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1 hr 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, John Graham, NASCAR Busch, Michael Valiante

5 hrs ago | Press-Telegram

Louis Brewster on Motorsports: Indy 500 will have a real American feel

Among the various storylines for Sunday's 102 nd running of the Indianapolis 500 is the high number of American drivers, led by Ed Carpenter.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Ed Carpenter, Vision Racing, Indy Racing, NASCAR, Buddy Lazier, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Roger Penske, Sam Hornish Jr., Brian Deegan, Moto X, Rally, Action Sport

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, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Auggie Vidovich, Dwayne Leik, Jack Roush

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, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Brad Baker, John Graham, 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, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Brad Baker, John Graham, Auggie Vidovich

Nuvo.net

Dario Franchitti: Looking for four

Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti wants to hold up four fingers in Victory Circle on May 26 .

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, Dario Franchitti, Indy Racing

AutoWeek

Dario Franchitti talks about this weekend's indy 500 with Janine Brady of NBCUniversal Direct.com.

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti calls the Indy 500 the toughest race to win and tells Janine Brady of NBCUniversal Direct.com a few of the things that make this race such a challenge in this video interview.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, Dario Franchitti, Indy Racing, Autos

Marin Independent Journal

Young drivers give IndyCar solid foundation

Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving.

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

CBS Sports

Niners' Harbaugh to drive pace car at Indy 500

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will drive the pace car in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, San Francisco 49ers, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Boris Jurkovic, Andy Belmont

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, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Boris Jurkovic, John Graham

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, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Boris Jurkovic, John Graham

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, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, John Coffman

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, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Chase Austin, Racing, Andy Belmont, Boris Jurkovic, John Graham

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, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, 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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Related Topix: Sports, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Chase Austin, Racing, Andy Belmont, Boris Jurkovic, John Graham

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

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

CBS Local

Texas Motor Speedway Firestone 550 Contest

Listen all this week for your chance to win 2 tickets to the Firestone 550 and qualify for an epic Texas Motor Speedway prize.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Bryan Clauson, Nate Monteith, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Travis Dassow, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont

Washington Times

Power likes pavement at Detroit Grand Prix track

Power pushed a Camaro up to 116 mph on the new, half-mile long straightaway that is part of the new-look Detroit Grand Prix.

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Star-Telegram.com

Marco Andretti is in tune with his race car, and the results sing

He understands now if he has a car that can win a race, it'll tell him. And if he doesn't, he doesn't need to act like he does.

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Related Topix: Sports, Andretti Autosport, Racing, Marco Andretti, Indy Racing, Michael Andretti, Andretti Green Racing, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont