Auto Racing

July 5, 2018 at 6:51 pm

Formula E racing series paves the way to a battery-powered future

The racing series is the place for electric-vehicle makers to test out new ways of addressing the unique challenges of battery-powered transportation: range, charging technology...

Business

CORRECTS BYLINE TO MICHAEL CONROY – Will Power, of Australia, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

May 27, 2018 at 11:05 pm

Australian driver Will Power wins Indianapolis 500

Power, who had to get over his dislike for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, gave car owner Roger Penske a 17th victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in...

February 16, 2018 at 5:41 pm

Poll: This weekend I’m most likely to watch?

February 12, 2018 at 7:17 am

Green flag, ‘Atomic Blonde’: Charlize Theron to start 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Academy Award winner Charlize Theron was named honorary starter for the 60th running of the Daytona 500. The actress will...

Sports

January 16, 2018 at 7:14 am

Earnhardt Jr. to help NBC Sports at Super Bowl and Olympics

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly every day brings a new experience for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who spent the first 43 years of his life living...

Sports

Spectators enjoy the Northwest Super Late Model 200-lap race at the 30th annual Fall Classic at the Yakima Speedway in Yakima, Wash. Sunday, October 1, 2017. A group of Yakima investors plans to purchase the speedway property to build a mixed-use development. (JOVELLE TAMAYO/Yakima Herald-Republic file)

November 19, 2017 at 5:54 pm

Checkered flag coming for Yakima Speedway as hotel, retail and ice arena planned

Ted Pollock, the racetrack’s owner of 51 years, is in the process of selling — and an era is ending.

Local News

September 25, 2017 at 10:10 am

Trump ‘proud of NASCAR’ for protest-free New Hampshire race

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — President Donald Trump lauded NASCAR on Monday because no drivers, crew or team members protested during the national anthem before a...