On May 24, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway buzzes with energy as 33 drivers prepare for the Indy 500. The 500-mile race, or 200 laps around the track, is one of motorsport’s biggest events. The crowd expects speed, strategy, and maybe a new champion. Spain’s Álex Palou, the defending winner, returns
Every Memorial Day weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway buzzes with more than just engines and speed. The 2026 Indy 500 pulled in a sold-out crowd of 350, 000 fans, but it wasn’t just racing fans filling the stands. A mix of athletes, actors, musicians, and TV personalities showed up to enjoy th
Sunday packs a punch with racing, soccer, and playoffs filling the TV schedules. The day kicks off early with motorcycles racing in France at 11 a. m. Eastern—dirt bikes flying through tight turns in the MXGP series. Meanwhile, car fans can catch IndyCar qualifying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The streets of downtown Detroit will buzz with speed and energy later this month as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix hits town for another round. This marks the fourth time the event has taken over the city’s pavement, giving locals a chance to watch high-octane racing right where they live and work
Kyle Busch wasn’t just another NASCAR star. When news broke that he had died at 41 after a sudden medical issue, the sports world reacted like it had lost a family member. Hockey fans stood silent in the arena. Football players and racing rivals shared heartfelt posts. Even global racing series like
This weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte faces a serious weather challenge. Heavy storms are expected to roll in from Friday through Sunday, with the worst conditions likely hitting Saturday. The Charlotte Motor Speedway could see near-constant rain, turning practice sessions and qualifying into ga
Saturday’s rain in Indianapolis didn’t just dampen the ground—it soaked the entire first day of Indy 500 qualifying, a rare event last seen in 2008. Instead of the usual qualifying battles, teams faced empty garages and empty stands while waiting for hours just to see if the track would dry. Now the
The 151st Preakness is set for tomorrow at Laurel Park, Maryland. Because the top two finishers from yesterday’s Kentucky Derby are not running, there is no chance for a Triple Crown this year. That makes the race feel like an open field, with many different horses having a realistic shot at victory
A well-known NASCAR driver once left the sport due to serious health problems linked to long races. His sudden exit in 2018 left fans wondering if they’d ever see him race again. Doctors struggled to figure out what was wrong—concussions, dehydration, and extreme fatigue made it impossible for him t
Katherine Legge isn’t just racing cars—she’s racing the clock. On May 24, the British racer will line up for the Indianapolis 500, a 500-mile dash that’s already a brutal test of skill and endurance. But that’s only half the battle. Hours later, she’ll hop on a plane, fly over 500 miles, and jump in
