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Former Boston Celtics center Scot Pollard, who underwent a heart transplant in 2024, watches the Celtics play the Orlando Magic during the first half in game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NBA champ, ‘Survivor’ contestant Scot Pollard shares Indy 500 parade float with heart donor’s family

 
Bryson DeChambeau waves after making a putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Bryson DeChambeau’s wild ride: LIV Golf star gets taste of speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

 
Kyle Larson watches with his crew as he waits for is turn during qualification for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

As Kyle Larson aims for ‘the Double,’ other IndyCar and NASCAR drivers ponder motorsports marathon

 
A house near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is decked out in race gear for Sunday's Indianapolis 500 on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Marot)

Indianapolis celebrates an epic sports weekend with Pacers, Fever and the Indy 500

 
Josef Newgarden drives into the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Josef Newgarden beats teammate Will Power in pit-stop challenge after tough week for Team Penske

 
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles head into the first turn as they compete in the Wienie 500 following the practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hot diggity dog! Wienermobiles put on riveting race in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

 
Josef Newgarden drives into the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Josef Newgarden fastest in final Indy 500 practice. Takuma Sato and other contenders have problems

 
Josef Newgarden prepares to drive before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

A sold-out Indy 500 packed with drama, from firings to Larson’s double to Newgarden threepeat bid

 
Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, waves to fans before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Holy cow! Pato O’Ward finally milks a cow before Indy 500, hoping to break his streak of heartbreak

 
Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, waves to fans before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pato O’Ward looking to change his Indianapolis 500 thirst for victory by finding a cow to milk

 
Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Scott McLaughlin angrily defensive, utterly motivated after Team Penske penalties ahead of Indy 500

 
President of Team Penske Tim Cindric, left and driver Josef Newgarden wait for the start of during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Team Penske focused on moving forward after shock firings following Indy 500 cheating scandal

 
The winning car that Josef Newgarden drove to victory in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is shown in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/\Michael Conroy)

IndyCar explores independent governance after Penske cheating scandal

 
In this image provided by Penske Entertainment Photo, FOX Sports CEO & Executive Producer Eric Shanks speaks with FOX IndyCar pit reporter Georgia Henneberry on May 9, 2025, at the Indy Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (Chris Ownes/Penske Entertainment Photo via AP)

Eric Shanks grew up an Indy 500 fanatic who vows to make race Fox Sports’ biggest event of the year

 
President of Team Penske Tim Cindric, left and driver Josef Newgarden wait for the start of during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penske fires top 3, including Tim Cindric, from IndyCar organization as part of cheating scandal

 
Natalie Grant sings the national anthem before the College Football Playoff championship football game in Indianapolis, Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

9-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant to sing national anthem at Indianapolis 500

 

NASCAR
NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Austin Cindric not concerned about future with Team Penske after his father was fired this week

 
Crew members of Chase Briscoe push his car to get it started after a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Kyle Larson to start on front row at Coca-Cola 600 alongside pole sitter Chase Briscoe

 
Kyle Larson watches as he waits for is turn during qualification for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Doubling down: Kyle Larson preps to run Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 after last year’s washout

 
Kyle Busch (54) celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2020, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, file)

2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to return to Richard Childress Racing for 2026 season

 
Carl Edwards smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Carl Edwards hoping NASCAR fans make the move to Prime Video for the next 5 races

 
Chris Buescher during driver introductions before two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Trimble to become primary sponsor on Buescher, Preece NASCAR Cup Series cars beginning in 2025

 
William Byron signs autographs before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

2-time Daytona 500 champ William Byron receives 4-year contract extension from Hendrick Motorsports

 
Nascar driver Kurt Busch raises the Nextel 2004 Cup Championship trophy Sunday Nov. 21, 2004 at the Homestead Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026

 
Green flag drops on a restart during the NASCAR All-Star Open auto race Sunday, May 18, 2025, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Drivers say North Wilkesboro Speedway deserves Cup points race after All-Star Race success

 
Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the NASCAR All-Star auto race Sunday, May 18, 2025, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Christopher Bell beats Joey Logano in action-packed NASCAR All-Star Race

 
Driver Joey Logano greets fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Promoter’s Caution could add random layer of chaos in NASCAR All-Star Race

 
Kyle Larson signs autographs for fans during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kyle Larson’s barnstorming includes commuting between 3 tracks for IndyCar and NASCAR

 
Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashes for the second time in the lead-up to the Indy 500

 
Chris Buescher during driver introductions before two NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying auto races at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

NASCAR hammers Ford driver Chris Buescher and his team for illegal modifications at Kansas

 
Kyle Larson, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to focus on the Indianapolis 500 — after a sprint car race

 
Drivers head through Turn 1 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kyle Larson wins again at Kansas, dominating for his 3rd NASCAR Cup Series win this season

 

Formula One
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack in Monaco, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Lando Norris qualifies on pole for Monaco GP in record time

 
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco crashes with Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada during the first free practice ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack in Monaco, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

F1 hopes extra pit stops bring more excitement in the glamorous but dull Monaco Grand Prix

 
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the second free practice ahead of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack in Monaco, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Formula 1: How to watch the Monaco Grand Prix on TV and what to know

 
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks through parc ferme after the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Lewis Hamilton celebrates a fourth place which highlights Ferrari’s tough season in F1

 
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates winning the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins F1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to end Piastri’s streak

 
Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)

Tsunoda walks away from a heavy crash which worried his F1 teammate Verstappen

 
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy arrives in the paddock at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, ahead the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Kimi Antonelli celebrates a dream F1 homecoming with school friends and a soccer triumph

 
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina answers reporters during a news conference at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, ahead the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Colapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust

 
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, leads the field during the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami Gardens. Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Fines for swearing are reduced after backlash from Formula 1 drivers

 
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action during the second free practice at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, ahead the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Formula 1: How to watch the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on TV and what to know

 
Alpine principal Oliver Oakes listens to reporters during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 2, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Oakes’ resignation from F1 team Alpine came days after police charged brother

 
Alpine driver Jack Doohan of Australia and Flavio Briatore stand in the pit area before the qualifying session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the International Autodrome, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Shawn Thew/Pool Photo via AP)

Alpine promotes Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan for the next 5 Formula 1 Grand Prix races

 
Alpine principal Oliver Oakes listens to reporters during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 2, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

F1’s Alpine announces resignation of Oliver Oakes as team principal

 
Group 1001 President & Chief Executive Officer Dan Towriss, also CEO of TWG Motorsports, speaks during a news conference in Indianapolis, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.(AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Cadillac F1 makes its entrance as official team at Miami Grand Prix as questions swirl about lineup

 
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain prepares to compete before the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami Gardens. Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Ferrari frustration mounts as Hamilton and Leclerc struggle at Miami Grand Prix

 
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia stands on top of his car after winning the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Miami Gardens. Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Oscar Piastri wins at Miami for 3rd straight F1 victory, 4th win of season for championship leader

 

More auto racing news

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, center talks with Ed Carpenter, left, and Jack Harvey, of the United Kingdom, as the drivers gather for a photo before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hybrid power is here: Indianapolis 500 could be dramatically reshaped by jolts of electric juice

 
Former Team Penske driver and Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud works on the timing stand as a driver coach for Scott McLaughlin during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pagenaud easing back into motorsports after serious injury in 2023. Finding a new career outside car

 
The winning car that Josef Newgarden drove to victory in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is shown in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/\Michael Conroy)

AUTO RACING: Bells takes all-star win in NASCAR and rookie Shwartzman wins pole for Indy 500

 
Josef Newgarden crosses the finish line to win the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, file)

Indy 500 announces first grandstand sellout since 2016 with 350,000 expected for the race on Sunday

 
Josef Newgarden crosses the finish line to win the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, file)

Hot dog: Oscar Mayer’s Weinermobile fleet set to race during Indy 500’s Carb Day festivities

 
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is shown at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Reimagined and reopened museum at Indianapolis Motor Speedway aims to be more than just a museum

 
Josef Newgarden watches as his team tows his car following practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Not so Penske Perfect: Indy 500 rocked by another cheating scandal by marquee team

 
Will Power, of Australia, sitsin his car as he waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Power, Newgarden fast in Indy 500 practice, hours after IndyCar hits teams with stiff penalties

 
Josef Newgarden waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

2-time Indy 500 winner Newgarden, Team Penske teammate Power penalized for illegal part modification

 
Robert Shwartzman, of Israel, celebrates after winning the pole position during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Israeli-born, Russia-raised Indy 500 pole winner Robert Shwartzman calls for peace around the world

 
Robert Shwartzman, of Israel, celebrates after winning the pole position during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Shwartzman shocks the field as he becomes 1st Indy 500 rookie since 1983 to win the pole

 
Marco Andretti drives through the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Marco Andretti makes Indy 500 field in last-chance qualifying. Rinus Veekay survives over Jacob Abel

 
Josef Newgarden prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Team Penske has miserable Indy 500 qualifying day with 1 crashed car and 2 failed inspections

 
The car driven by Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, becomes airborne after hitting the wall in the second turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/John Maxwell)

Scott McLaughlin destroys car in huge crash ahead of Indianapolis 500 qualifying

 

Sunday’s Time Schedule

 
Alex Palou, of Spain, talks with his crew as he waits for is turn during qualification for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing race

 
Marcus Armstrong, of New Zealand, hits the wall in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)

Herta rebounds from Indy 500 qualifying wreck to make the field. Armstrong still has work to do

 

Weekend Time Schedule

 
Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, watches during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pato O’Ward has turned the Indy 500 into his personal party, and everyone seems to be invited

 
Josef Newgarden checks his helmet as he waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kirkwood confidently predicts Andretti Global is favorite to win Indianapolis 500 pole

 
Colton Herta drives through the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted

 
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia sits in his car during the first free practice at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, ahead the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

The moment which put Piastri on track for F1 stardom with McLaren as Alpine struggles

 
Drivers Graham Rahal, left, talks with Devlin DeFrancesco, of Canada, during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Heavier IndyCars bring out frustration in drivers on 3rd day of Indianapolis 500 practice

 
In this photo made with a slow shutter speed, the car driven by Nolan Siegel is surrounded by his crew as he waits in the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Josef Newgarden fastest again in Indy 500 practice. Scott Dixon jumps to second on the speed chart

 
Kyle Larson, right, looks on as Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, removes stows his helmet after driving during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Tony Kanaan gets back on track at Indianapolis, perhaps for the final time in storied career

 
Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, drives into the second turn during running of the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Team Penske doubles up on ‘Yellow Submarine’ paint scheme for the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600

 
Helio Castroneves of Brazil, winner of the 2021 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winner's photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Helio Castroneves chasing record-breaking Indy 500 victory at age 50

 
This photo combo shows Jimmie Johnson during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Jan. 23, 2021 and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady on Jan 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux/Peter Joneleit, file)

Tom Brady to take the ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as his chauffeur

 
Alex Palou, of Spain, center, celebrates after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 10, 2025. Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, left, finished second and Will Power, of Australia, finished third. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Rain and lightning cut short Indy 500 practice, but Team Penske still shines

 
Kyle Larson, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

AUTO RACING: Larson dominates in Kansas City and NASCAR’s All-Star Race returns to Wilkesboro