More 'royal family' members enter NASCAR's hall

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

New rule cuts down on driving in pain

NASCAR's new rules that advance two drivers into the Chase for the Championship based on victories, not a top-10 position in the point standings, is one reason why drivers aren't as compelled to ...
By Don Coble

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Track owner has knack for making headlines

Eccentric track owner Bruton Smith this week suggested he might move a race away from Charlotte Motor Speedway at the exact same time a committee is considering electing him into the NASCAR Hall ...

Monday, May 20, 2013

Allmendinger grateful for a second chance

AJ Allmendinger will make his Indy 500 debut on Sunday, seven years after he left open-wheel racing.
By Jenna Fryer

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Johnson brushes off controversy

Jimmie Johnson shrugged off those who claim his win in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race was aided by an error.
By Jenna Fryer

Johnson wins All-Star race

CONCORD, N.C. - Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
By Jenna Fryer

Friday, May 17, 2013

Kyle Busch wary of Kahne after incidents

CONCORD, N.C. - Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season and understands Kahne might be planning some retaliation.

Edwards honors Trickle, wins pole

Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, paying tribute to the late Dick Trickle along the way.
By Steve Reed

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Ex-driver Trickle dies of apparent suicide

CONCORD, N.C. - Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation's small tracks, ...
By Steve Reed

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Reward outweighs risk at All-Star race

Saturday night's Sprint All-Star race would be a perfect time for Denny Hamlin to let his aching back heal without losing any points for the championship. Don't count on it.
By Don Coble

Patrick might need fans vote to make All-Star race field

There are two ways Danica Patrick can qualify for the Sprint All-Star race on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway: She can either finish first or second in the Sprint Showdown qualifying race or ...
By Don Coble

Monday, May 13, 2013

Joe Gibbs Racing roars back after rocky weeks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 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 ...
By Jenna Fryer

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Kenseth clearing hurdles

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.
By Pete Iacobelli

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Kenseth gets win at Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. - Matt Kenseth passed his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 13 laps to go to win his first Southern 500 on Saturday night.
By Pete Iacobelli

Gordon reaches milestone for consecutive starts

DARLINGTON, S.C. - Jeff Gordon is proud he has reached 700 consecutive Sprint Cup starts. He's even prouder he has accomplished the feat while still near the top of the sport.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Record run puts Kurt Busch on Darlington pole

DARLINGTON, S.C. - Kurt Busch has set a Darlington Raceway record in earning the pole for Saturday night's Southern 500.
By Pete Iacobelli

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Larson gaining stature on track

FLORENCE, S.C. - Kyle Larson is grateful for the exposure he's received as part of NASCAR's "Next9" initiative.
By Pete Iacobelli

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Penalties eased against Gibbs Racing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A NASCAR appeals panel sided with Joe Gibbs Racing on Wednesday and eased some of the penalties imposed for having an illegal part in Matt Kenseth's race-winning engine at Kansas ...

Talladega win won't change Front Row owner

An unexpected, if not shocking, victory in last Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway won't change the way Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins does his business in NASCAR.
By Don Coble

Monday, May 6, 2013

Fryer: Will Newman be fined for Talladega comments?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ryan Newman had to open his checkbook the last time he spoke out at Talladega. Fed up about the style of racing, he said in 2010 that fans shouldn't even bother going to the track.
By Jenna Fryer
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Riverwalk beating suspect says he's innocent

The second suspect in the brutal beating of a couple on Riverwalk Augusta proclaimed innocence Wednesday at his arraignment hearing.
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