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IMS lights Pagoda in honor of Jason Leffler

FILE - In this July 1, 2011 file photo, Jason Leffler looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Subway Jalapeno 250 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J., Wednesday night, June 12, 2013, New Jersey State Police said.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is honoring the late Jason Leffler with a tribute atop the iconic Pagoda scoring board. 1 hour ago

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Pirelli, Mercedes to answer 'Tire-gate' charges

Mercedes and Pirelli must answer charges that they breached Formula One rules by testing tires together.

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Car won't start but Johnson still wows school kids

Ready to thrill a few hundred school kids, Jimmie Johnson hopped into a replica of his No. 48 car to fire up the engine.
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IZOD IndyCar Series - Iowa Corn Indy 250 Preview
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NASCAR - Nationwide - Johnsonville Sausage 200 Preview
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NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview
AUTO RACING

Daytona frontstretch getting $400M facelift

Daytona International Speedway is getting another facelift, this one considerably bigger than the last.
AUTO RACING

Daytona moving forward with its redevelopment project

Major changes to Daytona International Speedway are coming soon.
AUTO RACING

NASCAR driver in NC turns himself in on charges

NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has turned himself in to authorities in North Carolina after warrants were issued for him and a business partner.
AUTO RACING

Kahne produces hats to sell for Leffler Trust

The racing community rallies around its own, and Kasey Kahne has stepped up to help raise funds for Jason Leffler's young son.
AUTO RACING

Leffler planned for young son in case of death

Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.