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Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

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

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Daytona frontstretch getting $400M facelift

Daytona International Speedway is getting another facelift, this one considerably bigger than the last.

20 hours ago

NASCAR driver in NC turns himself in on charges

NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has turned himself in to authorities in North Carolina after warrants were issued for him and a business partner.

June 18, 2013 7:52 am

Kahne produces hats to sell for Leffler Trust

Kahne produces hats to sell for Leffler Trust

The racing community rallies around its own, and Kasey Kahne has stepped up to help raise funds for Jason Leffler's young son.

June 17, 2013 5:23 pm Photos

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Leffler planned for young son in case of death

Leffler planned for young son in case of death

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…

June 17, 2013 4:55 pm Photos

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Truex takes 3rd but misses news conference

Martin Truex Jr. wasn't around for the post-race news conference after finishing third Sunday in the Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.

June 16, 2013 6:03 pm

Tony Stewart finishes weekend on positive note

Tony Stewart's weekend at Michigan International Speedway ended a lot better than it began.

June 16, 2013 5:50 pm

Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan

Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan

BROOKLYN, Mich. | Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.

June 16, 2013 5:45 pm

Hamlin changes paint scheme to honor Leffler

Hamlin changes paint scheme to honor Leffler

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.

June 16, 2013 5:41 pm

Tough day for Hendrick drivers

Tough day for Hendrick drivers

Sunday was a rough day for Hendrick Motorsports.

June 16, 2013 5:42 pm

Bitterling wins again at Shadyhill

Bitterling wins again at Shadyhill

MEDARYVILLE | Veteran racer Jesse Bitterling has won his fair share of races at Shadyhill Speedway over the years.

June 16, 2013 4:45 pm

Franchitti up from last to 10th in IndyCar points

Four-time IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti is less than thrilled with his season.

June 15, 2013 8:02 pm

Lapped traffic angers some drivers at Milwaukee

Lapped traffic angers some drivers at Milwaukee

There was grumbling galore in the closing laps at the Milwaukee Mile as drivers complained lapped cars didn't give them the necessary room Saturday.

June 15, 2013 7:50 pm

Power picks up 1st podium of year _ at an oval

Power picks up 1st podium of year _ at an oval

It took Will Power nine races to finally grab his first podium finish of the IndyCar season.

June 15, 2013 7:32 pm

Earnhardt reflects on how NASCAR reacts to tragedy

Dale Earnhardt Jr. dealt with the aftermath of his famous father's death more than a decade ago. He was asked Saturday how the racing community's reaction to tragedy has changed over the years.

June 15, 2013 5:59 pm

Good memories abound for Earnhardt at Michigan

Good memories abound for Earnhardt at Michigan

A year ago, Dale Earnhardt Jr. finally snapped his long losing streak. He left Michigan International Speedway with hopes of more victories to come _ maybe even a Sprint Cup championship.

June 15, 2013 5:52 pm Photos

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Penske: 'Brad had some misinformation' on hires

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

June 15, 2013 4:42 pm

Why don't drivers become crew chiefs?

Former NBA All-Star Jason Kidd wasn't retired for long when the Brooklyn Nets hired him to coach the franchise.

June 15, 2013 2:42 pm

Trust fund set up for Jason Leffler's young son

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.

June 15, 2013 11:29 am

Johnson still seeking first Cup win at MIS

Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson arrived at Michigan International Speedway with a comfortable lead in the standings, but he's still trying for his first win there in NASCAR's top series.

June 14, 2013 6:59 pm

Edwards takes a ride in Sweepstakes

Carl Edwards had a chance to ride in one of the first American racecars before adding another career milestone.

June 14, 2013 6:51 pm

Edwards tops Cup qualifying at Michigan

Edwards tops Cup qualifying at Michigan

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

June 14, 2013 6:24 pm Photos

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Marco Andretti wins pole as Andretti cars dominate

As the Andretti Autosport teams clogged the qualifying leaderboard, it sure looked as if the fix was in at the Milwaukee Mile.

June 14, 2013 6:09 pm

A.J. Foyt skips Milwaukee with leg pain

A.J. Foyt is skipping Saturday's race at the Milwaukee Mile because of pain in his leg.

June 14, 2013 6:12 pm

Taylor brothers sweep Grand-Am front row

Jordan Taylor won the pole Friday for the Rolex Sports Car Series' event Saturday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and brother Ricky Taylor took the other front-row spot.

June 14, 2013 6:03 pm

Leffler's death puts spotlight on short tracks

Leffler's death puts spotlight on short tracks

Tony Stewart opened his remarks with a few words about his relationship with Jason Leffler.

June 14, 2013 5:54 pm Photos

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Rahal tries to come back from rough race at Texas

Rahal tries to come back from rough race at Texas

Graham Rahal thought teaming up with his father would lead to a breakthrough IndyCar season.

June 14, 2013 5:37 pm

Hendrick says Keselowski should show 'more class'

Hendrick says Keselowski should show 'more class'

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.

June 14, 2013 3:44 pm

Kimball eyes eventual return to college for degree

Kimball eyes eventual return to college for degree

On the 10-year anniversary of his high school graduation, IndyCar Series driver Charlie Kimball doesn't regret holding off on college to pursue a career in racing.

June 14, 2013 2:15 pm Photos

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Parnelli Jones hit hard by Jason Leffler's death

Parnelli Jones hit hard by Jason Leffler's death

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

June 14, 2013 1:55 pm Photos

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Helio "very shocked" Texas car failed inspection

Helio "very shocked" Texas car failed inspection

IndyCar points leader Helio Castroneves insisted Friday that his race-winning car at Texas did not have a performance advantage from an illegal part that led to a failed post-race inspection.

June 14, 2013 11:59 am Photos

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Jason Leffler Bio Box

NAME: Jason Leffler.

June 13, 2013 12:37 am

Tweets following driver Jason Leffler's death

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J. The 37-year-old Leffler is survived by 5-year-old son Charlie Dean.

June 13, 2013 12:25 am

Professional Driver Deaths

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J. Here are some driver deaths in major auto racing events:

June 12, 2013 11:42 pm

Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event

Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

June 12, 2013 10:16 pm

Kenzie Ruston on the rise for Turner Scott

Kenzie Ruston on the rise for Turner Scott

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

June 12, 2013 3:15 pm

Rahals and Andrettis: Father-son IndyCar duos

Rahals and Andrettis: Father-son IndyCar duos

Bobby Rahal found it difficult at times over the last six years watching son Graham driving for other open-wheel teams.

June 12, 2013 3:04 pm Photos

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Elliotts, Burtons make it family affair at track

Elliotts, Burtons make it family affair at track

Jeb Burton and Chase Elliott could have saved a stamp.

June 12, 2013 12:47 pm Photos

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IndyCar penalizes Team Penske after Helio win

IndyCar penalizes Team Penske after Helio win

IndyCar fined Team Penske $35,000 and docked it 15 points Tuesday after a post-race inspection turned up a problem on Helio Castroneves' race-winning car at Texas.

June 11, 2013 4:27 pm Photos

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Vettel extends contract with Red Bull through 2015

Vettel extends contract with Red Bull through 2015

Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel has signed a contract extension with the Red Bull team through the 2015 season.

June 11, 2013 1:24 pm Photos

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Briscoe back with Panther for IndyCar at Milwaukee

Ryan Briscoe is getting back into the Panther Racing No. 4 car for Saturday's IndyCar race at Milwaukee.

June 11, 2013 1:12 pm

Earnhardt gearing up to make a run at victory

Earnhardt gearing up to make a run at victory

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

June 10, 2013 1:21 pm

Worker at Canadian GP dies after run over by crane

Worker at Canadian GP dies after run over by crane

A volunteer track worker at the Canadian Grand Prix died Sunday after being run over by a crane removing a car from the course after the checkered flag.

June 09, 2013 8:31 pm

Hoffman scores second win of the season at Illiana

Schererville | Eddie Hoffman is tough to beat and Shaun Wiltjer found that out Saturday night at Illiana Motor Speedway. Wiltjer, of Calumet Township, was leading the Schepel Buick GMC 30-lap Late Model stock car feature race when Hoffman cam…

June 09, 2013 8:00 pm

Castroneves' 4th IndyCar win at Texas different

FORT WORTH, Texas | Helio Castroneves' fourth IndyCar victory at Texas was much different than his other ones.

June 09, 2013 7:45 pm

Hamlin running out of time to make up Chase ground

Hamlin running out of time to make up Chase ground

Make it another top 10 for Denny Hamlin in his return from a back injury.

June 09, 2013 6:11 pm

Johnson dominates in win at Pocono Raceway

Johnson dominates in win at Pocono Raceway

LONG POND, Pa. | 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.

June 09, 2013 5:25 pm

Quebec premier meets with F1's Ecclestone

Quebec premier meets with F1's Ecclestone

Quebec Premier Pauline Marois says she hopes to reach an agreement that will keep Formula One racing in Montreal after the current deal expires in 2014.

June 09, 2013 5:01 pm Photos

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Jim Brown visits with NASCAR's Petty, Patrick

Jim Brown attended the NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway as a guest of Richard Petty.

June 09, 2013 1:52 pm

Castroneves' 4th IndyCar win at Texas different

Castroneves' 4th IndyCar win at Texas different

Helio Castroneves' fourth IndyCar victory at Texas was much different than his other ones.

June 09, 2013 12:31 pm Photos

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