Emily Maxwell

Author

A longtime motorsport fan, Emily joined RACER with a background in music and chess and a passion for connecting readers to the human side of sport. She has previously written for American Songwriter Magazine, the US Chess Federation and Chess.com, among others. When she’s not watching or writing about racing, you can find her drafting novels, writing songs and yapping about basketball.

Formula 1

Apple’s ‘F1 Live in IMAX’ offers fans a novel perspective

By Emily Maxwell - May 5, 2026, 9:27 AM ET

F1 fans got a new way to experience races with the Miami Grand Prix being shown in IMAX theatres.

IndyCar

Indy 500 entry list gets to 32 with Abel

By Emily Maxwell - Apr 20, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

At least 32 entries are lined up for this year's Indy 500 with the addition of Abel Motorsports and Jacob Abel.

IndyCar

Palou credits pit crew for putting Long Beach victory within reach

By Emily Maxwell - Apr 19, 2026, 11:03 PM ET

Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou seized the championship lead Sunday with his win at Long Beach, a victory he believes was only made possible by a stellar pit stop under caution.

IndyCar

Kirkwood finds his cadence in Fast Six chaos at Long Beach

By Emily Maxwell - Apr 18, 2026, 10:44 PM ET

Two-time Long Beach polesitter and race winner Kyle Kirkwood defied uncooperative tires and snaps of oversteer to put on his best qualifying performance of the season, finishing fourth with a slide-filled lap that had him wrestling the car throughout.