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Local Boy Carpenter Claims Indy 500 Pole

Ed Carpenter will start from the pole for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26. (Dave Heithaus Photo)

To call Saturday’s Pole Day for the 97th Indianapolis 500 improbable would have been a complete understatement

Stars Of NASCAR Remember Dick Trickle

Dick Trickle during his time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. (Photo Courtesy Doug Hornickel)

For many in the NASCAR garage, the fact that Dick Trickle is gone is still sinking in.

Hoosier Hundred Is Rich In Racing History

Jerry Coons Jr. (27) leads Levi Jones en route to winning the 2011 Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. (Gordon Gill photo)

The Indiana State Fairgrounds stirs many memories among race fans who have visited its historic one-mile dirt track since the Championship Cars started competing here right after World War II

Topeka Is Massey’s Home Away From Home

Spencer Massey scored his first NHRA Top Fuel victory of the season at zMAX Dragway during the Dollar General Four-Wide Nationals. (HHP/Gerry Eller Photo)

Spencer Massey has gathered some special memories over the years at Heartland Park Topeka, a race track that he considers his home away from home

Walker Ready For New IndyCar Challenge

Derrick Walker was introduced as the new President, Operations & Competition of IndyCar on Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (IndyCar Photo)

For years Derrick Walker always talked about the “Dark Side” of racing which was working for a race series in a technical capacity. After all, as a team owner or race strategist, series management could be a gigantic thorn in the direction of a racing team.

Busch Impressive During IMS IndyCar Test

Kurt Busch reached a top speed of 218.210 mph during his IZOD IndyCar Series test with Andretti Autosport at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday. (Chris Owens/IndyCar Photo)

Kurt Busch won’t compete in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 this month, but he hasn’t dismissed the idea of returning for the 98th edition of the historic event in 2014.

Cale Gale Is Enjoying Bowman Gray Stadium

Cale Gale and team enjoy victory lane at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Cale Gale has had experience in virtually every level of NASCAR competition, but he says there’s something special about Bowman Gray Stadium

Coons Eyes Third Hoosier Hundred Victory

Jerry Coons, Jr. wheels his No. 27 en route to victory in the 2011 edition of the Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. (David E. Heithaus photo)

Jerry Coons Jr. can join Al Unser and the late Jimmy Bryan as the only drivers to win the prestigious Hoosier Hundred three consecutive years when the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Series visits the Indiana State Fairgrounds May 23

33 Entries For 97th Indianapolis 500

The IZOD IndyCar Series has released the entry list for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500. (Ron McQueeney/IndyCar Photo)

Three past winners and four IZOD IndyCar Series champions are among the drivers named to the 33 entries filed for the 2013 Indianapolis 500, scheduled for May 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Smith A Legitimate Title Contender

Regan Smith has made JR Motorsports a contender for the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship this year. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

Ever since Dale Earnhardt Jr. and several others, including his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, started JR Motorsports back in 2005, they have worked relentlessly to field a championship-caliber race car.

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