Briscoe cements spot in NASCAR's Round of 12 and F1's Piastri elevates lead in standings

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates on the podium... — McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. Credit: AP/Patrick Post

By The Associated PressSeptember 2, 2025 1:30 pm

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NASCAR CUP SERIES

Enjoy Illinois 300

Playoffs - Round of 16

Site: Madison, Illinois.

Track: World Wide Technology Raceway.

Race distance: 240 laps, 300 miles.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 4:30 p.m., qualifying, 5:40 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA).

Chase Briscoe (19) climbs out of his car as his... — Chase Briscoe (19) climbs out of his car as his son Brooks, top, waves the checked flag in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. Credit: AP/Matt Kelley

Last year: Austin Cindric stole a surprise win after teammate Ryan Blaney ran out of fuel with just one lap remaining.

Last race: Chase Briscoe held off Tyler Reddick late to capture his second straight Southern 500 victory at Darlington, clinching a place in the Round of 12.

Next race: September 13, Bristol, Tennessee.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

Connor Zilisch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto... — Connor Zilisch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2025, in Concord, N.C. Credit: AP/Matt Kelley

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES

Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog

Site: Madison, Illinois.

Track: World Wide Technology Raceway.

Race distance: 160 laps, 200 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 5:05 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 3 p.m., race, 7:30 p.m. (CW).

Last year: Inaugural race.

Last race: Connor Zilisch passed Austin Hill while navigating the chaos in overtime, securing the lead and winning his eighth series victory.

Next race: September 12, Bristol, Tennessee.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES

Last race: Corey Heim took the win at Darlington in the first round of the playoffs, marking his eighth victory of the season and securing a spot in the Round of 8.

Next race: September 11, Bristol, Tennessee.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

FORMULA ONE

Pirelli Italian Grand Prix

Site: Monza, Italy.

Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

Race distance: 53 laps, 190.5 miles.

Schedule: Friday, practice, 7:25 a.m., practice, 10:55 a.m.; Saturday, practice, 6:25 a.m., qualifying, 9:55 a.m.; Sunday, race, 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2).

Last year: Charles Leclerc earned a dramatic victory at his home race while making a one-stop strategy work, delivering Ferrari its first Monza win since 2019.

Last race: Oscar Piastri led every lap in Zandvoort, securing his ninth career win in a dominant performance that saw the pole-sitter extend his championship lead over teammate Lando Norris.

Next race: September 21, Baku, Azerbaijan.

Online: http://www.formula1.com

INDYCAR

Next race: The 2025 season has ended.

Last race: Josef Newgarden held off a late surge from Alex Palou, earning him his first win of the year and breaking a 20-race losing streak in the season finale at Nashville. Alex Palou, who had previously secured the title on August 10 in Portland, won the 2025 NTT IndyCar season, marking his third consecutive series championship.

Online: http://www.indycar.com