Posts Tagged Automobile racing

Schmidt’s team hires Legge to drive at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There could be bumping at Indianapolis this weekend.

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Rain delays start of Indianapolis 500 qualifying

The crew of Takuma Sato, of Japan, pushes the car back to the garage area as rain halted track activity on the first day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 qualifying has begun after a rain delay of more than two hours.

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Busch snaps streak, wins Truck race at Charlotte

Kyle Busch (51) drives his car along the front stretch during the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 17, 2013. Busch won the race. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch showed he can still be dominant in the NASCAR Truck Series, even when facing adversity.

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Edwards grabs poll for Sprint All-Star race

Danica Patrick climbs into her race car before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Showdown auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Viso, Andretti top Indy 500 speed chart Friday

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, prepares to practice as storm clouds move in that delayed practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — E.J. Viso posted the fastest lap at Friday’s practice for the Indianapolis 500, reaching 229.537 mph before lightning, heavy rain and wind shut things down.

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