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Hamlin sets new track qualifying record at Charlotte

9:46 PM, May 23, 2013

Denny Hamlin easily broke the track qualifying record at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday night to earn the pole for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 -- the longest race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

Coca-Cola 600 a long and tiring race for drivers

5:36 PM, May 23, 2013

After running the all-star race this past weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, it's time for the Sprint Cup Series to get back to the point -- points racing that is.

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'No holds barred' in NASCAR's all-star race

2:32 PM, May 16, 2013

With a possible $2 million payday for the winner and some recent changes in the format, this year's NASCAR Sprint All- Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway could be the most thrilling one in the event's 29-year history.

This Week in Auto Racing May 17 - 19

2:23 PM, May 16, 2013

It's a big weekend in auto racing. The stars of NASCAR will shine under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Inside Line: Hamlin more confident now of making Chase

4:28 PM, May 13, 2013

Denny Hamlin was sore and tired after this past Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, but his second-place finish there helped boost his confidence of making this year's Chase.

Kenseth wins at Darlington minus crew chief Ratcliff

11:21 PM, May 11, 2013

Despite not having crew chief Jason Ratcliff at Darlington Raceway, Matt Kenseth won Saturday night's Southern 500 after passing his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Kyle Busch, for the lead in the closing laps.

Kurt Busch claims Darlington pole with new track record

7:32 PM, May 10, 2013

One day after testing an IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch set a new track qualifying record at Darlington Raceway to win the pole for Saturday night's Southern 500.

Gordon ready for 700th start at Darlington

3:07 PM, May 9, 2013

Jeff Gordon is expected to reach another milestone in his already illustrious NASCAR career this weekend at Darlington Raceway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 10 - 12

3:01 PM, May 9, 2013

The Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are running at one of NASCAR's most historic racetracks, Darlington Raceway, this weekend. Formula One is in Europe for the first time this season with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Joe Gibbs Racing penalties significantly reduced

4:12 PM, May 8, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel on Wednesday substantially lessened the fines assessed by NASCAR to Joe Gibbs Racing for an illegal engine used in Matt Kenseth's race-winning last month at Kansas Speedway.

Penske Racing penalties upheld, suspensions reduced

4:19 PM, May 7, 2013

Penske Racing had the suspensions for seven of its members reduced on Tuesday after NASCAR issued heavy penalties to the team for rules violations that occurred last month at Texas Motor Speedway.

Craven's long road from Newburgh to the Hall of Fame

7:21 PM, May 6, 2013

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Newburgh native Ricky Craven's passion has driven him around the country and now the former NASCAR driver has come full circle as a member of the 2013 Maine Sports Hall of Fame.

The Inside Line: Front Row Motorsports relishing Talladega win

4:20 PM, May 6, 2013

David Ragan proved that just about anybody can win at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ragan pulls off a stunning upset at Talladega

8:52 PM, May 5, 2013

David Ragan avoided two major wrecks and then received pushing help from his teammate, David Gilliland, to take the lead on the final lap and win Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, a race delayed 3 hours, 36 minutes due to rain.

Hamlin runs 24 laps at Talladega before Vickers takes over

6:09 PM, May 5, 2013

Denny Hamlin competed in a Sprint Cup Series race for the first time on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during an accident six weeks ago at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Talladega qualifying rained out, Edwards awarded pole

2:22 PM, May 4, 2013

Persistent rain at Talladega Superspeedway forced NASCAR to cancel Saturday's qualifying session for the Aaron's 499.

Hamlin back in the car at Talladega

5:41 PM, May 3, 2013

Denny Hamlin drove his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the first time on Friday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during a crash on March 24 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Talladega: The next major test for Gen-6

5:03 PM, May 2, 2013

NASCAR's new Sprint Cup Series race car, the Gen-6, will be a big topic again this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 3 - 5

4:55 PM, May 2, 2013

When NASCAR comes to Talladega Superspeedway, it's usually a wild weekend of racing. While the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series run at Talladega, the IZOD IndyCar Series heads to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Stock Car appeals panel upholds penalties against Penske teams

4:18 PM, May 1, 2013

Penske Racing lost its appeal on Wednesday to overturn severe penalties assessed by NASCAR to Brad Keselowski's No. 2 team and Joey Logano's No. 22 team for illegal parts found on their cars earlier this month at Texas Motor Speedway.

Hamlin cleared for Talladega

1:22 PM, Apr 30, 2013

Denny Hamlin revealed on his Twitter account on Tuesday that he has been medically cleared to at least start in Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Appeal date of May 8 set for Kenseth's team

9:32 PM, Apr 29, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel will hear Joe Gibbs Racing's appeal on May 8 for severe penalties assessed by NASCAR to Matt Kenseth's No. 20 Sprint Cup Series team for an illegal engine used at Kansas Speedway.

Yeah, so about Memorial Day weekend...

12:44 PM, May 23, 2013
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Consultant's report shows ways to improve Bangor's west side

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- Officials in Bangor have unveiled a plan that could help revitalize one of the city's rougher sections.

11:13 PM, May 23, 2013

Behind the scenes of the USS Miami Fire

KITTERY, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- It was one year ago that fire broke out aboard the USS Miami, a nuclear powered submarine docked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

5:09 PM, May 22, 2013

Search for Maine-Canada ferry operator renewed

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Two months after rejecting two bids for a new ferry service between Nova Scotia and Portland, Maine, provincial officials are renewing efforts to restore ferry service for next year.

1:44 PM, Apr 29, 2013

Auburn schools opt for iPads over state-issued laptops

AUBURN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Last month, Governor LePage announced the state would be ending its contract with Apple, giving Maine students Hewlett Packard laptops instead.

5:18 PM, May 22, 2013

Facebook "Graph App" status is false

(NEWS CENTER) - There has been a very misleading status message floating around Facebook for a number of weeks about graph search, and it's false.

4:25 PM, Mar 12, 2013

Maine Sports Hall of Famer pleads no contest to child porn charges

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Well known local DJ and Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, Dana Wilson, pleaded no contest Thursday morning to charges of possessing child pornography.

6:50 PM, May 23, 2013

LePage says he is moving out of his office

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Thursday democratic leadership told the governor to move a television his staff placed outside of his office at the state house, inside his office. Claiming he was being censored, LePage said he's moving his office out of the state house.

5:14 PM, May 23, 2013

Murder arrest made in case of missing teen Nichole Cable

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The search for a missing teen from Glenburn is over and a man has been charged in her death.

7:04 PM, May 21, 2013

LePage to veto Maine hospital repayment bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Gov. Paul LePage's office says he will veto a bill moving through the Legislature to pay off a $484 million debt to Maine hospitals because of an amendment Democrats attached to it that would expand Medicaid.

9:49 AM, May 22, 2013
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