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Kyle Busch dominates Charlotte Nationwide race

Kyle Busch would not be denied Saturday scoring a dominating win in the History 300 NASCAR Nationwide race at Charlotte Motor Speedway .

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Fri May 24, 2013

AutoWeek

Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski is still seeking his first win of the season.

Gunning for first NASCAR Sprint Cup win of the year in the Coca-Cola 600: Brad Keselowski's Autoweek blog Who's ready for what is always the year's biggest weekend of racing? I'm certainly going to be paying attention.

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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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Thu May 23, 2013

Paddock Talk

Coca-Cola Track Walk 101, Meet The Newest NASCAR Hall Of Fame Inductees

COLA FAMILY TRACK WALK FRIDAY: Many race fans will never have a chance to walk on the hallowed 1.5-mile quad-oval of Charlotte Motor Speedway, or to see firsthand the steep 24-degree banking, or to do all this while walking alongside their favorite driver.

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AutoWeek

Rookie Alex Bowman leads NASCAR Nationwide Series field in practice at Charlotte

Rookie driver Alex Bowman emerged as the fastest overall in the three NASCAR Nationwide Series practice sessions this week at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte: NASCAR Nationwide Practice One Results - Logano, Ford Fastest

By PaddockTalk.com Staff Writers The NASCAR Nationwide series has completed practice session one at Charlotte Motor Speedway in preparation for the 32nd Annual History 300 .

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Auggie Vidovich, Jack Roush, Matt McCall, John Graham, Joe Gibbs Racing, Joey Logano

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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Wed May 22, 2013

BleacherReport

Ranking the 5 Most Disappointing Drivers in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The 2013 NASCAR season has seen a handful of drivers dominate early. Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth, for example, seem strong as NASCAR heads deeper into the season.

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Motorsport.com

Wise preps for his first 600-miler at Charlotte

Josh Wise will run his first Coca-Cola 600 this Memorial Day weekend and is preparing in every way possible to prepare for NASCAR's most endurance-testing event.

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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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Paddock Talk

'NASCAR: An American Salute' Pays Tribute To U.S. Military

NASCAR announced today the launch of the second-annual "NASCAR: An American Salute" initiative, an industry-wide effort to honor and celebrate the service of members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

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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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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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Mon May 20, 2013

CNN

Power Rankings: Challenges to Nascar's big four

For more than two decades, NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series has been dominated by four race teams: Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Richard Childress Racing and Roush Fenway Racing.

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MLive.com

FOX17 sports broadcaster Tara Hernandez prepares for final show

Tara Hernandez can come up with many favorite memories from five years as a sports anchor at FOX 17.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Speed Channel

CUP: Johnson Sets Record With All-Star Win

With the victory, Johnson won his second consecutive all-star race and became the first four-time winner in the 29-race history of the event.

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BleacherReport

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race 2013: Winners and Losers in Charlotte

It rained on NASCAR's parade that was the 29th running of the All-Star Race. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images The night started with an, uh, interesting National Anthem.

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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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The Miami Herald

Edwards claims all-star pole, Johnson qualifies 18th

Carl Edwards will start on the pole for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after posting the quickest time in Friday's qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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The Charlotte Observer

Bruton Smith has seen it all, talks about it

Bruton Smith talks with NHRA drivers John Force, Courtney Force and Brittany Force as his son, Marcus Smith looks on prior to finals action of the 2013 Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, NC on Sunday, April 21, 2013.

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