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Apr 15 2014 - 2:02pm

Easter Week: The Calm Before More Storms

NASCAR never races on Easter.Never.It also never races on Mother's Day, for the same reason. They'll race on the day before, but that's OK.Easter is the deep breath at the end of a long first segment. Only eight races, but the beginning of the new...

Apr 15 2014 - 11:02am

BLOG: Talladega Goes All In on Honoring Military with Trophy

Winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway brings with it history, tradition, prestige and honor. Now, it has taken on a new meaning that has a special place in everyone's heart. In support of the United States Military,...

Apr 14 2014 - 5:39pm

Talladega winners are getting a sharp new trophy

Track press release In support of the United States Military, Talladega Superspeedway is thrilled to announce the “Freedom Trophy,” which will be awarded to every winner of a Sprint Cup Series race at the 2.66-mile grand venue, beginning with...

Apr 14 2014 - 4:30pm

BLOG: Apparently, Ku. Busch Isn't the Only Outlaw on His Team

Gene Haas strapped on his six-gun Monday and officially announced he was going to meet F-1 out in the street at high noon.Haas says he plans to field an American-based Formula One racing series team within the next two years. The team will be called...

Apr 14 2014 - 1:54pm

Harvick Puts His Stamp on the Season So Far

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire ServiceDARLINGTON, S.C.—The 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season has been one of feast or famine for Kevin Harvick—and on Saturday night at Darlington Raceway, Harvick enjoyed the delectable taste of victory.Passing Dale...

Apr 14 2014 - 11:27am

iNSIDE SCOOP: Unique Tracks Have the Best Racing

All you had to do was watch 10 laps of the Bojangles Southern 500 on Saturday night to realize that diversity is truly the hallmark of success.At least, it is when you’re talking about race tracks and NASCAR.Think about the races we’ve seen so far this...

Apr 14 2014 - 10:45am

Darlington Isn't Done, Despite No '15 Date Yet

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire ServiceDARLINGTON, S.C.—By now, everyone has heard the rumors.When I left Darlington Raceway after Saturday night’s Bojangles’ Southern 500, I turned to a friend who has worked at the track for years and said what I always...

Apr 13 2014 - 2:37am

Three observations from Saturday night's race at Darlington

Observations from Saturday night's Southern 500: -- Congratulations to new Darlington Raceway President Chip Wile. I was among many who were skeptical of the change of Darlington’s race day this season, which coincided with the Master’s and...

Apr 12 2014 - 11:00pm

Harvick wins Darlington Sprint Cup Series race from the pole

#4-Kevin Harvick won the Bojangoes' Southern 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, for his 25th career win, #88-Earnhardt Jr. was 2nd..........

Apr 12 2014 - 4:14pm

iNSIDE SCOOP: Eternal Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Darlington Raceway is, for stock car fans, as steeped in history as Indianapolis is for open-wheel people.It’s deserved, too. The place just oozes history. On the short walk from the TV compound to the garage, you pass through the...