http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Fri, 24 May 2013 14:47:39 EDT 30 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS03/305240376/1047/rss20 ]]>Keselowski, a Rochester Hills native, is winless and seventh in points heading into the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday night. He opened the season with four straight top-four finishes and seven top 10s in the first eight races. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130524/SPORTS03/305240376/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS03/305220435/1047/rss20 ]]>Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most successful families to be honored. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:21:00 EDT Pete Iacobelli Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS03/305220435/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS03/305220431/1047/rss20 ]]>Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving. They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Michael Marot Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS03/305220431/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS03/305210373/1047/rss20 ]]>IndyCar driver Simona de Silvestro was on Belle Isle, giving media members rides around the race course. So when hurtling around curves at speeds in excess of 100 mph, what better time to address a touchy subject? Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Tony Augusty - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS03/305210373/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210302/1047/rss20 ]]>During our joyride around the track Monday, IndyCar driver Will Power said he's confident the Belle Isle Grand Prix will go off without a hitch. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:03:00 EDT Josh Katzenstein http://detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210302/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130519/SPORTS03/305190355/1047/rss20 ]]>All nine drivers who made attempts on the second and final day of Indianapolis 500 qualifications made it into the 33-car field, led by Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal who easily had the two fastest cars on the track. Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130519/SPORTS03/305190355/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS03/305180377/1047/rss20 ]]>Ed Carpenter produced a stunning finish to a day that was rife with suspense but lacked surprise. His four-lap average of 228.762 mph was quick enough to break up what appeared to be a Team Penske-Andretti Autosport lock on the front three rows. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:34:00 EDT Michael Marot Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS03/305180377/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS03/305180383/1047/rss20 ]]>Johnson got a fast final pit stop from his Hendrick Motorsports crew to restart the race in second for the 10-lap sprint to the finish. He battled teammate Kasey Kahne for a little more than one lap before clearing Kahne and sailing away. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Jenna Fryer Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS03/305180383/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS03/305180313/1047/rss20 ]]>Everything seems to be lining up for Michael Andretti this May. His five drivers have taken turns atop the practice speed charts all week and, when series officials gave the engines a boost Friday, E.J. Viso and Marco Andretti were still on top. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130518/SPORTS03/305180313/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/SPORTS03/305170318/1047/rss20 ]]>Jeff Gordon patiently answered questions from the media, but clearly wanted to move on to the business at hand. Looking genuinely interested, far beyond a simple photo opportunity, Gordon eagerly began packing large boxes with donated food at Gleaners Community Food Bank on Thursday. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT Angelique S. Chengelis - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130517/SPORTS03/305170318/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS03/305160452/1047/rss20 ]]>The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says authorities received a call believed to be from Trickle on Thursday saying that "there would be a dead body and it would be his." Thu, 16 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT Steve Reed Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/SPORTS03/305160452/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/METRO/305160356/1047/rss20 ]]>Detroit — With no public parking available, the only way on and off Belle Isle for the running of the Grand Prix races will be by bus or ferry boat. Thu, 16 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT Tom Greenwood - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130516/METRO/305160356/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/SPORTS03/305150302/1047/rss20 ]]>While high speeds dominated the Michigan talk a year ago after a repave, Busch said the track has changed after a tough winter. The Sprint Cup series competes at MIS on June 16, the first of two summer races it hosts. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:46:00 EDT Angelique S. Chengelis - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130515/SPORTS03/305150302/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/SPORTS03/305130435/1047/rss20 ]]>Speculation that the 68-year-old Scotsman would lead the competition department kicked into high gear last week when four-time series champ Dario Franchitti, also a Scot, said Walker had been hired. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT Michael Marot Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130513/SPORTS03/305130435/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130511/SPORTS03/305110406/1047/rss20 ]]>Kyle Busch had the strongest car for much of the race and led for 265 of the 367 laps at Darlington Raceway. But his machine appeared to fall away at the worst possible time and he faded to sixth. Sat, 11 May 2013 23:49:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130511/SPORTS03/305110406/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130510/SPORTS03/305100413/1047/rss20 ]]>Team Penske confirmed the move Friday. He will drive the No. 2 Quicken Loans Dallara/Chevrolet on the 2.3-mile street circuit. It is IndyCar's first doubleheader weekend, with races on both June 1 and June 2. Fri, 10 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130510/SPORTS03/305100413/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS03/305090495/1047/rss20 ]]>The 2004 Sprint Cup champion kept Ryan Hunter-Reay's primary car out of trouble Thursday, topping 218 mph on one of the world's most prestigious tracks. He became the first driver to pass this year's rookie test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thu, 09 May 2013 21:30:00 EDT Michael Marot Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130509/SPORTS03/305090495/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SCHOOLS/305080352/1047/rss20 ]]>Some Detroit Public Schools elementary students got a preview Tuesday of the educational programs that will be offered as part of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix later this month. Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130508/SCHOOLS/305080352/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS03/305070303/1047/rss20 ]]>Danny Kellermeyer was more than happy to take a few laps around the 9-turn, 2-mile road course at Michigan International Speedway. You could in fact, say he was downright giddy. And why not? The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) returns to MIS for the first time in nearly 20 years on May 25-26. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:53:00 EDT David Goricki - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS03/305070303/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS03/305070431/1047/rss20 ]]>Penske Racing celebrated a small victory Tuesday when NASCAR's chief appellate officer issued a mixed ruling on penalties levied against the team. Although most everything was upheld, suspensions for seven key employees were reduced from six points races to two. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT Jenna Fryer Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130507/SPORTS03/305070431/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS03/305060420/1047/rss20 ]]>Newman was as frustrated as anybody would be after a 3,400-pound car had just landed on top of their hood. But he was also fed up. So he stepped up to the live television camera and let it all out. Mon, 06 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT Jenna Fryer Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS03/305060420/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS03/305060353/1047/rss20 ]]>NASCAR was giving it one final go to get the rain-delayed race wrapped up, and Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson were at the head of the pack for the two-lap overtime sprint to the finish. None of them ever saw David Ragan coming. Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Jenna Fryer Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130506/SPORTS03/305060353/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130504/SPORTS03/305040399/1047/rss20 ]]>Smith thought he'd won at Talladega before, only to have a NASCAR ruling go against him. So there was no rush to celebrate Saturday night as Smith waited for NASCAR to determine the winner of the crash-filled Nationwide Series race. Sat, 04 May 2013 23:23:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130504/SPORTS03/305040399/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130504/SPORTS03/305040365/1047/rss20 ]]>Denny Hamlin ran 16 laps at full speed Friday, turned his car over to Brian Vickers and then didn't exactly rule himself out of running a full race this weekend as he recovers from a back injury. Sat, 04 May 2013 02:44:00 EDT Jenna Fryer Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130504/SPORTS03/305040365/1047/rss20 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130503/SPORTS03/305030375/1047/rss20 ]]>Hamlin has missed four races after sustaining a compression fracture of a vertebra in his lower back in a last-lap accident at California on March 24. "Don't call it a comeback — LL cool J," Hamlin tweeted. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:59:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130503/SPORTS03/305030375/1047/rss20