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May 19
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Johnson Takes Team Chevy to Victory in Sprint All-Star Race

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images 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 Showdown Race & All-Star Race Results

immie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, performs a burnout to celebrate winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images Jimmie Johnson made NASCAR Sprint All-Star history Saturday night by becoming the first driver to win four of the events, as he holds off Joey Logano (by 1.722 seconds) for the victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following Johnson (who only led the ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Cromax Pro Chevrolet, looks on in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 CROMAX PRO CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed this year’s All-Star Race format, the correlations of winning the All-Star Race and the championship and many other topics. WHAT DO ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Danica Patrick

2013 NSCS Driver Danica Patrick in the No. 10 GoDaddy Cares Chevrolet SS - Photo Credit: Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images DANICA PATRICK, NO. 10 GODADDY CARES CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media and discussed, how she approaches the Sprint Showdown, the potential of winning the Sprint Fan Vote and other topics.  DOES IT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO YOU ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed the format for this year’s All-Star Race, the success of JR Motorsports and other topics. THIS IS THE 20 YEAR ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Starting Lineup

Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, celebrates after winning the pole position during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Unlike the NASCAR Showdown and how qualifying is normally handled, the NASCAR Sprint All-Star qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway is a team effort, as it consists of 3-laps with a 4-tire pit stop. And, with a qualifying speed of 145. ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Mark Martin

Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images MARK MARTIN, No. 55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing What memories do you have of Dick Trickle? "Dick (Trickle) made himself a mentor to many, Rusty (Wallace), myself, Alan Kulwicki -- you know we wouldn't have been ... FULL STORY »



Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Snickers Bites Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Final Practice Session Speeds
Posted 05.17.13
Kyle Busch, with a lap speed of 190.127 mph, was at the top of the speed chart at the end of the final (and only) 2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch's brother, Kurt Busch, with a lap speed of 189.354 mph, was second fastest, followed by Matt Kenseth ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Jimmie Johnson - Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Jimmie Johnson
Posted 05.17.13
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PATRIOTIC CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed last year’s All-Star Race win, his thoughts on the format for this year’s All-Star race and other topics.  THIS IS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR FIRST SPRINT ALL-STAR WIN AND IF YOU ...FULL STORY »
Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Kyle Busch
Posted 05.17.13
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 ...FULL STORY »
Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Home Depot/Husky Toyota - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Matt Kenseth
Posted 05.17.13
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 great -- obviously we had a great week last week. ...FULL STORY »
2013 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Logo
Pit Note #1: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
Posted 05.17.13
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 INVOCATION: It’s a race full of tradition and pageantry, and this ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr (Best Buy) - Photo Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint Showdown Final Practice Session Speeds
Posted 05.17.13
2013 NSCS Sunoco Rookie of the Year (ROTY) contender, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., with a lap speed of 188.811 mph, was the quickest during the final (and only) Sprint Showdown practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jamie McMurray, with a lap speed of 186.968 mph, was second quickest, followed by Jeff Burton ...FULL STORY »
10th Annual NASCAR Day (2013)
“Ten Days Of Giving” Tour Culminates With NASCAR Day Celebration
Posted 05.17.13
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 Giving” tour. This special day is an unprecedented celebration of ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Brad Keselowski - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Sprint All-Star Weekend Q&A with Driver Brad Keselowski
Posted 05.17.13
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 Fusion – YOUR THOUGHTS ON DICK TRICKLE. “Dick Trickle is ...FULL STORY »
Kaya Jones, a former member of "The Pussycat Dolls," will perform the national anthem at Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.
Kaya Jones to Perform National Anthem At NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
Posted 05.16.13
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 international acclaim as a solo act, performing alongside celebrated entertainers ...FULL STORY »


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