Jack Beckman leads Funny Car qualifying

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. 1328833894

Mercedes tops F1 test; Lotus fastest 2012 car

The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season's new competitors.

F1 champ Vettel gets first ride in Red Bull's new car

Two-time defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel returned to the track for the first time in two months on the third day of preseason testing at Jerez. 1328817140

Landon Cassill gets seat with new team

Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career. 1328833893

Barrichello seeking sponsors for IndyCar move

Veteran Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello said his move to the IndyCar Series depends on finding new sponsors and he may only compete on road and street circuits. 1328824893

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IndyCar race director wants better communication

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.

Raikkonen quickest in first day of F1 preseason testing

Kimi Raikkonen's return to Formula One began on a high note when the 2007 world champion topped the timesheets in the first of a four-day preseason test session on Tuesday at Jerez.

Foyt released from Houston hospital

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

Sato signs with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for 2012 season

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing revealed on Friday that Japanese driver Takuma Sato has joined the team for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season. Sato will drive the team's No.15 Honda entry.

Casino opens overlooking Turn 2 at Kansas Speedway

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.