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I've said many times that I'm not sure what it is people like or see in me or why they cheer for me," Patrick said after thanking her fans for voting her into her first All-Star race.

Jimmie Johnson successfully defended his victory at the All-Star race, passing Kasey Kahne in the final segment and never looking back.

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C.-There's a reason why flip-flops are Kevin "Bono" Manion's favorite shoes.

Jamie McMurray and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gained eligibility for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after finishing 1-2 in Saturday night's Sprint Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

By PaddockTalk.com Staff Writers The NASCAR Sprint Cup series has completed qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway in preparation for the Sprint Showdown.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led Friday's practice for the Sprint Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway .

RACE SETUP Race: NASCAR Sprint Showdown on Saturday, May 18 Drivers: @jamiemcmurray, @jpmontoya Cars: No.

Denny Hamlin's back and there's no time to waste. Hamlin has 16 attempts to win enough races - and score enough points - to grab one of two Wild Card spots in this year's Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cupa .

Every driver wants to race his or her way into the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway , but if a checkered flag isn't captured this weekend at Talladega or next at Darlington , those eligible will need to rely on the Sprint Fan Vote or finish first or second in the Sprint Showdown qualifying race.

Turn 1: Saturday night was a disappointing finish for Juan Pablo Montoya, but Montoya and teammate Jamie McMurray raced up front most of the night.

Southfield, Michigan, April 23, 2013.Jamie McMurray started 14 , was knocked to the back of the field and then rallied for an impressive seventh-place finish in Sunday's STP 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Kansas Speedway.