Kenseth on roll, seeking next victory in Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.

Indy 500 sleepers who have a real chance to win

Sometimes it just happens: a driver comes out of nowhere to pull off a stunning upset at Indy. Tim Tuttle says there are five in the field this year that you should watch out for.

49ers coach Harbaugh will drive an Indy pace car

Jim Harbaugh insists he will coachable when it comes to the tricks of driving the Indianapolis 500 pace car this weekend.

Jarrett, Chief Petty enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

NASCAR honored a pair of its most famous and successful families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Guide to the 2013 Indianapolis 500

WHEN: Sunday, May 29

F1's Alonso: Red Bull whining out of frustration

MONACO (AP) -- Closing in on Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso suggested Wednesday that Red Bull's complaints about Pirelli's fast-degrading tires are due to frustration at no longer dominating races.

Drag racer Brown steps into Carpenter's IndyCar

(AP) -- Antron Brown joked that he wouldn't mind making a couple of left-handed turns the next time he's on the track. Ed Carpenter thought it'd be fun to ramp up the speed by about 100 mph.

Young drivers 500 give IndyCar solid foundation

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving. They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry.

IndyCar penalizes three 500 cars for violations

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- IndyCar officials fined Graham Rahal's team $10,000, Ryan Briscoe's team $5,000 and Michel Jourdain Jr.'s team $1,000 Tuesday after they failed post-qualifying inspection.

ABC-TV hopes Indy 500 storylines will sell race

(AP) -- Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti will be trying to become four-time Indianapolis 500 champions, four women will roll off the starting grid, a local boy is on the pole and a group of dynamic rookies that includes A.J. Allmendinger is there to add intrigue.

Is Bruton Smith jeopardizing Hall of Fame bid?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.

Challenges to big four teams in NASCAR Power Rankings

Since 1990, four teams have ruled Sprint Cup, but that is changing as challengers emerge and an old guard organization falls. Cary Estes rates them all in his Power Rankings.

Castroneves, Franchitti after fourth Indy 500 win

NEW YORK (AP) -- Helio Castroneves figures plenty of today's fans have never seen a driver win the Indianapolis 500 for a record-tying fourth time.

Young Americans impress as Indy fills out field

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal took care of business right away Sunday.

American drivers have good chance to win Indy 500

American drivers used to own the Indy 500. Their dominance faded, but Tim Tuttle says the U.S. has a good shot at seeing its first winner since 2006. So who has the best chance?

Ganassi Racing will start 500 in middle of pack

Once again, Chip Ganassi Racing will start the Indianapolis 500 packed close together.

Ed Carpenter captures his first Indy 500 pole

Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

Fan voting gets Patrick Sprint All-Star race spot

Danica Patrick said she can't explain why she's popular among NASCAR fans.

Jimmie Johnson gets record 4th All-Star victory

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

T. Schumacher leads Kansas Top Fuel qualifying

Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka.

NASCAR community mourning Trickle's death

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Mark Martin received a piece of advice very early in his career from Dick Trickle that he's never forgotten.

Buddy Lazier back in Indy 500 after five years

It's been five years since former Indy 500 champ Buddy Lazier last graced the Brickyard. Even so, he's shaken off the rust and will be in the mix next Sunday, writes Tim Tuttle.

Honda and Franchitti will impress at the 500

Much like last year, Chevy owned Pole Day qualifying and Honda struggled. But much like last year, says Tim Tuttle, Honda and Dario Franchitti will come through at the 500.

Ex-NASCAR driver Trickle in reported suicide

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

Briscoe eager to improve on Indy 500 race day

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Ryan Briscoe remembers it like it was yesterday. A year ago, he sat on pit road with his fingers crossed, hoping his four-lap average was good enough to capture the Indianapolis 500 pole.

Edwards captures pole for Sprint All-Star race

Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, paying tribute to the late Dick Trickle along the way.

Cobb accuses Harmon of stealing team trailer

NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has been accused of stealing a team transporter from Jennifer Jo Cobb.

IndyCar's Pagenaud battling sophomore slump

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Simon Pagenaud's rookie campaign was the best the IndyCar Series has seen in more than a decade.

Simona De Silvestro has tools to fulfill Indy 500 promise

In 2009, Indy Rookie of the Year Simona De Silvestro was expected to become the next Danica Patrick. Tim Tuttle says this may be the year that she finally fulfills her promise.

All-Star Race rule tweak meant to favor Patrick?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The rules surrounding Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race continue to change, and fans are concerned the latest tweak is meant to benefit Danica Patrick.