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Biffle Wins At Michigan

4:48 PM, Jun 16, 2013

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

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Harvick wins a wild and lengthy Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte

12:16 AM, May 27, 2013

Kevin Harvick won Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after passing Kasey Kahne for the lead following a restart with 11 laps to go.

Kevin Harvick Pulls Away To Win Coca-Cola 600

11:48 PM, May 26, 2013

Kahne led 156 laps and appeared to have the strongest machine in NASCAR's longest race.

Menard extends contract with Richard Childress Racing

4:13 PM, May 24, 2013

Paul Menard has signed a multi-year extension with Richard Childress Racing to drive the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Sprint Cup Series, the team announced on Friday.

Defending Champ Keselowski Tries To Build On Title

10:32 AM, May 24, 2013

Recently, he's struggled to stay near the top with a 33rd at Richmond, an 11th at Talladega and a 32nd at Darlington.

Hamlin sets new track qualifying record at Charlotte

9:46 PM, May 23, 2013

Denny Hamlin easily broke the track qualifying record at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday night to earn the pole for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 -- the longest race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

Coca-Cola 600 a long and tiring race for drivers

5:36 PM, May 23, 2013

After running the all-star race this past weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, it's time for the Sprint Cup Series to get back to the point -- points racing that is.

This Week in Auto Racing May 23 - 26

5:19 PM, May 23, 2013

Sunday is the biggest day of the year in auto racing, starting with the Monaco Grand Prix, followed by the Indianapolis 500 and culminating with NASCAR's 600-mile race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

2014 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Announced

8:28 PM, May 22, 2013

Among the group is Dale Jarrett who won three Daytona 500's and the 1999 Sprint Cup Title.

Jarrett, Petty among new inductees into the NASCAR HOF

7:47 PM, May 22, 2013

Former Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett and legendary engine builder Maurice Petty were among those selected in the 2014 class of inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Johnson claims record fourth win in all-star race

12:33 AM, May 19, 2013

Jimmie Johnson became the first driver to win the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race four times on Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Patrick wins fan vote for final spot in all-star race

9:34 PM, May 18, 2013

To no one's surprise, Danica Patrick won the fan vote to earn the 22nd and final starting position in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

McMurray, Stenhouse Jr. advance into all-star race

9:01 PM, May 18, 2013

Jamie McMurray and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gained eligibility for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after finishing 1-2 in Saturday night's Sprint Showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Edwards claims all-star pole, Johnson qualifies 18th

8:09 PM, May 17, 2013

Carl Edwards will start on the pole for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after posting the quickest time in Friday's qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Chocolate Myers Remembers Dick Trickle

11:38 PM, May 16, 2013

Danny "Chocolate" Myers talked to News 2 about the death of his longtime friend, Dick Trickle.

Ex-driver Trickle dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

9:45 PM, May 16, 2013

Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle passed away Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

'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.

Police: Pedestrian, Raeshawn Perry, Killed On I-40 East

Greensboro Police are investigating after they say a pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning along I-40 East/Business 85.

11:12 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Cone Health Eliminating 300 Jobs, 150 Already Vacant Positions

Cone Health announced Wednesday the company is eliminating 300 positions, 150 are current employees.

6:36 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Drug Informant, Seller Shot In School Parking Lot

A drug informant and a man selling him drugs have been shot during a deal in an elementary school parking lot in Charlotte.

4:34 PM, Jun 19, 2013

Tree Hits 4-Year-Old, Damages Home in Greensboro

LaToya Graham wasn't expecting a tree to come slamming through her house last week, but she was even more surprised when she found out the insurance she thought she had, no longer existed.

10:49 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Bear Sighted In Graham, Near Middle School

A woman in Graham says a bear was sighted near the Graham Middle School, Tuesday.

7:20 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Winston-Salem Police: Man Jumps Store Counter Takes Cash, Cigarettes, Beer

Police said a man robbed a BP Station at gunpoint taking, money, cigarettes and beer. He also pulled the phone line out of the wall.

 

11:33 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Pet Food Recall: Natura Products May Have Salmonella

A pet food recall has been issued for Natura products potentially contaminated by salmonella.

8:51 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Sheriff's Office: Jackson Had Key To Shackles When He Escaped, Don't Know How He Got The Key

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office confirms that Keith Lauchon Jackson Jr. did have a key to unlock his shackles when he escaped for 15 minutes last Friday.

10:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

118 Hepatitis A Cases In 8 States Linked To Recalled Frozen Berries

Although the berries were recalled June 3, people are still getting sick. Illnesss reported so far118 people in eight states.

1:21 PM, Jun 18, 2013

NC Teacher Pay: Is It Enough?

North Carolina ranks 46th in the nation when it comes to average teacher salaries.

5:34 PM, Jun 18, 2013

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