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Wilson wins IRL race at the Glen

Posted at 5:46pm on Jul. 5, 2009

After 25 years, Dale Coyne finally knows what it's like to win a race.

Daytona deals Busch another tough finish

Posted at 12:36pm on Jul. 5, 2009
APTOPIX NASCAR Daytona Auto Racing

Kyle Busch climbed out his car window, pulled off his gloves and helmet in disgust and started walking back toward the finish line.

Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck

Posted at 4:01am on Jul. 5, 2009
NASCAR Daytona Auto Racing

Kyle Busch braced himself for a four-lap "trophy dash" around Daytona International Speedway, intent on snatching a win away from Tony Stewart.

Several Chase contenders crash at Daytona

Posted at 10:06pm on Jul. 4, 2009

Chase contender David Reutimann was involved in a 13-car accident at Daytona International Speedway.

IRL says it's doing well

Posted at 8:01pm on Jul. 4, 2009
IRL Watkins Glen Auto Racing

Four days after Tony George was ousted as president and chief executive officer of the IndyCar Series, the president of the commercial division said the series was on sound ground.

NASCAR's King relives final reign at Daytona

Posted at 6:31pm on Jul. 4, 2009
NASCAR Daytona Auto Racing

Twenty-five years after his final victory, Richard Petty has forgotten much about the race.

Mayfield stays away from Daytona

Posted at 7:01pm on Jul. 4, 2009

Jeremy Mayfield wasn't at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night's race, citing the media attention on his legal fight with NASCAR as an unnecessary distraction from the Independence Day celebration.

Wilson wins at The Glen

Posted at 4:16pm on Jul. 5, 2009
IRL Watkins Glen Auto Racing

Justin Wilson passed polesitter Ryan Briscoe early, then dominated the IndyCar Series race on Sunday at Watkins Glen International to give team owner Dale Coyne his first victory after 25 years of trying.

Heat gets to Busch in Grand-Am run

Posted at 4:00pm on Jul. 5, 2009
Brumos 250 Grand Am Auto Racing

An overheated Kyle Busch received intravenous fluids Saturday following his driving stint in the Grand-Am race, then retreated to his motorhome to rest before NASCAR's 400-mile Sprint Cup event.

Tracks teem with uninsured drivers

Posted at 10:33am on Jul. 4, 2009

WATERTOWN, N.Y. - The last thing short-track driver Tim McCreadie remembers, he was leading in the semifinal qualifier at the Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Okla.