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Drivers Eager for More NASCAR-IndyCar Doubleheaders

Competitors say shared events blend fan bases and showcase America's biggest motorsports.

INDYCAR Heads to Phoenix After St. Petersburg Race

News and notes from the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg as the series prepares for the next event.

Layne Riggs Wins OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at St. Petersburg

Riggs takes the checkered flag in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race

Scott McLaughlin earns pole for IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg

Marcus Ericsson and Pato O'Ward round out the top three starting positions.

Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg Saturday Notebook

Dale Coyne Racing surprises with strong performance from INDY NXT champion Dennis Hauger

Layne Riggs wins first-ever NASCAR Truck Series race in St. Petersburg

Riggs holds off Ty Majeski and Ben Rhodes to take the checkered flag in the inaugural Truck race on the downtown street course.

Taylor Stays Perfect To Claim First Career Pole in St. Pete

Max Taylor keeps his season-opening weekend in INDY NXT by Firestone perfect by winning the pole Saturday for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Scott McLaughlin Turns In 'Bloody Good' Qualifying Run at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Penske driver takes pole position for IndyCar season-opener

Will Power Crashes In Saturday's INDYCAR Practice At St. Petersburg

Andretti Autosport driver loses control on damp track during practice session

Max Taylor Tops INDY NXT Practice at St. Pete

The Andretti Global driver set the pace in Saturday's session ahead of the Firestone Grand Prix.

Max Taylor Wins Pole In First INDY NXT By Firestone Race Of Career

18-year-old rookie driver takes top spot at St. Petersburg season opener

Layne Riggs Wins Truck Race at St. Pete, Dario Franchitti Returns

Dario Franchitti made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut, while Layne Riggs took the victory in the street course event.

Dale Coyne Racing Shocks with Two Drivers in Fast Six at IndyCar Qualifying

Rookie Dennis Hauger to start third, veteran Romain Grosjean sixth on the grid for season opener in St. Petersburg.

Andretti Drivers Sweep Top 3 Spots in St. Pete Practice

Max Taylor leads 1-2-3 finish for Andretti Global in opening INDY NXT session

Chris Gabehart joins Spire Motorsports amid legal battle with Joe Gibbs Racing

Gabehart appears at IndyCar race as court deadline looms in dispute over his employment

Dario Franchitti finishes 27th in NASCAR truck race return

Four-time IndyCar champion makes comeback after retiring from racing in 2013.

Team Penske Kicks Off INDYCAR Season with Strong Practice in St. Petersburg

Defending champion Scott McLaughlin tops the charts in opening practice for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Chris Gabehart joins Spire Motorsports amid lawsuit with Joe Gibbs Racing

Gabehart makes first public appearance as Spire employee at IndyCar race in St. Petersburg

Jimmie Johnson Embracing the 'Eye Candy' of Mint 400 with Streaming Broadcast

Seven-time NASCAR Cup series champ Jimmie Johnson is looking forward to showing fans a different side of the sport.

Legal Standoff Continues in JGR-Gabehart Dispute

Judge signals ruling could come Monday if no agreement is reached between NASCAR teams.