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Clarification to rule may favor Danica Patrick

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:38:48 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The rules surrounding Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race continue to change, and fans are concerned the latest tweak is meant to benefit Danica Patrick.

NASCAR suspends 2 for failing random drug tests

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:57:49 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - NASCAR has suspended two crew members for failing random drug tests.

David Ragan steals last-lap victory at Talladega

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:26:36 -0400

TALLADEGA, Alabama - Rain and wrecks pushed NASCAR to the edge of darkness Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, where three of the biggest names in the sport led the field to final flag.

Hamlin starts at Talladega, climbs out at caution

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:06:27 -0400

TALLADEGA, Alabama - The goal at Talladega Superspeedway was to get Denny Hamlin a chance to turn some laps and collect some points.

Edwards gets pole after rain washes out qualifying

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:47:16 -0400

TALLADEGA, Alabama - Steady rain Saturday washed out qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway, where the field was set by practice speeds.

Alabama's McCarron to drive pace car in Talladega

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:21:06 -0400

TALLADEGA, Alabama - Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron will drive the pace car before NASCAR's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Late caution costs Montoya much-needed victory

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:15:22 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - It's been a season of bad breaks for Juan Pablo Montoya, so it was only fitting when things again didn't go his way.

TRD recalls 3 Bowyer engines after Kenseth penalty

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:01:07 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Toyota pulled three engines from Michael Waltrip Racing as a precautionary move after NASCAR found an illegal part in Matt Kenseth's engine.

NASCAR penalizes Kenseth after engine fails

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:42:07 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to engines, tires and fuel on a race car. Anything even slightly improper is dealt with swiftly and severely. NASCAR always throws the book at offenders.

Daytona, Talladega re-enforcing crossover gates

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:25:41 -0400

NASCAR's two fastest tracks are re-enforcing crossover gates in the wake of the Feb. 23 accident at Daytona International Speedway that injured nearly 30 spectators.