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Porsche Penske Motorsport team members, from left to right, Britain's Nick Tandy, Brazil's Felipe Nasr and Belgium's Laurens Vanthoor celebrate after winning the IMSA Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)
Penske’s Porsche clinches 3rd straight Rolex 24 win, offering hope amid challenging year
Team Penske’s Porsche Penske Motorsports program shined in 2025, despite a tough year for their IndyCar and NASCAR teams.
 
Winners of the Rolex 24 hour auto race, from left, Felipe Nasr, of Brazil, Laurin Heinrich, of Germany and Julien Andlauer, of France celebrate with the championship trophy in Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Roger Penske’s team wins third consecutive Rolex 24 at Daytona in thrilling finish
Roger Penske’s team won the Rolex 24 at Daytona, marking a three-peat in the prestigious endurance race.
 
Porsche Penske Motorsport team members, from left to right, Britain's Nick Tandy, Brazil's Felipe Nasr and Belgium's Laurens Vanthoor celebrate after winning the IMSA Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)
NASCAR chairman Jim France’s car wins Rolex 24 pole, then gets disqualified
NASCAR chairman Jim France’s Cadillac sports car won the pole for the Rolex 24 at Daytona but was disqualified after inspection.
 
Alex Palou celebrates after winning the IndyCar championship Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)
Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou has been ordered to pay McLaren Racing more than $12 million for breach of contract.
 
Colton Herta prepares to drive during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar to race in F2 in the UK, aiming for a spot in Formula 1. He’s currently a star at Andretti Global, but sees this move as a chance to join the new Cadillac F1 team by 2027.
 
Kyle Busch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
Pacific Life seeks to dismiss Kyle Busch’s $8.5M lawsuit over insurance policies
Pacific Life Insurance Company has asked a federal court to dismiss an $8.5 million lawsuit filed by NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife.
 
FILE Indianapolis 500 champion Will Power, of Australia, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session on the start/finish line at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 28, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
Will Power has joined Andretti Global after a long career with Team Penske. Power, one of IndyCar’s top drivers, was briefly sidelined by Penske’s decision to replace him with David Malukas.
 
In this Nov. 20, 2011 file photo, Tony Stewart celebrates after winning his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR in Ram Truck debut at Daytona International Raceway
Tony Stewart is set to return to NASCAR for the first time since 2016. He will drive for Kaulig Racing in the debut of the Ram Truck at the season-opening race at Daytona International Raceway.
 
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Nov. 2, 2025, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
NASCAR’s ‘Chase’ returns: What fans need to know about the 2026 format
NASCAR has announced a return to its original championship format, known as “The Chase,” starting in 2026.
 
NASCAR president Steve Phelps announces the inductees to the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps has announced his resignation after over 20 years with the organization.
 
Flowers are displayed at the NC Auto Racing Walk of Fame for Greg Biffle, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Mooresville, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
A deadly plane crash, a burning home and a tense trial add up in NASCAR’s offseason of heartbreak
The NASCAR community is reeling after a series of tragic events. A memorial service was held Sunday for Emma Biffle, the 14-year-old daughter of driver Greg Biffle, who died in a plane crash with six others, including her family.
 
Brad Keselowski is introduced to fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2025, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
NASCAR’s Brad Keselowski breaks leg in skiing accident, expected to recover for Daytona 500
NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski has broken his leg in a skiing accident. The team announced Friday that Keselowski underwent surgery and doctors expect a quick recovery.
 
Greg Biffle smiles along pit row during qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/David Tulis, File)
NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others. He was 55.
 
CEO and Chairman of NASCAR Jim France, right, along with the Executive Vice President of NASCAR Lesa Kennedy announce the Landmark Award to Edsel Ford II the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C. Jan. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
The family ties at the heart of NASCAR were highlighted throughout the trial
Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR highlights the deep family ties in motorsports.
 
Michael Jordan, left, shakes hands with NASCAR attorney Lawrence Buterman as NASCAR chairman Jim France, center, looks away, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted
NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan.
 
NASCAR chairman Jim France enters federal court in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday Dec 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice
NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in a federal antitrust lawsuit involving Michael Jordan’s racing team.
 
NASCAR chairman Jim France enters federal court in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday Dec 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan’s lawsuit
NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters.
 
Michael Jordan arrives in the Western District of North Carolina on Monday Dec 1, 2025 for the start of the antitrust trial between 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.
 
Michael Jordan arriving to federal courthouse to testify in NASCAR antitrust case on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo)
Another must-watch moment for Michael Jordan as NBA great testifies at NASCAR trial
Michael Jordan spent about an hour testifying against NASCAR in a federal antitrust trial Friday. The retired NBA great laid out the reasons he and others have sued the stock car series in hopes of a different business model they said would benefit teams and drivers.
 
Michael Jordan arriving to federal courthouse to testify in NASCAR antitrust case on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo)
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue ‘the entity’
Michael Jordan has testified in a landmark NASCAR antitrust case, stating he felt compelled to sue to force changes in a business model he believes shortchanges teams and drivers.
 
NASCAR chairman Jim France enters federal court in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday Dec 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR chairman Jim France accused of stonewalling teams in antitrust case
The attorney for two teams suing NASCAR has described series chairman Jim France as a “brick wall” in negotiations over a new revenue-sharing model.
 
Michael Jordan arrives in the Western District of North Carolina on Monday Dec 1, 2025 for the start of the antitrust trial between 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR owner Bob Jenkins ‘hurt’ by ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ charter offer made with hours to sign
Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins has testified in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR. He claims he was pressured into signing a new charter agreement with a tight deadline.
 
Denny Hamlin is introduced before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR’s charter deal would have been a ‘death certificate’
Denny Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, has outlined the financial struggles facing NASCAR teams.
 
Denny Hamlin is introduced before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Denny Hamlin breaks down in tears as the first witness testifying at NASCAR antitrust trial
Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin broke down in tears minutes into his testimony as the first witness called in a federal antitrust trial against NASCAR, which opened Monday.
 
Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, sits in his pit box during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill, File)
Michael Jordan’s fight against NASCAR heads to court, could shake up motorsports
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are taking NASCAR to federal court Monday over antitrust allegations.
 
First place finisher Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Verstappen has 5th F1 title in reach after Norris, Piastri disqualified in Las Vegas
Max Verstappen has a fifth consecutive Formula 1 championship in reach after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
 
From left, second place finisher Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, first place finisher McLaren driver Lando Norris of Great Britain, and third place finisher Williams driver Carlos Sainz of Spain pose for a photo after a qualifying session at the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Lando Norris takes pole in rainy Las Vegas qualifying, Verstappen bumped to second
Formula 1’s title contenders have mastered the wet Las Vegas Strip in a rainy Friday night qualifying session.
 
Former rider, nine times World Champion in Moto GP Valentino Rossi waits for the start of the MotoGP race of the Grand Prix of Spain, at the Angel Nieto racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton, File)
Valentino Rossi passes on McLaren’s Indy 500 seat, Ryan Hunter-Reay steps in
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, has announced Ryan Hunter-Reay will take McLaren’s fourth seat for the Indianapolis 500.
 
Toto Wolff, principal of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, watches during a practice session at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race , Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff sells 15% stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his Formula 1 team share to George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike.
 
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Great Britain steers through a turn during a practice session for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race in Las Vegas, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Las Vegas Grand Prix practice halted twice due to loose maintenance cover
A maintenance cover has disrupted the Las Vegas Grand Prix again, stopping Thursday night practice twice for inspections.
 
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