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Aug 17 2013 - 7:18pm

Jimmie Johnson Wins Michigan Happy Hour, Crashes Primary Car

Jimmie Johnson had an eventful Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. The day started off with promise. He posted the third-fastest speed in the first of two practice sessions. Then, in Happy Hour, he turned the fastest lap during the 55-minute...

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Aug 17 2013 - 2:50pm

Stewart Injury Should Not Stop NASCAR Drivers from Running Sprint Car Races

When Tony Stewart broke his leg in a sprint car crash on August 5, it shook up the NASCAR garage area. The injury ended Stewart's run at the 2013 Sprint Cup championship and left the Stewart-Haas Racing team scrambling to replace their lead...

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Aug 17 2013 - 10:00am

Michigan Sprint Cup Series Pit Stall Selections

The selections of pit stalls for the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway have been made............

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Aug 16 2013 - 11:08pm

Complete Preview of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Michigan

Even though Tony Stewart will miss his second consecutive race, he is a significant part of the discussion about Sunday's Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Stewart, who will likely be sidelined for the remainder of the season, due...

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Aug 16 2013 - 6:00pm

Logano wins Sprint Cup Series pole at Michigan

#22-Joey Logano won the pole for the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway with a track record speed of 203-949mph..........

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Aug 16 2013 - 5:50pm

FYI WIRZ: Ford Drivers Talk NASCAR Michigan Where Ford Has Dominated

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rolled a routine convoy of colorful haulers into the traditional home of the automotive industry in Michigan. The NSCS competition will be on the two-mile D-shaped oval with 18-degree banking at Michigan International...

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Aug 16 2013 - 4:23pm

How Jimmie Johnson's Lack of a Rival Hurts His Place in NASCAR History

Rivalries are at the heart of sports. Yankees vs. Red Sox. Alabama vs. Auburn. Celtics vs. Lakers. Some of the greatest moments in sports history were born from bitter rivalries. It's the same in baseball, football and basketball as it is in...

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iNSIDE SCOOP: Four More To Go
Aug 16 2013 - 3:49pm

iNSIDE SCOOP: Four More To Go

The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is nearly upon us, and after Sunday’s race at Michigan, there will be but three races left before we find out who our 12 warriors will be.It’s a lot easier to figure out who won’t be in the Chase right now.Juan Pablo...

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Speeds Up at Michigan
Aug 16 2013 - 2:47pm

Speeds Up at Michigan

Nothing cures ills like driving a race car really fast.If you're Juan Pablo Montoya, that's what Friday was good for, as he was a tick behind Jimmie Johnson in the opening practice for this weekend's Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International...

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Zippy: Smoke Out a Month, Maybe More
Aug 16 2013 - 2:41pm

Zippy: Smoke Out a Month, Maybe More

Stewart-Haas Racing Competition Director Greg Zipadelli met with the media today in Michigan to discuss the team's fill-in driver, Austin Dillon, as well as Tony Stewart's recovery and future plans.GREG ZIPADELLI:  “There’s pros and cons to it.  We’re...

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