Motor Sports

The back seat of the convertible was just wide enough for a third passenger besides Dario Franchitti, the 39-year-old Scot who had just won his third Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, and actress Ashley Judd, Franchitti's wife.

When the school bell rings, he's always first in line. When his mother comes to a stoplight, he shouts "Go!" from the back seat at the sight of green. So it's not surprising to Dan and Michelle Allen that their son, Danny, is passionate about racing.

The company was looking to conquer North America, where sales had never come close to those in Europe. The rider was looking for a team that could get him back on top and put a motorcycle under him that would get him there.

James Stewart must own a time machine. Four years have passed since Stewart dominated the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships by winning all 24 motos in the 12-race season, becoming only the second rider to accomplish the super sweep.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kyle Busch captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race for the second straight year.

John Allen likes his bling, as he calls it.

Sprint Cup points leader Greg Biffle feels he's running the way he used to at Darlington Raceway, and that's bad news for the rest of the Southern 500 field.

It wasn't that long ago when Shannon Mansch became NASCAR's first female touring series champion. In 2006, the Roseville native won the title of the now-defunct Westcar Late Model Series that raced at numerous tracks, including Stockton 99 Speedway and All American Speedway in Roseville.

Tony Stewart delivered a tongue-in-cheek message to fans who had been clamoring for some bang-'em-up wrecks.

Cameron Beaubier would rather you didn't ask him about the bandage around his right knee.

A listing of 15 racetracks in Northern California, all within about a three-hour drive of Sacramento.