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Kyle Busch captures pole for Sprint All-Star race (The Associated Press)
5/19/2012 2:01:39 AM

Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks to the media before practice for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star auto race in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch has been a force on the NASCAR circuit for years, but of is 24 Sprint Cup victories, none have come at his favorite track - Charlotte Motor Speedway.


Kurt Busch thinks Newman feud is 'WWE-type' action (The Associated Press)
5/19/2012 12:26:13 AM

James Hook, left, and Jonathan Sherman, right, members of driver Ryan Newman's crew, perform a tire change during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, May 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kurt Busch thought he and Ryan Newman were friends. He's learned the hard way this week that he was mistaken.


Lofton races to first Truck Series victory (The Associated Press)
5/18/2012 11:28:02 PM

Brennan Newberry spins as he comes out of Turn 4 during the NASCAR Truck Series auto race in Concord, N.C., Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Once he finally figured out his restarts, the rest was easy for Justin Lofton.


Wallace set to make NASCAR debut in Iowa (The Associated Press)
5/18/2012 6:01:52 PM

Darrell Wallace Jr., left, walks to his car in the garage area as it is prepped for Sunday's NASCAR Nationwide Series' Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 auto race, Friday, May 18, 2012, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) Darrell Wallace Jr. has already crossed off a bunch of boxes on the checklist for a future NASCAR star. He dominated as a kid in karts, blew past the field in bandoleros and late models, and landed a seat for Sunday's NASCAR Nationwide race in Iowa even though he won't turn 19 until October.


NASCAR partners with Twitter for live events (The Associated Press)
5/18/2012 4:56:55 PM
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) NASCAR has created a partnership with Twitter that makes it the first sports organization to create an enhanced live event experience on the social media platform.
Preview: Edwards gears up for shot at All-Star repeat (NASCAR.com)
5/18/2012 9:37:47 AM
Preview: Edwards gears up for shot at All-Star repeat