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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.

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.

Barbee Brown Swallowed A Grill Brush Bristle

A Triad woman had back-to-back surgeries after swallowing a bristle from a wire grill-cleaning brush.

 

4:41 PM, May 24, 2013

Accused Burlington Cat Burglar Strikes Again

The woman accused of stealing 16 cats from the Burlington Animal Shelter earlier in May has been charged again for stealing.

1:19 PM, May 24, 2013

Police: NC Father Who Burned Baby Missing

Police in Farmville are looking for a father they say burned his 3-month-old child.

6:39 AM, May 24, 2013

Police Report 2 Bear Sightings In Winston-Salem

Two sightings of a black bear were reported in Winston-Salem late Thursday night and early Friday morning.

5:36 PM, May 24, 2013

Small Plane Crashes At Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Two people received minor injuries after a small plane crashed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport shortly before 2 pm Friday, according to a report from CBS affiliate WBTV.

1:42 PM, May 24, 2013

A Charlotte Woman Calls Police Over Pop Tart Theft

A Charlotte woman who apparently had her fill of her son's behavior issues has decided to let local police deal with him.

 

6:14 PM, May 23, 2013

Man Arrested For Bomb Threats At Govt. Buildings

Police arrested a Winston-Salem man three days after he called in bomb threats to government buildings in Winston-Salem.

7:43 PM, May 23, 2013

Body Found In Pile Of Recyclables In Asheville

The body was found about 8:30 a.m. as a load of recyclable materials was being dumped on a conveyor belt for sorting.

11:35 AM, May 24, 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

Lightning Strikes Home; FD Estimates $80,000 Of Damage

The fire department in Winston-Salem says a house caught fire after lightning struck the roof.

5:37 PM, May 24, 2013

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