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Driver Spotlight 52 posts
Dario Franchitti: 31 IndyCar Wins, Four Titles and Three Indy 500s

Dario Franchitti: 31 IndyCar Wins, Four Titles and Three Indy 500s

Oct 01, 2026 · 7 min read ·
Alain Prost: 51 F1 Wins, Four World Titles, and the Thinking Man's Way to Win

Alain Prost: 51 F1 Wins, Four World Titles, and the Thinking Man's ...

Oct 01, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Tony Stewart: Three Cup Titles, 49 Wins, and the Only Driver to Win It All on Both Sides of the Fence

Tony Stewart: Three Cup Titles, 49 Wins, and the Only Driver to Win...

Oct 01, 2026 · 7 min read ·
Scott McLaughlin Stats: 8 Wins and the Fastest Indy 500 Pole

Scott McLaughlin Stats: 8 Wins and the Fastest Indy 500 Pole

Sep 27, 2026 · 5 min read ·
Al Unser: 39 IndyCar Wins, Four Indy 500s, and the Oldest Winner Ever

Al Unser: 39 IndyCar Wins, Four Indy 500s, and the Oldest Winner Ever

Sep 24, 2026 · 7 min read ·
Michael Schumacher: 91 F1 Wins, Seven Titles, and the Standard Everyone Still Chases

Michael Schumacher: 91 F1 Wins, Seven Titles, and the Standard Ever...

Sep 24, 2026 · 7 min read ·
Bill Elliott: 44 Wins, One Title, and the Fastest Lap NASCAR Has Ever Seen

Bill Elliott: 44 Wins, One Title, and the Fastest Lap NASCAR Has Ev...

Sep 24, 2026 · 5 min read ·
Rick Mears: Four Indy 500 Wins, a Record Six Poles, and the Coolest Head in Racing

Rick Mears: Four Indy 500 Wins, a Record Six Poles, and the Coolest...

Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Ayrton Senna: 41 F1 Wins, 65 Poles and Three World Championships

Ayrton Senna: 41 F1 Wins, 65 Poles and Three World Championships

Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Richard Petty: 200 Wins, Seven Titles, and Why NASCAR Still Calls Him The King

Richard Petty: 200 Wins, Seven Titles, and Why NASCAR Still Calls H...

Sep 17, 2026 · 5 min read ·
Felix Rosenqvist Stats: 2 Wins and the Closest Indy 500 Ever

Felix Rosenqvist Stats: 2 Wins and the Closest Indy 500 Ever

Sep 14, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Kimi Raikkonen Stats: 21 Wins, 103 Podiums, One Title

Kimi Raikkonen Stats: 21 Wins, 103 Podiums, One Title

Sep 14, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Christopher Bell Stats: 14 Cup Wins and a Bristol Trifecta

Christopher Bell Stats: 14 Cup Wins and a Bristol Trifecta

Sep 14, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Mario Andretti: 52 IndyCar Wins, a Record 67 Poles, and One Indy 500

Mario Andretti: 52 IndyCar Wins, a Record 67 Poles, and One Indy 500

Sep 10, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Kevin Magnussen: 185 F1 Starts, One Pole, and a NASCAR Debut

Kevin Magnussen: 185 F1 Starts, One Pole, and a NASCAR Debut

Sep 10, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Carson Hocevar: 108 Starts, One Wild Talladega Win, and His First Playoff Run

Carson Hocevar: 108 Starts, One Wild Talladega Win, and His First P...

Sep 10, 2026 · 5 min read ·
Christian Lundgaard Stats: 3 Wins and a Career-Best Season

Christian Lundgaard Stats: 3 Wins and a Career-Best Season

Sep 03, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Helio Castroneves: Four Indy 500 Wins and a Record 12,480 Miles

Helio Castroneves: Four Indy 500 Wins and a Record 12,480 Miles

Sep 03, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Michael Schumacher Stats: 91 Wins, 7 Titles, 5 Monza Wins

Michael Schumacher Stats: 91 Wins, 7 Titles, 5 Monza Wins

Sep 03, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Sebastian Vettel: 53 F1 Wins, Four Straight Titles, and the Youngest Champion Ever

Sebastian Vettel: 53 F1 Wins, Four Straight Titles, and the Younges...

Sep 03, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Connor Zilisch Stats: 10 Xfinity Wins and a Hendrick Deal

Connor Zilisch Stats: 10 Xfinity Wins and a Hendrick Deal

Sep 03, 2026 · 7 min read ·
Connor Zilisch: 13 Wins, a Brutal Rookie Year, and Hendrick's No. 48

Connor Zilisch: 13 Wins, a Brutal Rookie Year, and Hendrick's No. 48

Sep 03, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Kyle Kirkwood: 7 IndyCar Wins and a Late Title Charge

Kyle Kirkwood: 7 IndyCar Wins and a Late Title Charge

Aug 27, 2026 · 6 min read ·
Valtteri Bottas: 10 F1 Wins, 20 Poles and a Cadillac Comeback

Valtteri Bottas: 10 F1 Wins, 20 Poles and a Cadillac Comeback

Aug 27, 2026 · 6 min read ·
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