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Sting Ray Robb looks forward to a better sophomore season in IndyCar, one that will have him driving for legendary A.J. Foyt. Photo courtesy IndyCar.
IndyCar

Sting Ray Robb fulfills half of his lifetime dream; now comes the other half Sunday

By Kirby Arnold
IndyCar legend Mario Andretti kisses a "Baby Borg", a replica of the trophy he won for winning the 1969 Indianapolis 500. Photo: Scott Utterback/For IndyStar-Imagn Content Services, LLC
IndyCar

'Indy as it should be' -- Indy 500 qualifying brings back memories of how it once was

By Kirby Arnold
Helio Castroneves admires his face on the Borg-Warner Trophy for winning the Indianapolis 500 a record-tying four times. Photo: Grace Hollars/IndyStar-USA TODAY Network
IndyCar

Welcome to the month of May in Indy, where drama is always the watchword

By Kirby Arnold
There's nothing like IndyCar racing on an oval, be it at Indianapolis or like this past Sunday, at Texas Motor Speedway. Photo courtesy IndyCar.
IndyCar

After the great race at Texas, can the Indianapolis 500 get here tomorrow?

By Kirby Arnold
Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident as Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, pass during the Busch Light Clash at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
NASCAR

Busch Light Clash was a cautious ... uh, err, caution-filled tale

By Kirby Arnold
One of IndyCar's top stars is two-time champion and Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden. Photo: IndyCar/Joe Skibinski.
IndyCar

What I'd like to see in a perfect IndyCar world

By Kirby Arnold
Joey Logano celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR

Joey Logano the epitome of 'Penske Perfect' as he takes his 2nd NASCAR Cup crown

By Kirby Arnold
Christopher Bell believes he and his Joe Gibbs Racing team can steal the NASCAR Cup championship away in Sunday's race at Phoenix Raceway. Do you agree? (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NASCAR

Christopher Bell thinks he is in 'best position to win (NASCAR Cup) championship'

By Kirby Arnold
Joey Logano wants more wins and another championship in 2023. Can he do it? (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR

Logano, Elliott have age, experience on their side heading into Cup title race at Phoenix

By Kirby Arnold
Ross Chastain rides the wall on the final lap of the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway this past Sunday to qualify for Sunday's Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
NASCAR

Could lightning strike twice for Ross Chastain?

By Kirby Arnold
Kyle Larson may not be able to defend last year's championship any longer, but that doesn't mean he has stopped winning. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NASCAR

Even though he's out of the championship battle, Larson will keep fighting to the end

By Kirby Arnold
Chase Elliott failed to make the NASCAR Cup playoffs for the first time in his career in a season he'd likely rather forget, which includes missing six races recovering from a snowboarding accident and resulting surgery. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR

Elliott goes from being the Chase-d to the Chaser after Texas mishap

By Kirby Arnold
Will Power and Scott Dixon could very well be going for the championship on the final turn of the final lap of the final race of the season. Who wins? Photo: USA Today Sports / Robert Scheer/IndyStar
IndyCar

With 2 races left, IndyCar season excitement ready to hit overdrive

By Kirby Arnold
Sunday's in-team, in-fighting between Andretti Autosport teammates Alexander Rossi and Romain Grosjean even had one of Grosjean's crew member shaking his head in disbelief. Photo: IndyCar/Matt Fraver.
IndyCar

Drama, team in-fighting and hot tempers are making IndyCar must-see TV

By Kirby Arnold
Will Power is a more mellow, serene, chill -- and it's all adding up to success. Photo: IndyCar / Doug Mathews
IndyCar

Chill Will: Power is more mellow and serene, and it's paying dividends heading into Indy 500

By Kirby Arnold
Cars took to the track Monday for the second-to-last practice session prior to Sunday's 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500. One more practice session takes place Friday, the traditional Carb Day. Photo: IndyCar.
IndyCar

Ganassi dominates second-to-last practice for Indianapolis 500

By Kirby Arnold
Takuma Sato remained the fastest driver of the week in Friday's third day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. Photo: IndyCar/Joe Skibinski.
IndyCar

Indy 500: Takuma Sato remains the fastest heading into qualifying weekend

By Kirby Arnold
Takuma Sato was all smiles for the second straight day after being fastest in Indy 500 practice on Thursday. Photo: IndyCar / Matt Fraver.
IndyCar

Second verse, same as the first: Sato, Dixon again 1-2 in Thursday's Indy 500 practice

By Kirby Arnold
Conor Daly is as confident as he's ever been coming into this month's Indianapolis 500. IndyCar photo by Chris Owens.
IndyCar

Conor Daly feeling very confident about Indy 500 after strong 5th place finish in GMR GP

By Kirby Arnold
Takuma Sato waited until almost the day was over to record the fastest speed in Tuesday's first day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. IndyCar photo: Chris Jones.
IndyCar

Takuma time: 2-time Indy 500 champ leads way on 1st day of practice, check out speeds, video highlights

By Kirby Arnold
Will Power wins the NTT P1 Award for pole position for Saturday's GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo courtesy IndyCar.
IndyCar

Will puts on another Power-ful qualifying display for Indy GP

By Kirby Arnold
Rinus VeeKay finished third in Sunday's Honda Grand Prix of Alabama and is looking forward to the next two races, both at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Photo: IndyCar / Joe Skibinski
IndyCar

After strong weekend at Barber, Rinus VeeKay headed to Indianapolis 'in a good position'

By Kirby Arnold
Tyler Reddick, left, shows what being a good sport and class act is after last-lap incident at Bristol with Chase Briscoe (photo courtesy Bristol Motor Speedway).
NASCAR

Give credit where it's due: Reddick displayed grace, sportsmanship and class at Bristol

By Kirby Arnold
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IndyCar

Second at Long Beach boosts Grosjean's confidence heading into month of May

By Kirby Arnold
Sunday's Echopark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas was action-packed and dramatic, a perfect venue for NASCAR Cup's Next Generation car. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
NASCAR

COTA and NASCAR's Next Gen car were made for each other

By Kirby Arnold
Will Sunday's race be the last IndyCar event at Texas Motor Speedway? Columnist Kirby Arnold hopes not. Photo courtesy IndyCar.
IndyCar

Memo to IndyCar: Don't give up on Texas Motor Speedway

By Kirby Arnold
It was Scott McLaughlin's weekend, starting by winning the pole and finishing with a win in the IndyCar 2022 season opener.
IndyCar

Take it to the bank: McLaughlin just getting started with his first IndyCar win

By Kirby Arnold
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IndyCar

Will Conor Daly's racing life really begin at 30?

By Kirby Arnold
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IndyCar

Chip Ganassi Racing ready to kick off bid for third straight IndyCar crown

By Kirby Arnold
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NASCAR

So far, so good: new Cup car off to promising start

By Kirby Arnold
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