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IndyCar explores independent governance after Penske cheating scandal • May 21, 2025, 4:55 PM ET (AP)
Eric Shanks grew up an Indy 500 fanatic who vows to make race Fox Sports' biggest event of the year • May 21, 2025, 1:21 PM ET (AP)
Drivers say North Wilkesboro Speedway deserves Cup points race after All-Star Race success • May 19, 2025, 11:49 AM ET (AP)
Christopher Bell beats Joey Logano in action-packed NASCAR All-Star Race • May 18, 2025, 11:26 PM ET (AP)
NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashes for the second time in the lead-up to the Indy 500 • May 16, 2025, 5:35 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
Areas Of Involvement Who’s won the most NASCAR Cup Series championships?
Related People Jimmie Johnson • Jeff Gordon • Bill France, Sr. • Bobby Allison • Lee Petty • Junior Johnson • David Pearson • Richard Petty • Ned Jarrett • Dale Earnhardt • Mario Andretti • Cale Yarborough • A.J. Foyt • Marty Robbins

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