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Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71 May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.
DMG/Mori Seiki opens doors to students, others during Innovation Days May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly 3,000 business and manufacturing executives as well as students and educators filled the demonstration hall this week at Hoffman Estates-based DMG/Mori Seiki to learn about new technology, training and jobs in manufacturing. From Tuesday through Friday, the company demonstrated 41 robotic machines and devices for suppliers, new buyers, engineers and others for its third annual Innovation Days event, said President Mark H. Mohr.
NASCAR drivers hit 214 mph during Indy tire test Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
A new environmentally friendly tire and cool morning weather had NASCAR drivers clocking speeds they weren't even sure were possible Tuesday.
Kenseth holds on for victory at Kansas Speedway Apr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Kenseth captured his second straight race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, holding off Kasey Kahne to become the third consecutive Sprint Cup driver to win from the pole.
Hollywood Casino to be title sponsor of Route 66 Classic Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Hollywood Casino Joliet has been named a title sponsor of the third annual Route 66 Classic to be run Aug. 17 at Route 66 Raceway.
No NASCAR penalties issued after California raceMar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
NASCAR chairman Brian France said Tuesday that the contact between Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin as they battled for the win at California over the weekend was just the kind of throwback racing he expects out of his drivers and the new Gen-6 car.
Denny Hamlin has compression fracture in lower back Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his lower spine during Sunday's last-lap crash at Fontana, Calif., his racing team said Monday. Joe Gibbs Racing disclosed the injury and said Hamlin was expected to be released soon from a Southern California hospital to return home.
NASCAR reinstates driver Jeremy Clements Mar 13, 2013 12:00 AM
NASCAR has reinstated Jeremy Clements following completion of stipulations set after the driver made insensitive remarks in an interview.
Hamlin fined $25k by NASCAR for criticizing car Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Denny Hamlin was fined $25,000 by NASCAR on Thursday for criticizing the new Gen-6 race car after last week's race at Phoenix, and the furious driver said he won't pay.
Spellman’s Scorecard: NASCAR squandered golden opportunity Mar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daytona 500 not living up to the hyp. That and thoughts on Boo Weekley,Stan Bowman, the seventh inning stretch and much more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Patrick made Daytona 500 must-see TV Feb 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Danica Patrick made the Daytona 500 a must-see TV event and she didn't disappoint while racing against the men.
Johnson wins Daytona 500; Patrick fades to 8th Feb 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Stewart wins at Daytona after scary last-lap crash Feb 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Tony Stewart won a chaotic Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway that ended with a frightening last-lap crash that appeared to injure fans when rookie Kyle Larson's car sailed into the fence that separates the track from the seats.
Danica brings new eyes to NASCAR and Daytona 500 Feb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star. Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson all took their daughters to meet Danica Patrick this week at Daytona International Speedway. It was the ultimate backstage pass.
Danica doesn’t need to win to come out a winnerFeb 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike North knows Danica Patrick doesn't have to win to make headlines, but if she was able to pull off a Daytona 500 win, she would become a legend. And Mike North offers a video link to MJ and himself on the basketball court together, circa 1997.
Danica Patrick the first woman to win pole in Sprint Cup race Feb 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Danica Patrick has won the Daytona 500 pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any Sprint Cup race. It was the biggest achievement of her four-year NASCAR career. Patrick went out eighth in the qualifying session Sunday and covered the 2½-mile superspeedway in 45.817 seconds, averaging 196.434 mph. “Hopefully, there are good things to come,” Patrick said.
Danica Patrick fastest in Daytona 500 practice Feb 16, 2013 12:00 AM
If two practices are any indication, Danica Patrick is a solid candidate to win the pole for the Daytona 500. Patrick turned the fastest lap Saturday in a pair of practice sessions focused solely on qualifying for the Daytona 500. She went 196.220 mph around Daytona International Speedway in the second practice session and said she's eyeing the top starting spot in "The Great American Race."
Spellman’s Scorecard: The lists just keep on coming Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
It's that time of year when everyone publishes their lists. Spellman's Scorecard didn't want to be left out.
Earnhardt Jr. gives 2013 car solid review at test Dec 11, 2012 12:00 AM
NASCAR spent almost the entire year developing its 2013 car in hopes the "Gen 6" model will dramatically improve the racing. After his first test drive Tuesday, NASCAR's most popular driver approved of the car. "This sport is going to be revolutionized again with this car," Dale Earnhardt Jr. said.
Mike North branches out with Las Vegas venture Nov 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Las Vegas always seems to offer a little something for everyone who visits. Soon there will be one more offering for some of the 37 million tourists who visit Vegas annually, and it will be aimed directly at sports fans and the radio stations that bring them their sports. "Score! Be The Legend!" — an interactive and technologically advanced venue — is part broadcast facility, part Hall of Fame, and part retail shop inside the Luxor Hotel. It is the brainchild of Fox Sports Radio host and Daily Herald columnist Mike North and his business partner, Jim Beckman.