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4 hrs ago | The Charlotte Observer

Brad Keselowski approaches midlife, one crisis at a time

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski says what he thinks, whether on Twitter or onstage as the NASCAR champion.

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8 hrs ago | Motorsport.com

Wood Brothers set for 1,400th series start tomorrow

Founder Glen Wood made the team's first series start in a 1953 Lincoln at Martinsville Speedway on May 17, 1953.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Jennifer Cobb, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush, Racing, Tom Mitchell, John Graham, Boston Reid, Auggie Vidovich

Fri May 24, 2013

BleacherReport

Ranking the 10 Greatest Fights in NASCAR History

Let's face it, when we see drivers or crew members roll up their sleeves and engage in a legitimate brawl everything else goes dim.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Donny Lia, Nascar Drivers, Wood Family, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Tad Geschickter, Nate Monteith, Matt McCall, John Graham, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid

Motorsport.com

The future comes to Le Mans: ALMS/GRAND-AM synergy to be showcased at 24-Hour classic

This year's 90th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 22-23 will serve as the facilitator, showcasing some of the best drivers from both the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila PatrA3n and GRAND-AM Road Racing - 31 to be exact.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Racing, Colin Braun, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush

Freshnews

Carlisle Companies to Honor U.S. Marine Corps at NASCAR Sprint Cup...

Carlisle Companies Incorporated will once again host a group of active duty U.S. Marines and their guests at a NASCAR event at this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Tad Geschickter, Jennifer Cobb, Nate Monteith, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush, Tom Mitchell, John Graham, Auggie Vidovich

Wed May 22, 2013

Mortgage News

There's Still Time to Enter the MI Pace Car Sweepstakes

The MI Pace Car Sweepstakes kicked off last month, when we teamed up with Michigan International Speedway , Ford Racing and Quicken Loans to give someone the chance to win a Ford Fusion Energi.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Jennifer Cobb, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush, Racing, Tom Mitchell, John Graham, Boston Reid, Auggie Vidovich

Motorsport.com

Almirola honors Air Force with patriotic paint scheme in Charlotte 600 race

Aric Almirola and the No. 43 Air Force Ford team look to repeat last year's speed in the Coca-Cola 600.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Racing, Colin Braun, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush

Motorsport.com

At the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course Par is Over 220

At the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course at the historical Indianapolis Motor Speedway par is 220+. That's par for the IndyCars screaming around at over 220 miles per hour at the famed 2.5-mile oval in Speedway, Indiana.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Racing, Colin Braun, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush

Detroit Free Press

New NASCAR Hall of Fame class to be revealed today

A 54-member panel will assemble at noon today at the Charlotte Convention Center to elect the fifth class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Tue May 21, 2013

National Dragster

Rocky adds two more races with Hagan's Funny Car team

In basic terms, a drag race is an acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, but what is a holeshot? Or a breakout? Welcome to NHRA 101, your complete guide to the world of NHRA Drag Racing, from the terminology of the sport to what you need to enjoy a day at the races to info on the many different vehicles that take to the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Racing, Colin Braun, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush

Mon May 20, 2013

Paddock Talk

Ken Schrader Wins Menards 200 At Toledo; Becomes Oldest Winner In ARCA Racing

Ken Schrader won the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care Sunday afternoon at Toledo Speedway, making him the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards history.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Toledo Blade

Kimmels now on opposing sides

Frank Kimmel celebrates on pit road after winning the rain-shortened ARCA Series race May 3 at the Talladega Superspeedway.

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Sat May 18, 2013

AutoWeek

Whincup wins first of four V-8 Supercars race at COTA

Jamie Whincup made history on Saturday by winning the first V8 Supercar race ever to be held at the Circuit of the Americas.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Racing, Red Bull Racing, Tad Geschickter, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

The Age

Kelly has an American dream

Excited: Rick Kelly is fulfilling a fantasy by racing his Nissan Altima at the Austin 400 and is hoping he can ''sneak into the top 10'' . Photo: Supplied The only thing that could make former champion Rick Kelly happier than finally getting to race in the United States would be to score Nissan's first V8 Supercars victory at the inaugural Austin ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Tad Geschickter, Nate Monteith, Matt McCall, John Graham, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid

Fri May 17, 2013

Paddock Talk

NASCAR Veteran Ken Schrader To Race In Akona 250 ARCA Event At Elko Speedway

NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader has officially filed his ARCA Racing Series entry for the Akona 250 presented by Federated Car Care at Elko Speedway coming Saturday night June 1. "We went up there last year to watch the ARCA race, and it was killing me that I wasn't in it," Schrader said.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Racing, Colin Braun, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush

Wed May 15, 2013

AdelaideNow...

Hot lap gives Courtney Texas edge

Courtney is one of just two V8 championship pilots to have so far driven the Circuit of the Americas track being used for this weekend's ground-breaking four-race meeting in the United States.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Tad Geschickter, Nate Monteith, Matt McCall, John Graham, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid

Tue May 14, 2013

AutoWeek

NASCAR has come a long way from the beer, cigarette, and motor oil advertising of itsa

Charmin is the latest non-traditional sponsor hoping to make its mark -- or wipe out some marks -- at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Davin Scites, Racing, NASCAR, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid, Auggie Vidovich, Jack Roush

Mon May 13, 2013

CBS Local

NASCAR Driver David Ragan Talks Keslowski Feud With Gametime

David Ragan joined Gametime today to talk about his win at Talladega last weekend and his race at Darlington this past weekend.

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Paddock Talk

Fast Facts For This Weekend's Austin 400

The V8 Supercars Championship first raced outside of Australia at Pukekohe in 2001 and the Austin 400 will be the 22nd V8 Supercars Championship event to be held offshore.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Tad Geschickter, Nate Monteith, Matt McCall, John Graham, NASCAR Busch, Boston Reid

Fri May 10, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: Dating Danica is 'really fun'

OK, there actually might be a few if you're a fellow Sprint Cup Series rookie such as Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

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