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'No holds barred' in NASCAR's all-star race

2:32 PM, May 16, 2013

With a possible $2 million payday for the winner and some recent changes in the format, this year's NASCAR Sprint All- Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway could be the most thrilling one in the event's 29-year history.

This Week in Auto Racing May 17 - 19

2:23 PM, May 16, 2013

It's a big weekend in auto racing. The stars of NASCAR will shine under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Inside Line: Hamlin more confident now of making Chase

4:28 PM, May 13, 2013

Denny Hamlin was sore and tired after this past Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, but his second-place finish there helped boost his confidence of making this year's Chase.

Kenseth wins at Darlington minus crew chief Ratcliff

11:21 PM, May 11, 2013

Despite not having crew chief Jason Ratcliff at Darlington Raceway, Matt Kenseth won Saturday night's Southern 500 after passing his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Kyle Busch, for the lead in the closing laps.

Kurt Busch claims Darlington pole with new track record

7:32 PM, May 10, 2013

One day after testing an IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch set a new track qualifying record at Darlington Raceway to win the pole for Saturday night's Southern 500.

Gordon ready for 700th start at Darlington

3:07 PM, May 9, 2013

Jeff Gordon is expected to reach another milestone in his already illustrious NASCAR career this weekend at Darlington Raceway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 10 - 12

3:01 PM, May 9, 2013

The Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are running at one of NASCAR's most historic racetracks, Darlington Raceway, this weekend. Formula One is in Europe for the first time this season with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Joe Gibbs Racing penalties significantly reduced

4:12 PM, May 8, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel on Wednesday substantially lessened the fines assessed by NASCAR to Joe Gibbs Racing for an illegal engine used in Matt Kenseth's race-winning last month at Kansas Speedway.

Penske Racing penalties upheld, suspensions reduced

4:19 PM, May 7, 2013

Penske Racing had the suspensions for seven of its members reduced on Tuesday after NASCAR issued heavy penalties to the team for rules violations that occurred last month at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Inside Line: Front Row Motorsports Relishing Talladega Win

5:14 PM, May 6, 2013

David Ragan proved that just about anybody can win at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ragan pulls off a stunning upset at Talladega

8:52 PM, May 5, 2013

David Ragan avoided two major wrecks and then received pushing help from his teammate, David Gilliland, to take the lead on the final lap and win Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, a race delayed 3 hours, 36 minutes due to rain.

Hamlin runs 24 laps at Talladega before Vickers takes over

6:09 PM, May 5, 2013

Denny Hamlin competed in a Sprint Cup Series race for the first time on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during an accident six weeks ago at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Talladega Qualifying Rained Out, Edwards Awarded Pole

5:12 PM, May 4, 2013

Persistent rain at Talladega Superspeedway forced NASCAR to cancel Saturday's qualifying session for the Aaron's 499.

Hamlin back in the car at Talladega

5:41 PM, May 3, 2013

Denny Hamlin drove his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the first time on Friday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during a crash on March 24 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Denny Hamlin To Do A Limited Run Friday At Talladega

12:24 PM, May 3, 2013

Hamlin is returning to the car this weekend after missing four races with a fractured vertebra in his lower back.

Talladega: The next major test for Gen-6

5:03 PM, May 2, 2013

NASCAR's new Sprint Cup Series race car, the Gen-6, will be a big topic again this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 3 - 5

4:55 PM, May 2, 2013

When NASCAR comes to Talladega Superspeedway, it's usually a wild weekend of racing. While the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series run at Talladega, the IZOD IndyCar Series heads to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Stock Car appeals panel upholds penalties against Penske teams

4:18 PM, May 1, 2013

Penske Racing lost its appeal on Wednesday to overturn severe penalties assessed by NASCAR to Brad Keselowski's No. 2 team and Joey Logano's No. 22 team for illegal parts found on their cars earlier this month at Texas Motor Speedway.

Hamlin cleared for Talladega

1:22 PM, Apr 30, 2013

Denny Hamlin revealed on his Twitter account on Tuesday that he has been medically cleared to at least start in Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Appeal date of May 8 set for Kenseth's team

9:32 PM, Apr 29, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel will hear Joe Gibbs Racing's appeal on May 8 for severe penalties assessed by NASCAR to Matt Kenseth's No. 20 Sprint Cup Series team for an illegal engine used at Kansas Speedway.

The Inside Line: No lame-duck season for Harvick

4:48 PM, Apr 29, 2013

Kevin Harvick is leaving Richard Childress Racing at the end of the 2013 season, but he's not giving up on his team this year.

Harvick prevails at Richmond

11:37 PM, Apr 27, 2013

Kevin Harvick saved his best for last in winning Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Kenseth's week turns for the better with Richmond pole

7:37 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Two days after NASCAR issued severe penalties to his team for an illegal engine used in last weekend's race at Kansas Speedway, Matt Kenseth won the pole for the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Ky. Busch aiming for fifth spring race win at Richmond

5:08 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Springtime has been the right time for Kyle Busch at Richmond International Raceway lately.

This Week in Auto Racing April 26 - 27

5:02 PM, Apr 25, 2013

The NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are running under the lights this weekend at Richmond International Raceway.

Hamlin cites reasons for not making his return at Richmond

4:06 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Denny Hamlin explained on Thursday why he was not medically cleared to compete in this weekend's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

Kenseth: Penalties for illegal engine at Kansas 'grossly unfair'

2:35 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Matt Kenseth thinks NASCAR's penalties assessed to his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team for an illegal engine found in his race-winning car at Kansas Speedway were extremely unjust.

Hamlin not cleared for Richmond race

8:11 PM, Apr 24, 2013

Denny Hamlin said on Wednesday that he will not be competing in this weekend's Sprint Cup Series race at his home track of Richmond International Raceway.

Kenseth loses 50 points in penalty for illegal engine at Kansas

1:44 PM, Apr 24, 2013

NASCAR handed down severe penalties to Matt Kenseth's No. 20 team in the Sprint Cup Series on Wednesday for failing post-race engine inspection following last Sunday's event at Kansas Speedway.

Report: Kenseth's race-winning car at Kansas fails inspection

11:27 AM, Apr 24, 2013

The engine in Matt Kenseth's No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota failed inspection following his win last Sunday at Kansas Speedway, according to multiple reports.

Penske Racing appeal date set for May 1

4:15 PM, Apr 23, 2013

NASCAR announced on Tuesday the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel will hear Penske Racing's appeal of penalties to its No. 2 and No. 22 Sprint Cup Series teams on May 1.

New qualifying format for Sprint Cup road course races

8:17 PM, Apr 22, 2013

The two road-course races in the Sprint Cup Series this year will have a new qualifying procedure.

Tiger Woods Responds To Garcia's 'Fried Chicken' Joke

Tiger Woods responded to Sergio Garcia's controversial "fried chicken" remark on Wednesday in a succession of tweets

11:44 AM, May 22, 2013

Simulated OK Tornado Path Could Wipe Out Guilford County From Jamestown To Browns Summit

A mapping expert with the city of Greensboro created a simulation of the OK tornado by laying it across a Guilford County map.

11:38 PM, May 22, 2013

Samantha Riggs Talks About Heart Transplant In Web Chat

Ten-year-old Samantha Riggs needed something her parents couldn't buy her or give her: a new heart. She and her family waited and waited, and finally, she has received that gift.

11:50 PM, May 22, 2013

Bank of America Gets Pad Locked After Homeowner Forecloses On It

The owners were able to prove they didn't owe the bank, because they paid cash for the house!

7:07 AM, Jun 5, 2011

NC Terror Suspect Killed In Drone Strike

The Obama administration has acknowledged that a Raleigh man wanted on federal terrorism charges has been killed in a drone strike.

 

5:24 PM, May 22, 2013

Woman Calls 911 From The Back Of An Ambulance

The biggest problem is that when someone dials 911 for whatever reason, paramedics or firefighters have to respond.

8:48 PM, May 22, 2013

EF5 Tornado Slams Moore, OK: How Did So Many Survive?

Many in Moore, Ok survived, despite an official warning just 16 minutes before the twister cut a 17-mile war-zone-like path.

9:17 PM, May 21, 2013

Police Canvass Community For Answers In Unsolved Murder

Greensboro police combed through a High Point neighborhood Wednesday for answers in an unsolved murder case.

10:14 PM, May 22, 2013

Man In London Brutally Killed Near Military Barracks

The brutal daylight attack galvanized this city and raised fears that terrorism had returned to London.

10:32 PM, May 22, 2013

WFMY News 2 Anchor Julie Luck Reveals Her Secret Job: Professional NBA Cheerleader

WFMY News 2 anchor, Julie Luck, reveals her secret job: professional cheerleader for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.

11:01 PM, May 20, 2013

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