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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.

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.

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.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Matt Kenseth won on his 41st birthday for his new Joe Gibbs Racing team, barely holding off Kasey Kahne for his third victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The National Rifle Association announced Monday it has reached a deal to sponsor the April Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway.