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Audi wins again in ALMS (AP)
Germany's Marco Werner and Lucas Luhr raced to a 2.463-second victory in their diesel-powered Audi R10 TDI, beating teammates Marcel Fassler and Emanuele Pirro on Saturday night in the American Le Mans Series' Generac 500. The 1-2 finish at Road America was Audi's second straight in the series. David Brabham and Scott Sharp finished third overall and took their third LMP2 victory of the season for...
Yahoo - August 10 - 2008

Auto racing star Dixon wins Meijer Indy 300 (AFP)
Scott Dixon won the Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway, tying teammate Dan Wheldon for most victories in a single season on the IndyCar Series circuit with his sixth.
Yahoo - August 10 - 2008

Truex happy with DEI contract extension (AP)
Martin Truex Jr. is on the outside looking in as the Chase for the championship looms in five races, but he was smiling nonetheless after Sprint Cup qualifying was rained out Friday at Watkins Glen International.
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

Kyle Busch in driver's seat in bonus points (AP)
With seven victories and only five races remaining before the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship begins, Kyle Busch sits in the driver's seat.
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

Kanaan signs extension with AGR (PA SportsTicker)
Andretti Green Racing secured the long-term services of Tony Kanaan, agreeing to terms with the IndyCar Series star on a five-year contract extension.
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

Schatz seeks third straight Knoxville title (AP)
Donny Schatz has a message for those hoping to stop him from becoming the second driver to three-peat at the Knoxville Nationals. "I'm not leaving here without (the title)," Schatz said. "If I do, I'm going to be one somber person. That's what I expect out of myself, that's what I expect out of my team and that's what they expect out of me." Schatz, the runner-up in the feature race four times from...
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

Extension locks up Kanaan at AGR (AP)
Andretti Green Racing, a team that appeared to be in disarray two weeks ago, was on the same page Friday at Kentucky Speedway.
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

Dixon claims pole for Meijer Indy 300 (PA SportsTicker)
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

Dixon on pole for Meijer Indy 300 (AP)
Helio Castroneves has a theory on why nobody can seem to catch IndyCar Series leader Scott Dixon.
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

First IndyCar sellout in Kentucky (AP)
Things continue to look up for IndyCar in the wake of the unification of the two American open-wheel series.
Yahoo - August 9 - 2008

Stewart and Gordon poised for victory celebration (AP)

A road course race couldn't come at a better time for Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

ALMS fueler's condition improves from pit burns (AP)
An injured American Le Mans Series crewman was upgraded to fair condition at an Indianapolis burn center as he recovers from burns he suffered in pit fire. De Ferran Motorsports said Thursday that fueler Keith Jones is continuing to make good progress after he was critically burned during a race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course last month.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Woman suing NASCAR has spotty background (AP)
The former racing official who has accused NASCAR of racial discrimination and sexual harassment in a $225 million lawsuit had a restraining order filed against her by a former boyfriend and was arrested for driving under the influence, The Associated Press has learned.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Indy Racing announces new TV deal (PA SportsTicker)
The Indianapolis 500 will be televised by ABC Sports through 2012 as part of a contract extension announced Thursday by the Indy Racing League.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

IRL announces new TV package (AP)
The Indianapolis 500 and four other IndyCar Series races will be televised by ABC Sports at least through 2012 in a contract extension announced Thursday by the Indy Racing League.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Fisher prepping for return at Kentucky (AP)
There are five offices at the home of Sarah Fisher Racing in Indianapolis. Yet you won't find the company's founder, office manager, accountant, marketing head and star in a massive wood-paneled room with a dutiful assistant parked outside the door.
Yahoo - August 8 - 2008

Yeley out, Coleman in at Hall of Fame Racing (AP)
Twenty-year-old Brad Coleman will replace J.J. Yeley in the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Toyota beginning at the Aug. 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

Roush says Edwards ready to win title (AP)

Jack Roush isn't one to keep his opinions to himself.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

Carpentier not worried about '09 Cup status (AP)
Patrick Carpentier couldn't help but laugh.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

Truex agrees to stay at DEI through 2009 (AP)
Martin Truex Jr. finally agreed to a contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Inc. on Wednesday that keeps him in the No. 1 Chevrolet at least through 2009.
Yahoo - August 7 - 2008

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