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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Thunderbirds!
Mar 11 2014 - 11:49am

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Thunderbirds!

With Nellis Air Force Base occupying the land surrounding Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it makes sense that a fly-over is in the offing there.But what a flyover this past Sunday's was!The USAF Thunderbirds precision flying team did the ol' ballistic move...

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Mar 11 2014 - 11:16am

BLOG: Shake and Bake? More Like Cease and Desist

From our good friend Jayski comes news that Sony Pictures is taking care of business and seeking the cessation of business by the owners of Ricky Bobby Sports Saloon & Restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas.According to Sony Pictures, there's a...

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iNSIDE SCOOP: And the Verdict Is…
Mar 10 2014 - 2:45pm

iNSIDE SCOOP: And the Verdict Is…

The first intermediate race of the season has come and gone, and there were lots and lots of eyes on the competition level at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Competition was pretty good, at least from here. There were 21 lead changes among 10 drivers, and...

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Dale Jr. Runs Out on Final Lap, Keselowski Triumphs at Las Vegas
Mar 10 2014 - 12:05pm

Dale Jr. Runs Out on Final Lap, Keselowski Triumphs at Las Vegas

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire ServiceLAS VEGAS — Unfortunately for Dale Earnhardt Jr., crew chief Steve Letarte's words proved prophetic.“If it runs out, stay on the track and coast to the finish,” Letarte told his driver as he took the white flag in...

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BLOG: Godspeed, William Clay Ford Sr.
Mar 10 2014 - 11:48am

BLOG: Godspeed, William Clay Ford Sr.

William Clay Ford Sr., last surviving grandson of automotive titan Henry Ford and the owner of the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 88. Ford Motor Co. said in a statement Sunday that Ford died of pneumonia at his home. Ford worked for Ford Motor...

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Mar 9 2014 - 7:16pm

Three observations from Sunday's NASCAR race at Las Vegas

   Three observations from Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400:   - There have been several doubters of whether NASCAR’s new Chase format would live up to its promises. Three races into the 2014 season, it’s safe to say it’s already delivered. The is no way Dale...

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Mar 9 2014 - 7:15pm

Keselowski wins at Las Vegas

#2-Keselowski won the Kobalt Tools 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, his 11th career win, #88-Earnhardt, Jr. was 2nd..........

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Mar 9 2014 - 2:32pm

Chip Ganassi Racing adds Dylan Kwasniewski as development driver

   Two-time NASCAR K&N Pro series champion and current Nationwide series driver Dylan Kwasniewski has joined Chip Ganassi Racing as a development driver.       Kwasniewski, 18, will continue to compete in Nationwide with Turner Scott Motorsports...

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Mar 8 2014 - 2:48pm

NASCAR will evaluate new qualifying process and make changes if necessary

   NASCAR officials will continue to monitor and evaluate its new knock out qualifying procedures, which have drawn almost universal praise by competitors and fans but have also raised some potential safety concerns.    During Friday’s Cup series...

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Mar 8 2014 - 11:45am

Las Vegas Pit Stall Selections

The selections of pit stalls for the Kobalt Tools 400 Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway have been made, pole sitter #22-Logano chose pit stall #1............

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