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1 hr ago | AutoWeek

Austin Dillion will start Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Charlotte on the pole.

Austin Dillon of Richard Childress Racing outran five Sprint Cup stars to win the pole for Saturday afternoon's History Nationwide Series 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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2 hrs ago | WJZW-FM Washington

Foreigner Set to Rock Two Pre-Indy 500 Events on Saturday

Foreigner will help auto-racing fans get revved up for this Sunday's Indianapolis 500 when the rockers take part in two special pre-race events on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, NASCAR Busch, Racing, Jay Ryan Norris, NASCAR Nextel Cup, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Chase Austin, Andy Belmont, Pierre Bourque

7 hrs ago | PennLive.com

A driver pulling the Indy-Charlotte double would make racing's big day perfect

It's the Super Bowl, World Series and the Stanley Cup Finals all wrapped up in one package for race fans.

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11 hrs ago | WTLV

Few big celebrities in for Indy 500

MAY 17: A detail of the Indianapolis 500 logo on Firestone tires during practice for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Fri May 24, 2013

Merced Sun-Star

10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500

The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday with a wide-open field and a pair of drivers trying to join the elite list of four-time winners.

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

National Speed Sport News

Honda Gains On Chevy During Carb Day

If Chevrolet teams had the advantage in the week of practice and qualifications for the 97th Indianapolis 500, then credit Honda with an impressive resurgence on Carb Day.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, Boris Jurkovic, Brad Baker, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Travis Dassow, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

AutoWeek

Stewart-Haas Racing is clearly NASCAR's biggest disappointment of 2013

While Jimmie Johnson, left, is clearly in the hunt for a sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, Tony Stewart and his stable of drivers are in danger of missing the Chase altogether.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, Boris Jurkovic, Brad Baker, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Travis Dassow, NASCAR Busch, Buddy Lazier, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

The Indianapolis Star

Cheat sheet: Paul George; Carb Day, Indy 500 forecast, schedule;...

Welcome to Memorial Day weekend! Here are the top stories for Friday, May 24, 2013: 1. Boy Scouts partially lift ban on gays; 2 Hoosiers show split.

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Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte (Coca-Cola 600): Chevrolet NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Recap

Behind the wheel of his No. 78 Furniture Row Racing/Sealy Chevrolet SS, Kurt Busch posted a quick lap time of 27.661 to qualify second for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Paddock Talk

No 8 Eddie Sharp Racing Chevrolet Will Carry A 'Trimmer Assist' Paint Scheme

The "Monster Makeover" at Dover International Speedway in 2009 included the elimination of all grass on the front stretch and in Turn 4 to make way for a new entrance to pit road, as well as a wider drive lane in that area.

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International Business Times

2013 Indy 500: Early Prediction, Preview And Weather Report For The Big Race

Chevrolet is seeking its first Indy 500 victory since 2002, and the manufacturer is off to an incredible start with all 10 of the top qualifying speeds driving an engine from the American car maker.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, Boris Jurkovic, Brad Baker, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Travis Dassow, NASCAR Busch, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Thu May 23, 2013

Examiner.com

2013 Coca Cola 600 qualifying: Hamlin sets new track record

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin is on the high road to recovery after winning the pole position for Sunday's Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway , setting a new track record in the No.

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Paddock Talk

Nabors To Return To IMS To Sing During Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race

Legendary actor, singer and entertainer Jim Nabors will sing " Indiana" in person during pre-race ceremonies for the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Bradenton.com

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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WIS-TV Columbia

Newest NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced

A friend of Tammy Jo Parker testified Wednesday that he was intimate with the 44-year-old while she was married to Brett Parker.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Memorial Day and Indianapolis 500 guide

Indianapolis is gearing up for Memorial Day weekend. As always, 2013 is packed with family-friendly events.

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Paddock Talk

Texas Motor Speedway's Hinchcliffe Ticket Promotion

While IZOD IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe continues to grow his fan base with his torrid start to the season, Texas Motor Speedway is providing yet another reason for its fan base to root for the driver of the No.

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Griffin Daily News

Gresham embraces memorable 3rd place run at Charlotte Motor Speedway

It was difficult for Max Gresham to pinpoint his favorite part of Friday's North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Niclas Jonsson, Brad Baker, NASCAR, Johnny Davis, John Borneman III, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Chris Lawson, Mike MacKenzie

Wed May 22, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Who's cooler: Indy 500 drivers or Hollywood celebs?

Terry Brown and Brian Anderson are celebrity autograph collectors. Hoping to add to their collections of thousands, the Indianapolis area pair were first in line at a Kentucky Derby eve charity event in Louisville earlier this month.

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Bradenton.com

Jarrett, Petty among new inductees into the Nascar Hof

Former Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett and legendary engine builder Maurice Petty were among those selected in the 2014 class of inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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