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Book spotlights history of Bowman Gray racing
Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.There are photos of a smiling Richard Petty surrounded by fans and clutching his trophy after winning a Grand National race, Clint Bodford's car crashing through a fence in the 1950s, a group of Grand National drivers -- including Bobby Allison and...Tags: Book, NASCAR, Auto Racing, ABC's Wide World of Sports (tv program), Stock Car Racing
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Folklore and Mythology, Walt Disney World Resort, Iditarod Trail, Authors, Victoria's Secret
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BRIEF: Sheriff's NASCAR debut rained out at Kentucky Speedway
Hamilton JournalNews, OhioRain cancelled the racing competition among area law enforcement who were scheduled to test their NASCAR driving skills today at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones and Lt. Mike Craft were scheduled to take the wheel...Tags: NASCAR, Auto Racing, Stock Car Racing
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NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 15 - Part 1
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 15 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: Condos, Central Park, Indianapolis 500, Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing
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Jimmie Johnson keeps rolling on, eyeing 6th NASCAR title
Jimmie Johnson remains the most underappreciated five-time champion in professional sports. You know the NASACAR narrative by now: Personality is too vanilla. Has a crew chief who cheats. He avoids dustups on the track, demeaning the ghosts of great...
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Butler sheriff's team to compete at Kentucky Speedway
Hamilton JournalNews, OhioThe race is on for area law enforcement who will try their NASCAR driving skills for a good cause. Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones and Lt. Mike Craft will test their stock car racing skills Thursday in the Richard Petty Driving Experience at the...Tags: Human Interest, NASCAR, Auto Racing, Stock Car Racing
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Gordon's drive remains fierce
The StateDARLINGTON WHEN YOUR FIRST race happens to coincide with a legend's final turn, you either are destined for your own chapter in the record books or will be a footnote in someone else's. Jeff Gordon finished a pedestrian 31st in the Atlanta Hooters 500...Tags: Joey Logano, Aric Almirola, NASCAR, Tiger Woods, Denny Hamlin
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Track superintendent Lee Taylor does a juggling act at Darlington Raceway
The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.DARLINGTON, S.C. Lee Taylor is climbing into the driver's seat of a black Ford F-150 to begin a dutiful tour of Darlington Raceway when he's interrupted by the loud ring from one of his two phones. Taylor, the track superintendent, answers the call...Tags: Radio, Mother's Day, Relay for Life, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, NASCAR
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Jeff Gordon making his 700th career start in Southern 500
The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.DARLINGTON, S.C. -- As Jeff Gordon walked to the front of the media center Friday, he greeted departing driver Denny Hamlin, who was finished discussing a back fracture that had forced him to miss four races. As remarkable as it is that Gordon will make...Tags: Terry Labonte, Bobby Labonte, NASCAR, Denny Hamlin, Auto Racing
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With consistency, Aric Almirola has 43 on brink of breakthrough
The Charlotte ObserverDARLINGTON, S.C. -- The hottest driver in Sprint Cup Series doesn't belong to NASCAR's top team. He doesn't even belong to the second-best team. He does, however, belong to a team with an iconic owner. It's been a season of firsts for Aric Almirola,...Tags: Aric Almirola, Marcos Ambrose, NASCAR, Sports, Auto Racing
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NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 8 - Part 1
ReutersThe Sports Xchange EditorsNote: Updates following Kenseth appeal win NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 8 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,...Tags: Mother's Day, Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer
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NASCAR losing some fights
The Charlotte ObserverIs there an open revolt in NASCAR? The sanctioning body took a pair of hits this week -- one quite large -- as it saw a slew of penalties it assessed to Sprint Cup teams for rules violations get reduced or eliminated on appeal. In fairness, neither...Tags: Joey Logano, Charlotte, Penske Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Brad Keselowski
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