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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Talladega race ruined after hard crashes

Dale Earnhradt Jr.'s quest for a seventh Talladega win ends on Lap 50 of the Geico 500 after a three-car crash. And then, his day came to an end.

Joe Rodgers

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Chris Buescher flips and rolls in spectacular crash at Talladega

Chris Buescher endures scary barrel-roll crash at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.

Rea White

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Michael Waltrip wrecks at Talladega, sparks Twitter debate

Part-time racer Michael Waltrip crashed and caused a wreck at Talladega, but was it his fault? That is the question that sparked debate.

Jeff Owens

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Watch Tony Stewart, Ty Dillon switch places mid-race at Talladega

Tony Stewart will get credit for points Ty Dillon scores because he started the race.

Joe Rodgers

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Danica Patrick involved in pit-road collision at Talladega

Danica Patrick crashed with Paul Menard on pit road in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega.

Rea White

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Talladega offers first test of NASCAR's renewed focus on lug nuts, safety

Tony Stewart's complaints brought a response. Now comes the initial race in which rules on proper lug nut installation will be enforced.

Ray Slover

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You won't believe the size of Kyle Busch's Skittles birthday cake

Kyle Busch's birthday is a big deal, especially to his sponsors. Mars Inc. helped Busch celebrate Sunday with a mammoth candy-covered cake.

Jeff Owens

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Rain possible at Talladega; expect delays at Sprint Cup's biggest track

Rain before and during the Geico 500 would require lengthy drying work.

Ray Slover

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Talladega starting lineup: Chase Elliott follows in dad's fast footsteps

On the same date his dad set the NASCAR qualifying record at Talladega 29 years ago, Chase Elliott wins the Geico 500 pole. But rain threatens the race.

Joe Rodgers

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Joey Logano caught in 'big one' at Talladega, loses bid to win Xfinity race

A major crash late in the race, already in overtime, sees Joey Logano's car wrecked and Elliott Sadler declared the winner in a photo finish with Brendan Poole.

Ray Slover

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Brad Keselowski turns serious talk into good-natured Dale Earnhardt Jr. jab

NASCAR's fuss with Tony Stewart might be winding down, but there's still humor to be mined in the controversy.

Ray Slover

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Xfinity Series driver on Talladega crash: 'F—, that hurt'

Chris Cockrum and Joey Gase walk away from a scary, spectacular crash at Talladega.

Joe Rodgers

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Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch must hash out Richmond beef; Joe Gibbs will see to it

Before they hit the track for Sunday's race at Talladega, two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers will speak to each other for the first time since their interesting finish at Richmond.

Ray Slover

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Matt Tifft leads Gibbs drivers atop qualifying for Talladega Xfinity race

No Kyle Busch, no problem. Matt Tifft has the No. 18 in pole position, with Gibbs teammate Daniel Suarez behind him and Erik Jones on the second row. Race time: 3 p.m. ET.

Ray Slover

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Drag racer lucky to be alive after horrific crash at NHRA event

NHRA Pro Mod driver Sidnei Frigo survives a frighting crash after losing control of his dragster.

Joe Rodgers

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Brian France attends Drivers Council meeting, talks with Tony Stewart

NASCAR chief speaks privately with Tony Stewart and addresses drivers. His goal: Continue open dialogue, but don't speak out in public.

Joe Rodgers

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Talladega: Where stars race and girls fight for pickles in a pit of barbecue sauce

Everyone knows the racing is wild at Talladega Superspeedway. But it's not nearly as wild as the party in the infield.

Jeff Owens

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41 cars ready to bid for starting position at Talladega; qualifying is Saturday

One driver entered in the Geico 500 will not make the Sunday race.

Ray Slover

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NASCAR fine doesn't leave Tony Stewart light on humor or purpose

What better way to tweek NASCAR's nose than to joke about its $35,000 fine? Tony Stewart will be Tony Stewart, not matter what.

Ray Slover

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Talladega switcheroo: Tony Stewart gives Ty Dillon all advantages he needs

It's Tony Dillon's car this week at the Geico 500, despite the fact Tony Stewart will start the race. The biggest question is when Smoke stops and his young relief driver starts.

Ray Slover

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Day 1 at Talladega: Drivers get up to speed for Sunday's restrictor-plate race

Friday's practice allows drivers to prepare for a change from low-downforce rules to reduced power at the huge Alabama track. Rain could be a problem.

Ray Slover

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sets sights on repeat Talladega win after fall race chaos

Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished no worse than second at Talladega Superspeedway in 2015. Sunday, he seeks his seventh Sprint Cup win at the track.

Rea White

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Tony Stewart remains one step ahead of NASCAR in lug nuts safety issue

Tony Stewart's stand against NASCAR's lax regulation of an important safety matter is vindicated. Now, he takes another positive step while his sport is left to swat at the wind.

Ray Slover

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. heads to Talladega with crew chief facing suspension

NASCAR bans Nick Sandler one race and fines him $20,000 for an apparent violation of rules governing the unit that attaches a steering wheel to its column.

Ray Slover

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride set for 22nd run across America

Kyle Petty is once more leading his annual charity ride that crosses the country and benefits Victory Junction.

Rea White

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Check out the rings Jeff Gordon gave each Hendrick Motorsports employee

Jeff Gordon was back at the shop to commemorate his 23-year career with the organization.

Joe Rodgers

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Brian France tries to clear the air about Tony Stewart's $35K fine

For the second time in two days, NASCAR chairman Brian France discussed a $35,000 fine given to Tony Stewart.

Joe Rodgers

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Richmond in-car audio: Tony Stewart just wants a cold beer

Even though "Smoke" had to battle back from a blown tire that put him a lap down, he wanted to keep racing — after a cold beer, of course.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR changes lug nut rule after Tony Stewart safety rant

In a memo on Monday, NASCAR informed organizations that all five lug nuts must be installed in a safe and secure manner.

Joe Rodgers

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Carl Edwards’ dramatic move saves NASCAR from another ugly mess

From its Donald Trump endorsement to the Tony Stewart fine, NASCAR has been stepping in muck all season. But it keeps saving itself with thrilling finishes.

Jeff Owens

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Talladega: Complete schedule, times, TV info for 10th Sprint Cup race

Kyle Busch was in the news again but not for something he did. Carl Edwards' bump of Busch in taking the lead and win over Busch at Richmond will make things more interesting heading to Talladega.

Jason O. Boyd

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Carl Edwards has some thinking to do about bumping teammate Kyle Busch for win

Carl Edwards won the Sprint Cup race at Richmond with a last-lap bump past teammate Kyle Busch. Was it the right move to bump a teammate for the win?

Rea White

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What he said: Kyle Busch avoids chatting about Carl Edwards' contact

Kyle Busch calmly refuses to wade into any potential controversy with teammate Carl Edwards after Edwards bumped him out of the lead for the Richmond win.

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NASCAR results at Richmond: Carl Edwards bumps Kyle Busch to win

Results from Richmond, where teammates Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch have an interesting run to the checkered flag.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Busch careful in assessment of teammate's bump past him for win

Kyle Busch stays above the controversy in commenting on the finish of Sunday's race in which teammate Carl Edwards bumped him out of position for the win.

Rea White

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Tony Stewart endures long race in return to Cup competition

Tony Stewart endures his share of setbacks in his return to NASCAR Sprint Cup competition on Sunday.

Rea White

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Carl Edwards bumps Kyle Busch aside in final dash to Richmond victory

Carl Edwards runs down teammate Kyle Busch, but he needs to bump his buddy aside to win at Richmond. It's Edwards' second consecutive victory.

Ray Slover

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Tony Stewart plans to remain outspoken despite recent fine

Tony Stewart's comments on lug nut regulations cost him $35,000. Don't think Smoke will take that as a reason to stay silent and subservient.

Rea White

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Matt Kenseth seeks U-turn in luck at Richmond, leaving jinx behind

Week after week, Matt Kenseth has found problems or a bit of bad luck.

Ray Slover

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Kyle Busch to honor Prince at Richmond

Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing honor Prince on Sunday at Richmond with a special decal on the No. 18 Toyota.

Marcus Dinitto

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More trouble for Clint Bowyer, more anger over substandard racecar

For the second time this month, Clint Bowyer vents his frustration about the car he is driving for HScott Motorsports. He's saddled with a lemon.

Ray Slover

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NASCAR's Brian France 'surprised' by furor over Donald Trump endorsement

NASCAR chairman Brian France endorsed Donald Trump just a few years after getting behind President Barack Obama.

Michael McCarthy

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After tear-filled dream finish at Bristol, Matt DiBenedetto eager for Richmond

BK Racing isn't a power team but it is looking to build with the growth of Toyota in NASCAR. And it has a cornerstone thanks to Matt DiBenedetto's surprising success.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Richmond Xfinity race in overtime

Dale Earnhardt Jr. accomplished two firsts Saturday at Richmond International Raceway.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR official: Sport taking a closer look at lax lug nut enforcement

Here's what NASCAR exec Scott Miller had to say about the safety issues and criticism regarding teams' failure to lock down all lug nuts on their cars.

Ray Slover

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NASCAR drivers happy to see Tony Stewart return to action

Here are what some of the drivers have to say about Tony Stewart's return to racing this weekend at Richmond.

Joe Rodgers

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Brian France continues to deliver mixed messages on NASCAR in politics

Hard and swift punishment of Tony Stewart is in stark contrast to Brian France's stand on a discriminatory North Carolina law. Muddled comments don't help.

Ray Slover

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Richmond starting lineup: Rain puts Kevin Harvick in pole position

With thunderstorms forecast, NASCAR has to set its Sunday race grid based on practice speeds. That was a good thing for Kevin Harvick.

Ray Slover

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NASCAR delivers official response on hubbub involving lug nuts

NASCAR exec Scott Miller offers a response to the outcry on Tony Stewart's fine and criticism of lax enforcement of a dangerous practice.

Ray Slover

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Denny Hamlin: Drivers stand behind Tony Stewart in lug nut fine fiasco

It was Denny Hamlin who announced the Drivers Council would pay Tony Stewart's $35,000 NASCAR fine. Friday at Richmond, Hamlin gave reasons why — and good reasons.

Ray Slover

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Fasten-Gate: What's behind Tony Stewart, NASCAR feud over lug nuts

A primer on how a driver/owner's comments over a small bit of metal turned into a furor.

Ray Slover

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Backed into corner on lug nuts by Tony Stewart, NASCAR responds badly

Driver safety is paramount, but Tony Stewart's criticism of lax enforcement is too much for a defensive sports governing body. A whistleblower pays, and NASCAR loses.

Ray Slover

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Tony Stewart fine is nuts, NASCAR Drivers Council says as it pays $35K

Before he runs his first race of 2016, Tony Stewart criticizes stock car racing's governing body for failure to police a safety hazard. Now he must open his wallet and pay.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick expects 'shoot me' moments in Richmond race

Danica Patrick continues to seek her first NASCAR Sprint Cup win, this weekend at Richmond where she also raced in IndyCar.

Rea White

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41 cars lined up for Richmond qualifying; rain threatens Tony Stewart's return

For the first time since Daytona, Sprint Cup competition finds more cars entered than the field allows. Tony Stewart's first race back from a back injury is a weekend highlight.

Ray Slover

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Tony Stewart's return leaves Brian Vickers without NASCAR ride

Solid replacement work shows Brian Vickers can race with the best of them. But Tony Stewart's return ends Vickers' comeback from a medical problem.

Ray Slover

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Why Tony Stewart could match Kyle Busch's remarkable championship run

Having missed the season's first eight races, Tony Stewart will need NASCAR dispensation to make the Chase. He'll get it, and he'll have a chance to duplicate Kyle Busch's 2015 success.

Jeff Owens

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Tony Stewart will drive at Richmond in return from broken back

Tony Stewart announces his return to racing after nearly three months of surgery and recovery from a broken back.

Ray Slover

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Kurt Busch, Brad Keselowski could turn Richmond into personal war

Bad blood between the drivers likely will reach the boiling point at a track where hard racing breeds hard feelings — especially between guys ready to explode.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick knows sexist criticism, which Bernie Ecclestone spews anew

Bernie Ecclestone runs the world's open-wheel road racing series, which is wildly popular. So for him to dump on women drivers is wrongheaded and sexist.

Ray Slover

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Kurt Busch to Brad Keselowski: 'That f—er better shut his lip'

At Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, even the nicest Sprint Cup drivers were being cussed at during the Food City 500.

Joe Rodgers

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Will heat races soon be a reality for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series?

NASCAR executive vice president Steve O'Donnell said the governing body would consider eventually bringing heat races to Sprint Cup.

Joe Rodgers

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Carl Edwards has nothing on this stuntman’s blind backflip

Carl Edwards is the master of the NASCAR blackflip, but this stuntman's blind flip over a speeding racecar will blow your mind.

Jeff Owens

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Richmond: Complete schedule, times, TV info for ninth Sprint Cup race

Now that Kyle Busch's consecutive wins streak is over, could we be in store for some of the same from his brother, Kurt, at Richmond?

Jason O. Boyd

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Rookie Chase Elliott stuns contenders, earns top finish at tough short track

Chase Elliott certainly didn't look like a rookie as he finished fourth at Bristol, a career-best Sprint Cup finish for the young driver.

Rea White

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Kyle Busch 'sick and tired' of Bristol 'since it sucks to race'

After a trouble-filled afternoon that saw him finish 38th, Kyle Busch ripped the conditions at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Arthur Weinstein

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Matt DiBenedetto's best career finish brings him to tears at Bristol

Matt DiBenedetto relishes an emotional top-10 finish in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Rea White

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Bang-up Bristol race puts Carl Edwards in victory lane; first 2016 win

After watching his teammates crash out, Carl Edwards finds the winning combination. Here are the race results from Sprint Cup's Food City 500.

Arthur Weinstein

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. earns another runner-up finish with epic Bristol rally

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had an issue at the start of the Food City 500, but then went on to finish second for the third time this season.

Rea White

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Carl Edwards survives crash-filled Bristol race for first Cup victory of 2016

Bristol provides the bang-up action fans expect, with plenty of wall work and tire problems. The winner: Carl Edwards.

Ray Slover

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Peyton Manning visits Bristol, meets Danica; now he wants to drive a stock car

Former NFL star Peyton Manning makes his first visit to Bristol, and now he's a fan of the track and NASCAR.

Jeff Owens

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Leader Matt Kenseth has midrace setback with tire failure at Bristol

Matt Kenseth slaps the wall dominating the first quarter of the Food City 500 at Bristol.

Rea White

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Three (wrecks) is not a charm for Kyle Busch at Bristol

Kyle Busch rallied after an early tire issue cost him at Bristol. And then, he hit the wall again ... and again ... and his day was over.

Rea White

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Bristol driver song selections offer fun, insight into contenders

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers enjoyed some lighter moments during driver introductions at Bristol.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. in early hole at Bristol after car loses power

If Dale Earnhardt Jr. is to win the Food City 500 it will be after coming back from a mechanical issue at the start of the race at Bristol.

Joe Rodgers

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Tony Stewart's helmet flew at Bristol; repeat of angry incident unlikely

Much has changed in NASCAR since that 2012 race. Bristol will bring banging and temper tantrums but not a driver stepping onto the track or pit road during the race.

Ray Slover

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. meets fellow pitchman Peyton Manning at Bristol

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. and retired football star Peyton Manning share an ad sponsor, which brings them together at Bristol.

Ray Slover

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Taking the high road: Bristol's best racing line likely its upper groove

Bristol's best action in Sunday's Food City 500 likely will come when cars fight for position on upper areas of the track.

Ray Slover

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Bristol starting lineup: Carl Edwards leads Joe Gibbs Racing charge to front

Four of the race's top five qualifiers at Gibbs Toyota. Carl Edwards is on the pole for the second consecutive week.

Ray Slover

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Erik Jones wins at Bristol

Full results from the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 which played host as the first installment of the Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash program.

Joe Rodgers

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AJ Allmendinger finds success with small team; here's his secret

Back marker teams claw and fight to achieve success in NASCAR, but few succeed. AJ Allmendinger and JTG/Daugherty Racing have found a combination that gets success.

Reid Spencer

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Starting lineup: Erik Jones tops Xfinity qualifying at Bristol

Starting lineup for the Xfinity Series race at Bristol.

Ray Slover

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Outbursts, incidents build Bristol's reputation for gladiatorial racing

Grievances and gripes could turn a hot Sunday's racing into a stew of retribution. And then, there's Kyle Busch, his unbeaten streak and a record possibility.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick ticked at Denny Hamlin after Bristol practice crash

Danica Patrick was not pleased after Denny Hamlin ran into her car during Sprint Cup practice Saturday morning at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Joe Rodgers

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American car owner Gene Haas calls out Formula One 'whiners'

Addressing apparent jealousy from rivals, Gene Haas said: "I think a lot of the teams at the back don't understand what competition is."

Christopher Devine

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Kyle Busch keeps open possible run in Indianapolis 500

If he can sell it to team owner Joe Gibbs, Kyle Busch might just get to pull off the feat few Sprint Cup drivers have accomplished.

Ray Slover

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Bristol starting lineup: 39 cars out to stop Kyle Busch's Sprint Cup run

It'll be a full grid on Sunday at the tiny track where Kyle Busch goes for a third consecutive Cup victory. Can anyone stop him? Everyone will try.

Ray Slover

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Joey Logano says mindset unchanged despite lack of win in 2016

Joey Logano won a series-leading six Sprint Cup races in 2015, but is seeking his first win of 2016.

Reid Spencer

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NASCAR at Bristol: 10 things to know about the Food City 500

If Sunday's race is like the previous two, NASCAR officials should hand over the gladiator-style battle sword prize to Kyle Busch right now.

Joe Rodgers

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With Phil Robertson prayer, NASCAR again looks like confederacy of dunces

Everybody is entitled to an opinion. Even NASCAR, which continues to create controversy where no is needed.

Ray Slover

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Darlington color scheme honors Buddy Baker

A year after his car recalls legendary driver Cale Yarborough, Junior is ready to reveal the colors for his 2016 Darlington car.

Ray Slover

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Brad Keselowski's poignant Twitter posts honor victim of helicopter crash

Michael Mastalez wanted to be a race car driver, and a chance meeting with Brad Keselowski left an impression. Just days after their encounter, Mastalez was among five dead in eastern Tennessee.

Ray Slover

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Greg Biffle team gets angry, promises retaliation against Kasey Kahne

Everything is bigger in Texas, including Sprint Cup drivers' tempers in the Duck Commander 500 on Saturday.

Joe Rodgers

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Dash 4 Cash: Drivers' shot at $1 million bonus begins at Bristol

The Dash 4 Cash program now will be comprised of two short qualifying heats before the main event.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Busch reminds at Texas just how dominant he can be in Sprint Cup

A second consecutive victory; two sweeps in a row. This is the fulfillment of potential by a driver who could be NASCAR's best. Kyle Busch is the right man with the right team to be the sport's master.

Rea White

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Jimmie Johnson overcomes setbacks for top-five finish at Duck Commander 500

Jimmie Johnson didn't enjoy his usual success at Texas Motor Speedway — and he had to work harder than usual to finish fourth in the Duck Commander 500.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. endures pit fire, untimely caution in run to second

Earnhardt Jr. rallied for his top finish in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

Rea White

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NASCAR results at Texas: Kyle Busch sweeps again with Duck Commander 500 win

Get your brooms out, Kyle Busch has swept a NASCAR weekend yet again.

Joe Rodgers

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Austin Dillon involved in multi-car crash at Duck Commander 500

Austin Dillon, Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson were racing hard for position, sparking the late-race crash in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas.

Rea White

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Austin Dillon in multi-car crash that mars closing laps of Texas race

Austin Dillon, Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson were racing hard for position, sparking the late-race crash in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. has fiery pit stop during Duck Commander 500

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn't hampered despite a small blaze in his pit stall at Texas Motor Speedway.

Rea White

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Phil Robertson delivers prerace prayer about Bibles, guns and the White House

The prayer received mixed reactions on Twitter, but one popular name on the NASCAR circuit seemed to enjoy it.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR race at Texas underwent lengthy rain delay prior to start

The Duck Commander 500 got under way after a lengthy delay for track drying at Texas Motor Speedway.

Rea White

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Texas starting lineup: Carl Edwards' fun ride continues as fastest qualifier

Carl Edwards outruns the field in qualifying and will start from the pole in the Duck Commander 500. Race time: 7:30 Saturday night.

Ray Slover

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Kyle Busch wins record eighth Xfinity Series race at Texas

Friday's victory makes Kyle Busch tops in career victories at Texas, is his third consecutive win in NASCAR's top national series and sets him up for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race.

Reid Spencer

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Texas Sprint Cup entries: Dale Earnhardt Jr. among 40 drivers in the field

NASCAR gets a full lineup for the second consecutive race, with the full complement of 40 cars entered for the Duck Commander 500 at Texas.

Ray Slover

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Tony Stewart awaits late April back exam, itches to return to Sprint Cup

Just more than two months after breaking his back, Tony Stewart grows into the role he will take after retiring as a driver. Still, he has a burning desire to drive.

Ray Slover

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Matt Kenseth chasing return to top Texas form in Duck Commander 500

Kenseth last won a Sprint Cup race at the Fort Worth track in 2011. He hopes to return to victory lane Saturday night.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. uses favorite sandwich to launch child hunger campaign

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has decided to use his sandwich's newfound fame to promote donations to the charity Blessings in a Backpack.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Bristol track selling ‘Dale Jr. Sandwich,’ but does it have enough bananas?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. created a craze and, of course, a racetrack is going to sell it.

Jeff Owens

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Peyton Manning, Dale Earnhardt Jr. teaming up for NASCAR race at Bristol

This is a match made in Tennessee heaven. Manning and Earnhardt are two of the legends of their sports, and two of the most popular athletes in Tennessee.

Jeff Owens

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Martinsville scanner catches another Austin Dillon rant — against teammates

Austin Dillon said after the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday that he needs to grow up and keep his mouth shut on the radio.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. just made a banana-and-mayo sandwich

What is wrong with him?

Sean Gentille

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NASCAR suspends Derek White for alleged involvement in smuggling ring

Profits from Derek White's alleged tobacco smuggling ring were used to buy cocaine.

Joe Rodgers

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Winner Kyle Busch makes this fan's day with autograph in postrace traffic

Navigating a post-race traffic jam can be the ultimate buzz kill — until your favorite driver pulls up beside you.

Brandon Schlager

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Joey Logano frustrated with struggles at Martinsville

Joey Logano has won three straight Sprint Cup pole positions at Martinsville — but it hasn't mattered on race day.

Rea White

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Austin Dillon says he needs to grow up after spat with teammate in STP 500

Austin Dillon is off to the best start of his career, but his success is coming at the expense of his race team.

Joe Rodgers

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Road-track warrior AJ Allmendinger earns career finish at Martinsville

AJ Allmendinger quieted critics that said the No. 47 driver can only have success on a road course.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. pays for early spin at Martinsville, but rallies for 14th

Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost ground on the fifth lap in Sunday's STP 500 — and spent most of the afternoon waiting for a chance to get back in contention.

Rea White

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Danica Patrick flexes muscle in Sunday's Martinsville race, fades late

Danica Patrick was the top 10 with less than 100 laps to go at Martinsville, but she failed to keep pace when NASCAR's best started driving hard.

Rea White

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NASCAR results at Martinsville

Kyle Busch entered race weekend at Martinsville Speedway with zero grandfather clocks. Now he has two.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Busch strikes again for weekend sweep at Martinsville

Take a bow, Kyle Busch: He wins the STP 500 after winning Saturday's Truck race. It's his first Sprint Cup victory at Martinsville.

Ray Slover

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Early spin leaves Dale Earnhardt Jr. chasing field at Martinsville

Previous race winner lost a lap early Sunday in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville.

Rea White

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Martinsville, NASCAR’s 'Wrigley Field,' more than just a sports landmark

Short-track racing at Martinsville Speedway is what NASCAR was built on and is an essential part of stock-car racing culture.

Joe Rodgers

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Matt Kenseth irked at use of 2015 crash to tout Martinsville race

Matt Kenseth wonders why NASCAR is marketing his wrecking of Joey Logano that drew a two-race suspension.

Arthur Weinstein

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Martinsville starting lineup: Joey Logano starts STP 500 from pole

Joey Logano has a decided advantage for today's race at "the paperclip." Green flag: 1:13 p.m. ET. Here's the starting grid.

Ray Slover

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These athletes inspired Dale Earnhardt Jr. to donate brain to science

After two concussions, NASCAR's most popular driver is adamant about donating his brain for concussion research.

Jeff Owens

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At Martinsville, speed sets starting lineup but survival must come first

It's great to go fast, but "the paperclip" is essentially two drag strips connected by semicircular curves. Jimmie Johnson, an eight-time winner, has a fight ahead for his ninth's Martinsville win.

Ray Slover

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Kyle Busch breaks Martinsville drought with truck race win

Leading a race-high 123 of 255 laps, Kyle Busch pulled off an overtime victory in Saturday’s Alpha Energy Solutions 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway and filled a major hole in his resume.

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Make-or-break at Martinsville? Better brakes change short-track formula

Richard Petty owned Martinsville with 15 victories, but the days of success for his plan at over. Better brakes mean more challengers are day's end/

Ray Slover

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Richard Petty's Garage on fire

No injuries were reported and no trophies, cars or other valuables were damaged

Joe Rodgers

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Martinsville homecoming for Brian Vickers: fast start at brighter future

In his second consecutive race as Tony Stewart's replacement, Brian Vickers is finding himself comfortable at a track near his home. A solid run in the STP 500 might mean good things to come.

Ray Slover

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Asked questions, Martinsville master Denny Hamlin sticks the answers

One normally doesn't think of downforce at "the paperclip," where cars crawl in comparison to other NASCAR tracks. But for Virginia native Denny Hamlin, good answers are as plentiful at grandfather clocks in his trophy room.

Ray Slover

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Darrell Waltrip would love to see All-Star Race at Bristol

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip reportedly wants NASCAR to consider moving the All-Star Race from Charlotte to Bristol.

Rea White

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Joey Logano, Matt Kenseth highlight pattern of big feuds at Martinsville

Martinsville Speedway tends to bring out the worst in driver. Expect more of that Sunday.

Rea White

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Car chief for Chip Ganassi's Xfinity Series team dies at 34

Ryan Shea joined Chip Ganassi Racing in January of 2015. He died Wednesday night at his home in Troutman, N.C,, north of Charlotte.

Ron Clements

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Decker sisters, cousin try to turn Martinsville into family event

Sisters Paige and Claire Decker, and their cousin Natalie Decker, are trying to make take their place in history at Martinsville Speedway.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. success is like clockwork at Martinsville

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won at Martinsville in 2014 — and generally runs well there. Could this be the week his gets hist first victory of 2016?

Rea White

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NASCAR driver arrested in epic tobacco-smuggling sting, reports say

Police say Xfinity Series driver Derek White was among those apprehended as part of the largest tobacco-smuggling sting in North American history.

Brandon Schlager

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Joey Logano isn't expecting a warm reception when he arrives at Martinsville

Like Kyle Busch at Bristol or Jeff Gordon at Talladega, Joey Logano is going to hear it from the fans at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

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How Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is outrunning girlfriend Danica Patrick

Don't look now, but Stenhouse is outperforming Danica — and maybe headed for the Chase.

Jeff Owens

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Danica Patrick and boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: Comparing their careers, results

NASCAR's best-known and most-watched couple go head to head on the track. A look at their career numbers.

Ray Slover

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to donate brain for concussion research

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had at least three concussions while racing and plans to donate his brain for research.

Joe Rodgers

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Get ready for Martinsville: Look back at Sprint Cup season, then look ahead

NASCAR's first five weeks of Sprint Cup races produce thrilling finishes, booming crashes, controversy and action. After taking off Easter weekend, racing resumes at the circuit's smallest track.

Ray Slover

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How Danica Patrick gets out of speeding tickets

Danica Patrick is one of NASCAR's biggest and most popular stars, and sometimes that plays to her advantage — like when she gets pulled over by the cops.

Jeff Owens

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At Martinsville, Wood Brothers Racing prepares for homecoming

An iconic stock car team makes its return to the track nearest its home in Virginia. Wood Brothers is running full time again.

Reid Spencer

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Being cranky costs Kyle Busch; maybe he should consider an alternative

Suggestion for Kyle Busch? We have one in a GIF.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick, Kyle Busch hit with fines for violations at Fontana

After a lengthy delay, NASCAR issues financial penalties to Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch for their actions at Fontana. Both drivers also are placed on probation.

Joe Rodgers

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Kurt Busch will not attempt to run Indianapolis 500-Coke 600 double

In 2014, Kurt Busch drive both IndyCar's signature race and NASCAR's longest race. Though tempted, he won't try auto racing's Double Duty this year.

Joe Rodgers

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Kurt Busch makes solid decision on Memorial Day double; Cup wins

Because this is the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Kurt Busch had good reason to consider running two races in one day. Instead, he will focus on what he does best.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick, Kyle Busch penalties: Another fine mess for NASCAR

NASCAR's commandments have been broken. Thou shalt speak no evil against its gods; thou shalt not walk onto the track. Now Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch will face the sport's wrath.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick, Martin Truex Jr. team rants highlight Fontana in-car audio

Kasey Kahne's team thought Patrick was going to throw a helmet or a steering wheel at Kahne as he drove by the accident.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Busch endures another untimely tire issue at Fontana

Kyle Busch finished second in Saturday's Xfinity race with a tire down; on Sunday, another tire failure proved more costly.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. rallies to 11th in challenging Fontana race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. battled back from struggles at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday.

Rea White

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Martin Truex Jr. irate with Joey Logano after Fontana race

Martin Truex Jr. was not pleased with Joey Logano after Truex hit the wall late at Fontana.

Rea White

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NASCAR results: Jimmie Johnson passes Dale Earnhardt in career wins

The "Man of Steel" passed the "Man in Black" in career victories thanks to a win in the Auto Club 400 in Fontana, Calif., on Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

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Jimmie Johnson sprints to victory; sixth win at Fontana comes in super finish

Jimmie Johnson takes his Superman-decorated car to victory, his second of the season. Kevin Harvick's strong day fades at the end.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick crashes after contact from Kasey Kahne at Fontana

Danica Patrick is less than pleased after contact with Kasey Kahne ends her Auto Club 400 early.

Rea White

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Kyle Larson involved in high-speed, head-on crash at Fontana

Kyle Larson's race car lifted off the ground and turned nearly 360 degrees after a head-on wreck at Fontana.

Joe Rodgers

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Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr. make contact early at Fontana

Kurt Busch was racing from the rear of the field in his backup car when Dale Earnhardt Jr. made contact with him.

Rea White

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Fontana starting lineup: Sprint Cup field ready to go in last West Coast race

Here is the starting lineup for the Auto Club 400, a 200-lap Sprint Cup race.

Ray Slover

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Kyle Busch finds himself in a fix for comments after Xfinity Series race

NASCAR doesn't take kindly to drivers questioning its integrity, which is what could lead Kyle Busch to a hefty fine and more.

Ray Slover

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Driver walks away from horrific crash in Australian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso is lucky to survive a collision that saw his car crash off a wall, flip multiple times and land upside down at a Melbourne Formula One race.

Bob Hille

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Bump and grind? NASCAR drivers expect rough ride at Fontana

Carl Edwards knows he'll get his teeth rattled on the two-mile Auto Club Speedway track.

Reid Spencer

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Austin Dillon gets by Kyle Busch to win XFinity TreatMyClot.com 300 at Fontana

Dillon went outside on the final turn and scooted past Busch just as Busch's No. 18 car blew a tire.

Ron Clements

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Toyota drivers again pace field in qualifying; Xfinity Series starting lineup

Daniel Suarez is fastest in qualifying by edging teammates Erik Jones and Kyle Busch for the race at Fontana.

Ray Slover

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Jeff Gordon crashes in attempt to rap Nelly, Kanye West songs

Jeff Gordon tries to pay homage to rap songs that refer to him, Nelly's "E.I." and Kanye West's "Never Let Me Down." It's not pretty.

Joe Rodgers

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As drivers get up to speed at Fontana, Austin Dillon shows he's plenty fast

Pole-setter Austin Dillon is among the fastest drivers in Saturday's practice,

Ray Slover

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NASCAR ponders future with new carmakers, Cup series sponsor

Brian France talks about changes in the works for stock car racing, including a new Cup sponsorship deal and introduction or return of brands to its ranks.

Joe Rodgers

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Austin Dillon claims pole for Sprint Cup's Auto Club 400 at Fontana

Austin Dillon earned his second career Sprint Cup pole Friday at Fontana and will pace the field for Sunday's Auto Club 400.

Arthur Weinstein

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Austin Dillon claims pole for Auto Club 400 at Fontana

Austin Dillon earned his second career Sprint Cup pole Friday at Fontana and will pace the field for Sunday's Auto Club 400.

Arthur Weinstein

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Brian Vickers will get second consecutive race as Tony Stewart replacement

After this week's race at Fontana, Brian Vickers will drive the No. 14 car at Martinsville while Tony Stewart continues rehab from back surgery.

Ray Slover

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Danica Patrick says she’s a better driver than boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Stenhouse is currently 18th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Standings, while Patrick is 24th after four races this season.

Travis Durkee

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Friday evening qualifying at Fontana will set 38-car Sprint Cup field

Get ready for Sunday's Auto Club 400.

Ray Slover

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10 to watch at Fontana: Kevin Harvick holds the key (again)

Kevin Harvick's narrow win at Phoenix proves, once again, he'll be in the thick of things for the rest of the regular season.

Jason Boyd

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Martin Truex Jr. in trouble again after failing pre-race inspection at Phoenix

The new Toyota team was without crew chief Cole Pearn, who was serving a one-race suspension for a roof-flap violation at Atlanta

Joe Rodgers

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In-car audio at Phoenix: Austin Dillon upset with crew chief once again

Another weekend in NASCAR and another race where Austin Dillon doubts the call of his crew chief Slugger Labbe.

Joe Rodgers

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Good ol' boys turned F1 new guys, Haas aims to be competitive in debut season

Despite issues in the preseason, North Carolina-based Haas F1 should be competitive in its maiden campaign.

Nicholas McGee

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson trade blows before 'Batman v. Superman' race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson began the final week of "NASCAR goes West" with some subtle jabs before Sunday's race

Joe Rodgers

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Kevin Harvick on Carl Edwards: ‘There’s (no) love lost between us’

Carl Edwards didn't wreck Kevin Harvick for the win at Phoenix, but it would have been no surprise if he had.

Jeff Owens

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Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards produce finish for the ages at Phoenix

Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards battled to epic finish in NASCAR Sprint Cup race on Sunday.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. stays hot with another top-10 at Phoenix

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his Hendrick Motorsports team gambled on pit strategy late at Phoenix.

Rea White

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NASCAR results at Phoenix: Kevin Harvick edges Carl Edwards by 0.01 seconds

Phoenix International Raceway might have to be renamed Kevin Harvick's Playground as the No. 4 driver won for the eighth time in Arizona.

Joe Rodgers

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Kevin Harvick nips Carl Edwards for yet another victory at Phoenix

Kevin Harvick holds off Carl Edwards in a bang-up finish to end a three-lap overtime sprint. It's Harvick's sixth Phoenix victory in eight races.

Ray Slover

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Richard Childress Racing endures rough afternoon at Phoenix

Ryan Newman and Paul Menard each had trouble early in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix.

Rea White

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. ready to run at Phoenix, walk off weekend woes

Friday's poor run in qualifying and trouble for his teammates are forgotten as Junior starts the Good Sam 500.

Ray Slover

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Phoenix starting lineup: Kyle Busch among Kevin Harvick's top challengers

At 312 miles, the Good Sam 500 is among the shortest races of the season. So challengers will make their charges early. Check out the staring lineup.

Ray Slover

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Xfinity results at Phoenix: Kyle Busch wins third consecutive race

Three non-restrictor plate races, three wins for Kyle Busch in the Xfinity Series.

Joe Rodgers

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Erik Jones, Gibbs teammates top starting line for Xfinity race at Phoenix

Toyotas will start 1-2-3 in Saturday's race, matching the success of Friday's Sprint Cup qualifying by Joe Gibbs Racing.

Ray Slover

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Jimmie Johnson admits fault in Phoenix crash: He didn't lock down wheel

Friday's crash in qualifying forces Jimmie Johnson to use a backup car for this weekend's race. On Saturday, Six-time goes on Twitter to explain what happened.

Ray Slover

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Kyle Busch leads Joe Gibbs Racing sweep in Phoenix qualifying

JGR teammates Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin swept the qualifying for Sunday's Good Sam 500 in Phoenix.

Arthur Weinstein

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Career Chevy man Kevin Harvick set on staying with Stewart-Haas

SHR's move to Ford in 2017 created speculation about what the team's drivers would do. Kevin Harvick, a Cup champion and Chevy driver since 2001, has an answer.

Ray Slover

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France reportedly tries to distance NASCAR from Trump endorsement

Brian France, not NASCAR, endorsed Trump — but confusion reigns over the difference.

Rea White

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Darrell Waltrip comments on disagreement with Jeff Gordon in broadcast booth

Here's what Darrell Waltrip had to say about the new Fox Sports NASCAR broadcast.

Joe Rodgers

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Tony Stewart to begin rehab; return to racing remains work in progress

Doctors are satisfied with the healing in Tony Stewart's back, broken five weeks ago. Smoke is good for rehab, but will need further evaluation before getting back in a race car.

Ray Slover

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Music at races? Doobie Brothers for NASCAR, Martin Garrix at Indianapolis

If you asked "who?" after either name, read on.

Ray Slover

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car to have 'Solar Flare' paint scheme for Phoenix

Phoenix is the first of 13 races for NASCAR's most popular driver with his No. 88 car in an Axalta paint scheme.

Joe Rodgers

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Short field again for Cup race at Phoenix; Ty Dillon returns to Stewart car

NASCAR will run fewer than the maximum field of 40 cars for the third consecutive race. Sunday's Good Sam 500 also will see another driver switch for Stewart-Haas Racing.

Ray Slover

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Kurt Busch rant against NASCAR officials highlights in-car audio from Las Vegas

Las Vegas pole-sitter Kurt Busch wanted to win at his hometown track Sunday, but a speeding penalty on pit road left him too far back.

Joe Rodgers

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Martin Truex Jr. crew chief to miss Phoenix race

Cole Pearn and Furniture Row Racing have withdrawn their appeal of Pearn's one-race suspension.

Jeff Owens

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