He may not have been born a Petty or Earnhardt, but there is one former NASCAR driver whose surname practically predestined his career path. That person with the colorful moniker is Lake Speed. “God’s ...

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Lake Speed, who started more than 400 Winston Cup races and earned more than $4.5 million on the NASCAR circuit, has resigned as driver and general manager of Melling Racing.

Before Lake Speed joined NASCAR’s top ranks as a Winston Cup series driver he was a world champion. He remains the only American to win the World Karting Championship, a prestigious annual event held ...