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Yesterday at 3:05 PM  Three years after a complete repaving project, Daytona International Speedway is getting a revamped frontstretch that will enhance the "fan experience."

Friday, May 24, 2013  A NASCAR appeals panel has upheld the penalties for two Richard Childress Racing Nationwide crew members who were also criminally charged for fighting with Nelson Piquet Jr. at Richmond last month.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, March 24, 2013 

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Kasey Kahne won a Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway for the first time Sunday after Brad Keselowski struggled on the final restart.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  The 53-year-old Martin now has 54 career Sprint Cup poles.