Tag: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

NASCAR and IndyCar Intersect at Indianapolis Extravaganza

INDIANAPOLIS—Now is the time to tune into American motorsports, on display all weekend at famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where NASCAR and IndyCar intersect with both series embroiled in turmoil. Two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden was cleared to compete on the road course on Indy’s hallowed grounds after successfully completing Friday morning practice and passing a…


Herta Walks Away From Crash During Indianapolis 500 Practice

INDIANAPOLIS—Colton Herta rolled his Indianapolis 500 car end-over-end during Friday’s final practice. The star driver for Andretti Autosport was uninjured in the most significant crash in the build up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” “I think I was going a little too fast for that corner,” Herta said. The crash with 25 minutes remaining…


Kyle Larson Sweeps First 3 Stages of Coca-Cola 600

CONCORD, N.C.—Kyle Larson continued his dominance at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, sweeping the first three stages of NASCAR’s longest race. Larson has won a series-high nine stages this year. The 28-year-old Larson led 234 of 300 laps in the 400-lap race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports drivers held four of the top…