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  1. Biffle wins Sprint Cup in Michigan, No. 1,000 for Ford on birthday

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    BROOKLYN, Mich. — Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory right down the road from company headquarters.

    Greg Biffle
  2. Earnhardt at ease on Michigan International Speedway

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    BROOKLYN, Mich. — A year ago, Dale Earnhardt Jr. finally ended his long losing streak. He left Michigan International Speedway with hopes of more victories to come, maybe even a Sprint Cup championship.

    He hasn't won since.

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended his 143-race winless streak last year at Michigan. “It’s just a simple track and very wide,” he said.
  3. Hunter-Reay wins another Milwaukee Mile for Andretti

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    WEST ALLIS, Wis. — When Ryan Hunter-Reay picked up his first win of the season in Alabama, he regretted that his wife and newborn son weren't on hand for Victory Lane photographs. He made up for it at Saturday's Milwaukee IndyFest with an early Father's Day celebration.

  4. Hendrick says Keselowski needs 'more class'

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    BROOKLYN, Mich. — Rick Hendrick defended his team's hiring approach Friday and said Sprint Cup champion Brad Kese­lowski should show "more class" after accusing Hendrick Motor­sports of stealing information by poaching employees from Ford teams.

  5. Up next races on major auto racing circuits

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    Sprint Cup

    What: Quicken Loans 400

    When/where: Today, qualifying (Speed, 3:30 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30 p.m.); Sunday, race (TNT, 1 p.m.); Brooklyn, Mich.

  6. Sports in brief: NASCAR driver Leffler dies in dirt-track accident

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    NASCAR driver dies at dirt track

    BRIDGEPORT, N.J. — NASCAR driver Jason Leffler, 37, died after an accident Wednesday in a heat race at a dirt-car event at Bridgeport Speedway, a 0.625-mile, high-banked oval.

  7. Vettel wins F1's Canadian Grand Prix

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    MONTREAL — Sebastian Vettel improved his shot at a fourth straight Formula One title with a dominating win at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. The German's third win of the year came by 14.4 seconds over Fernando Alonso, who trails Vettel by 36 points only seven races in.

  8. Johnson wins Sprint Cup at Pocono

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    LONG POND, Pa. — Jimmie Johnson walked into the media center holding his daughter's hand, his pregnant wife, Chani, right behind them. Their second child is due in September, around the time of the final race before the Chase field is set.

    Jimmie Johnson
  9. Castroneves dominates IndyCar run at Texas

    Auto racing

    FORT WORTH, Texas — Helio Castroneves raced to his first IndyCar victory of the season, leading the final 132 laps of the Firestone 550 on Saturday for his fourth career victory at Texas Motor Speedway.

  10. Stewart's confidence growing

    Auto racing

    LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart ducked through a tent in the garage and was headed off toward the No. 14.

    Tony Stewart is pleased with his newfound momentum but even happier that crew chief rumors have been put to rest.

    St. Pete Grand Prix

    Relive James Hinchcliffe's win in the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Click here to find complete coverage, including stories, photos, videos and more from the 2013 race.

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