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1 hr ago | 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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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Brad Baker, NASCAR, Ian Henderson, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Matt McCall, Deac McCaskill, Dario Franchitti

5 hrs ago | WFNT-AM Burton

The 10 Best Indy 500 Finishes of All-Time

The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track.

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Related Topix: Sports, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Boris Jurkovic

9 hrs ago | Star-Telegram.com

Motorsports Insider: Good to see, and hear, Carl Edwards back at the top

This is Tony Stewart's worst start of his career. He sits 21st in points, and for the first time through 11 races, he does not have a top-five finish.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Carl Edwards, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, NASCAR Busch, Colin Braun, Matt McCall, Auggie Vidovich

11 hrs ago | 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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Related Topix: Sports, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Bryan Clauson, Brad Baker, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Michael Valiante

Wed May 22, 2013

Seattle Times

Allmendinger cheers on Legge at Indianapolis

Katherine Legge had at least one supporter in her corner when she showed up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Auggie Vidovich, Dwayne Leik, Jack Roush

Sporting News

Greg Biffle, Roush Fenway Racing playing catch-up with new Sprint Cup car

So needless to say, at 13th in the Sprint Cup standings, the Roush Fenway Racing driver isn't all that happy.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Davin Scites, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush, Matt McCall, Boston Reid, Auggie Vidovich

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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Related Topix: Sports, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Brad Baker, Auggie Vidovich

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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Related Topix: Sports, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Brad Baker, Auggie Vidovich

The Indianapolis Star

Cheat sheet: Jodi Arias changes her mind; Tornado Mom on Oklahoma; is pope an exorcist?; DWTS winner

Here are the top stories for Wednesday, May 22, 2013: 1. Jodi Arias pleads with jurors for a life sentence.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Matt McCall, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, John Coffman

Globe and Mail

IndyCar's young drivers give series new look, solid foundation for growth

In this May 18, 2013 photo, Graham Rahal heads into the first turn during practice on the first day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.

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Related Topix: Sports, Team Rahal, Racing, Indy Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Boris Jurkovic, Andy Belmont

The Indianapolis Star

Things to donear you: Downtown Indianapolis

On Robert D. Orr Plaza near the Statehouse. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., free, call 233-0800 or visit www.in.gov. Fashion in the Fast Lane West Indy - The fun, fast and fashion-filled brunch in the East Chalet features a fashion show and Indy's biggest racing stars and their families.

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Related Topix: Sports, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Boris Jurkovic

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Toby Keith barley missed tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

In a community used to experiencing tornadoes, many in Moore, Oklahoma are in a state of shock.

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The Florida Times-Union

NASCAR Notebook: Wild Card rules still pose challenge for drivers

By winning earlier this month at Talladega, Ala., David Ragan is the only driver to complete the most difficult step toward winning one of two wild card entries into the Chase for the Championship.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Auggie Vidovich, Mike MacKenzie, Jack Roush

Tue May 21, 2013

The Miami Herald

Munoz, Daly follow different paths to Indy 500

Either way, the two 21-year-olds will find themselves at the same place Sunday, starting their engines for the biggest race in the IndyCar Series.

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Related Topix: Sports, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Chase Austin, Racing, Andy Belmont, Boris Jurkovic

The Miami Herald

NASCAR - Nationwide - History 300 Preview

K. Busch 1-24; L. Cassill 25; J. Clements 26; K. Busch 27-51; H. K. Busch 1-24; L. Cassill 25; J. Clements 26; K. Busch 27-51; H. Martin 52; T. Raines 53; K. Kahne 54; M. Kenseth 55-81; K. Busch 82-121; J. Logano 122-129; K. Busch 130-147. There have been 62 Nationwide races at Charlotte.

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Related Topix: Sports, Bobby Ginn, Racing, NASCAR, Jeremy Clements, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Bryan Clauson, Deac McCaskill, Dario Franchitti, Auggie Vidovich, Jack Roush

Examiner.com

CMS owner says there is 70/30 chance October NASCAR race will move to Las Vegas

The same week Bruton Smith could find out if he will become a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Speedway Motorsports Inc.

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AutoWeek

Significant racing memorabilia once belonging to Indianapolis 500 legend Wilbur Shaw -- a a

Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Wilbur Shaw celebrates his 1939 Indianapolis 500 victory.

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AutoWeek

How Kurt Busch fought his way back into NASCAR Sprint Cup contention

Driving a race car seemed to be the least of Kurt Busch's worries in 2012. Often, it showed.

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Marshall County Tribune-Courier

Calvert's Clark sets sights on fair victory

By David Green Tribune-Courier Sports sports@tribunecourier.com It's only a miniature dirt oval at a county fairground, but to Calvert City driver Kyle Clark, it's Daytona International Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, David Green, NASCAR, Bill Riley/EddieD'Hondt, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Deac McCaskill, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, John Coffman

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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