
- Hamlin takes Charlotte pole with record lap

- Menard signs multiyear extension with RCR
- Penalties upheld against RCR Nationwide team
- Jarrett, M. Petty in NASCAR HOF
| Newton - Danica Patrick focused on NASCAR

- NHRA star Brown to test Toyota stock car
- Drivers bringing awareness to tornado victims
- Patrick staying positive amid struggles

- Annett back 9 races after Daytona wreck
- Report: Charlotte race could move

- Schrader becomes oldest ARCA series winner
- JJ sets record with 4th All-Star win
| Newton - Brother: Severe pain caused Trickle suicide

NASCAR BLOGS

- David Newton
- Quit hatin' on Jimmie Johnson (5/23/13)

- Ryan McGee
- Trickle stories were golden (5/17/13)

- Terry Blount
- Trickle was more than funny name (5/17/13)

- Ed Hinton
- Talladega looking pretty racy (5/4/13)
Virtual Pit Stop
Making a solid pit stop is more difficult than you would think.
PHOTO WIRE
NASCAR CHATS
NASCAR Hall of Fame
- The Next Five
- The NASCAR Hall of Fame's 2014 class: Flock, Ingram, Jarrett, Petty and Roberts
COLUMNISTS
Move Over, King
Richard Petty wheeled the race car. Maurice Petty built the engines that helped him win seven titles. Now they're both in the Hall of Fame.
You Can Dream
What would you do if you were NASCAR czar for one day? Our guy knows exactly what he'd do. He'd shake up the Cup schedule (Iowa, anyone?) and the Chase.
Brothers' Bond
It has been nearly a month since Hendrick Motorsports employee Andrew Collier lost his brother, slain MIT police officer Sean Collier. The hurt is still there. But so are so many fond memories.
Power Rankings
Matt Kenseth is the season's first three-time winner in the Sprint Cup Series. Oh, he's also the driver to beat in our weekly Power Rankings.
STANDINGS AND SCHEDULES
| Driver | Pts | Behind | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 423 | --- |
| 2 | Carl Edwards | 379 | 44 |
| 3 | Matt Kenseth | 364 | 59 |
| 4 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 359 | 64 |
| 5 | Clint Bowyer | 349 | 74 |
| 6 | Kasey Kahne | 326 | 97 |
| 7 | Brad Keselowski | 326 | 97 |
| 8 | Kyle Busch | 325 | 98 |
| 9 | Aric Almirola | 317 | 106 |
| 10 | Kevin Harvick | 315 | 108 |
UP NEXT
SPRINT CUP SERIES
Coca-Cola 600Sunday, May 26
6 p.m. ET (Fox)
Charlotte Motor Speedway
NATIONWIDE SERIES
History 300Saturday, May 25
3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Charlotte Motor Speedway
- NASCAR Countdown Saturday, 2:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
- Ask in-race reporter Regan Smith
- Qualifying: Saturday, 11 a.m. ET (ESPN2, WatchESPN)
- In the booth: Allen Bestwick and analysts Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree
- Nationwide Series schedule
CAMPING WORLD
TRUCK SERIES
Lucas Oil 200Friday, May 31
5 p.m. ET (Speed)
Dover International Speedway
TRACK CONDITIONS
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway
65°F Few Clouds
Wind 0 mph
Humidity 90%

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The college baseball bubble teams and potential national seeds...they do know these conference tourney games count, right?
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RCR announced that Menards has signed a multi-year renewal of the #27 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) team driven... http://t.co/7P4ad3v3GX
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Paul Menard signs extension with Richard Childress Racing http://t.co/MgzVv2ZSre
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RCR and Menards confirm a multi-year partnership renewal. Great news for @RCRracing, Paul Menard and the entire #27 team.
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Carb Day masses headed to the Poison concert. http://t.co/3YlSLK9oTo
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Tony Stewart on @SportsCenter - "The only way it's gonna get solved is to work through it." - Can Smoke and SHR get back on-track this wknd?
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Goods news for Paul Menard as RCR signs him to a multi-year extension. #nascar
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Overheard an ISP Trooper's radio: "Respond to Turn 3. Report of women fighting in the men's room." #Indy500orBusted
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What series has the best drivers in the world? http://t.co/68FY5NZoxY #nascar
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NASCAR - Best drivers in the world? It's relative - Indianapolis 500 http://t.co/sPRjOsIO0S
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👍 Agree “@whofan1968: @JamieLittleESPN working from home and watching... It's great to hear Bob Jenkins voice again on the broadcast!”
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#NASCAR fans are the best “@SpotterBrett: This is how we roll! https://t.co/JAFMbomORH”
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2013 DeWALT die cast cars just arrived in store. If you're still in Concord Monday, stop by btw 10-4 to get one. 45 Odell School Rd, Suite E
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NOTE TO MYSELF Be you , be loyal , give more, don't expect back , give hugs , smile , all will be fine
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Thanks coach! @TRiYonPerf
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MEDIA
Play Podcast Mark Garrow talks to Denny Hamlin, who set a Charlotte track qualifying record, and discusses why Danica Patrick didn't try to run Charlotte and the Indy 500.
Play Podcast Marty Smith and Ryan McGee talk to Jeff Burton about making changes to the All-Star Race and Jason Aldean about potential dinner guests. Plus, they preview the Coca-Cola 600.
Play Podcast Mark Garrow has the new NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014. Danica Patrick and her fellow Cup drivers are keeping an eye on the Indy 500.
Play Podcast Mark Garrow previews the vote as to which five individuals will represent the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2014.
Play Podcast Mark Garrow reports track owner, Bruton Smith, may move the October Charlotte race to Las Vegas. Plus, he has thoughts from Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards.
Play Podcast Mark Garrow wraps up the All-Star Race with Jimmie Johnson. Fan vote winner Danica Patrick doesn't know why she's so popular.
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