Business
Minnesota engineer 'privateer' beats pros in off-road racing series
Robert Loire, a senior systems engineer at Polaris, defeated professionals at his home track this summer.
Motorsports
This weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals preview
Drag racing stars return to Brainerd once more for the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals from Thursday to Sunday.
Motorsports
Motorcycle racer dies in crash at Brainerd International Raceway
Scott Briody, of Hannacroix, N.Y., lost control of his motorcycle Friday afternoon during a qualifying run, race officials said.
Local
Brooks: Brandons are ready to go reclaim their name
NASCAR racer Brandon Brown — of "Let's Go Brandon" fame — is ready to reclaim his good name, with the help of a 9-year-old Brandon from Minnesota.
Sports
Rossi fastest at Road America to earn first pole since 2019
Alexander Rossi won his first pole in three years and will now try to snap a losing streak that dates nearly as long.
Motorsports
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
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
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
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.
Motorsports
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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