Eric McClure News

Race Highlights: a Richard Childress Racing teammates finished second and fifth .

Indiana native Ed Carpenter, the only owner/driver competing in the IZOD IndyCar Series, came out of Saturday afternoon's Fast Nine with the pole for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, beating five Andretti Autosport teams and three Penske Racing teams for the $100,000 and 15-point bonus.

This time of year is exciting for both Quicken Loans and the city of Detroit. A new influx of interns has ascended upon Quicken Loans and the Detroit Tigers' season is heating up.

Fast Friday practicefor the 97th Running of the Indianapolis 500 turned soggy this afternoon with thunderstorms drenching the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but not before Panther Racing drivers JR Hildebrand and Townsend Bell were able to lay down some fast laps on the 2.5-mile track.

TRACK KANGAROO EXPRESS OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Ward and Jeb Burton signed autographs, posed for pictures and greeted fans Friday during a special autograph session at the newly opened Kangaroo Xpress infield convenience store.

Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, paying tribute to the late Dick Trickle along the way.

A mother is pleading with police and her neighbors to try and find the driver who struck her son in a hit and run crash.

Jeb Burton and Ty Dillion will start on the front row of tonight's Camping World Truck Series 11th Annual North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with speeds of 181.372 and 180.294, respectively.

Film and television star Michael Pena, who has a leading role in the upcoming 3D animated motion picture event "Turbo," will serve as the honorary starter of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26.

Event/Date: All-Star Race, May 18, 2013 Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 mile Race Distance: 20 lap Shootout Tune in: NASCAR on FOX at 7:30 p.m. For the Tommy Baldwin Racing teams, racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway means not only a quick drive up the road but a time to race in front of your family, friends and crew members.

For Hilton Vail, it all started on the family farm, where he got his driver's license at age 14 and owned his first hot rod-a '40 Ford two-door sedan-at age 15.

Brad Keselowski minced no words about the loss of Dick Trickle, who died Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a cemetary at the age of 71.

The speeds are sure to be fast and the action non-stop on June 16 when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rolls into Michigan International Speedway for the Quicken Loans 400.

Hickory, N.C., native Dale Jarrett was the last driver from the traditional South to win the Sprint Cup title.

With Armed Forces Day being celebrated on Saturday , Kurt Busch's No. 78 Furniture Row/Sealy Chevrolet will observe the annual holiday with a special paint scheme for Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

MAY, 11 races into the lengthy Sprint Cup season, is an ideal time to assess the surprises and disappointments thus far.

Cobb reported the trailer was stolen early Saturday from the JJC racing shop. She is a driver and team owner in NASCAR's Truck Series.

Dario Franchitti was quickest in practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday with a top lap speed of 224.236 mph.

Collecting is a big part of auto racing’s allure. Tchotchkes of all kinds are admired, traded, lusted after.

Darrell Waltrip and team owner Junior Johnson celebrate in victory lane at Charlotte Motor Speedway after winning the 1985 All-Star race.