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1 hr ago | National Speed Sport News

IndyCar Open To More Technical Innovation

IndyCar will open the door to increased technical innovation in its cars and continue its longstanding effort to improve safety in open-wheel racing, Hulman & Co.

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2 hrs ago | CBS Local

IndyCar Series Driver James Hinchcliffe Joins New School

James Hinchcliffe of Canada driver of the Andretti Autosport Dallara Chevrolet drives during the IZOD IndyCar series Sao Paulo Indy 300 at Anhembi Sambadrome on May 5, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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6 hrs ago | KRQE Albuquerque

Jimmie Johnson races to recorda

"Five-time" became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt and teammate Jeff Gordon on Saturday night.

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11 hrs ago | Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte: Justin Allgaier NASCAR Nationwide Race Preview

Back Home in Charlotte...Following a one-week hiatus, the NASCAR Nationwide Series returns for the 10th race of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon.

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Wed May 22, 2013

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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BleacherReport

Ranking the Drivers We Most Want to See Do the Indy 500-Coca Cola 600 Double

Kasey Kahne's open-wheel background makes him an ideal candidate for the NASCAR/IndyCar double.

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Paddock Talk

2013 Charlotte (Coca-Cola 600): Chevrolet NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Preview

DID YOU KNOW? A group of 110 Detroit-area high school students are about to begin paid summer internships as members of the brand-new GM Student Corps, a program introduced today by General Motors North America President Mark Reuss that combines service, education and mentoring.

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WCYB

Bruton Smith left out of 2014 NASCAR Hall Of Fame class

The five-person class - the fifth in NASCAR Hall of Fame history - consists of Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts.

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SanLuisObispo.com

Drag racer Brown steps into Carpenter's IndyCar

Ed Carpenter thought it'd be fun to ramp up the speed by about 100 mph. Brown, the reigning NHRA Top Fuel champion, stopped by his old pal's garage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, slipping into Carpenter's No.

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CNN

Drag racer Antron Brown steps into Ed Carpenter's IndyCar

Antron Brown joked that he wouldn't mind making a couple of left-handed turns the next time he's on the track.

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Motorsport.com

Kligerman ready for race at KBM's 'home track' at Charlotte 200

As the NASCAR Nationwide Series prepares for this week's History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway ,Parker Kligerman and his No.

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The Indianapolis Star

Indy 500 starter Carlos Munoz honored at Fastest Rookie of the Year lunch

Carlos Munoz , who at 21 is youngest driver ever to start in the front row of the Indianapolis 500, was honored Tuesday at the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie of the Year lunch.

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Detroit Free Press

Sebastien Bourdais expects fast success in IndyCar return

What : The Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans. When : May 31-June 2. Where : Belle Isle, Detroit.

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Tue May 21, 2013

MLive.com

Farmers Market at Walker Tavern Historic Site to open for season Sunday

A chance to enjoy some of the best produce southern Michigan has to offer is returning to the Walker Tavern Historic Site.

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The Florida Times-Union

NASCAR Notebook: Wild Card rules still pose challenge for drivers

By winning earlier this month at Talladega, Ala., David Ragan is the only driver to complete the most difficult step toward winning one of two wild card entries into the Chase for the Championship.

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National Speed Sport News

Indy 500 National Anthem Singer Announced

Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian music superstar Sandi Patty will come back home to Indiana to sing the national anthem before the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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KRCR

Report: Charlotte NASCAR race could move to Las Vegas

Charlotte Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith said in a radio interview that Charlotte might lose one of its two spots on NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series schedule to Las Vegas.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Speed Channel

CUP: EXCLUSIVE - No Crew Chief Changes At SHR

Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 39 Aspen Dental Chevrolet, is introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013.

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KTEN-TV Denison

3 dead ID'd after wrong-way I-15 crash near Vegas

Authorities are identifying three people killed in a weekend crash involving a wrong-way driver from Las Vegas and several people from India on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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ESPN

Johnson eases to record 4th All-Star victory

"Five-time" became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt and teammate Jeff Gordon on Saturday night.

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