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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

Sunday, March 24, 2013 

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

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, 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.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  F1 champion Jenson Button expects big improvement at Melbourne Grand Prix

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  Economic gloom easing in NASCAR, but bargain-hunting sponsors want more for their money