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2 hrs ago | Anchorage Daily News

10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500

Two Americans start on the front row, along with Carlos Munoz, an unknown Indy 500 newcomer who grew up idolizing Juan Pablo Montoya - a fellow Colombian who won "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" as a rookie.

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6 hrs ago | Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte (Coca-Cola 600): Chevrolet NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Recap

Behind the wheel of his No. 78 Furniture Row Racing/Sealy Chevrolet SS, Kurt Busch posted a quick lap time of 27.661 to qualify second for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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10 hrs ago | Lexington Herald-Leader

Higgin's Scuffs: My favorite memories of our new Hall of Famers

Astonishingly, although approximately 200 feet of steel guard rail was down in the first turn, the Southern 500 rolled on at Darlington Raceway on on Sept.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Examiner.com

2013 Coca Cola 600 qualifying: Hamlin sets new track record

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin is on the high road to recovery after winning the pole position for Sunday's Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway , setting a new track record in the No.

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Sporting News

Indianapolis 500: What you need to know for 97th Indy

Sunday's 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 awaits, as the "greatest spectacle in racing" prepares to roll out its pageantry and festival of open-wheel racing.

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WIS-TV Columbia

Newest NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced

A friend of Tammy Jo Parker testified Wednesday that he was intimate with the 44-year-old while she was married to Brett Parker.

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International Business Times

2013 Indy 500: Early Prediction, Preview And Weather Report For The Big Race

Chevrolet is seeking its first Indy 500 victory since 2002, and the manufacturer is off to an incredible start with all 10 of the top qualifying speeds driving an engine from the American car maker.

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Paddock Talk

Texas Motor Speedway's Hinchcliffe Ticket Promotion

While IZOD IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe continues to grow his fan base with his torrid start to the season, Texas Motor Speedway is providing yet another reason for its fan base to root for the driver of the No.

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Griffin Daily News

Gresham embraces memorable 3rd place run at Charlotte Motor Speedway

It was difficult for Max Gresham to pinpoint his favorite part of Friday's North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Wed May 22, 2013

BleacherReport

How Big Is the Gap Between Jimmie Johnson and NASCAR's 2nd-Best Driver?

He may be two full seasons removed from his last Sprint Cup title, but there's no doubt right now: Jimmie Johnson is the best driver in the series.

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Seattle Times

Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall

Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most successful families to be honored.

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CTV

Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most successful families to be honoured.

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Golf World

Fuzzy's Vodka Chevy (yes, that Fuzzy) on Indy 500 pole

Fuzzy's Vodka Chevrolet is owned and driven by Ed Carpenter, who like Zoeller is a native of Indiana.

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Tue May 21, 2013

AutoWeek

In a perfect world, the 55 men and women entrusted to select the Class of 2014 for thea

Dale Jarrett, the 1999 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, is a rookie on the 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame ballot.

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Mon May 20, 2013

KRCR

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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Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte (All-Star): Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Recap

Race Highlights: a Richard Childress Racing teammates Jeff Burton and Paul Menard participated in the Sprint Showdown finishing third and fourth, respectively.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Motorsport.com

Takuma Sato qualified 18th for the 97th Indianapolis 500

Sato was unable to reach his early morning's speed so his best lap in his qualifying run was his first -- 226.071 mph and he will start 18th in the 33-car field.

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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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Fox Sports

Ratcliff relieved to be back in role

Lee Spencer is the senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She has provided award-winning coverage of auto racing over the last 15 years.

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Paddock Talk

2013 Indianapolis Indy 500: IndyCar LIVE Pole Day Qualifying Update - ...

By PaddockTalk.com Staff Writers Qualifying for the 2013 Indianapolis Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana is underway.

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