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2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Kyle Busch

KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 Snickers Bites Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What are your expectations for the All-Star race? "I'm looking forward to it. This is always a pretty cool race and has good atmosphere around it. The crowd gets jacked up, and of course there is nothing important on the line besides a million bucks. You just go out there and race as hard as you can. It all starts today in about an hour. You get some practice runs in, get some good practice in and make sure your car feels good to you. And you try to work on your speed, of course, as best you can. Qualifying -- that's certainly going to be interesting here today ... FULL STORY »

Johnson Takes Team Chevy to Victory in Sprint All-Star Race

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NASCAR Champ Makes History and Collects $1 Million CONCORD, N.C. – May 18, 2013 – Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson etched his name in the sport’s history books by becoming the first four-time winner of the annual Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He broke the tie for the all-time All-Star race wins lead with Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. Johnson also won the annual event in 2003, 2006, and 2012. The driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS led only the final 10 of the 90-lap non-points dash-for-cash race to take home the $1 million prize for the second consecutive year. He became the second driver to win back-to-back All-Star events; the first was Davey Allison ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Matt Kenseth

MATT KENSETH, No. 20 Home Depot/Husky Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What are your expectations for the All-Star Race? "Well, you never know what to expect. I think that's one of the exciting things about the All-Star event. I feel ... FULL STORY »

Pit Note #1: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

MOMENT OF SILENCE: Charlotte Motor Speedway and fans attending the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Camping World Truck Series race Friday will observe a moment of silence to recognize the passing of former NASCAR driver and short-track legend Dick Trickle. GIBBS TO SAY ALL-STAR ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint Showdown Final Practice Session Speeds

[table=1784](i) Ineligible for Driver Points in this Series - Not a factor in this non-points race # Denotes Rookie Source: Timing and Scoring provided by NASCARMedia/NASCAR Statistics FULL STORY »

“Ten Days Of Giving” Tour Culminates With NASCAR Day Celebration

The NASCAR Foundation Brings Industry Together Through Philanthropic Activities DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 17, 2013) – The NASCAR Foundation and the NASCAR industry celebrate the 10th Annual NASCAR Day today at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the final stop on the “Ten Days of ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Brad Keselowski

Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion, held a Q&A session at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday afternoon and discussed a variety of topics. Below is a complete transcript. BRAD KESELOWSKI – No. 2 Miller Lite Ford ... FULL STORY »

Kaya Jones to Perform National Anthem At NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

CONCORD, N.C. (May 16, 2013) – Pop music sensation Kaya Jones will perform the national anthem preceding Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Jones came to prominence as a member of the popular music group “The Pussycat Dolls” in 2003 and later reached ... FULL STORY »

Top 10 Can’t-Miss Activities for Fans to Experience During the 10 Greatest Days in Racing
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CONCORD, N.C. (May 16, 2013) – Every year, Charlotte Motor Speedway packs as much entertainment as possible into the 10 Greatest Days in Racing to give fans an experience that they’ll never forget. From the excitement on the track to pre-race concerts, the expansive Play Zone and a moving salute ...FULL STORY »

Quotes from ESPN Analyst Rusty Wallace on Death of Former NASCAR Driver Dick Trickle
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NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and ESPN analyst Rusty Wallace competed for years against Dick Trickle on Midwest short tracks, in the American Speed Association (ASA), and then later in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. At age 48, Trickle was rookie of the year in the Cup Series in 1989, ...FULL STORY »

Bobby Labonte 2013 NSCS Sprint Showdown Race Preview
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BOBBY LABONTE & NO. 47 HOUSE-AUTRY TOYOTA CAMRY NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES SPRINT SHOWDOWN PREVIEW FOR ALL-STAR WEEKEND AT CHARLOTTE Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Event: Sprint Showdown and All-Star Race Date: Saturday, May 18 Time: 7:30 PM ET TV/Radio: FOX Sports SPEED / MRN Radio All-Star: Last year, Bobby Labonte transferred into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race ...FULL STORY »

Police: Racing legend commits suicide in Lincoln County
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Retired race car driver Richard “Dick” Trickle, 71, died today from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Lincoln County deputies said. Trickle, a long-time Lincoln County resident, was found dead next to his pick-up truck just after noon. His truck was parked at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Highway 150 East in Boger ...FULL STORY »

Stewart-Haas Racing Extends Partnership with Atlas Copco Compressors
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Atlas Copco Compressors To Serve as Associate Sponsor of No. 39 Team at Charlotte in October KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (May 16, 2013) – Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has extended its partnership with Atlas Copco Compressors, and the Rock Hill, S.C.-based company will also serve as an associate sponsor of the No. 39 Quicken ...FULL STORY »

EGR Partners with All Detergent & Snuggle Fabric Softner at CMS
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Sun Products Introduces the Laundry Pit Stop in CMS Campground to Provide Fans Opportunity to Meet Juan Pablo Montoya and Do a Little Laundry CONCORD, N.C. (May 16, 2013) –Target racing partner, Sun Products and their all and Snuggle laundry care brands, will introduce race fans to a new type of pit ...FULL STORY »

Dave Blaney & JJ Yeley 2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Preview
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Tommy Baldwin Racing: Sprint All-Star Race Pre-Race News and Notes Event/Date: All-Star Race, May 18, 2013 Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC) Track Length: 1.5 mile Race Distance: 20 lap Shootout Tune in: NASCAR on FOX at 7:30 p.m. (ET) Mooresville, NC (May 16, 2013) - For the Tommy Baldwin Racing teams, racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway ...FULL STORY »

Martin Truex Jr 2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Race Preview
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CORNELIUS, N.C. — It’s money week for No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. He raised $60,000 for charityWednesday night and now plans on taking $1 million for himself Saturday at NASCAR’s Sprint All-Star race. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver’s foundation held its fourth annual Catwalk for a Cause presented by Toyota on ...FULL STORY »

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