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A funeral Mass for a 13-year-old motorcycle racer killed last weekend in Indianapolis is scheduled for Friday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vancouver.



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Only two Cup drivers have clinched 'playoff' spots, and just two races to go before the 12-man Chase field is set. Pete Pistone analyzes the situations of those at the tail end trying to qualify for a shot at a championship.



Sports - Device Drivers - Chase - Organizations - Recreation

A 16-year-old Malaysian has become the youngest person to drive a Formula One car in an official test session.



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Graham Rahal is re-teaming with Sarah Fisher Racing for this weekend's IndyCar Series race at Kentucky.



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As a non-Cup regular, Boris Said's Nationwide win at Montreal is refreshing. So shouldn't NASCAR limit Cup drivers' participation in the No. 2 circuit? Brian De Los Santos, Pete Pistone and D2Moo debate.



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IndyCar veteran Paul Tracy has signed a two-race deal to drive for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. He will drive the No. 24 car at Kentucky on Saturday and in the race in Motegi on Sept. 18.



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The identity-challenged IndyCar Series has two things going for it: Fabulous racing at places like Chicagoland Speedway and Danica Patrick. Pete Pistone asks: What happens if both go away?



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The identity-challenged IndyCar Series has two things going for it: Fabulous racing at places like Chicagoland Speedway and Danica Patrick. Pete Pistone asks: What happens if both go away?



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The U.S. Grand Prix Racers Union is promising a review of its motorcycle racing safety rules, conceding it will never be able to eliminate the dangers in a high-speed sport where teenage competitors are the norm.



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Boris Said has won the Nationwide race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, edging Max Papis by a nose on a green-white-checkered finish.



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A 13-year-old motorcycle racer died Sunday after falling off his bike and being run over by another motorcycle at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.



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Lewis Hamilton overcame a late scare to win the Belgian Grand Prix and regain the overall lead of the Formula One championship Sunday.



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Lewis Hamilton overcame a late slip to win the Belgian Grand Prix and take the overall lead of the Formula One championship on Sunday.



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Dario Franchitti's pit strategy gamble paid off, helping him to win a frantic IndyCar series race at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday night.



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Indy Racing League CEO Randy Bernard says series officials are talking to potential promoters about putting the historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack back on the schedule.



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Mercedes drivers Michael Schumacher qualified 11th and Nico Rosberg 12th at for the Belgian GP on Saturday, but the German pair are set to drop down the starting grid because of penalties.



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Mark Webber set his sights on maintaining his Formula One championship lead after taking pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday.



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Kyle Busch withstood two late challenges for the lead from Todd Bodine, and hung on to win the NASCAR Camping World truck series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime Friday night.



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With four races to go in the IndyCar season, Will Power admits 'a lot can happen.' Pete Pistone agrees things could get interesting as the remaining events are on ovals, and those aren't the points leader's forte.



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Fernando Alonso was fastest Friday in a rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix practice session that offered teams little chance of exploiting pace.



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A federal agency said Wednesday it had just one ranger patrolling a 50-mile off-road race where a competing truck killed eight spectators gathered close to the Mojave Desert course.



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As the Cup series takes its final weekend off, the Nationwide heads north of the border. Pete Pistone says the downtime is vital for those in NASCAR's top division as they could've used it this time last year.



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NASCAR reinstated former driver Randy LaJoie on Wednesday following his suspension for a failed drug test.



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Mark Webber will be looking to build on his win in Hungary and pad his narrow overall lead when Formula One returns from its summer break at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.



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Kyle Busch's Bristol sweep is no doubt impressive. But would you rank it above the feats of Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson? Brian De Los Santos, Pete Pistone and Jedi Trainer discuss the sport's benchmark.



Kyle Busch - Bristol - Jimmie Johnson - Richard Petty - England

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has been fined $445 and avoided conviction for doing a burnout outside the Australian Grand Prix circuit in March.



Formula One - Australian Grand Prix - Lewis Hamilton - Australia - Melbourne

Even the defending four-time champ has rough spots from time to time. Jimmie Johnson's recent drought has raised concerns, but JJ is remaining calm, keeping his sights on the Chase, Brian De Los Santos says. Power Rankings



Jimmie Johnson - Kyle Busch - Kevin Harvick - Mark Martin - Jamie McMurray