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Harmon Surrenders, Posts Bail in Truck Case
Jun 19 2013 - 12:26pm

Harmon Surrenders, Posts Bail in Truck Case

Observer staff and wire reportsSALISBURY -- A Hickory man is free on bond Tuesday after turning himself in on charges connected to the alleged theft of race cars and race trucks from a NASCAR team, according to Rowan County authorities.The sheriff’s...

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Jun 19 2013 - 12:26pm

A Week in the Life of NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski

You've seen them on the tracks, but what's life really like for a champion NASCAR driver? Behind the Mic followed the always-entertaining Brad Keselowski for a full week to get a look at what it's like behind the scenes for a NASCAR star. From talk...

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Jun 19 2013 - 12:01pm

Drissi in the #87 at Sonoma

Tomy Drissi was hired by #87 NEMCO-JRR for the NASCAR road course event at Sonoma............

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Penske Backs BK After Comments
Jun 19 2013 - 10:15am

Penske Backs BK After Comments

Brad Keselowski told us he was going to be an active Sprint Cup Series champion.He's been backing that up pretty well, too. But sometimes, there's a tendency to say things that get him noticed for an entirely different reason than was intended.At...

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iNSIDE SCOOP: Adding By Subtracting
Jun 19 2013 - 10:03am

iNSIDE SCOOP: Adding By Subtracting

Daytona International Speedway is the spiritual home of NASCAR, if not the place where all the teams are. That would be Charlotte and its close environs.When the speedway makes changes, any kind of changes, it’s news, and this may be the biggest news...

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Jun 19 2013 - 9:11am

Why NASCAR Needs to Improve the Fan Experience at Tracks

NASCAR has long been a spectator sport that has walked the line of being fully fan-friendly.There are the good parts—most tracks allow coolers full of beer, drinks or food; fans can listen directly to the strategy and emotion of teams and drivers with...

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Jun 18 2013 - 5:44pm

Kurt Busch: A NASCAR Driver Who Has Earned His Second Chance

By now, we are all familiar with the trials and tribulations of Kurt Busch.He was the Sprint Cup Series Champion in 2004, and then there was his long-running feud with Jimmy Spencer. He notched at least one win every season from 2002 until 2011, and...

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ISC Approves Daytona Speedway Renovation Plan
Jun 18 2013 - 12:18pm

ISC Approves Daytona Speedway Renovation Plan

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) (“ISC”) today approved funding to redevelop the frontstretch of Daytona International Speedway, the Company’s 54-year-old flagship...

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Jun 18 2013 - 11:52am

Global RallyCross to return to Charlotte Motor Speedway this fall

   Global RallyCross, one of the fastest-growing forms of motorsports and features aspects of circuit racing, off-road racing and rally competition, will return to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 22.    The Charlotte event is one of a...

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Jun 18 2013 - 10:03am

ISC approves renovations to Daytona International Speedway

   International Speedway Corporation has approved funding to redevelop the frontstretch of Daytona International Speedway to enhance the overall experience for its fans, marketing partners and the motorsports industry. The multi-year project will...

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