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Taylor Earnhardt and her husband, Brandon Putnam

SCOTT SAYS: I received an interesting email tonight from a New York PR firm that represents Taylor Earnhardt, the youngest of the late Dale Earnhardt Sr's four children.

Modified: 05/29/12 10:21:57 PM

Video: Why the Indy 500 beat the Coca-Cola 600

What made the Indianapolis 500 more exciting than NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday? CineSport's Noah Coslov turns to the Orlando Sentinel's George Diaz to compare the importance of the two races.

Modified: 05/29/12 06:17:13 PM

Marco's turn to feel Andretti frustration at Indy

Given his family's checkered history in the Indianapolis 500, Michael Andretti understands better than anybody why his son, Marco, was so frustrated during Sunday's race.

Modified: 05/29/12 06:37:38 PM

Franchitti `not very comfortable' about high ovals

Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti says he's still "not very comfortable" racing on a high-banked oval.

Modified: 05/29/12 06:17:16 PM

TV ratings increase for Indianapolis 500

Early television ratings are showing this year's Indianapolis 500 had more viewers than any time since 2008.

Modified: 05/29/12 05:57:35 PM

In back of the pack, Danica ‘learned a lot’

When the longest weekend of her racing career was over late Sunday night, Danica Patrick stood beside her race car and spent several minutes talking with Greg Zipadelli, her race strategist in Sprint Cup.

Modified: 05/29/12 09:19:34 AM

Column: F1 not Formula Same-Old any more

Often, another name for Formula One could have been Formula Same-Same: Same-old faces driving for the same-old teams winning the same-old races.

Modified: 05/29/12 05:09:30 AM

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Franchitti earns nearly $2.5 million for Indy win

Dario Franchitti's first win at Indianapolis, in 2007, made him more than just Ashley Judd's husband.

Modified: 05/28/12 11:49:36 PM

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Franchitti earns nearly $2.5 million for Indy win

Dario Franchitti's first win at Indianapolis, in 2007, made him more than just Ashley Judd's husband.

Modified: 05/28/12 11:49:36 PM

In The Pits: IndyCar hits jackpot with Indy 500

It's rare in racing when everything aligns to create a breathtaking event, the kind that's certain to be talked about through the years and recalled as one of the best.

Modified: 05/28/12 05:03:54 PM

NASCAR Earnhardts Close Call Auto Racing

Hendrick teams unstoppable in Sprint Cup

Rick Hendrick says he made a mistake last year, something the owner's teams haven't done much lately.

Modified: 05/28/12 05:29:08 PM

Video: Kasey Kahne wins Coca-Cola 600

Kasey Kahne powered to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, winning NASCAR's longest race for the third time for his first win with Hendrick Motorsports.

Modified: 05/28/12 01:48:50 AM

Fowler: This 600 was fast and efficient

Kasey Kahne wins his 3rd 600

Franchitti wins 3rd Indy 500, gives nod to Wheldon

Patrick says she's learning, but it will take time

Kahne ends drought, captures first win at Hendrick