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2 hrs ago | Rome News

NASCAR: Patrick says another Indy 500

Danica Patrick still follows the Indianapolis 500 closely, even pre-organizing her race day schedule this Sunday so she can watch most of the event.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Niclas Jonsson, Brad Baker, NASCAR, Johnny Davis, John Borneman III, Ian Henderson, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Chris Lawson

5 hrs ago | WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Nye: Marco my pick to win Indy 500

Andretti Autosport has five cars in the top nine in Sunday's Indianapolis 500. Any of them could win the race.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Indy Racing, Andretti Autosport, Marco Andretti, Chase Austin, Boris Jurkovic, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

10 hrs ago | WHNZ-AM Tampa

Menard extends contract with Richard Childress Racing

Paul Menard has signed a multi-year extension with Richard Childress Racing to drive the No.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Jay Ryan Norris, Travis Dassow, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Bobby Dotter

10 hrs ago | Motorsport.com

NASCAR is not budging on RCR team penalties - You fight, you pay

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard the appeal of the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series team on Friday and chose unanimously to uphold the penalties issued by NASCAR.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, Niclas Jonsson, Boris Jurkovic, NASCAR, John Borneman III, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Cory Collum

11 hrs ago | Rock Hill Herald

Pagenaud quickest in final Indy 500 practice

Simon Pagenaud drove his Honda-powered Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports car to the top of the charts in Friday's final practice session for the Indianapolis 500.

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Related Topix: Sports, Simon Pagenaud, CART Racing, Team Australia, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Chase Austin, Boris Jurkovic

15 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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Related Topix: Sports, Joe Fox, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Eric McClure, Racing, NASCAR Nextel Cup, Ian Henderson, Dwayne Leik, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, Brad Baker

19 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Indy 500 Schedule: Complete Viewing Guide for Greatest Spectacle in Racing

As is tradition, the 2013 Indianapolis 500 will be run on the Sunday before Memorial Day and all racing fans will have their eyes on Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Jennifer Cobb, Jay Ryan Norris, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Tom Mitchell, Bobby Dotter

21 hrs ago | Paddock Talk

ActivArmr 150 Returning To Chicagoland Speedway

The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards' annual visit to Chicagoland Speedway will once again be called the Ansell ActivArmrA 150.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jennifer Cobb, Jay Ryan Norris, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Tom Mitchell, Bobby Dotter

Thu May 23, 2013

The Wichita Eagle

Hamlin sets new track qualifying record at Charlotte

Denny Hamlin easily broke the track qualifying record at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday night to earn the pole for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 -- the longest race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

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BleacherReport

Indy 500 Lineup: Highlighting Racers With Best Shot To Win Big Race

Billed as the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indianapolis 500 is one of the biggest events on the sports calendar, and the starting lineup for this year's race features some heavy hitters.

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The Gaston Gazette

Kenseth looking to keep winning ways

Kenseth and his first-year team at Joe Gibbs Racing have had plenty to celebrate this season with a Sprint Cup-best three victories and seven top-10 finishes in 11 events.

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

National Speed Sport News

IndyCar Open To More Technical Innovation

IndyCar will open the door to increased technical innovation in its cars and continue its longstanding effort to improve safety in open-wheel racing, Hulman & Co.

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CBS Local

IndyCar Series Driver James Hinchcliffe Joins New School

James Hinchcliffe of Canada driver of the Andretti Autosport Dallara Chevrolet drives during the IZOD IndyCar series Sao Paulo Indy 300 at Anhembi Sambadrome on May 5, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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KRQE Albuquerque

Jimmie Johnson races to recorda

"Five-time" became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt and teammate Jeff Gordon on Saturday night.

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Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte: Justin Allgaier NASCAR Nationwide Race Preview

Back Home in Charlotte...Following a one-week hiatus, the NASCAR Nationwide Series returns for the 10th race of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, Niclas Jonsson, Boris Jurkovic, NASCAR, John Borneman III, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Cory Collum

Wed May 22, 2013

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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BleacherReport

Ranking the Drivers We Most Want to See Do the Indy 500-Coca Cola 600 Double

Kasey Kahne's open-wheel background makes him an ideal candidate for the NASCAR/IndyCar double.

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

Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte (Coca-Cola 600): Chevrolet NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Preview

DID YOU KNOW? A group of 110 Detroit-area high school students are about to begin paid summer internships as members of the brand-new GM Student Corps, a program introduced today by General Motors North America President Mark Reuss that combines service, education and mentoring.

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Related Topix: Sports, Joe Fox, Racing, Niclas Jonsson, Scott Gaylord, NASCAR, Johnny Davis, John Borneman III, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Eric McClure, Chris Lawson

WCYB

Bruton Smith left out of 2014 NASCAR Hall Of Fame class

The five-person class - the fifth in NASCAR Hall of Fame history - consists of Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts.

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SanLuisObispo.com

Drag racer Brown steps into Carpenter's IndyCar

Ed Carpenter thought it'd be fun to ramp up the speed by about 100 mph. Brown, the reigning NHRA Top Fuel champion, stopped by his old pal's garage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, slipping into Carpenter's No.

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