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On Sunday, the world of international motor-sport will turn its helmeted eyes to, of all places, Texas.
It is here that Formula One—the richest and most popular form of racing on the planet—will return to the U.S. for the first time since 2007, unleashing some 17,000 horsepower on pavement that is barely dry.
The 2012 U.S. Grand Prix will take place at the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas—the first purpose-built F1 racetrack in this country. It is the latest attempt in F1's quest to establish a foothold in America—the most important realm it hasn't conquered.
The speedway here is racing's answer to Wrigley Field, a tricky little track that was so popular a few years ago the owners moved a nearby railroad to make room for more seats. They still haven't built them,... more »
Hello, Brad? Brad? Can you hear me? Good. I’m calling to talk to you about your chances in that Penske Racing No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger of taking the whole enchilada, the big one,... more »
If NASCAR wants to show consistency in its rules, it will suspend Jeff Gordon for the season finale Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Gordon should be parked for retaliating against Clint Bowyer and igniting a brawl between... more »
Standing in a hooded blue sweatshirt, jeans and tennis shoes, Dale Earnhardt Jr. might have passed for a student Thursday at Piper High School. That is if he hadn't been holding the rapt attention of 500 teenagers in the... more »
By most accounts, Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway was a thriller. With championship contenders Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski bumping and banging toward the checkered flag, it was high drama in the eighth of 10... more »
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