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2 hrs ago | Detroit News

Sprint Cup champ Brad Keselowski tries to build on title

Defending series champion Brad Keselowski believes he's still the fastest in Sprint Cup, even if his results four months into the season don't bear that out.

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5 hrs ago | The Inquirer

Grid 2 125,000 special edition comes with a free car

The game is up for presale at high street stores and the webstore Game. There you can pick up a special collectors edition for 125,000. #GAMEGarage - There's only one copy of this edition... Sure it'll rev off the shelf at a cool 125K... bit.ly/12AOrPj For that money you get a one off, custom made BAC Mono supercar to accompany your game, plus a ... (more)

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9 hrs ago | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Record-tying 4 women in the field for Indy 500

Katherine Legge, of England, sits in her car as the slowest qualifier in the field on the second day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis Sunday, May 19, 2013.

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Related Topix: Sports, CART Racing, Katherine Legge, Racing, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Boris Jurkovic, Andy Belmont

Thu May 23, 2013

National Speed Sport News

Jim Nabors Will Be Back For Indy 500

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

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Lexington Herald-Leader

Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap

He said it would take a win Sunday night or at another Sprint Cup race later in the season before he's willing to make that declaration.

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Log Cabin Democrat

Andretti heads into Indy 500 trying to shake curse

Shortly before he left home for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Marco Andretti watched a documentary that showed his grandfather, Mario, at the famed track.

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The State

Kahne embraces long races like the Coca-Cola 600

A three-time winner in the Coca-Cola 600, Kahne is expected to be among those competing with Johnson at the end of this marathon race.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Jimmie Johnson, Ray Evernham, NASCAR Busch, Kasey Kahne

Bradenton.com

Military tributes at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North will receive the Stonewall Jackson Award presented annually by Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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The Washington Post

MWR Sprint Cup cars to carry decals for Feed The Children group to help tornado victims

NASCAR's Michael Waltrip hopes to bring attention to the needs of those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend.

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Philly.com

IndyCar drivers cool to Patrick's switch to NASCAR

NEAR the conclusion of our meeting with IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon and Ryan Briscoe Monday, I said, smiling, "We can't let a media session go by without a Danica question." You'd have thought someone had dialed back the room temperature 30 degrees at XFINITY Live! Talk about a frosty reaction .

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TheIndyChannel

90-year-old fan ready for his 87th 500

On Sunday, race fans will head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but one fan will arguably be the biggest fan of all.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Sporting News

Greg Biffle, Roush Fenway Racing playing catch-up with new Sprint Cup car

So needless to say, at 13th in the Sprint Cup standings, the Roush Fenway Racing driver isn't all that happy.

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Seattle Times

Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall

Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most successful families to be honored.

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CTV

Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most successful families to be honoured.

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Seattle Times

Patrick staying positive amid struggles on track

Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Danica Patrick, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Indy Racing, Andretti Autosport, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont

Sunherald.com

Young drivers give IndyCar solid foundation

They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry.

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Related Topix: Sports, CART Racing, Graham Rahal, Racing, Sarah Fisher, Indy Racing, Team Rahal, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Andretti Autosport, Marco Andretti, Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon

Auto Racing Daily

'Long' Shot: Stenhouse Hopes Greatness Awaits

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished 12th in the season-opening Daytona 500, a result that would come to define his consistent rookie season.

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CBS Sports

Niners' Harbaugh to drive pace car at Indy 500

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will drive the pace car in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Toby Keith barley missed tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

In a community used to experiencing tornadoes, many in Moore, Oklahoma are in a state of shock.

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The Indianapolis Star

Things to donear you: Downtown Indianapolis

On Robert D. Orr Plaza near the Statehouse. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., free, call 233-0800 or visit www.in.gov. Fashion in the Fast Lane West Indy - The fun, fast and fashion-filled brunch in the East Chalet features a fashion show and Indy's biggest racing stars and their families.

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