Mario Andretti

Michael McDowell dominates Brickyard 200 for 2nd NASCAR crown jewel victory

August 13, 2023 The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Michael McDowell knelt down at Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s yard of bricks and delivered the sweetest kisses of his racing career Sunday. The 38-year-old Arizona driver became a Brickyard champ — and a member […]

Suárez earns 1st career victory, wins at Sonoma

June 12, 2022 The Associated Press

SONOMA, Calif. — Daniel Suárez became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday, holding off Chris Buescher for a historic victory at Sonoma Raceway. Suárez, a 30-year-old native of Monterrey, […]

Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in 2001 CART crash, seriously injured in handbike accident

June 19, 2020 The Associated Press

ROME — Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi was seriously injured again in a handbike crash on Friday — nearly 20 years after losing both of his legs in a horrific auto racing accident. Zanardi was transported […]

Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56

January 31, 2020 The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — John Andretti carved out his own niche in one of the world’s most successful racing families. He became the first driver to attempt the Memorial Day double. He won on dirt tracks, street […]

Mario Andretti

Michael McDowell dominates Brickyard 200 for 2nd NASCAR crown jewel victory

Suárez earns 1st career victory, wins at Sonoma

Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in 2001 CART crash, seriously injured in handbike accident

Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56

Cason Justice teaches history at Swansboro High School
Onslow educator named NC’s top teacher

Cason Justice teaches history at Swansboro High School