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Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:50:28 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - Denny Hamlin isn't ready to say he's back, even after winning the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 with a record-setting qualifying lap Thursday night.

Kenseth looks to continue winning ways

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:24:26 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.

JGR roars back on track after rocky 2 weeks

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:49:11 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - When Joe Gibbs publicly addressed the illegal part found in Matt Kenseth's engine, the team owner was respectful of NASCAR's inspection process but adamant about the importance of not sullying Joe Gibbs Racing's reputation over an infraction he insisted was not intentional.

Kenseth overcomes hurdles to win on JGR team

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:38:45 -0400

DARLINGTON, South Carolina - Matt Kenseth has rarely been more pleased in victory than he was this weekend at Darlington Raceway. Maybe that's because of what he overcame to achieve the win.

Kenseth passes Busch for 1st Darlington victory

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:22:24 -0400

DARLINGTON, South Carolina - Matt Kenseth is quickly showing how well he fits in at Joe Gibbs Racing.

Gordon proud of NASCAR milestone

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:14:29 -0400

DARLINGTON, South Carolina - Jeff Gordon is proud he has reached 700 straight Sprint Cup starts. He's even prouder he has accomplished the feat while still near the top of the sport, which he proved again Saturday night with a third-place finish at Darlington Raceway.

Kurt Busch turns record lap at Darlington

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:41:38 -0400

DARLINGTON, South Carolina - Kurt Busch ended up on top at Darlington Raceway a week after finishing upside-down at Talladega.

Newman says hasn't heard from NASCAR

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:16:27 -0400

DARLINGTON, South Carolina - Here's a twist: Ryan Newman is eager to speak with NASCAR officials, but so far has not heard back from them.

Hamlin plans to run entire race at Darlington

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:39:09 -0400

DARLINGTON, South Carolina - Denny Hamlin doesn't have a contingency plan for Darlington Raceway. He has every intention of running the entire race.

No fine for Ryan Newman's comments

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:41:44 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - NASCAR said Tuesday that Ryan Newman will not be fined for his rebuke of NASCAR on live television following a late accident at Talladega.

In The Pits: Should Newman be fined for comments?

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:24:44 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Ryan Newman had to open his checkbook the last time he spoke out at Talladega.

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.

Denny Hamlin runs 16 laps at Talladega

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:11:13 -0400

TALLADEGA, Alabama - Denny Hamlin ran 16 laps at full speed Friday, turned his car over to Brian Vickers and then didn't exactly rule himself out of running a full race this weekend as he recovers from a back injury.

Denny Hamlin cleared to return at Talladega

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:56:26 -0400

TALLADEGA, Alabama - Denny Hamlin received medical clearance Thursday to return this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR drivers hit 214 mph during Indy tire test

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:03:08 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - NASCAR had the perfect combination for the start of Tuesday's tire test in Indianapolis.

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.

Hamlin not cleared to race Saturday at Richmond

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:00:55 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Denny Hamlin hasn't been cleared to race at his home track in Richmond as he had hoped.