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Sunday, January 27, 2013  Seen as a racing dress rehearsal, drivers from across the nation descended upon Cordele this weekend for Speedfest 2013.

Friday, June 08, 2012  I'll Have Another's bid for the first Triple Crown in 34 years ended shockingly in the barn and not on the racetrack.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Quick questions at the Indy 500: Who will win, and what's with those really slow cars?

Monday, December 05, 2011  Kurt Busch is now without a sponsor.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne says he's probably not going to attempt to run for the Sprint Cup championship this year.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  AP Exclusive: Lance Armstrong retires for good; comeback didn't produce title, erase shadow

Friday, January 28, 2011  Saturday, Mark Riccobono will take part in a public demonstration, driving independently with the help of new nonvisual technology and a specially modified car.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Steve Wallace, son of former NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace, will make his Sprint Cup debut in the season-opening Daytona 500.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Person familiar with NASCAR's plans says 36-year-old points system may be tossed out.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Zenyatta wins Horse of the Year award over Blame at Eclipse Awards.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  NASCAR asks drivers to choose 1 series to race for championship in 2011.

Monday, November 22, 2010  A champion again: Jimmie Johnson wins 5th straight title, overtaking Hamlin in NASCAR finale

Sunday, October 17, 2010  Jamie McMurray grabs 3rd win of season by beating Chase drivers at Charlotte

Friday, July 02, 2010  Daytona International Speedway has repaired another portion of the famed track, this one coming nearly five months after a pothole nearly shut down the Daytona 500

Friday, May 21, 2010  Vickers was hospitalized two nights last week after feeling chest pains during a visit to Washington, D.C. Testing revealed the clots, and Vickers missed last weekend's race at Dover.