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Apr 16 2013 - 10:03pm

Congressman Pittenger also honors NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski

Picture of Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins, NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski, and Congressman Pittenger at White House ceremony WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) honored Mooresville resident Brad Keselowski and his Penske Racing...

Apr 16 2013 - 9:31pm

Predicting NASCAR Sprint Cup's Next First-Time Winner

Can you name the last first-time winner in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series? You'll have to dive into the memory banks for this one.Think all the way back to the 2011 season when the Aussie Marcos Ambrose nabbed the win in the closing laps at Watkins Glen....

Apr 16 2013 - 8:19pm

Barack Obama Honors Brad Keselowski, Makes Dig at Jimmie Johnson

During the previous weeks, one would have to imagine that Brad Keselowski was anxiously awaiting his trip to the White House. After all, it's not everyday you get to meet and hang out with President Barack Obama.However, it's more than likely that ...

Apr 16 2013 - 1:58pm

Dish Joins SoftBank in Battle for Sprint

In a move that has a bearing on the continued sponsorship of NASCAR's biggest series, Dish Network Corp. has announced an offer to buy Sprint for big money.According to Reuters, Dish Network Corp, the No. 2 U.S. satellite television provider, offered...

Apr 16 2013 - 12:45pm

Say It Loud

Have you ever been to the point where, even though you know it might be a bad idea down the road, you just have to open your mouth?That’s where Brad Keselowski was Saturday night at Texas, and he did not disappoint."I have one good thing to say,"...

Apr 16 2013 - 3:27am

B/R Fantasy NASCAR: Week 2 (Kansas)

This is week No. 2 of the B/R fantasy NASCAR series.The goal of the series is to assemble and manage the most successful B/R NASCAR fantasy team.In this article, I will outline the rules for this series. Anyone who wants to participate is more...

Apr 16 2013 - 2:48am

If Jeff Gordon Had a Wish, It Would Involve Shaun White

There are only so many questions that you can ask an athlete.When your name is Jeff Gordon and you have been in the business for as long as he has, there aren't many uncovered topics. Recently, while visiting an elementary school, Gordon was posed with...

Apr 15 2013 - 7:38pm

Fantasy NASCAR Picks for STP 400 at Kansas Speedway

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to the Heartland this week for the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. This will be the second week in a row that the series will race on a 1.5-mile racetrack. Drivers who had success at Las Vegas and Texas will be the...

Apr 15 2013 - 1:07pm

6 Struggling Race Teams That Need to Get Whipped into Shape

In a sport where there's one winner and 42 losers after each race, it's all about finding positives. While it's obvious that everyone wants to be the person who does the burnout on the front stretch before pulling into Victory Lane, top-10s or strong...

Apr 15 2013 - 1:06pm

5 Drivers Who've Turned It Around This Season

NASCAR's season is grueling. It's long for fans, and we're just watching it on TV. Then you've got race teams, who, for 36 weeks a year, are traveling to a track to bang and bump against 42 other drivers. It's taxing, mentally and physically, and...