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Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts.
Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash

Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash

A standoff over cursing in Formula 1 could be one step closer to a solution.
Elliott to celebrate NAPA's 100th anniversary with gold car. Credits company for his NASCAR career

Elliott to celebrate NAPA's 100th anniversary with gold car. Credits company for his NASCAR career

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott, son of a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the sport's most popular driver, has 19 career Cup Series wins and championship titles in both the Cup and Xfinity Series.
Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper Jones

Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper Jones

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — If there's beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do to smooth things over.
Cindric gives Team Penske its first win of NASCAR season with victory at unusually calm Talladega

Cindric gives Team Penske its first win of NASCAR season with victory at unusually calm Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Austin Cindric celebrated his first win of the season by wearing Talladega's Superspeedway traditional victory wreath all around the track. A wreath like he just won the Indianapolis 500. He thought so, too.
NASCAR returns from only break of season with drivers hoping to stop Bell, Hamlin and Larson

NASCAR returns from only break of season with drivers hoping to stop Bell, Hamlin and Larson

TALLADEGA, Ala.
Spire Motorsports releases crew chief Rodney Childers after 9 races of NASCAR season

Spire Motorsports releases crew chief Rodney Childers after 9 races of NASCAR season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Spire Motorsports has parted ways with championship-winning crew chief Rodney Childers after only nine races with the team.
Indianapolis 500 drivers have productive day of testing after technical issues cause late start

Indianapolis 500 drivers have productive day of testing after technical issues cause late start

Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden waited nearly three hours to start turning test laps Wednesday. Colton Herta took advantage of the delayed start to hit some extra balls on the Brickyard golf course — in his fire suit.
General Motors' plans to supply Formula 1 engines from 2029 are approved by the FIA

General Motors' plans to supply Formula 1 engines from 2029 are approved by the FIA

PARIS (AP) — Formula 1's governing body says it has approved General Motors' plans to supply engines for the new Cadillac team from 2029.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem picks a longtime Ford partner for top sports role

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem picks a longtime Ford partner for top sports role

PARIS (AP) — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has picked a longtime partner of Ford to be the auto racing body's new deputy president for sport after the previous official resigned in protest at how the organization is run.