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Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500 with Meyer Shank

Castroneves' drive for an unprecedented fifth win in the biggest oval race on the planet continues

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Prominent Miami defense attorney Roy Black dies, represented William Kennedy Smith in rape trial

Prominent Miami defense lawyer Roy Black has died at the age of 80

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Exclusive: NASCAR commissioner offers update on Brazil plans

On June 15, the NASCAR will make history. For the first time in the modern era of the Cup Series, a points race will take place outside the borders of the United States as they head to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

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Magic finish as Alex Palou captures his first-ever Indy 500 win with late-race pass

Alex Palou has accomplished nearly everything the NTT IndyCar Series has to offer in his young career. The Spaniard is a three-time champion and entered Sunday with 15 career wins at just 28 years old.

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Indy 500: Palou surges by Ericsson for maiden win

Alex Palou has accomplished nearly everything the IndyCar Series has to offer, as the three-time champion took his maiden victory at the Indianapolis 500.

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Rinus Veekay: "Penske cars should have gone to the last-chance qualifier for Indy 500”

Rinus VeeKay barely made it to the 109th Indianapolis 500 after a nerve-racking last-chance qualifier. The Dutchman beat his rookie Dale Coyne Racing teammate, Jacob Abel, to claim the final spot on the grid for Sunday's May 25 race.

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Alex Palou leads tense Indy 500 drafting practice, Rasmussen crashes

The two-hour session is the last on-track practice until Carb Day on Friday, and all 33 teams took full advantage of it. Alex Palou led the way in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda with a 226.765mph lap, followed by Helio Castroneves in the No. 06 Meyer Shank Racing Honda…

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Alex Palou leads the way in Day 2 of Indy 500 practice

Rain was once again a topic of discussion Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, limiting track time for the 34 drivers and teams. Tony Kanaan's veteran refresher test was also postponed to Thursday.

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Helio Castroneves joins Barrichello, Massa in the 2025 Brazilian Stock Car grid

Helio Castroneves will drive in the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series in 2025, having been confirmed in the grid of the category ahead of this weekend's season opener at Interlagos.

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The winners and losers from the Daytona 500

William Byron took the trophy, Ryan Preece went airborne, and mayhem reigned. Here's who won and lost NASCAR's first race

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Daytona 500 Resumes After Rain Delay With Star-Studded Field

Explore the highlights of the Daytona 500, from star-studded attendance to rain delays and unexpected turns, in this NASCAR event recap.

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NASCAR's official 2025 Daytona 500 starting lineup in photos

Welcome to the 77th NASCAR Cup Series season, kicking off with the 67th running of the Daytona 500. What you'll want to know going into Sunday's race: This year's field for the 200-lapper features eight former winners of the race and nine NASCAR Cup Series champions, with drivers on the…

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Scott Dixon teases his own potential future Daytona 500 attempt

If you didn't tune in to watch FOX Sports' coverage Saturday afternoon, then you missed cameras cutting to a casually-clad Scott Dixon, who is hanging around Daytona International Speedway this weekend as friend and guest to Jimmie Johnson for the 67th running of the Daytona 500. And it appears his…

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A rebuilt race car and ARCA madness highlight Helio Castroneves' Daytona experience

To sum up Helio Castroneves' week in NASCAR simply: It's been rough. The veteran driver, but rookie competing with Trackhouse Racing for Speedweek's Cup and ARCA races at Daytona, has found himself in a litany of incidents. But much like his edge and persistence in his driving career, he, along…

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What's the difference between racing Indy 500 and Daytona 500? Drivers who have tried both explain

They are the signature spectacles in each racing series, the Indianapolis 500 and all its pageantry with more than a century of tradition and milk drinking in open wheel racing, and the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s season opener run under the Florida sun at the unofficial home of the “birthplace of…

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Johnson puts Daytona 500 qualifying "nightmares" behind him, taking an easier path in 2025

Jimmie Johnson's been plagued by last year's "frightening" Daytona 500 qualifying experience. But after Wednesday's qualifying run, earning a locked spot in Sunday's race, he might finally enjoy a peaceful night's sleep again.

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Briscoe clinches history-making Daytona 500 pole for Toyota; Truex, Johnson locked in

An 'unbelievable' way to start off the year and season, according to Chase Briscoe, who rocketed to the top of the Daytona 500 qualifying charts with a 49.249s lap in the final round. The prestigious pole is huge for Briscoe, but even bigger for manufacturer and team as Toyota has never…

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Helio Castroneves: The Indy 500 legend with the Daytona 500 rookie nerves

What would be considered the most prestigious race in the US? NASCAR's Daytona 500, or IndyCar's Indianapolis 500?

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The nine drivers battling for a spot in the 2025 Daytona 500

The race to make the 2025 Daytona 500 may be just as exciting as the 500 itself with the largest field of ‘open’ entries in a decade. Among the entrants are two former Cup champions and a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. Ultimately, nine drivers will be fighting for…

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Daytona 500 schedule, starting lineup and how to watch 2025 NASCAR Cup opener

The 67th running of the Daytona 500 will kickstart the 77th season of NASCAR Cup Series racing where Team Penske and Joey Logano will begin their title defense. The new season comes with plenty of changes across the grid and some new regulations for them to follow.

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Denny Hamlin says rule change allowing Helio Castroneves into Daytona 500 ‘reeks of desperation’

The co-owner of 23XI Racing calls this new rule a "short-term gain, long-term loss."

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The historic feat Truex aims to accomplish with NASCAR comeback at Daytona 500

Recently-retired 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. will enter the 2025 season-opening Daytona 500 and pursue a piece of NASCAR history.

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Truex aims to make history as he reveals Daytona 500 plans

Martin Truex Jr. will attempt the 67th running of the Daytona 500 in the No. 56 Toyota -- a throwback to his Michael Waltrip Racing days. He will be driving for TRICON Garage in the Truck Series team's Cup debut. Longtime partner Bass Pro Shops will sponsor the effort, Joe Gibbs…

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NASCAR Announces Rule Changes For Daytona 500

NASCAR rule changes include guaranteed starting position for Castroneves, penalties for manufacturers, and playoff point adjustments.

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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.

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