Speeding Toward $2 Million: Why NASCAR’s Sprint All-Star Race Is a Must-Watch

Saturday's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (live on Speed at 7 p.m. ET) brings out both the best and worst in NASCAR's top stars.

The best part is the raw speed and horsepower, with drivers taking chances they normally wouldn't in a regular Sprint Cup points race. Plus, a lot of money is at stake—which always is a big motivating factor.

In addition, because there are no points on the line and teams and drivers don't have to worry about where they'll be in the standings after the race, every driver brings his or her A-game to an event that is as close to pure, unadulterated racing and speed as you'll find anywhere.

But there's also a worse side: pushing cars past their mechanical limits, reckless d...

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