Franchitti breezes to IRL victory

April 20, 2009 - 9:00 pm

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Dario Franchitti used fuel strategy and a very fast car Sunday to win the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Franchitti dominated the field, beating runner-up and pole-winner Will Power by 3.318 seconds. Helio Castroneves, back after being acquitted of federal tax evasion charges, finished seventh.

• NHRA — At Commerce, Ga., Morgan Lucas (Top Fuel) Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Jack Beckman (Funny Car) won titles in the rain-delayed NHRA Southern Nationals.

• FORMULA ONE — At Shanghai, China, Sebastian Vettel gave Red Bull its first Formula One win, leading throughout in a soggy Chinese Grand Prix.

Rooftop nightclub coming to Las Vegas Grand Prix pit building

By Mick Akers / RJ

April 29, 2024 - 1:42 pm

A Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino is partnering with the Las Vegas Grand Prix to bring a nightclub experience to Formula One weekend.

Funny car driver Bob Tasca addresses the audience after winning the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at th ...

‘This is epic’: Funny Car winner emerges out of stacked final — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 14, 2024 - 7:29 pm

There were a few photo finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday throughout the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta, front, leads Tony Stewart early in their race during Day 2 of NHR ...

NHRA Top Fuel champ finding speed at LVMS; final round set — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 13, 2024 - 6:06 pm

Doug Kalitta is the top qualifer in the Top Fuel class entering Sunday’s elimination rounds at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Top Fuel racer Tony Stewart laughs at a crew member in his pit before his first race of the day ...

NASCAR champ Stewart continues to learn as Top Fuel rookie — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 12, 2024 - 7:32 pm

Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart is settling into his first season in NHRA’s Top Fuel class. The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals continue Saturday at LVMS.

In this photo provided by the NHRA, Austin Prock competes in Funny Car qualifying during the NH ...

Rookie Funny Car racer brings momentum to Las Vegas Motor Speedway

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 11, 2024 - 3:24 pm

NHRA’s Austin Prock hasn’t been competing in Funny Car events long, but he’s driving well heading into this weekend’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Funny Car driver Ron Capps talks to a friend in the pits during Day 2 of NHRA Nationals at the ...

Funny Car driver reflects on NHRA, Las Vegas memories: ‘It’s flown by’

By Alex Wright / RJ

April 10, 2024 - 11:25 am

Funny Car driver Ron Capps has seen Las Vegas undergo numerous changes in his 30 seasons racing in NHRA. He’s excited to return to race this weekend.

Race fans with suite-level access mill about the pit lane during the canceled practice session ...

F1-owned hospitality firm upping the ante in Las Vegas for ’24

By Mick Akers / RJ

March 28, 2024 - 9:44 am

Formula One’s parent company recently acquired a hospitality company that will enhance the VIP experience at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix tix available for Nevada residents

By Mick Akers / RJ

March 22, 2024 - 7:58 pm

Las Vegas locals exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets to the 2024 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix kicked off Friday, with more general admission tickets available this year.

Top official tried to stop Las Vegas F1 race, whistleblower says

By Jenna Fryer The Associated Press

March 5, 2024 - 6:02 pm

The FIA confirmed it received a whistleblower complaint alleging its president told Formula One officials not to certify the Las Vegas Grand Prix race.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix ticket sale date revealed

By Mick Akers / RJ

March 6, 2024 - 7:52 pm

Tickets to the 2024 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix will range between $150 and $35,000, race officials announced.