Race Weekend Central

Ty Majeski Steals 1st Career Victory in ARCA Menards Series, Snaps Toyota’s Winning Streak

Corey Heim 2019 Music City 200

(Photo: Christian Koelle)

Ty Majeski had to survive two restarts to secure his first career victory in the ARCA Menards Series Thursday night (May 23) at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Majeski took the lead late after Michael Self elected not to take tires after a caution caused by himself. On older tires, Self was a sitting duck with less …

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ARCA Preview: General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Brandon Jones Arca Charlotte 2018 Mike Neff

(Photo: Mike Neff)

The ARCA Menards Series heads to the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday for the General Tire 150. It’ll be the second straight visit to the speedway and 21st ARCA race. ARCA debuted at Charlotte in 1996 with Tim Steele earning the first three victories. Drivers like Adam Petty, Ryan Newman, Kerry Earnhardt, Frank Kimmel, and …

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Fernando Alonso, Max Chilton, Patricio O’Ward Fail to Qualify for Indianapolis 500

2019 Indianapolis 500 Indycar Zach Catanzareti Max Chilton

(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Today, the road to the Indianapolis 500 came to an end for three drivers. A total of six drivers entered Sunday’s Last Row shootout and three left with their hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500 still intact. Those drivers will get the spotlight all week long while the three who failed to post a …

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Spencer Pigot Leads Way in Day 1 of Qualifying; Fast 9 and Last Row Drivers Set

Spencer Pigot 2019 Indycar Grand Prix

(Photo: Matt Fraver/IndyCar Media)

Spencer Pigot‘s dreams of leading the field to the green flag for the Indianapolis 500 could be just one day away. The Ed Carpenter Racing driver paced the field on Saturday (May 18) to earn the provisional pole and his spot in the Firestone Fast Nine. Rain is threatening the qualifying session tomorrow (Sunday) and …

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The Frontstretch 5: Drivers Most Likely to Earn Pole Position for Indy 500

Ed Carpenter 2018 Indianapolis 500 Pole Sitter

(Photo: Chris Owens/IndyCar Media)

1. Ed Jones Ed Jones turned the fastest lap Friday without the tow, meaning Jones had the fastest lap in qualifying trim with the added speed. Jones has a career-best start of fourth last season at Belle Isle in Detroit. He started fifth last weekend in the IndyCar Grand Prix of Indianapolis, which is his …

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Indianapolis 500: Conor Daly Paces 4th Practice, Kyle Kaiser Crash Puts Team in Bind

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Conor Daly at the 2019 Indy 500 practice (Photo: Matt Fraver/IndyCar Media)

As time ticks away, drivers are looking to knock off every second possible for the Indianapolis 500. On Friday (May 17), a driver reached 230+ mph for the first time all week during the race’s fourth practice session, with one driver reaching 231 mph. Conor Daly turned the fastest lap during the session and fastest …

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ARCA Preview: Sioux Chief PowerPEX 200 at Toledo Speedway

Restart 2019 Music City 200

(Photo: Christian Koelle)

The ARCA Menards Series heads to Toledo, Ohio for round six of the 2019 season. The second straight short track race of the season will feature the continued points battle between Travis Braden, Michael Self, and the few others still eligible. Sunday’s race will be the 46th race at Toledo Speedway with the odds of …

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Josef Newgarden Paces Second Practice at Indy; Fernando Alonso and Felix Rosenqvist Involved in Crashes

Josef Newgarden 2019 Indianapolis 500 Practice

(Photo: Chris Owens/IndyCar Media)

Wednesday’s practice session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was interesting, to say the least. Josef Newgarden put his No. 2 entry on top of the speed charts making it two-for-two for Team Penske. Newgarden turned a 228.856 mph lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to lead the charge while defending IndyCar champion Scott Dixon finished …

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Defending Winner Will Power Leads 1st Indianapolis 500 Practice

Will Power 2019 Indycar Grand Prix

(Photo: Joe Skibinski/IndyCar Media)

The defending Indianapolis 500 winner put his No. 12 on top of the podium to kick off the week at Indianapolis. Will Power turned a 229.745 mph lap around Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the fastest by a driver during Tuesday’s first practice. Power’s teammate and IndyCar Grand Prix winner Simon Pagenaud turned the second fastest lap …

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Juncos Racing Without Sponsors Heading into 103rd Indianapolis 500

Juncos Racing 2019 Indycar Classic

(Photo: Chris Owens/IndyCar Media)

As first reported by RACER, Juncos Racing has lost its sponsorship for the 103rd Indianapolis 500. The road to the Indianapolis 500 is already a tough one, but without sponsorship, it’s almost impossible. The organization, should it continue its drive toward the 500, will have to compete for one of 33 spots, but the organization …

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