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Kyle Busch makes Nationwide 'history' with Charlotte win

Kyle Busch scored his record seventh Nationwide Series race win at Charlotte Motor Speedway after leading 186 of 200 laps in Saturday's History 300.

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AUTO RACING

'American Restoration' crews designs unique trophy

NASCAR turned to Rick Dale and his wife, Kelly, of the History Channel's "American Restoration" show to come up with a unique trophy to present to the winner of Saturday's Nationwide race.
AUTO RACING

Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte

Kyle Busch has shown repeatedly he can win at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the Nationwide and Truck series. The question remains whether he can capture that elusive first Sprint Cup victory.
THAT'S RACIN

Brad Keselowski approaches midlife, one crisis at a time

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski is 29 now and caught somewhere between roles. He is not a young punk, nor is he an elder statesman. He is not quite a black hat, not quite a white hat. But one thing he is: A very fast race car driver.
THAT'S RACIN

Austin Dillon wins pole for Nationwide race at Charlotte

Dillon's lap of 183.949 mph bested Kyle Busch (183.817 mph) for the top starting position.
AUTO RACING

Jimmie Johnson chasing NASCAR history, not legacy

Jimmie Johnson is focused on chasing victory at the Coca-Cola 600. He says he's not thinking about his championship legacy.
AUTO RACING

Dario Franchitti entering heady company in IndyCar

Dario Franchitti says he doesn't look at the numbers or concern himself with where he stacks up on the list of all-time greats.
AUTO RACING

Dario Franchitti in heady company in IndyCar lore

Dario Franchitti is in very heady company in IndyCar.
AUTO RACING

France says he'd like fall race stay in Charlotte

NASCAR chairman Brian France says Charlotte track owner Bruton Smith has not asked NASCAR to move the Bank of America 500.
AUTO RACING

France: NASCAR not talking to IndyCar about double

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Saturday that the organization is not talking with IndyCar about making it easier for drivers who want to try racing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
AUTO RACING

Indy 500 promises to be chilly _ unlike last year

A year ago, fans at the Indianapolis 500 were searching for shade.