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Bruce Martin: Five things we learned at the All-Star race
Ho-hum, Jimmie Johnson wins again. Johnson's race strategy and engine builders pushing the limits are just two of the things we learned at the All-Star race, writes Bruce Martin.
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Johnson cruises to third career All-Star race victory
Concord, N.C. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson won his third All-Star race on Saturday night by pulling away over the 10-lap sprint to the $1 million prize.
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Briscoe puts Team Penske back on Indy 500 pole
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Roger Penske ran out the clock on Michael Andretti's team, giving the Indianapolis 500 pole to Ryan Briscoe.
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Sadler nabs pole for Sunday N'wide race at Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) -- With most of the NASCAR world focused solely on Charlotte and Saturday night's All-Star Race, the Nationwide series has the Iowa Speedway all to itself.
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Three drivers OK after crashes in Indy qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Rookie Bryan Clauson has been taken to the infield medical center after crashing during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500.
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2 spectators killed as car crashes at French rally
TOULON, France (AP) -- Police say a car competing in a road race has lost control and smashed into a crowd of spectators in a French village, killing two and injuring at least 15.
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Castroneves notches fastest practice lap at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has put himself back in contention for Indy's fifth pole.
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Ku. Busch says feud with Newman good for sport
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kurt Busch thought he and Ryan Newman were friends. He's learned the hard way this week that he was mistaken.
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Lofton races to first Truck Series win in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Justin Lofton raced to his first NASCAR Truck Series victory Friday night, getting the jump on race leader Brad Keselowski on a late restart and holding on at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Andretti hits 227 mph at final day of Indy practice
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Marco Andretti is taking advantage of an IndyCar power boost.
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Kyle Busch captures pole for Sprint All-Star race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Kyle Busch captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race for the second straight year.
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NASCAR partners with Twitter to enhance events
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR has created a partnership with Twitter that makes it the first sports organization to create an enhanced live event experience on the social media platform.
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Ku. Busch says feud with Newman good for sport
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Kurt Busch thought he and Ryan Newman were friends. He's learned the hard way this week that he was mistaken.
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Dustin Long: A bold proposal to drastically improve NASCAR's All-Star Race
For years, NASCAR officials have tried to find a way to inject drama into the annual All-Star Race. Here's a surefire solution: put an automatic Chase berth on the line, says Dustin Long.
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Dixon takes top honors at practice for Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Scott Dixon turned turning the fastest Thursday lap in practice for the Indianapolis 500.
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Johnson's team claims pit crew challenge crown
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 pit crew got its revenge.
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Bruce Martin: Ten stories to watch at the Indy 500
Will Helio Castroneves or Dario Franchitti add another win? Can Will Power breakthrough? Bruce Martin breaks down the 10 biggest storylines surrounding the 96th Indianapolis 500.
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Top 5 All-Star Races in NASCAR history
NASCAR's All-Star Race isn't perfect, but it's delivered its share of memorable moments since the inaugural race in 1985. Cory McCartney ranks the top five All-Star races in history.
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