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Race car driver Kyle Kirkwood claimed his sixth career IndyCar victory in Arlington, Texas, making a bold late-race pass to seize the championship points lead. The 27-year-old Florida native proved his dominance on street courses with his fifth win in that category.
Alex Palou proved why he's a four-time IndyCar champion, navigating through crashes and late restarts to claim his fourth victory of the season in Detroit. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver led a complete Honda podium sweep on Chevrolet's home turf.
Scott McLaughlin survived a terrifying 150 mph crash at the Grand Prix of Alabama, walking away without injury thanks to modern safety technology. The seven-time race winner's miraculous escape reminds us how far racing safety has come.
Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson works with a mental coach daily to stay sharp at 200 mph and find meaning in every race, not just victories. His approach is changing how athletes think about winning in a sport where only one driver crosses first.
IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi will start second in the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, just days after a practice crash sent him to the hospital for procedures on his ankle and finger. The 2016 Indy 500 winner says he's at 99% and ready to chase his second victory.
From Formula 1 to IndyCar, New Zealand racers are competing at the highest levels across more international categories than ever before. Led by legends like six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, this generation of Kiwi drivers is making history on tracks around the globe.
Just two weeks after becoming a father, Felix Rosenqvist won the closest Indianapolis 500 in history and hasn't stopped moving since. From the Empire State Building to throwing out first pitches, the new champion is riding the wave and loving every minute.
Felix Rosenqvist just captured the most dramatic Indianapolis 500 finish ever recorded, winning by the smallest margin in the race's 110-year history. The Swedish driver's victory for Meyer Shank Racing marks a historic moment for both driver and team at the world's most famous motorsports event.
Katherine Legge will attempt to become the first woman to complete motorsport's "Double" on Memorial Day weekend, racing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Only one driver has ever finished all 1,100 miles of this grueling challenge.
Purdue Northwest is hosting a free day-long innovation experience for high school students after teachers said kids need more hands-on learning with real innovators. The SPARK Summit will bring former IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball and youth entrepreneurs to inspire 200 students on May 4.
Felix Rosenqvist threaded the needle in a daring outside pass to win the Indianapolis 500 by just 0.0233 seconds, shattering the record for the closest finish in the race's storied history. The Swedish driver's thrilling victory came days after becoming a new father.
Felix Rosenqvist claimed victory at the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the tightest finish the legendary race has ever seen. The Swedish driver crossed the line just 0.023 seconds ahead of runner-up David Malukas in a heart-stopping final lap.
The racing world is honoring late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch in a beautiful way at this year's Indianapolis 500. His iconic No. 18 will race again, carrying his legacy around the legendary speedway.
Former Formula One racer Alex Zanardi, who died at 59, transformed a devastating crash that cost him both legs into an inspiring second career that earned him four Paralympic gold medals. His journey from tragedy to triumph made him one of sport's most beloved figures.
Felix Rosenqvist pulled off the tightest finish in Indianapolis 500 history, surging past his rival by just 0.0233 seconds in a heart-stopping final lap. After 120 races and five years since his last win, the Swedish driver's patience and precision paid off in the most dramatic way possible.
A new documentary celebrates racing legend Bobby Rahal's emotional 1986 Indianapolis 500 victory, a career-defining moment that honored his dying team owner and launched decades of motorsports excellence. The film premieres May 8 on FOX, just weeks before this year's historic race.
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark served as grand marshal for the iconic Indianapolis 500, bringing her electric energy to the world's largest single-day sporting event. The Indiana Fever guard joined racing legends and thousands of fans for a quintessential Hoosier celebration.
After losing both legs in a devastating racing crash, Alex Zanardi didn't just survive—he became a four-time Paralympic champion and inspired millions with his unshakeable spirit. The Italian racing hero passed away at 59, leaving behind a legacy that proves life's greatest victories often come after its hardest moments.
This summer kicks off a nationwide party for America's 250th anniversary with tall ships, state fairs, fireworks, and races spanning from Boston to New Orleans. The months-long celebration brings together all 50 states in what organizers are calling once-in-a-lifetime events honoring America's spirit.