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

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.

Column on the Baltimore harbor, potential

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.

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.

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

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

Baltimore Grand Prix might not have clicked but NASCAR just might

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

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.

IndyCar boondoggle

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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