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August 20, 2021
Funny Car legend John Force added another win to his impressive career in his Chevrolet Camaro to claim the win over J.R. Todd on Aug. 15, 2021, at th

Reusse: 'Grandpa' Force and daughter Brittany still big names as NHRA heads for Brainerd

John Force, the leader of drag racing's first family, has won 11 Funny Car titles in northern Minnesota.
Motorsports
August 19, 2021
In this photo provided by the NHRA, Steve Torrence drives in Top Fuel qualifying Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals drag races at

Raceday preview: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway

The races return to Brainerd this weekend after the event was canceled last year because of COVID-19.
Motorsports
July 26, 2021
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Fired in Iowa for racist rant, racetrack announcer back to work in Minn.

Minnesota track promoter says announcer's racial comments have been taken out of context.
St. Cloud
July 23, 2021
Ashley Mehrwerth gave friend and fellow driver T.J. Inderieden a smooch on the cheek after the trophy presentation on victory lane following his win i

Lifelong love of dirt racing leads Sauk Rapids man with Down syndrome to fans, trophies

TJ Inderieden is popular at Granite City Motor Park for his cheery attitude and love of racing.
July 23, 2021

Lifelong love of dirt racing leads Sauk Rapids man with Down syndrome to fans, trophies

Motorsports
July 18, 2021
Ernie Francis Jr. is introduced before an SRX Series auto race Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Ernie Francis Jr. comes from behind to win at Brainerd International Raceway

The driver secured his 24th victory in Trans Am's top level on a weekend of tribute to Jed Copham.
Motorsports
July 17, 2021
Ayden, Kristi and Alyssa Copham, in front of painting of their late husband & father Jed.

Reusse: Brainerd race track hopes for return to glory starting this weekend

There was a time when you could see actor Paul Newman race in northern Minnesota along with some of the world's best-known auto racers. Brainerd International Raceway wants to bring back that excitement.
Motorsports
May 2, 2021

O'Ward wins IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway

Josef Newgarden finished 1.2443 seconds behind Pato O'Ward, giving Chevrolet a 1-2 finish on top of its first victory this season.
Motorsports
May 2, 2021

Hamilton rallies to win Portuguese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, finished second. He and Lewis Hamilton have been 1-2 in all three F1 races this season, with Hamilton winning two of them for Mercedes.
Sports
February 11, 2021

Lasting legacy: Earnhardt's death saved lives, forced change

Ryan Newman was lying in bed one morning, his two daughters still tucked in down the hall, when a YouTube video of his death-defying crash popped up as a recommended watch.
Sports
February 11, 2021

Deegan ready to move on from slur and shine in NASCAR

Hailie Deegan's Instagram posts for her 939,000 followers are upbeat — downright bubbly — as they show her life at the track, her race-crazed family tagging along on countless adventures, and her sales pitches to buy the freshest HD merch.
Motorsports
December 8, 2020
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Grosjean to miss F1 finale, flying home for burns treatment

Romain Grosjean will fly home to Switzerland, where he will continue his recovery for the burns on his hands following a horrific crash at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Motorsports
December 8, 2020
Mick Schumacher

Mick Schumacher clinches F2 title ahead of move into F1

Mick Schumacher celebrated his impending move into Formula One by clinching the F2 title on Sunday.
Motorsports
December 5, 2020

Verstappen tops practice 3 ahead of qualifying for Sakhir GP

Max Verstappen boosted Red Bull by posting the fastest time in the third and final practice session for the Sakhir Grand Prix on Saturday.
Motorsports
December 3, 2020
Haas driver Kevin Magnussen of Denmark

Magnussen to race American sports cars for Ganassi in 2021

Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen will move to the IMSA sports car series in 2021 driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Motorsports
December 1, 2020

Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Formula One's Sakhir GP

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix.
Motorsports
December 1, 2020

Russian driver Mazepin to race for Haas in F1 next season

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will drive for Formula One team Haas after signing a multi-year deal on Tuesday.
Motorsports
November 30, 2020
Staff extinguish flames from Haas driver Romain Grosjean's car after a crash during the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, B

Grosjean escapes F1 fireball at Bahrain GP

Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was trapped in a burning car after it sliced in half and exploded into a fireball, following a crash on the first lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.
Motorsports
November 28, 2020

Hamilton takes pole position for Bahrain GP and 98th in F1

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton set a track record at the Bahrain Grand Prix on his way to a record-extending 98th career pole position on Saturday.
Sports
November 23, 2020
Tony Kanaan will have another shot at a proper IndyCar farewell tour as the co-driver with Jimmie Johnson the next two years at Chip Ganassi Racing. T

Kanaan to pair with Johnson to drive oval races for Ganassi

Tony Kanaan will compete in the four oval events on IndyCar's 2021 schedule that Johnson does not plan to run.

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