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It has a top "theoretical" speed of just 60 mph, but building the sun-powered three-wheeler that emerged last week from the Ben Barber Career Tech Academy auto shop has been a nearly yearlong thrill ride for a dozen students.

Nam Y. Huh - The Associated Press Brian Scott makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Nationwide series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.

Tony Stewart wears many hats. At a three time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion he has obligations to keep.

The death Sunday of Kierstin Eaddy, 14, shows that there are no guarantees at even the safest type of motorsports activity.

The 21st running of the Crown Royal 400 at the Brickyard highlights this weekend's Super Weekend at the Brickyard, with events on both the famed oval and road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway , Thursday through Sunday, July 24th through 27th.

Team sponsor Kyle Watson of Gross Pointe South High School in Michigan makes a weld on th team's car Saturday as high school teams from around the country prepare for the Solar Car Challenge, which includes a two-day 290 mile race from Fort Worth to Austin.

JOLIET, Ill.-NASCAR Nationwide Series rookie Cale Conley posted the fastest time in final practice at Chicagoland Speedway Friday.

"We're ready," said Ethan Fricks, 17, a senior at All-Saints Episcopal School in Fort Worth.

A day of fun quickly turned tragic near the Texas Motor Speedway when a Go Kart went out of control, fatally injuring the 14-year-old female driver.

Last season Chevy reskinned and rebranded its NASCAR stock racer after the new SS , so we knew it would only be a matter of time before the Bowtie brand's latest muscle sedan would be pressed into duty as a pace car.

Jeffrey Earnhardt drove the S&R Environmental Chevrolet to a 24th-place finish in Saturday night's EnjoyIllinois.com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.

A steady stream of fans approached the actor from all angles, but he made it look as if it was a small party with a bunch of old friends.

Mark Ruffalo had a big smile on his face as he signed ticket stubs and posed for pictures at Chicagoland Speedway.

While the O'Reilly Auto Parts Friday night drag racing schedule was cancelled for the second consecutive week due to inclement weather at Atlanta Motor Speedway , the Show - N - Shine part of the summer series was held and judging was completed.

Roush Fenway Racing rookie Ryan Reed visited Chicagoland Speedway for the first time Saturday for a race under the lights.

The July 19 opening round of the Honda Indy Toronto was postponed to July 20 because of a rain-slicked 1.755-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit, creating a unique same-day doubleheader.

But two races stand out above all the others - Earnhardt's stirring triumph in the Daytona 500 and Carl Edwards holding off Jeff Gordon to win at Sonoma.

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NASCAR Chairman Brian France answers questions during a news conference at Daytona International Speedway on July 5. France has implemented many changes since taking over NASCAR from his father in 2003.

Joliet, IL - Brian Scott will start on the pole for Saturday night's 300-mile Nationwide Series race after posting the quickest lap in qualifying at Chicagoland Speedway.