The 151st Kentucky Oaks is the premier race for 3-year-old fillies. Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the ...

Derby Week is about more than just the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, and there are plenty of ways to have fun at the ...

Ankrum’s last win was so long ago that the track that gave him his maiden victory — Kentucky Speedway — has long since fallen off the NASCAR national series schedule. In the series’ return ...

On July 11, 2019, Tyler Ankrum won his maiden NASCAR event at Kentucky Speedway, in only his 12th career start. Much like his second win, he bested his competition with a fuel-saving run.

Qualification for the 2025 Kentucky Derby comes from the Road to the Kentucky Derby, a series of prep races that awards points for finishes. The horse who racked up the most points during prep ...

In our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald ...

Richard Petty claimed the pole for the inaugural race at what is now Rockingham Speedway in 1965 and Curtis Turner recorded the victory. In 2023, the speedway became a part of the North Carolina ...

With the addition of Florida transfer guard Denzel Aberdeen, Kentucky basketball’s 2025-26 roster continues to take shape — but the commitment comes at the expense of other potential targets.