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Johnson claims record fourth win in all-star race

12:33 AM, May 19, 2013

Jimmie Johnson became the first driver to win the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race four times on Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Patrick wins fan vote for final spot in all-star race

9:34 PM, May 18, 2013

To no one's surprise, Danica Patrick won the fan vote to earn the 22nd and final starting position in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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.

Talladega qualifying rained out, Edwards awarded pole

2:22 PM, May 4, 2013

Persistent rain at Talladega Superspeedway forced NASCAR to cancel Saturday's qualifying session for the Aaron's 499.

Hamlin back in the car at Talladega

5:41 PM, May 3, 2013

Denny Hamlin drove his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the first time on Friday at Talladega Superspeedway since he suffered a serious back injury during a crash on March 24 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.

Talladega: The next major test for Gen-6

5:03 PM, May 2, 2013

NASCAR's new Sprint Cup Series race car, the Gen-6, will be a big topic again this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

This Week in Auto Racing May 3 - 5

4:55 PM, May 2, 2013

When NASCAR comes to Talladega Superspeedway, it's usually a wild weekend of racing. While the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series run at Talladega, the IZOD IndyCar Series heads to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The Halstead family. (Courtesy Bill Halstead)

Tripp Halstead's family to receive renovated home

A non-profit organization will perform a series of improvements to Tripp Halstead's home this summer.

1:55 PM, May 16, 2013
Stacy Halsteads son Tripp has been in the hospital since October, when a tree branch fell on him and crushed his skull. She talks about the outpouring of support she and her family have experienced.

Tripp Halstead's mom talks to 11Alive

Stacy Halstead tells 11Alive that her son Tripp, who has been in the hospital since October, could come home this week.

6:29 AM, Mar 25, 2013
Imagine being so consumed with a creative desire for expression that youre willing to jog halfway across the city, sweating with a backpack and a can of spray paint; that youd be willing to climb the highest walls just to get a blank canvas.

Yeah, but is it art? Graffiti in Atlanta

A look at the eternal debate: where does art end and graffiti begin?

10:58 PM, May 17, 2013

Two dogs attack Douglas County family

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga---A father and two of his children were taken to area hospitals on Saturday following an attack by a boxer and Boston Terrier.

5:32 PM, May 18, 2013

Tripp Halstead touches cousin's hand

Tripp Halstead is slowly but surely returning to normal, taking what his mother Stacy calls "awesome baby steps."

3:38 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Aimee Copeland is the first woman with bilateral upper limb amputations to be fitted with the all new iLimb prosthetic hands.

Aimee Copeland gets fitted for new bionic 'iLimbs'

Aimee Copeland is the first woman with bilateral upper limb amputations to be fitted with the all new iLimb prosthetic hands.

10:44 PM, May 17, 2013
A mother and her 16-year-old son fought off an intruder who died after a scuffle at a N.W. Atlanta home.

Intruder dies after scuffle with mother and teen

A mother and her 16-year-old son fought off an intruder who died after a scuffle at a N.W. Atlanta home.

10:45 PM, May 17, 2013
A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.

North Georgia town sued over mandatory gun law

A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.

10:56 PM, May 17, 2013
Two-year-old Sorelle Torres was located in Arkansas after being reported missing on Friday morning.

2-year-old girl located in Arkansas

Two-year-old Sorelle Torres was located in Arkansas after being reported missing on Friday morning. 

3:00 AM, May 18, 2013
Its been one month since Tripp Halstead was brain-injured when a tree limb fell on him, and the outpouring of support and prayers for him is coming from people around the world.

2-year-old Tripp Halstead battling to live, one month later

One month after the young boy was brain injured by a falling tree limb during a storm, he is battling to recover. His father spoke with 11Alive News about Tripp's progress. 

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