The second race under NASCAR’s new stage format was swung when the long-time leader picked up a penalty for speeding in the pits.
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Chaotic Daytona 500 decided by last-lap pass
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Posted onA chaotic Daytona 500 saw 35 of the 40 competitors incur damage during the first race for NASCAR’s new staged format.
Newey vs Schumacher vs Mawson in MRF title-decider
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Posted onAdrian Newey and Michael Schumacher’s racing sons took each other on for the MRF Challenge crown. Watch video highlights plus more of last weekend’s action.
High speeds halt Rally Sweden stages
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Posted onThe second World Rally Championship event of the season saw another spectacular event but more concerns over whether its new cars are too fast.
Mercedes team mates fume as crash leaves Ferrari to win at Bathurst
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Posted onThe punishing Mount Panorama circuit witnessed a dramatic conclusion to the Bathurst 12 Hours which left the Mercedes team mates at loggerheads and the Ferrari trio victorious.
Late collision decides Daytona 24 Hours
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Posted onA late collision between the two leading drivers of the Daytona 24 Hours decided the outcome of the race with just minutes left on the clock.
F1 pair star at RoC but fatality mars WRC opener
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Posted onTwo F1 drivers starred at the Race of Champions but the World Rally Championship’s first 2017 round was marred by a crash which killed a spectator.
FIA GT World Cup ends in farce
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Posted onThe FIA GT World Cup in Macau was won in bizarre circumstances last weekend. Also Audi and Volkswagen departed two top series, and the NASCAR crown was won.
Late crash sets up NASCAR season finale
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Posted onA crash after a late restart eliminated one of NASCAR’s championship contenders ahead of the final race of the season. Catch up on last weekend’s racing action.
Stunning turnaround in Formula V8 title-decider
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Posted onA seven-way fight for the Formula V8 3.5 championship was decided in sensational fashion in the final race of the season. Plus WEC highlights and more.
Japanese Super Formula title decided at Suzuka
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Posted onThe 2016 Super Formula title was wrapped up after a double header at Suzuka, while seven drivers had to the Formula V8 3.5 finale with a shot at the title.
Four more drivers knocked out of NASCAR title fight
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Posted onFour drivers were eliminated from the NASCAR title fight while last weekend also saw the European Le Mans Series finale and Formula Ford Festival.
Title-winning weekend for Red Bull drivers
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Posted onThe DTM, World Rally and Rallycross championship titles all fell to Red Bull-backed drivers last weekend.
Formula E returns while protest sours Bathurst 1000
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Posted onThe 2016-17 Formula E season began in Hong Kong in a race which was turned on its head by the Safety Car. Meanwhile a protest leaves the Bathurst 1000 result in doubt.
Formula Three, Formula Renault and BTCC titles won
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Posted onThe driver widely tipped to be a Williams F1 racer next year clinched the European Formula Three championship last weekend.
Disqualifications hit DTM title fight
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Posted onWatch video highlights of last weekend’s racing action including the controversy which hit the DTM title fight.
Technical trouble decides IndyCar title at finale
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Posted onThe 2016 IndyCar championship was settled when one of the contenders was struck by a technical problem shortly before half-distance at the final race.
Last-lap position swap decides Indy Lights title
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Posted onA last-lap exchange of positions between team mates changed the destiny of the 2016 Indy Lights championship at Laguna Seca.
Crash puts IndyCar title decider in doubt
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Posted onOnly two drivers remain in contention for the IndyCar championship heading into the final race – but one may be unable to race in the finale following a crash at Watkins Glen yesterday.
Closest-ever finished in delayed IndyCar Texas race
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Posted onThe Texas Motor Speedway saw its closest-ever finish when IndyCar returned to complete the race it started in June and postponed due to rain.