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  • Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

    By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

    Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine. Published June 18, 2013

  • Daytona frontstretch getting $400M facelift

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Daytona International Speedway is getting another facelift, this one considerably bigger than the last. Published June 18, 2013

  • NASCAR driver in NC turns himself in on charges

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has turned himself in to authorities in North Carolina after warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Published June 18, 2013

  • Kahne produces hats to sell for Leffler Trust

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    The racing community rallies around its own, and Kasey Kahne has stepped up to help raise funds for Jason Leffler's young son. Published June 17, 2013

  • Leffler planned for young son in case of death

    By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

    Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis. Published June 17, 2013

  • Tony Stewart finishes weekend on positive note

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Tony Stewart's weekend at Michigan International Speedway ended a lot better than it began. Published June 16, 2013

  • Truex takes 3rd but misses news conference

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Martin Truex Jr. wasn't around for the post-race news conference after finishing third Sunday in the Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Published June 16, 2013

  • Tough day for Hendrick drivers

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Sunday was a rough day for Hendrick Motorsports. Published June 16, 2013

  • Hamlin changes paint scheme to honor Leffler

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Denny Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota changed its paint scheme for Sunday's race at Michigan to the one that was used when Jason Leffler drove the car in 2005. Published June 16, 2013

  • Earnhardt reflects on how NASCAR reacts to tragedy

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. dealt with the aftermath of his famous father's death more than a decade ago. He was asked Saturday how the racing community's reaction to tragedy has changed over the years. Published June 15, 2013

  • Penske: 'Brad had some misinformation' on hires

    By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

    Roger Penske refuted Brad Keselowski's claim that some of their employees were poached by other NASCAR teams. Published June 15, 2013

  • Trust fund set up for Jason Leffler's young son

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    A trust fund has been established for the 5-year-old son of Jason Leffler, the NASCAR driver who died earlier this week in a racing accident. Published June 15, 2013

  • Power picks up 1st podium of year _ at an oval

    By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

    It took Will Power nine races to finally grab his first podium finish of the IndyCar season. Published June 15, 2013

  • Good memories abound for Earnhardt at Michigan

    By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

    A year ago, Dale Earnhardt Jr. finally snapped his long losing streak. He left Michigan International Speedway with hopes of more victories to come _ maybe even a Sprint Cup championship. Published June 15, 2013

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