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NASCAR drivers among 800 at Leffler funeral

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:20:41 -0400

CORNELIUS, North Carolina - The funeral service for NASCAR driver Jason Leffler drew Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle and Brad Keselowski among the more than 800 people who filled Grace Covenant Church on Wednesday.

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.

Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:20:26 -0400

EL CAJON, California - Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.

NASCAR driver in NC faces new charges

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:03:06 -0400

SHELBY, North Carolina - A NASCAR driver has turned himself in to authorities in Shelby after warrants were issued for him and a business partner.

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.

Hamlin changes paint scheme to honor Leffler

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:45:40 -0400

BROOKLYN, Michigan - Denny Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota changed its paint scheme for Sunday's race at Michigan to the one that was used when Jason Leffler drove the car in 2005.

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.

Smith holds off Larson to win Nationwide race

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:23:19 -0400

BROOKLYN, Michigan - The rain drops splashed down on the pavement at Michigan International Speedway about an hour after Regan Smith's victory Saturday.

Penske: 'Brad had some misinformation' on hires

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:44:17 -0400

WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin - Roger Penske refuted Brad Keselowski's claim that some of their employees were poached by other NASCAR teams.

Trust fund set up for Jason Leffler's young son

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:30:06 -0400

CORNELIUS, North Carolina - A trust fund has been established for the 5-year-old son of Jason Leffler, the NASCAR driver who died earlier this week in a racing accident.

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.

Leffler's death puts spotlight on short tracks

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:48 -0400

BROOKLYN, Michigan - Tony Stewart opened his remarks with a few words about his relationship with Jason Leffler.

Hendrick says Keselowski should show 'more class'

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:29 -0400

BROOKLYN, Michigan - Rick Hendrick defended his team's hiring approach Friday and said Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski should show "more class" after accusing Hendrick Motorsports of stealing information by poaching employees from Ford teams.

Parnelli Jones hit hard by Jason Leffler's death

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:57:22 -0400

An emotional Parnelli Jones fondly recalled Jason Leffler's rise from a volunteer in Jones' race shop to a championship-caliber driver.

Tony Stewart to race at dirt track in South Dakota

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:54:04 -0400

BRANDON, South Dakota - Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart is scheduled to race at Huset's Speedway near Brandon on July 3.

Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:56:05 -0400

BRIDGEPORT, New Jersey - NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

NASCAR's Vickers to honor Cardinals' championship

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:36:10 -0400

ATLANTA - Brian Vickers is hoping Cardinal karma extends to his stock car at Kentucky Speedway later this month.

Kenzie Ruston on the rise for Turner Scott

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:19:19 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - Kenzie Ruston stood out on the podium when the NASCAR Next field was revealed last weekend at Iowa Speedway.

Elliotts, Burtons make it family affair at track

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:49:59 -0400

Jeb Burton and Chase Elliott could have saved a stamp.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Schedule-Winners

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:24:17 -0400

Through June 7

Feb. 22 - NextEra Energy Resources 250 (Johnny Sauter)

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.

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.

Trevor Bayne wins NASCAR Nationwide in Iowa

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:41:29 -0400

NEWTON, Iowa - Trevor Bayne spent the first weekend of his marriage stuck in a rain-soaked racetrack in the middle of Iowa.

Jim Brown visits with NASCAR's Petty, Patrick

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:05:30 -0400

LONG POND, Pennsylvania - Fans strolling down the Pocono Raceway garage had to look twice. Sure, Richard Petty standing outside his hauler is a common scene on race day. Throw in Jim Brown and it was a Hall of Fame twin bill tough to top.

Allmendinger set to replace Labonte at JTG

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:18:16 -0400

LONG POND, Pennsylvania - AJ Allmendinger will replace Bobby Labonte next week at Michigan International Speedway for JTG Daugherty Racing.