open wheel racing

• Stock Car Racing

Tony Stewart being investigated after driver dies in dirt-track racing incident

According to The Charlotte Observer's Jim Utter, Kevin Ward was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital.

• Politics

Grand Prix road work costs still increasing

City officials are set to authorize a $485,000 payment to P. Flanigan & Sons Inc. for road work done in 2011 and 2012 for the Baltimore Grand Prix.

• Maryland

Local auto racing

• Waterway and Maritime Transportation

If we only loved water as much as the waterfront

Column on the Baltimore harbor, potential

• Baltimore City Paper

Grand Prix Write Off

• Baltimore City Paper

Al Unser Jr. Charged with DWI and Drag Racing

• Sports

Harford Tech's Denmyer ready to make his move in winged sprint cars

16-year-old driver Kyle Denmyer of Joppa, Md., is ready for his first full season driving Sprint 358 winged cars at Lincoln Speedway in Pennsylvania.

• Sun Investigates

How much did Baltimore spend on Grand Prix staffing?

During its three-year run, Baltimore's Grand Prix IndyCar race cost the city about $1.4 million in increased staffing, overtime and related expenses.

• Features

IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden adopts kitten he met in Baltimore shelter

IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden was reunited today with MJ, a BARCS shelter kitten he met when they posed for a "Show Your Soft Side" anti-animal abuse campaign

• Howard County

Glenelg High's Robotics Club meets and greets at Grand Prix [Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton]

The Glenelg High School Robotics Club spent a day at the Baltimore Grand Prix showing off the robot the members built.

• Auto Racing

Where IndyCar failed, might NASCAR succeed?

Baltimore Grand Prix might not have clicked but NASCAR just might

• Auto Racing

Grand Prix winner Simon Pagenaud 'sad' race won't be returning to Baltimore

Simon Pagenaud, winner of the 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore, is lamenting that the race won't return.

• Maryland

Grand Prix of Baltimore canceled through 2015, and likely beyond

The Grand Prix of Baltimore will not be held the next two years, after organizers could not agree on a date to hold the three-day long racing festival.

• Opinion

Baltimore's IndyCar boondoggle

IndyCar boondoggle

• Opinion

Grand Prix 2014? Not so fast

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake needs to make a clear-eyed assessment about whether the Baltimore Grand Prix is really a good thing for the city.

• Opinion

Stop catering to Grand Prix

Baltimore has given away too much to support Labor Day weekend race

• Opinion

The Super Bowl champs are back

NFL season returns with a (pre-game) spotlight on Baltimore — and the customary lack of respect for the Ravens

• Opinion

What powers Grand Prix? S-T-E-M

Racing fans should look to STEM studies for future of their sport

• Auto Racing

Saying goodbye to Baltimore once again

• Auto Racing

Grand Prix of Baltimore faces schedule shift in 2014

The conclusion of the 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore on Sunday night meant that life would soon return to normal on the two miles of downtown streets used for the three days of racing.

• Maryland

Grand Prix impact felt beyond racetrack

While the three-day festival of speed brings more than 130,000 people to the Inner Harbor, business owners far from the race track report lackluster sales as Grand Prix of Baltimore patrons stay close to the track and non-race visitors shy away. Several business owners in Little Italy, Fells Point and Harbor East blamed the dismal business weekend on the misconception that the Grand Prix shuts down Baltimore.

• Auto Racing

Power outage spoils Ryan Hunter-Reay's bid to become first two-time Grand Prix winner

Power outage spoils Ryan Hunter-Reay¿s bid to become first two-time Grand Prix of Baltimore winner

• Auto Racing

Stefan Wilson finishes 16th in IndyCar Series debut at Grand Prix of Baltimore

In his first foray in the IZOD IndyCar Series, Stefan Wilson finished 16th at the Grand Prix of Baltimore Sunday. It was a decent showing for the 24-year-old native of Woodall, England who drove the No. 18 car.

• Vehicles

Simon Pagenaud wins the 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore

Simon Pagenaud gave notice Saturday when he posted the fastest practice lap for the Grand Prix of Baltimore¿s Izod IndyCar Series race a year after finishing third behind Ryan Hunter-Reay.

• Auto Racing

Despite ninth-place finish, Helio Castroneves solidifies lead spot in series race

Despite ninth-place finish at Grand Prix of Baltimore, Helio Castroneves solidifies lead spot in series race

• Auto Racing

Dixon, Power have another run-in

For second week in a row, IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon and Will Power have run-in

• Auto Racing

Race fans, and vendors, take to the streets for Grand Prix of Baltimore

On the final day of racing at the 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore, fans, organizers and those hoping to make a few bucks were preparing to deal with hot weather and a full slate of racing action.

• Auto Racing

Scott Dixon bows out after Will Power forces him into a wall

Coming down a straightaway, Scott Dixon's Target Chip Ganassi's No. 9 Honda was forced into the wall when archrival Will Power had maneuvered in front of him.

• Auto Racing

Ryan Hunter-Reay drops out of Grand Prix on 42nd lap

Ryan Hunter-Reay, who won the IndyCar Series race in last year's Grand Prix of Baltimore, had a tough time defending his championship Sunday.

• Auto Racing

Banker, Brecher have behind-the-scenes IndyCar jobs race fans would covet

Brad Banker grew up a sports fan outside Green Bay, Wis., but auto racing was not high on his list of passions.

• Open-Wheel Racing

Jack Hawksworth claims third win of Indy Lights Series season

Three teammates were on the podium at the end of the Indy Lights race Sunday, and the same three will be battling for the series' championship in the final two races of the season.

• News

Noise at Grand Prix exceeds Baltimore's health code

• Auto Racing

Strategy could 'make or break' Sunday's Grand Prix of Baltimore

While drivers try to go as fast as possible, strategy of crew chiefs could win race

• Auto Racing

Families, racing fans flock downtown for Grand Prix action

Fast cars returned to city streets Saturday for the third Grand Prix of Baltimore, turning downtown into a place for IndyCar enthusiasts and families looking for a Labor Day adventure.

• Auto Racing

Families, racing fans flock downtown for Grand Prix action

• Auto Racing

IndyCar looking for star power

IndyCar drivers have great stories to tell, but it's hard to find someone to listen

• Auto Racing

Hinchcliffe making a name for himself in the No. 27 GoDaddy car

Since replace Danica Patrick, James Hinchcliffe has taken No. 27 car to winner's circle more often

• Auto Racing

Charm City Cakes surprises owner Sam Schmidt with cake for 49th birthday

Charm City Cakes surprises Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports owner Sam Schmidt with cake for 49th birthday

• Auto Racing

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, wins pole for Sunday's Grand Prix of Baltimore

Scott Dixon wins pole for Sunday¿s Grand Prix of Baltimore

• Auto Racing

Franchitti among those not in the Top 12 for Izod IndyCar Series race

Some of open-wheel racing¿s biggest names didn't make it into the Top 12 Saturday for Sunday's Izod IndyCar Series race in the Grand Prix of Baltimore.

• Auto Racing

Simon Pagenaud posts fastest time of Saturday's morning practice

Simon Pagenaud posts fastest time of Saturday¿s morning practice at Grand Prix of Baltimore

• Auto Racing

Through the years, tracks around state have drawn hardcore motorsports enthusiasts

In state with long history of racing, Grand Prix of Baltimore tries to gain foothold

• Auto Racing

IndyCar makes adjustment to pit road to improve safety, avoid controversy

The controversy surrounding Sunday's pit road collision at the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma between race leader Scott Dixon's car and a tire being carried by one of Will Power's crew members followed the IZOD IndyCar Series across the country from California to Maryland.

• Auto Racing

In third Grand Prix of Baltimore, Helio Castroneves looks to reverse fortunes

IZOD IndyCar Series points leader Helio Castroneves has not had the best experience in his first two runs in Baltimore.

• Auto Racing

Wilson brothers are in different lanes as they prepare for Sunday's Grand Prix

Justin Wilson is chasing the points lead as his younger brother Stefan Wilsonmakes his IndyCar Series debut at the Grand Prix of Baltimore.

• Auto Racing

Grand Prix of Baltimore course 'so bumpy' during Friday's practice sessions

Among hairpin turns, straightaway chicanes -- artificial obstacles on straight stretches -- and occasional light-rail tracks, the 2.02-mile road course in downtown Baltimore took its expected share of verbal jabs Friday.

• Auto Racing

Luca Filippi's rookie season continues with first street course

Luca Filippi's rookie campaign continues with first street course at Grand Prix of Baltimore

• Auto Racing

Ryan Hunter-Reay welcomes return to Grand Prix of Baltimore

Defending Grand Prix of Baltimore winner looks to make similar move up points standings

• Auto Racing

Ryan Hunter-Reay posts fastest practice time during Friday morning session

Ryan Hunter-Reay posts fastest practice time during Friday's morning session of Grand Prix of Baltimore

• Auto Racing

Things to know about the 2013 Grand Prix of Baltimore

If you¿re thinking about going to the Grand Prix of Baltimore, here are some things to keep in mind.