Reynard’s last US open wheel win

A podium sweep, a first-time rookie winner and a team that had not existed until weeks before the first round breaking through against the category’s giants. There was no shortage of feel-good stories following American Spirit Team Johansson driver Ryan Hunter-Reay’s victory in what turned out to be the final…

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Helio Castroneves' biggest challenge ahead of his Daytona 500 attempt

Castroneves has had an incredible racing career. Even with multiple wins at the Indy 500, Rolex 24, he has a lot to learn to earn a spot at Daytona.

Motorsport

IndyCar's top 5 storylines of the 2024 season

North America's premier open-wheel series had a good year. Really. 2024 brought with it huge partnership announcements like IndyCar's multi-year agreement with FOX. Then there's Prema — a storied feeder team for racing greats — joining the ranks next season, and a new race on the horizon set for Texas…

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Friday favourite: The Supercars legend who helped a former F1 hopeful conquer Bathurst

Alex Premat hasn’t been short of rapid team-mates during a career that has sampled multiple disciplines across the world.

Autosport

Why we went racing: 35 years building Toyota's TRD program and legacy in America

Some 35+ years ago, David Wilson, currently group vice president and president of TRD USA, was a considerable expert of feminine hygiene products. It comes off as one of those charming “interesting facts about yourself” that you’d share as an icebreaker — more on this in a moment.

Motorsport

Roger Penske Acquires Grand Prix Of Long Beach

Roger Penske acquires Grand Prix of Long Beach, securing its IndyCar status until 2028 and expanding his racing empire.

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Penske Entertainment buys Grand Prix of Long Beach

Penske Entertainment has announced the purchase of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach — acquired from longtime owner Gerald R. Forsythe. The historic Grand Prix of Long Beach, the longest running street race based in Southern California, now joins the likes of the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Detroit…

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Joey Logano Wins Third NASCAR Cup Title After Dominating the Playoffs Once Again

The 34-year-old driver peaked during the postseason and held off his Penske teammate Ryan Blaney during the championship race to capture another trophy.

Sports Illustrated

NASCAR Cup Phoenix: Logano clinches title in dramatic style after pace car crash

Joey Logano held off a late charge from Team Penske team-mate Ryan Blaney to win a dramatic season finale at Phoenix and become a three-time NASCAR Cup champion.

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Logano holds off Blaney to become three-time NASCAR Cup champion

Joey Logano was fading late and Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney was closing fast in a dramatic showdown at Phoenix. Blaney battled his way by Hendrick Motorsports drivers Kyle Larson and William Byron before slicing away at the 2.3 second margin to Logano.

Motorsport

NASCAR President Defends Cup Series Championship Finalists

NASCAR President Steve Phelps addresses Cup Series championship finalists, penalties, and future rule changes in annual address.

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IndyCar to race around the Dallas Cowboys NFL stadium in 2026

The IndyCar Series is set to return to Texas with a street race around the homes of NFL's Dallas Cowboys and MLB's Texas Rangers in March 2026.

Autosport

IndyCar will go racing at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2026

March of 2026, the IndyCar Series is set to return to Texas with a race contested on the streets of Arlington wrapping around ATT Stadium — home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home to Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers.

Motorsport

Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo

Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization

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IndyCar announces establishment of long-awaited charter system

The IndyCar Series has announced the establishment of the long-awaited charter system with 10 teams agreeing to the terms laid out.

Motorsport

IndyCar's long-awaited charter system is finally established

The long-awaited IndyCar charter system has been established and confirmed, with 10 teams accepting the terms in the charter.

Motorsport

Ganassi's take on the charters: IndyCar “benefitting” from Penske’s NASCAR experience

Chip Ganassi has been unwavering in his support of Roger Penske’s leadership of the IndyCar Series, even as some of the paddock grows more disgruntled with various issues that includes the charter system.

Motorsport

The curious case of A.J. Allmendinger: NASCAR's strangest career trajectory

NASCAR fans are relatively acquainted with AJ Allmendinger, who has been a major part of the series since 2007, but his path to racing stock cars was never really a straight line, nor was it originally aimed at this particular series at all. What could be considered a series of…

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Ryan Blaney: "It stinks to lose (Brickyard 400) in that way."

When a caution came out with three of the original 160 laps remaining in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was clear Keselowski did not have enough fuel to make it to end and would need to pit.

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Penske Dominance Continues With Wins At Pocono And Iowa

Team Penske's recent success in NASCAR and IndyCar highlighted by multiple wins, eyeing more victories at Indianapolis.

Motorsport

Porsche: Winning Le Mans and Daytona in same year would be "amazing"

The factory Penske squad is heading to this week's blue riband round of the World Endurance Championship at Circuit de la Sarthe with an eye on the top prize, as it aims to expand on the success it has enjoyed so far in 2024.

Autosport

Frijns urges "realistic" BMW expectations in Le Mans 'big three' challenge

Watch: 2024 Le Mans Preview With Allan McNish – Will Porsche Take Their 20th Win?

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Team Penske's Austin Cindric Wins NASCAR Cup Series Race

Austin Cindric's NASCAR Cup Series win boosts Team Penske amidst challenges, showcasing resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Autosport

Why IMSA’s downtown Detroit GTP debut was divisive

Thanks to the vision of Roger Penske and the Downtown Detroit Partnership, the event – which was a Formula 1 round from 1982 to 1988 – returned last year as a flagship IndyCar Series round in the shadow of General Motors’ imposing towers of its Renaissance Center that forms its…

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