Top 10 Racing Stories of 2016
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| Rookie Alexander Rossi wins Indy 500 |
1. FORMULA 1:
Nico Rosberg announces shock retirement from Formula 1 after winning F1 title2. INDY 500 Rookie Alexander Rossi, Honda win the Indy 500 In one of the most stunning finishes in Indy 500 race history, the former Formula One driver reached victory lane in his first oval race at the Brickyard
3. 24 HOURS OF LE MANS Toyota loses 24 Hours of LeMans on last lap while Chip Ganassi's Ford GT wins the GT class
4. NASCAR SPRINT CUP Jimmie Johnson charges to record-tying seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup championship
5. NASCAR SPRINT CUP Tony Stewart climbed out of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car for the final time in his decorated career.
6. USAC/IndyCar: Indy 500 driver Bryan Clauson was killed in a freak sprint car accident
7. FORMULA 1 American Media mogul John Malone buys F1. For several weeks, racing fans have watched with anticipation as rumors swirled about the potential sale of Formula 1 to Liberty Media
8. 24 HOURS OF LE MANS Audi pulls its 'dirty' diesel cars out of the World Endurance Championship and ending its 18-year involvement in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the conclusion of the 2016 season to focus on clean Formula E racing.
9. FORMULA 1 Max Verstappen scored a sensational win in the Spanish Grand Prix on his first outing for Red Bull Racing, just days after being promoted from Toro Rosso.
10. INDYCAR Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet won the 2016 IndyCar title.