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8 min ago | USA Today

Deadly May of 1973 still resonates at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

A crowd estimated at 250,000 swarmed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's grandstands, suites and infield on May 12, 1973.

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4 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Watkins Glen authors unveil new history of NASCAR, Formula 1 at track

As part of their ongoing "Conversation" series, on Saturday the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen hosted a talk by authors of a new book on the history of Watkins Glen International racetrack.

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8 hrs ago | Ledger-Enquirer.com

Allgaier thriving despite overhaul to NASCAR team

The changes haven't led to a victory just yet for the veteran NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, but Allgaier is confident the No.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, NASCAR Nationwide Series, Elliott Sadler, Kevin Harvick, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Fred Biagi, Regan Smith, Boris Said, NASCAR Nextel Cup, Latitude 43 Racing, Kyle Larson

Mon May 20, 2013

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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The Miami Herald

AJ Allmendinger taking life 1 day at a time

AJ Allmendinger's parents attended their first Indianapolis 500 in 1979, when they camped in a grassy lot and watched Rick Mears win his first 400.

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USA Today

10 best places to watch a NASCAR race

Bristol Motor Speedway: Bristol's shape mixed with the towering grandstands means there's not a bad seat in the house.

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KRCR

Johnson adds another record to Hall of Fame credentials

A cursory glance at Jimmie Johnson's racing resume will tell you that the driver of the No.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indy

In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.

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The Miami Herald

Ken Schrader oldest ARCA winner

Longtime NASCAR driver Ken Schrader became the oldest winner in ARCA Racing Series history Sunday, dominating the Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

Full 33-car starting field set for Indy 500

The nine starting positions that remained for the May 26 Indianapolis 500 were determined during Sunday's "Bump Day" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Bradenton.com

Daly has better luck on Indy's Bump Day

When he arrived at the track last Monday, the 21-year-old rookie was missing his HANS which was lost on his flight back from two races in Spain.

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The Gleaner

Shelly, Weir sweep sprints

Warren Weir of Jamaica is congratulated by his compatriot, Jason Young, after winning the men's 200-metre race at the Diamond League track and field meet in Shanghai, China, yesterday.

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The Indianapolis Star

Indy 500 2013 race central: Qualifying underway with slight schedule change

Here’s your digital hub for news from Pole Day for the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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AutoWeek

Whincup wins first of four V-8 Supercars race at COTA

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

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Sat May 18, 2013

WNFL-AM Green Bay

Carpenter slays IndyCar giants to win 500 pole

Carpenter, IndyCar's only owner/driver, delivered the big surprise on Pole Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway clocking a four-lap average speed of 228.762 mph in his Chevrolet powered Dallara around the sprawling 2.5 mile oval.

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The Miami Herald

Ganassi foursome endures trying day at Indy

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.

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KHOU-TV Houston

Will Power grabs early lead in race for Indy pole

After spending most of the week frustrated as he tried to find speed, Roger Penske's team finally came up with the answers the Australian needed to move into position for his first Indianapolis 500 pole.

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Washington Times

Dale Jr. the chef: Brisket was a rousing success

NASCAR 's most popular driver celebrated Mother's Day by cooking a brisket for his mom.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Allison Jacob named 500 Festival Queen

The 500 Festival announced Saturday that Allison Jacob of Indianapolis was crowned the 2013 500 Festival Queen at the Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by ProLiance Energy, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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The Age

Kelly has an American dream

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)

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