Two men were charged in connection with the August death of a 40-year-old woman, killed when the men were drag racing on the Southwest Side, according to authorities. Aaron Guerrero, 27, of the 310… ...

Vukovich's death didn't happen in a vacuum, and 1955 was the most gruesome racing season ever. Just days before the Indy 500, two-time F1 champion Alberto Ascari died testing a Ferrari.

The NASCAR world is mourning this week after the death of legendary figure Eddie Gossage. Gossage, 65, was the longtime head of Texas Motor Speedway, according to ESPN, and his death was announced ...

Sprint car racing lost one of its greatest assets with the passing of Lynn Paxton on Friday evening. Paxton was a great driver who later became one of the sport’s greatest advocates. He was 80.

For some, danger is one of the attractions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Here are 10 notes about the tragic side of racing. Deaths before the Indy 500 was created.