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No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. heads to the first road-course race of the year this weekend at Sonoma Raceway in California with a renewed perspective on his 2013 season- he's done following the points standings.

Martin Truex Jr. wasn't around for the post-race news conference after finishing third Sunday in the Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.

Senior Vice President David Wilson has been named acting president and general manager for Toyota Racing Development USA.

Brad Keselowski's No. 2 car failed post-race inspection following Sunday's Sprint Cup Series event at Dover International Raceway because of a part failure, his Penske Racing team confirmed.

But the manufacturer-supported engine builder for Joe Gibbs Racing and Michael Waltrip Racing seems to have trouble come in bunches.

Brad Keselowski could be looking at a points penalty after his No. 2 car failed post-race inspection following Sunday's Dover race.

Lee Spencer is the senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She has provided award-winning coverage of auto racing over the last 15 years.

But he must turn poles into checkered flags to make a serious run at a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship.

Nearby, Danica Patrick tried to cool down questions about her wreck involving her boyfriend, Ricky Stenhouse, on Sunday at Charlotte.

Returning to the site of a past conquest is always a good feeling, especially when that site is near your old stomping grounds.

Matt Kenseth thought briefly about ducking down onto the apron, but he knew he was going much too fast for that.

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.

Sherry Pollex and NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr., both with microphones, are surrounded by young models as they present a check to the Levine Children's Hospital, the beneficiary of Catwalk for a Cause.

No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. might not have visited victory lane Saturday night in the All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but raising $80,000 for a children's hospital had to make him feel pretty good.