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February 12, 2012

KARLSTAD, Sweden - Ford driver Jari-Matti Latvala of Finland recovered from a puncture on the final day to win Rally Sweden on Sunday.

Kasey Kahne has surgery on left knee

February 11, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is expected to be ready for Daytona next week following knee surgery.

IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for June 16 race

February 10, 2012

MILWAUKEE - The IndyCar Series is returning to the Milwaukee Mile after all.

Alonso ends F1 test with fastest lap

February 10, 2012

JEREZ, Spain - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso finished with the fastest session Friday in Formula One's first preseason test.

Jack Beckman leads Funny Car qualifying

February 09, 2012

POMONA, Calif. - Jack Beckman raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Thursday in the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway.

Landon Cassill gets seat with new team

February 09, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.

Mercedes tops F1 test but Lotus fastest 2012 car

February 09, 2012

JEREZ, Spain - Mercedes' 2011 car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of this season's new batch of competitors on Thursday.

Barrichello seeking sponsors for IndyCar move

February 09, 2012

SAO PAULO - Veteran Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello says his move to the IndyCar Series depends on finding new sponsors and acknowledges he may only compete on road and street circuits.

IndyCar race boss wants better communication

February 08, 2012

The new race director for the IndyCar Series wants improved communications with the drivers, and is willing to listen to their concerns about specific racing issues.

Schumacher fastest on 2nd day of testing in Jerez

February 08, 2012

JEREZ, Spain - Michael Schumacher set the fastest pace on the second day of Formula One pre-season testing Wednesday at the Jerez Circuit track.

Raikkonen marks return with fastest test session

February 07, 2012

JEREZ, Spain - Kimi Raikkonen's Formula One comeback with Lotus got off to a perfect start as the former world champion was fastest on the first day of preseason testing on Tuesday.

Williams hails 'fresh start' for 2012

February 07, 2012

LONDON - With an overhauled car and a new driver, Williams hailed a "fresh start" Tuesday as the team looks to bounce back from its worst season in Formula One.

Vettel predicts tight fight for F1 title

February 06, 2012

MILTON KEYNES, England - Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel dismissed the prospect of running away with a third straight driver's title, predicting Monday a more competitive season because of rule changes that have cost Red Bull a precious advantage.

Foyt released from Houston hospital

February 04, 2012

A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery.

Police clear Andretti of breaking garage gate

February 04, 2012

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Police in eastern Pennsylvania have cleared IndyCar driver Marco Andretti of any involvement in breaking a gate at a municipal parking garage in Bethlehem.

Road course planning done at Kansas Speedway

February 03, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - There are more changes in the works at Kansas Speedway.

Casino opens overlooking Turn 2 at Kansas Speedway

February 03, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Lesa France Kennedy strode through the Art Deco-inspired lobby, past rows of blinking slots machines and spinning roulette wheels, her eyes trying to take in the homage to old Hollywood.

Rahal ready to return to IndyCar with Sato

February 03, 2012

Bobby Rahal moved one step closer to his full-time return to the IndyCar Series on Friday when Takuma Sato became the lead driver for his team for the 2012 season.

Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing

February 03, 2012

TOKYO - Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing.

Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing

February 03, 2012

TOKYO - Japan's Takuma Sato has signed a deal to drive with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing, Honda Motorsports announced on Friday.

Mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth dies at 63

February 02, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, Wis. - The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died.

Stoner sets lap record in Malaysia

February 02, 2012

SEPANG, Malaysia - Defending MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner set a lap record Thursday at Sepang International Circuit on the third and final day of testing of this season's new, bigger 1,000cc race bikes.

Ferrari F1 launch cancelled because of snow

February 02, 2012

MILAN - Ferrari has cancelled Friday's official launch of its new Formula One car because of the adverse weather conditions affecting the north of Italy.

Daytona 500 purse a record $19 million

February 01, 2012

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Daytona 500 will boast a record purse of more than $19 million, and the winner of NASCAR's biggest race is guaranteed a minimum $1.4 million.

Barrichello considering move to IndyCar after test

February 01, 2012

Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012.


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