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How NASCAR's longest race became a proving ground for rising stars

Of course, it's a bit strange to think that inexperienced drivers seem to shine in this grueling five-hour race, but it's happened enough for it to become notable. At 600 miles, no other race gets close to the length (except for maybe the 2023 Daytona 500 which went 30 miles…

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Castroneves backed by Cleveland-Cliffs for Indy 500 effort

Castroneves, 48, is vying for to become the first driver to ever capture five victories in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. He claimed a record-tying fourth Indy 500 win in his debut with MSR in 2021, joining AJ Foyt, Al Unser Sr. and Rick Mears as the only four-time winners…

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Pressure building on Team Penske to get Indianapolis 500 results

Team Penske has struggled at the Indianapolis 500 the past few years, both in qualifying and the race, and the pressure has been building to produce some results

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BorgWarner honors Indy 500 ace Johncock with ‘Baby Borg’

In an event hosted by BorgWarner Inc., Johncock was honored by the presence of his wife Sue, his son and daughters, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.

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New IndyCar speedway aero package: Just right or too close to wrong?

If you were fortunate enough to watch the IndyCar action from last week’s second round at Texas Motor Speedway, you may still be raving about the racing. If you’re a Pato O’Ward or Arrow McLaren fan, you will feel slighted that he lost his last chance to snatch the lead…

Autosport

The little-known 'comeback' of a Penske Indy 500 legend

When Rick Mears chose to retire in 1992, he stuck to his decision. But almost 25 years on, the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner had a chance to prove that while form is temporary, class is permanent

Autosport

Rick Mears, retirement and his IndyCar “comeback”

When Rick Mears chose to retire in 1992, he stuck to his decision. But almost a quarter-century later, he had a chance to prove that while form is temporary, class is permanent. David Malsher-Lopez reports.

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Roger Penske to receive Autosport Gold Medal in December

‘The Captain’ of American motorsport, Roger Penske, will be the recipient of an Autosport Gold Medal at this year’s Autosport Awards in London next month.

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Roger Penske to receive Autosport Gold Medal in London, England

‘The Captain’ of American motorsport, Roger Penske, will be the recipient of an Autosport Gold Medal at this year’s Autosport Awards in London next month.

Motorsport

My favorite race track – Rick Mears on the Milwaukee Mile

Four-time Indy 500 winner and three-time Indy car champion Rick Mears reflects on what makes the historic Milwaukee Mile such a great venue for fast open-wheel cars.

Motorsport

Friday favourite: A forgotten gem that rivalled even Indianapolis

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and three-time Indy car champion Rick Mears reflects on what makes the historic Milwaukee Mile such a great venue for fast open-wheel cars.

Autosport

Mears on Power v Newgarden: Fighting is different with a teammate

IndyCar legend Rick Mears says a title fight between Will Power and Josef Newgarden requires each to “be smart about it”, especially since their opponents from Ganassi are just a handful of points behind. He spoke to David Malsher-Lopez.

Motorsport

The team-mate dilemma facing IndyCar's title protagonists

Autosport

The top Indy 500s ranked: Andretti, Foyt, Mears and more

Today's Indianapolis 500 is the 106th running of the Memorial Day Weekend classic. What were the 10 greatest races among the previous 105 editions?

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Top 10 Indy 500s ranked: Andretti, Foyt and more

The 106th Indianapolis 500 takes place today and to celebrate of America's greatest race, it's an opportune time to look back at some of the Brickyard's finest moments

Motorsport

Indy 500: How much money does the winner receive? Prize purse explained

The Indianapolis 500 is a race like no other and packs one of the richest prizes in all of motorsports.

Motorsport

BorgWarner honors A.J. Foyt with one of a kind Baby Borg

One of America’s greatest ever drivers, four-time Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt, has been honored by BorgWarner with a one-of-a-kind Baby Borg trophy.

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Defending Indy 500 winner Castroneves receives fourth Baby Borg

BorgWarner has presented Helio Castroneves with his latest Baby Borg Trophy in honor of his fourth Indy 500 victory, while Jim Meyer and Michael Shank also received their Team Owner’s Trophies.

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Can a part-timer win the Indy 500 again?

Seven part-time IndyCar racers have been confirmed already for the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500. But do any of them have a realistic chance of winning? David Malsher-Lopez investigates.

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