AUTO RACING: Hamilton tightens F1 championship race again
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates his victory after the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Lewis Hamilton de la escudería Mercedes celebra en el podio su victoria en el Gran Premio de Qatar, el domingo 21 de noviembre de 2021. (AP Foto/Darko Bandic)
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates his victory after the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates his victory after the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Lewis Hamilton de la escudería Mercedes celebra en el podio su victoria en el Gran Premio de Qatar, el domingo 21 de noviembre de 2021. (AP Foto/Darko Bandic)
Lewis Hamilton de la escudería Mercedes celebra en el podio su victoria en el Gran Premio de Qatar, el domingo 21 de noviembre de 2021. (AP Foto/Darko Bandic)
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FORMULA ONE
Last race: Seven-time series champion Lewis Hamilton started from the pole in Qatar and was never threatened in his second consecutive victory. It allowed him to pull within eight points of leader Max Verstappen with two races remaining.
Next race: Dec. 5, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Online: https://www.formula1.com/
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Last race: Kyle Larson completed a dominating 10-win season by holding off Martin Truex Jr. for his first championship.
Next race: Feb. 20, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Online: https://www.nascar.com/
NASCAR XFINITY SERIES
Last race: Daniel Hemric made the first victory of his career a good one, beating reigning champion Austin Cindric to win the championship.
Next race: Feb. 19, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
NASCAR TRUCK SERIES
Last race: Ben Rhodes won his first series championship.
Next race: Feb. 18, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Online: http://www.nascar.com
INDYCAR
Last race: Colton Herta won the season finale at Long Beach, California, as Alex Palou wrapped up the series championship.
Next race: Feb. 27, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Online: http://www.indycar.com
NHRA DRAG RACING
Last event: Steve Torrense won the Top Fuel championship and Bob Tasca III won the Funny Car title in the Auto Club NHRA Nationals.
Next event: Feb. 17-20, Pomona, California.
Online: http://www.nhra.com
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
Next event: Feb. 10-12, Barberville, Florida.
Online: http://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars
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