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Menard extends contract with Richard Childress Racing

3:13 PM, May 24, 2013

Paul Menard has signed a multi-year extension with Richard Childress Racing to drive the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Sprint Cup Series, the team announced on Friday.

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Hamlin sets new track qualifying record at Charlotte

8:46 PM, May 23, 2013

Denny Hamlin easily broke the track qualifying record at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday night to earn the pole for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 -- the longest race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

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Coca-Cola 600 a long and tiring race for drivers

4:36 PM, May 23, 2013

After running the all-star race this past weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, it's time for the Sprint Cup Series to get back to the point -- points racing that is.

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This Week in Auto Racing May 23 - 26

4:19 PM, May 23, 2013

Sunday is the biggest day of the year in auto racing, starting with the Monaco Grand Prix, followed by the Indianapolis 500 and culminating with NASCAR's 600-mile race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Jarrett, Petty among new inductees into the NASCAR HOF

6:47 PM, May 22, 2013

Former Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett and legendary engine builder Maurice Petty were among those selected in the 2014 class of inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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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.