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Biffle, Edwards not on same page after Mich race

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:21:55 -0400

BROOKLYN, Michigan - Greg Biffle was thrilled after his victory last weekend in Michigan.

Leffler planned for young son in case of death

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:57:51 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.

Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:19:33 -0400

BROOKLYN, Michigan - Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory - right down the road from company headquarters.

Edwards tops Cup qualifying at Michigan

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:27:12 -0400

BROOKLYN, Michigan - Brad Keselowski was asked to pick one word to describe a lap at Michigan International Speedway.

Earnhardt gearing up to make a run at victory

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:23:55 -0400

LONG POND, Pennsylvania - By the time Dale Earnhardt Jr. reached Victory Lane last season at Michigan, the win seemed as much inevitable as implausible.

Weekend Sports In Brief

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:06:34 -0400

NBA FINALS

Johnson dominates in win at Pocono Raceway

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:23:35 -0400

LONG POND, Pennsylvania - Jimmie Johnson walked into the media center holding his daughter's hand, his pregnant wife right behind them. Their second child is due in September, right around the time of the final race before the Chase field is set.

Andrea washes away sporting events on East Coast

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:14:14 -0400

The remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea washed away sporting events from the Southeast to New England.

Gordon tries to find winning ways at Pocono

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:50:57 -0400

LONG POND, Pennsylvania - Jeff Gordon isn't quite ready to call it a career.

Stewart wins Cup race at Dover

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:06:31 -0400

DOVER, Delaware - With one big move, Tony Stewart put Juan Pablo Montoya and a sluggish season well behind him.

Hamlin wins pole at Dover International Speedway

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:51:28 -0400

DOVER, Delaware - Denny Hamlin has another top spot in his comeback from a back injury.

Johnson touched by visit to Oklahoma tornado site

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:17:53 -0400

DOVER, Delaware - Jimmie Johnson was simply heartbroken. He saw the damaged neighborhoods, destroyed homes, fallen trees and tons of debris in tornado-ravaged Oklahoma.

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to visit Moore

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:46:10 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Five-Time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will visit tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, on Thursday to help distribute supplies to victims of the May 19-20 tornados.

Harvick charging hard in final RCR season

Mon, 27 May 2013 09:54:18 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - Kevin Harvick had already made a loud statement in winning his second Coca-Cola 600. He had another, just as important one to make about his focus in his final season with Richard Childress Racing.

Harvick holds on to win wild race at Charlotte

Mon, 27 May 2013 03:20:41 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - Kevin Harvick thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. Surely, he told himself as he drove by the front stretch, that can't be a cable hanging down on the track.

Harvick pulls away to win Coca-Cola 600

Mon, 27 May 2013 01:10:22 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - Kevin Harvick isn't done surprising people at Charlotte Motor Speedway or Richard Childress Racing.

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.

MWR cars, others bring awareness to storm victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:47 -0400

CONCORD, North Carolina - Owner Michael Waltrip and others in the NASCAR garage hope to bring attention to the needs of those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes at the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend.