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Johnson claims record fourth win in all-star race

11:33 PM, May 18, 2013

Jimmie Johnson became the first driver to win the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race four times on Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Patrick wins fan vote for final spot in all-star race

8:34 PM, May 18, 2013

To no one's surprise, Danica Patrick won the fan vote to earn the 22nd and final starting position in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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McMurray, Stenhouse Jr. advance into all-star race

8:01 PM, May 18, 2013

Jamie McMurray and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gained eligibility for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after finishing 1-2 in Saturday night's Sprint Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Edwards claims all-star pole, Johnson qualifies 18th

7:09 PM, May 17, 2013

Carl Edwards will start on the pole for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after posting the quickest time in Friday's qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Ex-driver Trickle dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

8:45 PM, May 16, 2013

Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle passed away Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

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'No holds barred' in NASCAR's all-star race

1:32 PM, May 16, 2013

With a possible $2 million payday for the winner and some recent changes in the format, this year's NASCAR Sprint All- Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway could be the most thrilling one in the event's 29-year history.

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This Week in Auto Racing May 17 - 19

1:23 PM, May 16, 2013

It's a big weekend in auto racing. The stars of NASCAR will shine under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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The Inside Line: Hamlin more confident now of making Chase

3:28 PM, May 13, 2013

Denny Hamlin was sore and tired after this past Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, but his second-place finish there helped boost his confidence of making this year's Chase.

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Kenseth wins at Darlington minus crew chief Ratcliff

10:21 PM, May 11, 2013

Despite not having crew chief Jason Ratcliff at Darlington Raceway, Matt Kenseth won Saturday night's Southern 500 after passing his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Kyle Busch, for the lead in the closing laps.

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Kurt Busch claims Darlington pole with new track record

6:32 PM, May 10, 2013

One day after testing an IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch set a new track qualifying record at Darlington Raceway to win the pole for Saturday night's Southern 500.

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Gordon ready for 700th start at Darlington

2:07 PM, May 9, 2013

Jeff Gordon is expected to reach another milestone in his already illustrious NASCAR career this weekend at Darlington Raceway.

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This Week in Auto Racing May 10 - 12

2:01 PM, May 9, 2013

The Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are running at one of NASCAR's most historic racetracks, Darlington Raceway, this weekend. Formula One is in Europe for the first time this season with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

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Joe Gibbs Racing penalties significantly reduced

3:12 PM, May 8, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel on Wednesday substantially lessened the fines assessed by NASCAR to Joe Gibbs Racing for an illegal engine used in Matt Kenseth's race-winning last month at Kansas Speedway.

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Penske Racing penalties upheld, suspensions reduced

3:19 PM, May 7, 2013

Penske Racing had the suspensions for seven of its members reduced on Tuesday after NASCAR issued heavy penalties to the team for rules violations that occurred last month at Texas Motor Speedway.

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The Inside Line: Front Row Motorsports relishing Talladega win

3:20 PM, May 6, 2013

David Ragan proved that just about anybody can win at Talladega Superspeedway.