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Off The Track

It all started with kart racing in Mexico. Now, Daniel Suarez is turning his NASCAR dreams into reality.

Bahrain: Weekend Debrief

"Hi team! I’m on my way to China after the second grand prix of the season in Bahrain. Watch below for my thoughts on the weekend and our team heading to Sha

Training with Mark Webber

I was lucky enough to spend two extra weeks in Australia after the Grand Prix, having some laughs and training with Mark Webber.

Melbourne: Weekend Debrief

I'm here in Melbourne after the first grand prix of the season. Here are my thoughts on the weekend and our team heading into Bahrain.

The Rookie

"In 2009, I was one injury or illness away from racing an F1 car. That close. And that’s when it all began to fall apart."

A Foot-to-the-Floor Farewell

For her final NASCAR race at Daytona, Danica Patrick went back to her roots — reuniting with former crew chief Tony Eury Jr., and...

Any Questions?

Even if how it all came together wasn’t exactly the way I would have liked, I realize now that this is the perfect way for me to finish.

My Last Run at Talladega

This place — and what I’ve accomplished here — means a lot to me. I hope to always have a great connection to Talladega and these fans. They’ve done so much for

Driver and Engineer

The relationship between a driver and a race engineer is paramount to a team’s success. After eight years together,Simon Pagenaud and Ben Bretzman have one of t

Why I'm Racing in the Indy 500

On May 28, I won't be in Monaco. I'll be in Indianapolis. Because I need to be. Because I’m a racer. I always have been, and I always will be.

The Drive of My Life

Nothing gets you ready for the final few miles of a Sunday at Indy. Unless you’ve been there before. In the 2012 race, I was there. And I thought I had it.

Three Wide: The Drivers Preview the Chase

I think if you had a crystal ball and told us what this season was going to be like, we’d have laughed you out of the conversation.

Letter to My Younger Self

Dear Mario. If you’re reading this, it means you've arrived in America. It's 1955, your family doesn't speak any English and your father has $125 to his name.

The Moment

The feeling is still exactly the same every time I strap in. I will not be pushed around. I will not be intimidated. I’m not lifting.

The Thrill of Victory

It's unbelievable to me that someone in his first time at Indy could actually win it. And even more unbelievable that it could be me.