Motor Sports

5/14/2025 |  Fines for swearing are reduced after backlash from Formula 1 drivers (Associated Press (AP)) PARIS (AP) — Formula 1’s governing body has reduced penalties on drivers for swearing after the new misconduct rules had sparked a backlash.
The updated code announced Wednesday slashes the swearing fine on F1 drivers from 40,000 euros ($45,000) to 5,000 euros ($5,600) with the first offense now suspended. The rule will apply to “controlled” events like news conferences — not during races.

5/12/2025 |  NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to focus on the Indianapolis 500 — after a sprint car race (Associated Press (AP)) KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kyle Larson said he would turn his attention to the Indianapolis 500, and a second crack at racing immortality, the moment he stepped out of his car following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
The only problem with that? He wasn’t due for practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway until Tuesday.

5/12/2025 |  Denny Hamlin remains confident in antitrust case brought by 23XI and Front Row against NASCAR (Associated Press (AP)) KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Denny Hamlin said Saturday that he remains “pretty confident” in the case brought by his 23XI Racing, co-owned by the veteran driver and retired NBA great Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR alleging antitrust violations.
Hamlin spoke one day after a three-judge federal appellate panel indicated it might overturn an injunction that allows 23XI and Front Row to race as chartered teams, even as their lawsuit against the stock car series plays out in court.

5/12/2025 |  Kyle Larson wins again at Kansas, dominating for his 3rd NASCAR Cup Series win this season (Associated Press (AP)) KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kyle Larson took most of the drama out of his second straight spring victory at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
After putting his No. 5 car on the pole for Hendrick Motorsports, Larson led 221 of 267 laps, winning both stages and cruising to his third NASCAR Cup Series win of the season. He was never challenged down the stretch by second-finishing Christopher Bell — and he most certainly didn’t need another last-lap pass to win at the wire like he did a year ago.

5/12/2025 |  2025 NASCAR at Kansas odds, predictions, props: Best Advent Health 400 picks from model that nailed 20 winners (CBS Sports) Before the NASCAR Cup Series holds its annual All-Star event in North Carolina next week, it will head to Kansas Speedway on Sunday for the 2025 AdventHealth 400. The NASCAR at Kansas green flag drops at 3 p.m. ET, and last year's NASCAR at Kansas race had a thrilling finish. Kyle Larson edged out Chris Buescher by 0.001 seconds for the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history. With Larson on the pole, he tops the 2025 NASCAR at Kansas odds at +375. Ryan Blaney, who is 0-for-20 in his Kansas career, still finds himself at +650 to utilize in AdventHealth 400 NASCAR bets.