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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.

Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, cashing another $1 million check in the process.

Powerful stuff Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Ed Carpenter, whose family owns the track, won the pole for next weekend's Indianapolis 500.

Kendra Swander, Eric Swander, Melissa Taylor and Rob Taylor traveled from Ohio to enjoy the Michigan Wine and Beer Fest at Michigan International Speedway.

Hopes of cracking the top nine and claiming a front-row view were quashed Saturday during pole qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a gaggle of faster Chevrolets left Ganassi's Hondas behind as the first 24 slots were decided.

Jamie Whincup made history on Saturday by winning the first V8 Supercar race ever to be held at the Circuit of the Americas.

Ordered to man the autograph stand at last month's US MotoGP in Texas, one of Australia's most recognisable sporting faces was on the verge of turning red.

Excited: Rick Kelly is fulfilling a fantasy by racing his Nissan Altima at the Austin 400 and is hoping he can ''sneak into the top 10'' . Photo: Supplied The only thing that could make former champion Rick Kelly happier than finally getting to race in the United States would be to score Nissan's first V8 Supercars victory at the inaugural Austin ... (more)

The latest episode in the new "Star Trek" movie series, "Into Darkness," is now playing in area theaters.

Carl Edwards took the pole for the Sprint Cup All-Star race, which will take place on Saturday night.

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.

Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season and understands Kahne may be planning some retaliation.

Seventh grade students from Dundee walk in the woods near a Michigan International Speedway campground on Tuesday morning during Track and Explore.

Kyle Busch turned in a dominating performance in NASCAR Nationwide Series competition at Darlington Raceway on Friday night, claiming the pole and leading most of the 147-lap Help a Hero 200 en route to the race win.

With a possible $2 million payday for the winner and some recent changes in the format, this year's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway could be the most thrilling one in the event's 29-year history.

Kyle Busch Motorsports will field three Toyota Tundras in Friday night's NC Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway , the prelude to this weekend's Sprint All-Star Race for the Sprint Cup Series teams.

Watkins Glen International announced on Wednesday that its President, Michael Printup, will introduce authors Michael Argetsinger and Bill Green for their book launch talk on Saturday, May 18.

Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

One of Hamilton County's most wanted fugitives has been captured in Alabama. Aaron Massey was arrested at a hotel near Mobile, Alabama.

Nicholas Bower loved racing, and especially camping out with his friends during race weekends.