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Jun 13 2013 - 9:28pm

Leffler died of blunt neck force injury

Race car driver Jason Leffler's death was came from a blunt neck force injury, a spokesperson for the Delaware (Pa.) County Medical Examiner's office said Thursday night.Leffler was killed Wednesday when his 410 sprint car crashed coming out of Turn 4...

Jun 13 2013 - 3:18pm

What NASCAR, All Motorsports, Must Learn From Jason Leffler's Tragic Death

Auto racing in any form can never be completely safe. Let’s be up front and honest about that.There is just too much speed and too much metal and not enough protection for the human body that isn’t meant to withstand some of the horrors of an...

Jun 13 2013 - 12:12pm

The 10 Greatest Traditions in NASCAR

Any sport with strong regional roots is bound to have its own set of strong traditions. NASCAR is, of course, no exception to this, with its predominantly Southern flavor still shining through even as the sport has expanded, both nationally and...

Jun 13 2013 - 11:05am

Jason Leffler: Racer's Racer Killed in Sprint Car Crash

SWEDESBORO, N.J. -- NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the NASCAR Nationwide Series who had the nickname "LefTurn"...

Jun 12 2013 - 11:31pm

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler killed in sprint car race

NASCAR veteran Jason Leffler, who made his first start in the Sprint Cup Series last weekend at Pocono Raceway, was killed after a crash in a winged sprint car race in New Jersey on Wednesday night, New Jersey State Police officials...

Jun 12 2013 - 11:18pm

NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler Killed in Local Speedway Crash

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died Wednesday evening after a crash during a sprint car race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.The New Jersey State Police department confirmed the news:Leffler was 37.Upon hearing of Leffler's passing, many in the...

Jun 12 2013 - 10:06pm

Ranking the 10 Best Rivalries in NASCAR History

We watch NASCAR for the racing, but it is always a welcome little surprise when a rivalry builds up.It may be a rivalry based on hard feelings or perhaps a friendly rivalry, but we still see the best racing out of the guys who put emphasis on...

Jun 12 2013 - 6:28pm

NASCAR battles expectations of what's possible with what's expected

Less than 24 hours after the third-largest blowout in NBA Finals history and there is nary a peep from any fan demanding changes to the way professional basketball is played. There shouldn’t be, of course. But I promise you this, if Sunday’s...

Jun 12 2013 - 5:01pm

Ranking the 5 Most Surprising Results from 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season

This NASCAR season has been one where the outcome of several races has been a surprise. Sure, we aren't shocked when Jimmie Johnson wins another race, but did anyone truly expect drivers like Juan Pablo Montoya to run as well as they have been this...

Jun 12 2013 - 12:44pm

Remembering a Legend: Chris Economaki

Much of who I am today, at least as it pertains to the business of motorsports, can be attributed to the 10 years I spent as an editor at National Speed Sport News. The Editor, or as he was known far and wide, Ye Ed, was Chris Economaki.The more mature...