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They were led off course in a big race. But a fix is more complicated than prize money
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (1162+ words) Elite female distance runners take off at the start of the Atlanta Half Marathon on March 1. Jess McClain, middle left, led much of the race before an official car led her off course. Matthew Demarko/via Atlanta Track Club hide…...
A small business owner in Kansas City has created a legal option for street racing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (83+ words) At illegal side shows or street takeovers, drivers show off their skills and their cars. Now a side show advocate in Kansas City says he's created a legal way that drivers can take part. A small business owner in Kansas…...
McLaren's Lando Norris wins first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (375+ words) McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain reacts after becoming a world champion after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Darko Bandic/AP hide caption ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates " McLaren driver…...
Michael Jordan's fight against NASCAR heads to court
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1134+ words) Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, sits in his pit box during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Talladega, Ala. Butch Dill/AP hide caption CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Michael Jordan's bitter fight against NASCAR heads to federal…...
Clack Is Back! Car Talk host Ray Magliozzi returns with new material for NPR+
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Ray Magliozzi returns to the mic and takes new questions from listeners in bonus episodes available exclusively to NPR+ supporters October 23, 2025; Washington, D.C. " After years away from the airwaves, Car Talk fans have something to honk about: Ray Magliozzi " better known…...
For first Black woman to design cars for Ford, passion for cars was a family affair
6+ mon, 10+ hour ago (60+ words) In this StoryCorps, Emeline King, the first Black woman to design cars for the Ford Motor Company, remembers her inspiration: her father. For first Black woman to design cars for Ford, passion for cars was a family affair In this…...
Grassroots motorsport pulls big tractors and bigger crowds
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (954+ words) Since 1946, thousands of spectators have flocked to the small hamlet of Langford, near Buffalo N.Y., for the annual tractor pull, which is the longest-running competition of its kind in America. Zach Jaworski for NPR hide caption LANGFORD, N.Y. " For two days in…...
College teams show off solar-powered car innovations at 3-day race in Kentucky
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (64+ words) More than 30 college teams are showing off their innovations in solar car technology this week at a three-day race in Bowling Green, Kentucky. College teams show off solar-powered car innovations at 3-day race in Kentucky More than 30 college teams are…...
In 'F1,' Brad Pitt is in the driver's seat
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (50+ words) Brad Pitt stars in F1, a film about a Formula One racing team from the director of Top Gun: Maverick. In 'F1,' Brad Pitt is in the driver's seat Brad Pitt stars in F1, a film about a Formula One racing team from…...
'Wait Wait' for June 7. 2025: With Not My Job guest Jeff Gordon
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (203+ words) This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Jeff Gordon and panelists Negin Farsad, Zach Zimmerman, and Adam Burke. Click the audio link above to hear the whole…...