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NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2014 spans decades
The Charlotte ObserverCHARLOTTE, N.C. Dale Jarrett had no idea he and his family would have a double reason to celebrate. Dressed in a blue checkered shirt, white pants and white sneakers, Jarrett's primary focus was getting to a party for his son Zach, who will graduate...Tags: Stock Car Racing, France, NASCAR, Dwayne Johnson, Richard Petty
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UPDATE: NASCAR Hall of Fame announces Class of 2014 on Wednesday night
NASCAR announced its 2014 Hall of Fame class on Wednesday evening. Chairman and CEO Brian France announced the five Hall of Fame inductees. There was not a tie for fifth place as there was last year. 2014 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: DRIVERS...
Tags: TNT (tv network), France, Human Interest, Dwayne Johnson, Voting
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Flock, Petty, Jarrett, Ingram, Roberts named to 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame class
ReutersThe Sports Xchange By NASCAR Wire Service Flock, Petty, Jarrett, Ingram, Roberts named to 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame class By NASCAR Wire Service, Distributed by The Sports Xchange Any trip to the NASCAR Hall of Fame puts fans face-to-face with some...Tags: Stock Car Racing, ESPN (tv network), NASCAR, Mark Martin, Daytona International Speedway
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Five Inducted Into NASCAR Hall Of Fame
The Hartford CourantAny trip to the NASCAR Hall of Fame puts fans face-to-face with some of the sport's most remarkable artifacts, stories and legends. Wednesday, five more of those all-timers will live on, as NASCAR announced the inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class...Tags: Stock Car Racing, ESPN (tv network), NASCAR, Mark Martin, Daytona International Speedway
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Dale Jarrett, four others elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame
Dale Jarrett and the late Glenn "Fireball" Roberts were among those in the newest five-member class elected Wednesday to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The others elected in the class of 2014 were drivers Tim Flock and Jack Ingram, along with engine builder...
Tags: Stock Car Racing, NASCAR, Human Interest, Matt Kenseth, Richard Petty
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Are NASCAR drivers athletes? Try a spin at Daytona
"Race car drivers aren't athletes." You get that a lot, usually from somebody who couldn't pick out a stick shift from a stick ball in a police lineup. I beg to differ with that premise. Vehemently. I can say that with complete personal conviction,...
Tags: Stock Car Racing, Juan Pablo Montoya, Amusement and Theme Parks, NASCAR, Ayrton Senna
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Matt Kenseth comes through with timely win at Darlington
The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Matt Kenseth captured a Cup championship in 2003. He's a two-time Daytona 500 winner. And he couldn't stop gushing late Saturday night about his victory in the Bojangles' Southern 500, claiming it's the only race he's ever dreamed of...Tags: Stock Car Racing, NASCAR, Matt Kenseth, Joe Gibbs Racing, Carl Edwards
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NASCAR's inconsistent penalties fuel continued controversy
Here's a perfect concept for a NASCAR-themed reality show: Let's call it "NASCAR Family Feud." The premise is simple: Every week, a NASCAR driver or prominent owner gets into some contentious squabble. In the real world, NASCAR officials usually have...
Tags: Punishment, Joey Logano, Coca-Cola Co., Larry the Cable Guy, Carl Edwards
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NASCAR's inconsistent penalties fuel continued controversy
Here's a perfect concept for a NASCAR-themed reality show. Let's call it "NASCAR Family Feud." The premise is simple. Every week, a driver or prominent owner gets into some contentious squabble. In the real world, NASCAR officials usually have the...
Tags: Joey Logano, Carl Edwards, Vehicles, Auto Racing, Penske Racing
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NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 1 - Part 1
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 1 Capsules for the top 20 drivers in the Sprint Cup stands, plus five additional drivers of note. By Jerry Bonkowski and Bob Moore 48 JIMMIE JOHNSON, Chevrolet Team: Hendrick Motorsports WHERE HE...Tags: Michael Waltrip Racing, Jamie McMurray, Joey Logano, Carl Edwards, Paul Menard
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Daytona, Talladega re-enforcing crossover gates
AP Sports WriterNASCAR's two fastest tracks are re-enforcing crossover gates in the wake of the Feb. 23 accident at Daytona International Speedway that injured nearly 30 spectators. Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway announced Wednesday that the high-banked...Tags: Science and Technology, NASCAR, Daytona International Speedway, Auto Racing
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Darrell Wallace Jr. is making NASCAR officials and fans take notice
The black NASCAR truck with a white "54" on the side gleamed on pit road as its driver walked up for the night's race, prompting three dozen photographers and well-wishers to edge closer. The attraction was 19-year-old Darrell Wallace Jr. As Wallace...
Tags: France, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Aric Almirola, Daytona International Speedway, Coca-Cola Co.
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