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05/27/2025

The 2025 Coca-Cola 600, held on May 25, 2025, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, marked the 66th running of NASCAR’s longest and most grueling crown-jewel event. As the 13th race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, drivers faced 400 laps (600 miles) on the 1.5-mile oval under warm, late-May conditions. Ross Chastain of Trackhouse Racing emerged triumphant, overcoming a torrid path from the rear of the field to claim his first victory of the 2025 season—and make history in the process.

The 2025 Coca-Cola 600, held on May 25, 2025, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, marked the 66th running of NASCAR’s longest and most gru

05/27/2025

The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, held on May 25, 2025, crowned Alex Palou as the first Spanish driver ever to claim victory at The Brickyard. Palou’s triumph not only capped a dominant season—his fifth win in six races—but also marked Chip Ganassi Racing’s sixth Indy 500 win, cementing Palou’s status among IndyCar’s elite. Celebrations were wide-reaching, as Palou joined his family and team owner Chip Ganassi in the traditional milk-drinking ceremony, symbolizing the culmination of an intense battle fought under challenging conditions. This historic victory resonated both in the United States and Palou’s native Spain, showcasing his growing international prominence within the sport.

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Introduction The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, held on May 25, 2025, crowned Alex Palou as the first Spanish driver ever to claim victory at The Bri

05/20/2025

Team Penske faced significant repercussions on May 19, 2025, when both Josef Newgarden and Will Power were penalized during Indianapolis 500 qualifying for technical infractions. After failing post-qualifying inspection, Newgarden and Power were moved to the rear of the 33-car field—starting 32nd and 33rd, respectively—losing all previously secured qualifying positions, points, and preferred pit assignments.

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Team Penske faced significant repercussions on May 19, 2025, when both Josef Newgarden and Will Power were penalized during Indianapolis 500 qualifying for tech

05/19/2025

The 109th Indianapolis 500 qualifying took place on May 17–18, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, producing a historic pole win for rookie Robert Shwartzman and a series of unfortunate events for Team Penske. Across two days of time trials, 33 starters were locked in, with positions 1–6 decided in the Fast Six session, positions 7–12 determined in the subsequent Fast 12, and the final row set during Bump Day’s Last Chance Qualifying.

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The 109th Indianapolis 500 qualifying took place on May 17–18, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, producing a historic pole win for rookie Robert Shwar

05/18/2025

What a wild Fast Six for the 500! Who are you rooting for?

04/14/2025

Kyle Larson Dominates Food City 500 for Second Win of 2025

Kyle Larson continued his torrid early‑season form by capturing the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, leading 411 of the 500 laps en route to his second victory of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series campaign and the 31st of his career. The Hendrick Motorsports driver, who started from the third position, wrested the lead from polesitter Alex Bowman on Lap 40 and never looked back, crossing the finish line 2.25 seconds ahead of runner‑up Denny Hamlin.

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(Credit: BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images))

04/14/2025

Kirkwood Snaps Palou’s Streak, Wins 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Kyle Kirkwood delivered a masterful performance to claim victory in the 50th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 13, 2025, leading from pole to the checkered flag under flawless sunny skies. Driving the No. 27 PreFab Honda for Andretti Global, the Florida native pulled away in the closing laps to finish 2.6859 seconds ahead of championship leader Álex Palou, ending Palou’s two-race win streak to open the season.

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(Kyle Kirkwood - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach - Penske Entertainment: Joe Skibinski)

04/14/2025

Porsche Penske Motorsport Sweeps GTP Podium at 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Porsche Penske Motorsport extended its perfect start to the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship by sweeping the overall podium in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. In the 100‑minute, 75‑lap sprint on the 1.968‑mile street circuit, the No. 7 Porsche 963 of Nick Tandy and Felipe Nasr took the checkered flag, while teammates Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell in the No. 6 entry finished 3.058 seconds back. In GT Daytona (GTD), AO Racing’s “Rexy” Porsche 911 GT3 R driven by Jonny Edgar and Laurens Vanthoor claimed class honors in Vanthoor’s first GTD outing of the season.

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( #7: Porsche Penske Motorsports, Porsche 963, GTP: Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, Podium - © 2025 Brandon Badraoui)

04/12/2025

IndyCar Returns to Long Beach: The Crown Jewel of Street Racing Shines Again in 2025

As spring arrives in Southern California, the roar of engines once again echoes through the streets of Long Beach. The 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach marks another chapter in one of motorsport’s most storied events, continuing its legacy as North America’s premier street circuit race.

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03/31/2025

03/02/2025

Palou Seizes Commanding Victory at St. Petersburg Grand Prix.

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07/28/2024

Congratulations to our previous guest Leyton Wagner on his win with the FAST series tonight!