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Derrick Walker took a break this week from being the general manager for Ed Carpenter Racing to get himself immersed in his new job as head of IndyCar competition.

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.

Team owner Michael Andretti has five drivers in this year's Indy 500, including front-row starters Marco Andretti, left, and Carlos Munoz.

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.

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.

Katherine Legge had at least one supporter in her corner when she showed up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

In a community used to experiencing tornadoes, many in Moore, Oklahoma are in a state of shock.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The same week Bruton Smith could find out if he will become a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Speedway Motorsports Inc.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Wilbur Shaw celebrates his 1939 Indianapolis 500 victory.

Driving a race car seemed to be the least of Kurt Busch's worries in 2012. Often, it showed.