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February 27 2012 11:42 PM

Juan Pablo Montoya's Number 42 Chevrolet smashed into a jet dryer truck causing a massive fireball and adding another delay to the race.

February 24 2012 9:27 AM

Following a horrifying crash in the Daytona 500 qualifier, racing star Danica Patrick emerged unscathed and ready for the big race.

December 05 2011 5:23 PM

Kurt Busch and his Penske Racing team parted ways Monday after a tumultuous finish to the Sprint Cup season. Where he goes next depends on his attitude.

November 02 2011 7:32 PM

Former NASCAR driver and owner Jeremy Mayfield was arrested at his western North Carolina home in Catawba County and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, adding more hardship to his sordid history with the drug.

October 21 2011 10:37 AM

Wheldon was considered a top driver in IndyCar.

October 18 2011 4:28 PM

This weekend marked the death of Dan Wheldon, the 33-year-old English race car driver who went careening to his death after a 15-car pile up at the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday. Despite the need for changes and regulations, the unfortunate fact is that the dangerous sport often leads to the death of even the best drivers. We take a look at five other top drivers who were killed in the Indianapolis 500 over the years.

October 17 2011 9:43 PM

The star driver died two hours after the accident.

October 17 2011 11:03 AM

Danica Patrick ended her IndyCar racing career on Sunday, the same day that Dan Wheldon was killed in a horrific crash. She plans to compete full-time in NASCAR.

October 17 2011 9:16 AM

Dan Wheldon crashed and died on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during lap 13 at the IndyCar Series finale. But drivers had reportedly been concerned about the high speeds at the track. They were hitting nearly 225 mph during practice, according to The Associated Press.