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  • Newgarden tops speed chart again at Indy practice

    May 16, 2012

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Josef Newgarden is getting used to finishing first.The American rookie topped the Indianapolis 500 speed chart Wednesday, posting the fastest lap of the day at 222.785 mph. It's the third time he has led in five practice sessions.

  • Alesi says he feels 'unsafe' in slow IndyCar

    May 16, 2012

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jean Alesi says his slow car is making him feel ``unsafe'' at Indianapolis 500 practice.It's yet another blow to engine-manufacturer Lotus, which has been far slower than Honda or Chevrolet all season. In the last month three teams have ditched Lotus, and Dragon Racing filed a $4.6 million lawsuit against the company.

  • Franchitti hoping Indy turns corner on slow start

    May 16, 2012

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Dario Franchitti just wins IndyCar championships.At least that's been the case since he returned from NASCAR in 2009.But the combination of Honda's new engine, Roger Penske's dominance and some bad luck has Franchitti looking like anything but a champ in 2012. He's 12th in the standings, trailing leader Will Power by 100 points after four races, and he will need a drastic turnaround just to get back in the title hunt.

  • Unpredictable F1 filled with questions so far

    May 16, 2012

    BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Teams and drivers emerged from the Spanish Grand Prix with more questions than answers on just who is the Formula One favorite after five races.Pastor Maldonado's maiden victory gave Williams its first F1 triumph in eight years and the season's fifth different winner. It's the most varied start since 1983 and the 12 teams' inability to get to grips with the Pirelli tires is one the main reasons.

  • BC-CAR--Auto Package Digest, CAR

    May 16, 2012

    Auto Racing Package for May 16 and thereafter. For questions, please call (212) 621-1630. Sports Photos, ext. 1918; Graphics, ext. 6907. Reruns of stories and agate are available from http://apexchange.com, from the Service Desk (800-838-4616), or your local AP bureau.

  • NASCAR's pit crews get their chance to shine

    May 16, 2012

    DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Carl Edwards loves plenty of things about NASCAR's All-Star week. One of his favorites, though, is seeing his crew members in the spotlight instead of himself.Edwards' No. 99 team is among 24 Sprint Cup crews competing in the eighth NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday night. Denny Hamlin's No. 11 crew enters as two-time defending champions.