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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

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, May 12, 2013  Kenseth passed JGR teammate Kyle Busch 13 laps from the end to win the Bojangles Southern 500 on Saturday night, his third victory in his debut season after a successful stint with Roush Fenway Racing.

Friday, May 10, 2013  An infield full of rv's the roar of the engine that means NASCAR is back in town and fans going all out for this year's Southern 500.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Jimmie Johnson is on a mission in 2013 and he's got the numbers to back it up.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Despite losing one of its races on the NASCAR circuit ten years ago, Darlington Raceway still serves as one of top venues the sport has to offer.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The sounds and smells are getting stronger for Earnest Scurry this time of the year at Darlington's Raceway Grill.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  It's been deemed "The Track Too Tough to Tame" and "The Lady in Black," and for 63 years now, Darlington Raceway continues to bring excitement to NASCAR fans all over.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  It's race week in Darlington and that means fans from all over are converging on the small town, filling its restaurants, hotels and setting up camp.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Stephanie Decker lost both her legs while protecting her children in a 2012 accident.  Darlington Raceway is set to honor her at Saturday's Bojangles Southern 500 this Mother's Day weekend.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Ricky Craven defeated Kurt Busch by 0.002 seconds at Darlington in 2003, the closest margin of victory in NASCAR history.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Historic Columbia Speedway is where it all began for many racing legends.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Hendrick Motorsports was shaken by the news Friday that the MIT officer killed during the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was the brother of Andrew Collier, a mechanic in its engine shop.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Jimmie Johnson pulled away on a restart with eight laps to go and won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his lower back during Sunday's last-lap crash at Fontana, Calif.