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4 hrs ago | ESPN

Report: Smith discusses moving Charlotte race

The chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. is so determined to get a second Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that he might be willing to give up a date at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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10 hrs ago | MLive.com

Jackson Business Roundup: Consumers Energy approved to raise electric ...

Jackson Business Roundup: Consumers Energy approved to raise electric bills by $89 million annually, tax breaks for Blackman Township businesses Here is the Jackson Business Roundup, where I recap the top Jackson business stories that you might have missed from the past week.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Speed Channel

CUP: EXCLUSIVE - No Crew Chief Changes At SHR

Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 Aspen Dental Chevrolet, is introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013.

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The Indianapolis Star

Deadly month of May 40 years ago at Indianapolis Motor Speedway still resonates

A crowd estimated at 250,000 swarmed Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s grandstands, suites and infield on May 12, 1973.

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Examiner.com

Local firefighter in the running to receive naming rights to Brickyard 400

Every year, Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal awards one deserving hero the naming rights to one of this summer's biggest NASCAR races - the Brickyard 400 - through their "Your Hero's Name Here" program.

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Examiner.com

Watkins Glen authors unveil new history of NASCAR, Formula 1 at track

As part of their ongoing "Conversation" series, on Saturday the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen hosted a talk by authors of a new book on the history of Watkins Glen International racetrack.

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KESQ-TV Palm Desert

Johnson adds another record to Hall of Fame credentials

A cursory glance at Jimmie Johnson's racing resume will tell you that the driver of the No.

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Motorsport.com

Both KV Racing Technology cars make the field at the Indianapolis 500 on Pole Day

It was a drama-filled day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today with qualifying being delayed due to rain.

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CNN

INDIANAPOLIS 500: Can Buddy Lazier win it at 46?

Buddy Lazier stood in front of his garage in Gasoline Alley signing autographs and having pictures taken with fans Sunday.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Indy 500 2013 race central: Drivers battle for rows 9-11 on Bump Day

Here's your digital hub for news from Pole Day for the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Speed Channel

MILLER: Carpenter's Simply A Great Story

Regardless of what his detractors might say, Ed Carpenter's mighty run to the Indy 500 pole made for a great story.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.

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MLive.com

110 Buick facts, milestones during its 110 years in business

To celebrate this milestone for the General Motors Co.'s luxury brand, MLive.com has compiled 110 interesting facts and milestones for the brand as part of its series for Buick turning 110 years old.

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The Indianapolis Star

Indy 500 2013 race central: Qualifying underway with slight schedule change

Here’s your digital hub for news from Pole Day for the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Rome News

NASCAR: McMurray wins Sprint Showdown

Jamie McMurray won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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The Papillion Times

Omahan revved up about ownership stake in Indy 500 car

Omahan Chris Nielsen, right, with Jason Peters, left, and Corbet Krause in front of the Lazier Partners Racing garage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Sat May 18, 2013

WNFL-AM Green Bay

Carpenter slays IndyCar giants to win 500 pole

Carpenter, IndyCar's only owner/driver, delivered the big surprise on Pole Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway clocking a four-lap average speed of 228.762 mph in his Chevrolet powered Dallara around the sprawling 2.5 mile oval.

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The Miami Herald

Ganassi foursome endures trying day at Indy

Hopes of cracking the top nine and claiming a front-row view were quashed Saturday during pole qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a gaggle of faster Chevrolets left Ganassi's Hondas behind as the first 24 slots were decided.

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MLive.com

Michigan Wine and Beer Fest promotes Jackson tourism

Kendra Swander, Eric Swander, Melissa Taylor and Rob Taylor traveled from Ohio to enjoy the Michigan Wine and Beer Fest at Michigan International Speedway.

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Merced Sun-Star

Impressive start has Sato thinking big about Indy

When Takuma Sato strolls into his garage at Indianapolis, he gets a quick glimpse into the two distinct paths that have defined these past 12 months.

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