Motor Sports

All-Star race all Johnson's

By Jenna Fryer - Updated: 8:04 am

Cross another milestone off Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

Carpenter outguns the big boys for pole

By Michael Marot - Updated: 8:04 am

Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration.

Edwards wins pole for Sprint All-Star

Associated Press - Updated: 10:39 am

Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, paying tribute to the late Dick Trickle along the way.

Hangtown Motocross: Lots of tough competitors eye Dungey's title

By Mark Billingsley - Published: Saturday, May 18 2013 - 12:00 am

Ryan Dungey knows it can be a lot harder to defend a title than to win one. He'll get a chance to start his 450cc outdoor national motocross title defense Saturday at the 45th Hangtown Motocross Classic at Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area near Rancho Cordova.

Local motor sports notes: Director hopes to sign deal to continue Hangtown race

By Mark Billingsley - Updated: 9:22 am

The annual Hangtown Motocross Classic almost didn't happen in 2010 because of a contract dispute between the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club and MX Sports, which runs the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Stewart's team searching for answers

By George Diaz - Updated: Sunday, May 5 2013 - 7:09 am

Tony Stewart is a three-time Sprint Cup champion. He has 47 victories since he joined the circuit in 1999. He has finished in the top 10 in points every season except 2006, when he was 11th.

Local motor notes: Points leader Hirst out to win Bradway race

By Mark Billingsley - Updated: Sunday, May 5 2013 - 2:44 pm

Kyle Hirst never met Dave Bradway.