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Rise of Racing in America - Latest News, Videos, Photos

The latest on the Rise of Racing in America, examining the sport’s momentum in the U.S. with focus on car racing stars, technology, innovation, fandom, and investments.

All of NASCAR's fan voting nominees for this year's Autosport Awards

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All of NASCAR's fan voting nominees for this year's Autosport Awards
Voting for the Autosport Awards is now open, and NASCAR made an appearance in several categories this year

Brittany Force reflects on NHRA retirement after cancelled season finale

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Brittany Force reflects on NHRA retirement after cancelled season finale

Chevrolet reveals new NASCAR Cup body for 2026

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Chevrolet reveals new NASCAR Cup body for 2026

John Force retirement: Heartfelt tributes pour in for "true legend" 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion

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John Force retirement: Heartfelt tributes pour in for "true legend" 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion

John Force retires from NHRA at 76 after violent 300mph crash: "I've been hurt really bad"

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John Force retires from NHRA at 76 after violent 300mph crash: "I've been hurt really bad"

Pato O'Ward: Colton Herta's F2 gamble points to a 2027 F1 seat

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Pato O'Ward: Colton Herta's F2 gamble points to a 2027 F1 seat

Jerry Bruckheimer confirms Lewis Hamilton meeting over "F1" sequel

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Jerry Bruckheimer confirms Lewis Hamilton meeting over "F1" sequel

NASCAR facing the future in State of the Sport press conference

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NASCAR facing the future in State of the Sport press conference

Brad Pitt called his final "F1" filming day “the unhappiest,” Jerry Bruckheimer reveals

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Brad Pitt called his final "F1" filming day “the unhappiest,” Jerry Bruckheimer reveals

NASCAR considered pursuing joint TV media rights deal with IndyCar

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NASCAR considered pursuing joint TV media rights deal with IndyCar

2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix headline acts confirmed including former One Direction star

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2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix headline acts confirmed including former One Direction star

Aston Martin names US driver Jak Crawford as 2026 F1 reserve

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Aston Martin names US driver Jak Crawford as 2026 F1 reserve

Colton Herta announces partial 2026 IMSA campaign with Cadillac

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Colton Herta announces partial 2026 IMSA campaign with Cadillac

NASCAR’s ‘badass origin story’ central to new marketing approach

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NASCAR’s ‘badass origin story’ central to new marketing approach

2025 United States GP draws record TV audience as Max Verstappen wins at COTA

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2025 United States GP draws record TV audience as Max Verstappen wins at COTA

Apple’s US F1 deal won’t affect Netflix’s "Drive to Survive", says tech giant

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Apple’s US F1 deal won’t affect Netflix’s "Drive to Survive", says tech giant

Lewis Hamilton tips Apple’s film cameras to make it onto F1 cars after "F1" movie success

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Lewis Hamilton tips Apple’s film cameras to make it onto F1 cars after "F1" movie success

How ESPN rode the F1 wave in the US and what Apple inherits in 2026

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How ESPN rode the F1 wave in the US and what Apple inherits in 2026

F1 teases virtual reality and new camera technology as Apple takes over US F1 coverage in 2026

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F1 teases virtual reality and new camera technology as Apple takes over US F1 coverage in 2026

ESPN releases statement after Apple TV wins F1 US broadcasting rights deal from 2026

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ESPN releases statement after Apple TV wins F1 US broadcasting rights deal from 2026

James Allen: F1 partnering with Apple for US broadcast is seismic for the series

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James Allen: F1 partnering with Apple for US broadcast is seismic for the series

How to watch F1 on Apple TV in the US: Devices, free trial, and price

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How to watch F1 on Apple TV in the US: Devices, free trial, and price

What Apple can offer F1 and what its US deal says about the future

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What Apple can offer F1 and what its US deal says about the future

Apple’s Eddy Cue explains why it paid out for coverage of F1

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Apple’s Eddy Cue explains why it paid out for coverage of F1

Apple TV wins F1's US broadcast rights with landmark five-year deal

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Apple TV wins F1's US broadcast rights with landmark five-year deal

F1 Academy’s Lia Block unveils new rally-inspired project car set for SEMA appearance

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F1 Academy’s Lia Block unveils new rally-inspired project car set for SEMA appearance

Lewis Hamilton crowns COTA 'the best track in the States' as US F1 popularity explodes

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Lewis Hamilton crowns COTA 'the best track in the States' as US F1 popularity explodes

"You just call 1-800-Netflix" - Behind NASCAR’s $55million original content drive

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"You just call 1-800-Netflix" - Behind NASCAR’s $55million original content drive

Why Cadillac's growing F1 team wants to keep its lean start-up culture

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Why Cadillac's growing F1 team wants to keep its lean start-up culture

Toto Wolff: New York grand prix would be "awesome" but three US F1 races "the max"

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Toto Wolff: New York grand prix would be "awesome" but three US F1 races "the max"

Toto Wolff: George Russell "was always underrated" in Lewis Hamilton comparison

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Toto Wolff: George Russell "was always underrated" in Lewis Hamilton comparison

WATCH: Alex Palou talks F1 dream, perfecting his craft in exclusive interview

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WATCH: Alex Palou talks F1 dream, perfecting his craft in exclusive interview

"I was scared, very scared" - Alex Palou reveals why he was so terrified of ovals

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"I was scared, very scared" - Alex Palou reveals why he was so terrified of ovals

Haas F1 unveils United States GP livery with nod to American roots

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Haas F1 unveils United States GP livery with nod to American roots

NHL team introduces "F1" movie helmet as producer gains rights for underdog revival

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NHL team introduces "F1" movie helmet as producer gains rights for underdog revival

Announcement of Apple’s US F1 rights confirmation tipped for United States GP

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Announcement of Apple’s US F1 rights confirmation tipped for United States GP

F1 unveils Lewis Hamilton Las Vegas GP package with four-figure price tag

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F1 unveils Lewis Hamilton Las Vegas GP package with four-figure price tag

NASCAR hints at playoff changes, open to moving away from some spec parts

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NASCAR hints at playoff changes, open to moving away from some spec parts

Have you noticed NASCAR showing up in ‘unexpected’ places? Here’s why

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Have you noticed NASCAR showing up in ‘unexpected’ places? Here’s why

Why NASCAR chose a ‘hybrid’ approach to its $7.7 billion TV rights deal

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Why NASCAR chose a ‘hybrid’ approach to its $7.7 billion TV rights deal

Larry Chen on photographing Ken Block: “Come hell or high water”

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Larry Chen on photographing Ken Block: “Come hell or high water”

Cadillac F1 announces high-profile signing of former Miami GP president ahead of 2026 F1 debut

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Cadillac F1 announces high-profile signing of former Miami GP president ahead of 2026 F1 debut

Miami GP appoints youngest president yet following Tyler Epp's successful tenure

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Miami GP appoints youngest president yet following Tyler Epp's successful tenure

Dale Coyne Racing signs Dennis Hauger, forms technical alliance with Andretti for 2026

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Dale Coyne Racing signs Dennis Hauger, forms technical alliance with Andretti for 2026

Sergio Pérez namechecks Shohei Ohtani after first pitch at Dodger Stadium

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Sergio Pérez namechecks Shohei Ohtani after first pitch at Dodger Stadium

COTA boss: Brad Pitt’s late love of racing spared Hollywood a star exit

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COTA boss: Brad Pitt’s late love of racing spared Hollywood a star exit

Cadillac to run F1 2026 operation from Silverstone while US base under construction

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Cadillac to run F1 2026 operation from Silverstone while US base under construction

Liberty Media targets ‘beyond the race’ partners as global F1 rights talks advance

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Liberty Media targets ‘beyond the race’ partners as global F1 rights talks advance

The best American drivers on the road to F1, from GP2 to F2

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The best American drivers on the road to F1, from GP2 to F2

Lewis Hamilton backs F1's "amazing" expansion to 11 teams

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Lewis Hamilton backs F1's "amazing" expansion to 11 teams

Why Haas Factory Team is choosing Chevrolet

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Why Haas Factory Team is choosing Chevrolet

Racing movies are making a comeback in America, and there's likely more to come

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Racing movies are making a comeback in America, and there's likely more to come

Autosport Business Exchange taps Eddy Cue, Toto Wolff to highlight Rise of Racing in America

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Autosport Business Exchange taps Eddy Cue, Toto Wolff to highlight Rise of Racing in America

Xfinity playoffs set as Connor Zilisch pursues history

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Xfinity playoffs set as Connor Zilisch pursues history

NASCAR Xfinity’s teenaged phenom Connor Zilisch is your regular season champion with historic win

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NASCAR Xfinity’s teenaged phenom Connor Zilisch is your regular season champion with historic win

How Sergio Perez's impressive Cadillac interview swayed team away from young driver

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How Sergio Perez's impressive Cadillac interview swayed team away from young driver

Haas Factory Team will switch to Chevrolet and align with Hendrick in 2026

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Haas Factory Team will switch to Chevrolet and align with Hendrick in 2026

Colton Herta on 2026 F2 move: ‘This is my last shot at reaching F1’

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Colton Herta on 2026 F2 move: ‘This is my last shot at reaching F1’

The gamble of a lifetime: What is at stake with Colton Herta’s F1 quest

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The gamble of a lifetime: What is at stake with Colton Herta’s F1 quest

Cadillac signs Andretti IndyCar racer Colton Herta as F1 test driver

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Cadillac signs Andretti IndyCar racer Colton Herta as F1 test driver