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Lots of action ahead of marquee races

It seems as though it should be a slow weekend for motor sports because we’re a week from two Memorial Day weekend classics.

Brazilian rookie unlikely star of Indy qualifying

INDIANAPOLIS — With so many veteran drivers trying to make it into the field for the Indianapolis 500 on the second day of qualifications, it seemed unlikely the spotlight would fall on rookie Raphael Matos.

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Martin takes wreck filled Southern 500

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Don’t let Mark Martin’s joyful demeanor fool you — he knows how well he’s running and knows where that could lead this season.

"It’s early in the year," Martin said Saturday night. "A lot of cool things could happen the way things are going."

← Left, Michael Waltrip (55) catches fire as his engine blows in turn three during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 auto race at Darlington Raceway May 9. (Photo by The Associated Press)

Showbiz mogul Feld eager to get hands dirty

Elements needed to produce successful performances by Siegfried & Roy, dancing pachyderms and an ice-skating Goofy can be the same ones used to make a profound impact on the future of American motor sports.

Experience pays off for winner of Blackjack 121

M.K. Kanke was missing a right-front fender at the end of the Blackjack 121, but his experience was more than enough to compensate for body damage when he rallied to win the featured stock-car race Sunday afternoon at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring.

Busch excels on birthday

RICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch planned to open the bulk of his birthday presents when he returned home from Richmond International Raceway.

Stewart outraces rival to win title

James Stewart didn’t show up for a news conference Friday morning, but he was at Sam Boyd Stadium when it counted most.

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