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AUTO RACING

Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.
AUTO RACING

No extra $1 million at Sprint All-Star race

Charlotte Motor Speedway track owner Bruton Smith doesn't have to worry about dishing out that $1 million bonus.
AUTO RACING

Carpenter surprise pole winner for Indianapolis 500

Ed Carpenter will start on the pole position for the first time in the Indianapolis 500 after pulling off a stunning victory in Saturday's time trials at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
AUTO RACING

Keselowski in garage early at All-Star race

Defending Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski ran only ran two laps Saturday night in the All-Star race before car problems forced him to take his No. 2 Ford behind the wall at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
AUTO RACING

Ganassi foursome endures trying day at Indy

Once again, Chip Ganassi Racing will start the Indianapolis 500 packed close together.
AUTO RACING

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

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.
AUTO RACING

Fans vote Patrick into Sprint All-Star race

Danica Patrick said she can't explain why she's popular among NASCAR fans.
AUTO RACING

Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole

Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration.
AUTO RACING

McMurray, Stenhouse Jr. advance into all-star race

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.