AUTO RACING: Kyle Larson earns 30th Cup Series win and F1’s McLaren Team continue to dominate
AUTO RACING: Kyle Larson earns 30th Cup Series win and F1’s McLaren Team continue to dominate
Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo)
Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo)
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo)
Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
Cook Out 400
Site: Martinsville, Virginia.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2:05 p.m., qualifying, 3:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FS1).
Track: Martinsville Speedway.
Race distance: 400 laps, 210.4 miles.
Last year: William Byron took the lead with 73 laps to go and held onto it during a two-lap overtime finish to enhance Hendrick Motorsports’ celebration of its 40-year anniversary.
Last race: Kyle Larson secured his 30th career win at Homestead after a late-race pass of teammate Alex Bowman.
Next race: April 6, Darlington, S.C.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR XFINITY SERIES
Marine Corps 250
Site: Martinsville, Virginia.
Schedule: Friday, practice 4:30 p.m., qualifying, 5:35 p.m.; Saturday, race, 5 p.m. (CW).
Track: Martinsville Speedway.
Race distance: 250 laps, 131.5 miles.
Last year: Aric Amirola secured his first win of the year taking the lead from Sam Mayer after an overtime restart.
Last race: Justin Allgaier earned his second consecutive series win in a dramatic three-way duel with Sam Mayer and Austin Hill in overtime.
Next race: April 5, Darlington, S.C.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200
Site: Martinsville, Virginia.
Schedule: Friday, practice, 2:05 p.m., qualifying, 3:10 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (FS1).
Track: Martinsville Speedway.
Race distance: 200 laps, 105.2 miles.
Last year: Christian Eckes won in dominating fashion, leading 133 of the 200 laps and bringing in his second win of the season.
Last race: Overcoming a potentially race-ending spinout, Kyle Larson crept his way to the front in the final 10 laps to secure the victory.
Next race: April 11, Bristol, Tennessee.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
FORMULA ONE
Last race: Oscar Piastri earned his third career win ahead of teammate Lando Norris in Shanghai, securing McLaren a landmark 50 one-two placings.
Next race: April 6, Suzuku, Japan.
Online: http://www.formula1.com
INDYCAR
Last race: Alex Palou stays perfect going 2-for-2 for the season after passing pole sitter Pato O’Ward with 10 laps to go.
Next race: April 13, Long Beach, California.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
NHRA DRAG RACING
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Site: Pomona, California.
Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 12:30 p.m., 2:05 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 11 a.m.
Track: In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
Race distance: 1/4 mile.
Next race: April 13, Las Vegas.
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
World of Outlaws Sooner State Showdown
Site: Lawton, Oklahoma.
Track: Lawton Speedway.
World of Outlaws Wichita Sprint Car Showdown
Site: Wichita, Kansas.
Track: 81 Speedway.
Next events: April 4-5, Chillicothe, Ohio, Colcord, Oklahoma.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com
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