While Penske driver will win IndyCar championship, what about other two that won’t?

Kyle Kaiser wins the battle at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca while Ed Jones takes a pivotal runner-up finish to move into the Indy Lights points lead.

Post-season testing dates confirmed for GP2 and GP3 in Abu Dhabi
GP2 and GP3 to share running from November 30 to December 2 at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Mazda’s international flavor on display at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
There are 82 entries across the five series at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for this weekend’s Soul Red Finale.

Lorenzo bounces back to form with MotoGP pole at Misano
Lorenzo scores his first pole in over four months at Misano on Saturday.

Colton Herta secures first Euro Formula Open win in Austria
The son of “Hertamania” brings home his first Euro Formula Open Championship win.

10 years ago today, Michael Schumacher announced his first F1 retirement
Today marks the 10th anniversary of a significant day in F1 history.

Williams would have ‘loved’ to sign Button for 2017
Williams was keen on Button returning for 2017, only for the Briton to sign a new deal with McLaren.

MRTI: Rolling qualifying updates from Mazda Raceway
Here’s qualifying updates as they happen from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Vandoorne scores maiden Super Formula victory at Okayama
The 2017 McLaren driver caps off a memorable week with his first Super Formula win.

Marko: Verstappen now F1’s most popular driver worldwide
Marko says recent criticism of Verstappen is unjustified, believing the Dutchman to be a world champion of the future.

MRTI: Friday practice sessions in the book at Mazda Raceway
Six sessions complete at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca before qualifying and first races of the weekend on Saturday.

Iannone in doubt for Misano MotoGP weekend after practice crash
Iannone suffers a fractured vertebra after crashing in FP1 at Misano.

Indy Lights trio buoyant after maiden IndyCar tests
Veach, Negrao and Urrutia have their first day in an IndyCar on Thursday in Sonoma.

New F1 chairman Carey keen to develop fan base in America
Carey says America offers plenty of opportunity, but is not looking to Americanize F1.

MRTI: Here’s all the 2016 “Meet the Contenders” pieces
There’s 11 drivers that can win the Mazda Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires titles. Here’s their individual stories.

Carlin, Juncos “more likely” for potential IndyCar programs in 2018
The two most likely potential entrants into the Verizon IndyCar Series seem more likely to enter, if they do, in 2018.

Palmer: I’m driving better than ever
Despite his ongoing F1 points drought, Jolyon Palmer reckons he’s driving better than ever.

Williams hires ex-Ferrari F1 tire chief Antonio Spagnolo
Spagnolo to join Williams in the role of competitor analysis and performance concept team leader.

MotoGP retires Marco Simoncelli’s no. 58 from racing
Simoncelli’s family is given the no. 58 by MotoGP in honor of their son five years after his death.

Liberty Media agrees to deal to buy Formula 1
F1’s existing owner CVC will sell up to Liberty Media in a $8 billion deal.

NHRA: Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps eye respective first championships in 2016
Veteran drivers Doug Kalitta and Ron Capps are primed to win their respective first NHRA championships in 2016.

Jaguar launches Formula E team with Carroll, Evans as race drivers
Jaguar lifts the covers off its car for Formula E’s third season, as well as confirming its driver line-up for the new campaign.

Ecclestone: ‘No doubt’ Hamilton will win F1 title in 2016
Ecclestone expresses his firm belief that Hamilton will clinch a fourth world title in 2016.

Q&A: Previewing the MRTI “Soul Red Finale” with Anders Krohn
NBCSN Indy Lights analyst Anders Krohn previews the Mazda Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires season finale weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

No regrets for Wolff over missing out on Verstappen
Mercedes missed out on Verstappen’s signature back in 2014.

Dalton Kellett back in Indy Lights for second season with Andretti
First driver confirmed to return for the 2017 Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires season.

Kimball: “None of us in IndyCar want to see anyone get hurt”
A further explanation from Charlie Kimball describes why he raced as hard as he did in the incidents with Graham Rahal and Will Power at Watkins Glen International.

Indy 500 champ Rossi meets an Edge 540 airplane at IMS (VIDEO)
That time the 100th Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi strapped aboard a Red Bull Edge 540 airplane…

FIA welcomes Liberty Media’s plan to acquire Formula 1
FIA keen for more details on the Liberty deal before giving it the green light.

“The Pass” occurred 20 years ago today, when Zanardi passed Herta (VIDEO)
Today marks 20 years to the day when Alex Zanardi completed “The Pass” on Bryan Herta at the Corkscrew at the top of the hill at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Ayesha Curry named grand marshal at Sonoma
Ayesha Curry will be the grand marshal for the Verizon IndyCar Series’ season finale.

Evans relishing ‘fresh start’ in Formula E with Jaguar
Evans confirms departure from GP2 at the end of 2016 as his attention shifts to Formula E.

INDYCAR releases 2017 testing regulations
Reduction in in-season testing headlines the 2017 testing regulations, released by INDYCAR on Thursday.

David Hoch wins inaugural CJ Wilson Cayman Cup
TORA CJ Wilson Cayman Cup virtual racing championship is in the books for 2016.

MRTI: Drivers visit SPCA ahead of Mazda Raceway races
Dogs, cats, rats and horses headline a day where several Mazda Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires drivers visit the SPCA of Monterey County.

Sonoma’s IndyCar pre-race test day in the books
Three Indy Lights drivers make IndyCar debuts while most of the rest of the field gets a full day in at Sonoma.

NHRA: After U.S. Nationals win, Chris McGaha sets sights on Pro Stock title
First, Chris McGaha won the U.S. Nationals. Now he has his sights set on winning the Pro Stock championship.

NHRA: Leah Pritchett doesn’t let adversity beat her, now it’s ‘all business’ in Countdown
If there was an award for sheer determination, dogged perseverance and never giving up or giving into adversity in a season, Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett would be the hands-down winner in 2016. Consider what Pritchett has gone through thus far in 2016 – both good and bad: * She started the season with major […]

Motorsport Manager puts gamers in the decision-maker’s chair
A new racing video game is out, but it’s more about the management side of the sport.

Verizon’s been embracing IndyCar’s legends, past and present
Access to some of IndyCar’s legends has occurred throughout the year at Indianapolis, Elkhart Lake and Watkins Glen via Verizon “Lunch with Legends” series.

Six-way fight set for Indy Lights crown in Monterey
Three distinct tiers of two set up a fascinating finale for the Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires title this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

NHRA president: This could be the most exciting Countdown to the Championship yet
With a significant spike in TV viewership and at-track attendance, NHRA is succeeding in gaining more fans

Will Power cleared to drive for Sonoma, passes concussion protocol
Will Power confirmed for Sonoma after passing concussion protocol to return to racing.

Frequently humorous Magnus Racing left fuming after VIR exclusion
Magnus Racing usually makes people laugh, but what happened at VIR and what may happen for the team’s future is no laughing matter at all.

Sam Posey’s “A Gentleman’s Pursuit” recalls Collins in Monza (VIDEO)
Master essayist Sam Posey on Peter Collins and Juan Manuel Fangio in Monza’s past.

DiZinno: IndyCar’s silly season features everything, unless it doesn’t
The IndyCar silly season chatter blew up at Watkins Glen this weekend, and there remain plenty of dominos yet to fall since it’s only September.

Q&A: Watkins Glen president Michael Printup on IndyCar return
We check in with Watkins Glen International track president on the Verizon IndyCar Series’ return to the picturesque road course.

Heavy ultrasoft preference for teams at Singapore GP
Teams go heavy on Pirelli’s ultrasoft compound for the Singapore Grand Prix on Sept. 18.

Quartet of IndyCar rookies banked top-10s at Watkins Glen
It was cool to see the next wave of IndyCar talent end in the top-10 on Sunday at Watkins Glen.

MRTI: Team Pelfrey adds two USF2000 cars for Monterey
Team Pelfrey will grow by two for the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Roller coaster day for Bourdais at Watkins Glen ends in fifth
The elevation change at the Watkins Glen track matched Sebastien Bourdais’ race there – up, down, but with a good finish.

Team Pelfrey’s pair square off in Pro Mazda tripleheader
Either Aaron Telitz or Pato O’Ward figures to deliver Team Pelfrey another Pro Mazda title at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Mercedes releases side-by-side of 2017 vs. 2016 Pirelli tires (PHOTOS)
Mercedes AMG Petronas showcases how much wider the 2017 Pirelli tires are.

Sean Rayhall makes Indy Lights return with Pelfrey in Monterey
Rayhall has starred in both PC and Indy Lights at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and will be back for Team Pelfrey this weekend.

NHRA Pro Stock/Pro Stock Motorcycle: McGaha, Hines win in U.S. Nationals
Chris McGaha (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcyle) won their first and second U.S. Nationals titles, respectively, on Monday.

NHRA U.S. Nationals: Final finishing order, results, round-by-round, standings
The U.S. Nationals was the NHRA’s last regular season race for 2016. The six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin in two weeks in Charlotte.

Simona de Silvestro signs up for Supercars full-time