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9 min ago | Washington Times

Nabors returns, Henderson out as Indy 500 singers

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Thursday that actor Jim Nabors will return to sing "Back Home Again in Indiana" during pre-race ceremonies for Sunday's 97th running of the 500.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Ian Henderson, NASCAR Busch

9 min ago | Anchorage Daily News

Military tributes at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North will receive the Stonewall Jackson Award presented annually by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson

4 hrs ago | Seattle Times

MWR cars bring awareness to storm victims

NASCAR's Michael Waltrip hopes to bring attention to the needs of those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, Michael Waltrip, Teresa Earnhardt, NASCAR Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Clint Bowyer, Richard Childress Racing

5 hrs ago | Times-Standard

IndyCar owner Sarah Fisher hitting the books

The youngest woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 and first female car owner, Fisher has enrolled in the business school of Western Governors University to pursue her bachelor's degree.

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Related Topix: Sports, Sarah Fisher, Indy Racing

9 hrs ago | Theboltonnews.co.uk

Rosberg sets the pace in practice

Nico Rosberg underlined why he may again be the man to beat over one lap ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

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Related Topix: Sports, Mercedes GP, Nico Rosberg

12 hrs ago | The Formula 1 Blog

Two options available to Kimi for 2014 Formula 1 seat

In the wake of his impressive return to the sport, the Finn's two-year contract with Lotus is now expiring.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Red Bull Racing, Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Team

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, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Auggie Vidovich, Dwayne Leik, Jack Roush

Asbury Park Press

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, Andy Belmont, Brad Baker, John Graham, Auggie Vidovich

Bradenton.com

Patrick staying positive amid struggles on track

Patrick is 28th in the Sprint Cup point standings after 11 races and has just one top-10 finish, that in the season-opening Daytona 500.

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Related Topix: Sports, Danica Patrick, Indy Racing, Andretti Autosport

SanLuisObispo.com

Alonso: Red Bull complaints due to frustration

Red Bull star Vettel finished fourth when Alonso won the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago to reduce the gap to the German to 17 points.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Team, Ferrari, Fernando Alonso

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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Related Topix: Sports, Ed Carpenter, Vision Racing, Indy Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Chase Austin, Boris Jurkovic, Cory Collum, Mike MacKenzie

Sunherald.com

In Arias trial, TV cameras never far behind

The spectacle surrounding the case reached new levels in the minutes after Arias was convicted of murder two weeks ago when she gave a stunning interview to the local Fox affiliate and described how she wanted to get the death penalty.

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Related Topix: Sports, Joe Fox, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Eric McClure

WABI-TV Bangor

Oxford Casino Sale Awaits State Approval

Maine's Gambling Control Board has ruled that the Oxford Casino won't be asked to apply for a new operator's license if a sale to the company that owns the home of the Kentucky Derby is approved.

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Related Topix: Sports, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby

Sunherald.com

Young drivers give IndyCar solid foundation

They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry.

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Related Topix: Sports, CART Racing, Graham Rahal, Sarah Fisher, Indy Racing, Team Rahal, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Andretti Autosport, Marco Andretti, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR Nextel Cup, Jeff Gordon

KMIZ

Sean Penn angers Bolivian politician

Actor Sean Penn, a friend of Bolivian President Evo Morales, nonetheless angered the South American country's government after his call for the release of a U.S. businessman who has been imprisoned since 2011.

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Related Topix: Dakar Rally

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

Journal Gazette

Jim Harbaugh to drive Indianapolis 500 pace car

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will return to Indianapolis on Sunday to drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car.

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Related Topix: Sports, Indy Racing, Panther Racing

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, David Green, NASCAR, Bill Riley/EddieD'Hondt, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, John Coffman

Tue May 21, 2013

The Miami Herald

IndyCar penalizes 3 cars for rules violations

IndyCar officials fined Graham Rahal's team $10,000, Ryan Briscoe's team $5,000 and Michel Jourdain Jr.'s team $1,000 Tuesday after they failed post-qualifying inspection.

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Related Topix: Sports, Team Rahal, Indy Racing, CART Racing, Graham Rahal, Sarah Fisher, Team Penske, Ryan Briscoe

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Munoz, Daly follow different paths to Indy 500

On Sunday, things could change for the 21-year-old rookies, the youngest starters in this year's Indianapolis 500.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Juan Pablo Montoya, NASCAR, Chip Ganassi Racing, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch