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Autopsy: No pre-existing abnormalities

Eight Belles had no diseases or pre-existing bone abnormalities that caused the filly to break down after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby.

Big Brown gets No. 7 post for Preakness

Big Brown was installed as the 1-2 early favorite for Saturday's Preakness Stakes, with the Kentucky Derby winner going for a victory that could set up a Triple Crown try three weeks later in the Belmont Stakes.

Indy qualifying scrambled by rain

Next weekend's busy schedule just got tougher for some Indianapolis 500 teams.

All 19 Derby foes to dodge Big Brown in Preakness

Big Brown was so overpowering in winning the Kentucky Derby that none of the 19 rivals he dusted off is showing up for another try, in the Preakness Stakes.

Biffle zips to Darlington pole

On a fast new surface, 41 of 44 drivers broke the qualifying record at Darlington Raceway.

Milestone for NHRA's Force: 1,000th round win

John Force cemented his position as the most prolific Funny Car driver in National Hot Rod Association history Sunday, becoming the first to reach 1,000 round wins, with a first-round victory against Ron Capps in the O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals.

Hamlin enjoys big win on home turf

Local favorite Denny Hamlin used a late pit stop for tires to foil the strategy of fellow NASCAR standouts Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards, blowing by them to win the Nationwide Series Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night.

For once, Kyle Busch benefits from Talladega crash

Kyle Busch needed an awesome save to keep himself from triggering a massive crash. Instead of leaving Talladega Superspeedway with a smashed-up car, he drove into Victory Lane.

Historic first victory emotional for Patrick

Danica Patrick was always sure a woman could win a race. And now the questions about her surely will stop.

Late gamble leads Johnson to victory

Jimmie Johnson, the two-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, gave Rick Hendrick's powerhouse team its first win of the year Saturday night, at Phoenix International Raceway.

Edwards earns dose of redemption

Carl Edwards ran away with Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway for his series-best third win this season, holding off Jimmie Johnson on a two-lap overtime sprint to the finish.

Home-state drought ceases for Hamlin

Denny Hamlin finally broke through at Martinsville Speedway after two close calls, and it wasn't Hendrick Motorsports he had to beat.

Raikkonen's win in Malaysia helps Ferrari atone for flop

Any doubts about Ferrari's title hopes in 2008 were washed away Sunday with Kimi Raikkonen's spray of champagne.

Burton slips through to win

Jeff Burton led a 1-2-3 finish for Richard Childress Racing by winning at Bristol.

Drivers: Atlanta tire wasn't great, but Stewart went "overboard"

A day after Tony Stewart assailed Goodyear for the tires it provided at Atlanta Motor Speedway, three other drivers echoed his complaints — but without the same venom.
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