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Hamlin sets new track qualifying record at Charlotte

9:46 PM, May 23, 2013

Denny Hamlin easily broke the track qualifying record at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday night to earn the pole for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 -- the longest race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

Coca-Cola 600 a long and tiring race for drivers

5:36 PM, May 23, 2013

After running the all-star race this past weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, it's time for the Sprint Cup Series to get back to the point -- points racing that is.

'No holds barred' in NASCAR's all-star race

2:32 PM, May 16, 2013

With a possible $2 million payday for the winner and some recent changes in the format, this year's NASCAR Sprint All- Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway could be the most thrilling one in the event's 29-year history.

This Week in Auto Racing May 17 - 19

2:23 PM, May 16, 2013

It's a big weekend in auto racing. The stars of NASCAR will shine under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Inside Line: Hamlin more confident now of making Chase

4:28 PM, May 13, 2013

Denny Hamlin was sore and tired after this past Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, but his second-place finish there helped boost his confidence of making this year's Chase.

Kenseth wins at Darlington minus crew chief Ratcliff

10:05 PM, May 12, 2013

Despite not having crew chief Jason Ratcliff at Darlington Raceway, Matt Kenseth won Saturday night's Southern 500 after passing his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Kyle Busch, for the lead in the closing laps.

Kurt Busch claims Darlington pole with new track record

7:32 PM, May 10, 2013

One day after testing an IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kurt Busch set a new track qualifying record at Darlington Raceway to win the pole for Saturday night's Southern 500.

Gordon ready for 700th start at Darlington

3:07 PM, May 9, 2013

Jeff Gordon is expected to reach another milestone in his already illustrious NASCAR career this weekend at Darlington Raceway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 10 - 12

3:01 PM, May 9, 2013

The Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are running at one of NASCAR's most historic racetracks, Darlington Raceway, this weekend. Formula One is in Europe for the first time this season with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Joe Gibbs Racing penalties significantly reduced

4:12 PM, May 8, 2013

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel on Wednesday substantially lessened the fines assessed by NASCAR to Joe Gibbs Racing for an illegal engine used in Matt Kenseth's race-winning last month at Kansas Speedway.

Penske Racing penalties upheld, suspensions reduced

4:19 PM, May 7, 2013

Penske Racing had the suspensions for seven of its members reduced on Tuesday after NASCAR issued heavy penalties to the team for rules violations that occurred last month at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Inside Line: Front Row Motorsports relishing Talladega win

4:20 PM, May 6, 2013

David Ragan proved that just about anybody can win at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ragan pulls off a stunning upset at Talladega

10:36 PM, May 5, 2013

David Ragan avoided two major wrecks and then received pushing help from his teammate, David Gilliland, to take the lead on the final lap and win Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, a race delayed 3 hours, 36 minutes due to rain.

Hamlin runs 24 laps at Talladega before Vickers takes over

6:09 PM, May 5, 2013

Denny Hamlin competed in a Sprint Cup Series race for the first time on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during an accident six weeks ago at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

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Police: Fla. teen accidentally shoots off his penis and testicle

A teenager is recovering after police say he shot himself in the penis and testicle while cleaning a gun he just bought.

12:15 PM, Sep 12, 2012
Brandon Patterson was serving in Iraq, when he got the heartbreaking call. It appeared his dog Alfaba had found a gap in the sitters fence and wandered away.

Soldier reunited with dog, missing for 18 months

A rescue group found a soldier's dog, trapped in the house of an animal hoarder in Cobb county. Finding the dog was the first challenge. Finding the soldier was yet another.

7:08 PM, May 21, 2013
We spent a full day for the Jefferson toddler critically injured last fall by a tree limb. Tripps story has been embraced by hundreds of thousands around the country.

A Day in the Life of Tripp Halstead

We spent a full day for the Jefferson toddler critically injured last fall by a tree limb. Tripp's story has been embraced by hundreds of thousands around the country. 

10:33 AM, May 21, 2013
Alfred Watkins took an unknown band program at Lassiter High School and helped it gain an international reputation for excellence.

Lassiter band director retires after creating world-renowned program

Renowned Lassiter High School band director Alfred Watkins retires this month. His shoes will be almost impossible to fill.

5:59 AM, May 23, 2013
Kevin Rowson reports a 13 year old boy was abducted off his school bus and held captive for ten hours.

13-year-old boy abducted after getting off school bus

Palmetto boy was able to escape his abductor after the man took him into a wooded area.

11:30 PM, May 23, 2013
Federal aviation officials are investigating what caused parts of a Chinese Airline cargo jetet to crash on top of a house in metro Atlanta.

Parts fall off China Airlines jet on approach to ATL

The FAA says a China Airlines 747 lost parts from a wing as it approached Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon.

6:37 PM, May 23, 2013
A Clayton County police officer is accused of threatening to shoot a man and his dog, after the pit bull mix got loose at an apartment complex in Lawrenceville.

Clayton officer fired after pointing gun at apt. resident

A Clayton County police officer is accused of threatening to shoot a man and his dog, after the pit bull mix got loose at an apartment complex in Lawrenceville.

11:30 PM, May 23, 2013
The amazing life of Braves catcher Evan Gattis

Evan Gattis' amazing life story

Last week 11Alive's Matt Pearl sat down for a revealing interview with the Braves catcher, as well as family and friends who played major roles in his journey. 

10:27 PM, May 22, 2013

Beachy to start for Gwinnett on Friday

Atlanta Braves' right-hander Brandon Beachy is slated to make a minor league injury rehab start for the Gwinnett Braves on Friday, May 24 at Coolray Field, a 7:05 PM game against the Toledo Mud Hens. Beachy is on Atlanta's disabled list as he recovers from 2012 "Tommy John" surgery.

5:38 PM, May 23, 2013
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285 NB at Covington Hwy blocked by vehicle fire

The Georgia Department of Transportation says one lane of traffic on northbound Interstate 285 near Covington Highway is getting by after a vehicle fire.

10:52 AM, May 24, 2013
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