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NASCAR officials, crew chiefs and drivers hope they like what they see Monday in a test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway designed to complete the 2014 rules package.

NASCAR announced sweeping changes to the Hall-of-Fame election process Thursday, including tweaks that make Bill Elliott and Mark Martin immediately eligible for enshrinement.

Less than 24 hours after hiring driver Jeff Burton as a NASCAR analyst, NBC Sports Group confirmed its rumored first choice for a play-by-play announcer by grabbing Rick Allen away from Fox Sports 1. Starting in 2015, Allen will move from announcing Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Racing Series events for FS1 to NBC and NBC Sports Network.

Last year Erik Jones entered the gates of Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla.

With excitement and high expectations, TRG-AMR has confirmed its first entry's driver lineup in the GTD class.

AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce the complete AMA Pro Flat Track schedule for the upcoming 2014 season; an agenda that includes 16 rounds featuring non-stop entertainment and thrilling motorcycle racing action from the AMA Pro Grand National Championship and AMA Pro Singles classes.

Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for 2013's Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 16. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI writer.

The IU Natatorium, home of the 2013 National Championship & World Championship Trials, shown on Saturday June 29, 2013.

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Juan Pablo Montoya turned his first laps in an Indy car in 13 years Monday during his first test with new team Penske Racing.

Hersha added a second straight Division 4 state title to his impressive resume by winning in 15:49.2 and leading the Yellow Jackets to a third-place finish at the finals at Michigan International Speedway.

Andrew Short, Steve Lindenau, Thad Duvall, Josh Hayes, Melissa Paris, Willie Blount www.pitpassmoto.com/ Advance, North Carolina - Motorcycle industry celebrities and insiders from the motorcycle world give their uncut opinions and stories.

He needs one more championship - he's sure to be the early favorite in 2014 - to tie the NASCAR record held by Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt.

NEWS & NOTES *When referencing "major American professional sports," the following have been factored in: Major League Baseball, NASCAR, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League and the National Hockey League.

Jimmie Johnson holds his daughter, Genevieve, as they greet fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Sprint Cub Series auto race in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.

Where do fans stop bleeding Chiefs red and gold and start oozing Broncos blue and orange? Ahead of tonight’s showdown in Denver, The Star’s Rick Montgomery set off across Kansas to find the limit of Chiefs Nation.

Driver Jimmie Johnson prepares for practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Henrik Stenson moved a step closer to capturing the European money title, shooting an eight-under 64 Friday for a one-stroke lead after two rounds at the season-ending World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Matt Crafton officially clinched the 2013 Camping World Truck Series championship by simply starting Friday night's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but Kyle Busch took the checkered flag and gave his No.

Perhaps it's the endless hours he spent watching NASCAR growing up. Or maybe it's the Jeff Gordon costume he wore for Halloween and his birthday at age 5. It could also have something to do with the word "car" being in his name, but one thing is for certain: Carter Fartuch was destined for the fast lane.

In this Oct. 10, 2009, file photo, IRL driver Dario Franchitti celebrates after winning the Firestone Indy 300 auto race at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla.