Carl Edwards captures pole for all-star race

Posted at 10:58pm on May. 17, 2013

If Carl Edwards's speed from qualifying translates into Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his name at least could make one more appearance in the winner's circle.

Kyle Busch wins N.C. Education Lottery 200

Posted at 11:50pm on May. 17, 2013

Busch overcame a pit road penalty that sent him to the rear of the field, battled all the way back to the front and held off Brendan Gaughan to win the N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Showdown pole winner

Posted at 6:49pm on May. 17, 2013

Last was best for Martin Truex Jr. Truex was the last of 23 cars to qualify Friday night for the Sprint Showdown and easily bested Jamie McMurray to win the pole for the prelude to Saturday night’s Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kenseth speedy showings have driver in good position to take home huge cash bonus

Posted at 11:57pm on May. 16, 2013

Matt Kenseth has already won three races in the Sprint Cup Series this season, the best start of his NASCAR career. He is in as good a position as anyone to win an extra $1 million this week in the Sprint All-Star Race.

Racer Dick Trickle found dead in Lincoln County cemetery

Posted at 11:57pm on May. 16, 2013

Retired race car driver Dick Trickle, 71, died today from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound, Lincoln County deputies said.