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WATCH: How IndyCar street race at National Mall could look like
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (1906+ words) March 20, 2026, 2:05 PM An IndyCar street race is headed to the National Mall this summer, putting high'speed racing in the heart of D.C. as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23, and will mark…...
NASCAR heads to Phoenix with Reddick seeking a fourth straight win and F1 opens in Melbourne
2+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) March 3, 2026, 3:46 PM Straight Talk Wireless 500 Race distance: 312 laps, 312 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice, noon, qualifying, 1:10 p.m. Sunday, race, 3:30 p.m. (FS1). Last year: Christopher Bell edged teammate Denny Hamlin late to secure his third straight win in the second-closest finish in track history. Last race:…...
Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (674+ words) March 14, 2026, 6:31 PM Both countries have been struck during Iran's response after the United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran. The announcement was made early Sunday morning in Shanghai ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. "Due to…...
George Russell of Mercedes wins Chinese GP sprint to continue his early-season dominance
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (227+ words) March 14, 2026, 12:08 AM Charles Leclerc was second with his Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton taking third. Russell won the first race of the season in Australia last weekend, and he followed up taking the 19-lap sprint in China. The full Formula 1 race…...
IndyCar street race planned for National Mall as part of America’s 250th birthday
1+ week, 3+ day ago (911+ words) LOCAL ALERT: Lawsuit filed against DC Water for damages after unprecedented sewage spill in Potomac River LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: DC teacher gives his school a transformational makeover with a little help from Netflix's "Queer Eye" March 9, 2026, 9:30 PM An IndyCar street race…...
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 Results
1+ week, 4+ day ago (577+ words) March 8, 2026, 7:37 PM 1. (5) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 312 laps, 65 points. 2. (12) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 312, 54. 3. (2) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 312, 36. 4. (14) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 312, 36. 5. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 312, 47. 6. (28) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 312, 37. 7. (9) William Byron, Chevrolet, 312, 32. 8. (8) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 312, 39. 9. (16) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 312, 28. 10. (32) Erik Jones, Toyota, 312, 27. 11. (18) Shane Van Gisbergen, Chevrolet, 312, 26. 12. (30) Todd Gilliland,…...
Blaney ends Reddick’s streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
1+ week, 4+ day ago (653+ words) March 8, 2026, 7:49 PM Blaney was the race favorite after winning last November's season-finale on the mile oval but he had to overcome at least three tire problems that cost him track position. He chased down Ty Gibbs " the 49th car he passed…...
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
1+ week, 5+ day ago (576+ words) March 8, 2026, 1:54 AM It was McLaren's 61st one-two result and first since 2024's Las Vegas Grand Prix. "We knew it was going to be challenging," Russell said. "I go onto the grid; I saw my battery level. I have nothing in the…...
Lowdon: Cadillac has earned rivals’ respect after its first F1 race in Australia
1+ week, 5+ day ago (343+ words) March 8, 2026, 4:58 AM General Motors brand Cadillac had a short run-up to the pinnacle of motor sport, and its 2026 debut at Melbourne's Albert Park, having only gained its commercial deal with the sport in November 2024. Though preparations were well underway at…...
Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1’s Australian GP
1+ week, 6+ day ago (349+ words) March 7, 2026, 2:29 AM George Russell earned his ninth-career pole position Saturday ahead of his teammate Kimi Antonelli for the team's 83rd front-row lockout and its first since the 2024 British Grand Prix. Russell topped all three sessions in F1's knockout qualifying format, finally…...