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7 hrs ago | AutoWeek

CAR LIFEThis week in 1968: F1 driver Mike Spencea

Formula One driver Mike Spence died from injuries sustained in a crash while testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 7, 1968.

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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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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Family support for young drivers

Bump Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can take you to the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows.

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The Las Vegas Sun

Head-on crash on I-15 leaves 3 dead, 4 injured

Three people were killed and four others were injured early Sunday when a car traveling the wrong way on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Motor Speedway slammed head-on into an oncoming vehicle, authorities reported.

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BleacherReport

IndyCar 2013: Ed Carpenter Still a Long Shot Despite Winning Pole

Even after winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500, it's still unlikely that Ed Carpenter actually pulls off the win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Ledger-Enquirer.com

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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Wed May 15, 2013

The Republic

3-time Indy 500 winner Franchitti tops speed chart

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the May 26 race.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Paddock Talk

Experience the Thrill of Atlanta Motor Speedway with Special Offer from Richard

Fans looking to get out of the grandstands and truly experience the raw speed and power of a 600-horsepower NASCAR race car on Atlanta Motor Speedway's 1.54-mile surface can do so this summer with a special offer from Richard Petty Driving Experience .

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WFIE-TV Evansville

Topping the Speed Chart

James Hinchcliffe posted the fastest lap Tuesday in practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third straight day an Andretti Autosport driver topped the speed chart.

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Speed Channel

NNS: Gibbs Crew Members Placed On Probation

NASCAR announced today that NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chief Adam Stevens has been fined and placed on probation for violations during this past weekend's event at Darlington Raceway.

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Mon May 13, 2013

National Speed Sport News

PHOTOS: Day Three Of Indy 500 Practice

A.J. Foyt Racing drivers Takuma Sato and Conor Daly chat during Monday's Indianapolis 500 practice session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Republic

Rookie Munoz tops Indy's speed chart in practice

A little more than 24 hours after passing his rookie test, the Colombian narrowly averted a collision with teammate Marco Andretti in the first turn and posted the fastest lap in two practice sessions by going 223.023 mph on a cold, windy day.

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NewsOK.com

Hinchcliffe's profile raised by hot IndyCar start

If he's not busy fine-tuning the No. 27 car, you might find him making an appearance for his sponsor, Go Daddy, or promoting IndyCar racing.

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Indiana's NewsCenter

Carpenter Fastest, Rookies Prepare As Indy Opens

Ninety minutes was all that was necessary for three first-year Indianapolis 500 competitors to complete the three phases of the Rookie Orientation Program on Opening Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday.

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Sat May 11, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Youngsters take to Downtown streets for Indy 500-themed fun during Rookie Run

Kids' Day got off to a running start on Saturday as youngsters participated in the Rookie Run, a non-competitive race Downtown for ages 3-12. Coinciding with the opening day of practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, other activities at the Chase 500 Festival Kids' Day event included face-painting, mini car races and a chance to meet the 500 ... (more)

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Bellingham Herald

Gordon proud of NASCAR milestone

He's even prouder has accomplished the feat while still near the top of the sport.

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Fri May 10, 2013

WCYB

Hamlin plans to run entire race at Darlington

Denny Hamlin has no doubt he'll stay in the car for the entire Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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News Times

Matt Kenseth pleased with appeal outcome

Matt Kenseth was in Canada when J.D. Gibbs sent him the results of their appeal to NASCAR to reduce sweeping penalties against Joe Gibbs Racing.

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Thu May 09, 2013

WMBF

Raceway Grill a landmark for racing fans

While thousands of NASCAR fans will fill the grandstands at Darlington Raceway this weekend, right now some of them are spending time at what they describe as another Darlington landmark.

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Naples Daily News

Local racing: Germain's Casey Mears coming off 24th-place finish at Talladega

Daily News staff Casey Mears of Naples-based Germain Racing finished 24th in the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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