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2012 Charlotte Race Weeks Events Guide

Journo — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:12 +0000

Welcome to TNI’s annual look at things to do in Charlotte during All-Star and Coke 600 weeks. If you’re in town, or on your way, below is a list of things for you to do while you’re here. If you know of an event occurring in town not listed please feel free to add it [...]

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Kurt Busch Is In The 51 For A Reason

T.C. — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:43:24 +0000

There was a post yesterday over at SB Nation, written by Jordan Bianchi, that was titled “If I Were A NASCAR Owner, I’d Hire Kurt Busch.” In it, Bianchi makes a case for why a big time owner should hire Kurt Busch, despite his very recent and past problems. His main point is that Busch [...]

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Jimmie Johnson Gives Hendrick Motorsports 200 Win

Vinny O'Hare — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:32:07 +0000

Jimmie Johnson and the 48 Lowes Team won tonight’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. This win is special for Hendrick Motorpsorts as it is number 200 in the history of Hendrick Motorsports. Below is a timeline of Hendrick’s notable and milestone victories on its way to 200: 1 – On April 29, 1984 at Martinsville [...]

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Gordon Off To Worst Start Of His Career

T.C. — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:54:34 +0000

Three lead lap finishes through ten races, two DNFs, an average finish of 21.6, and a points position of 23rd. It all adds up to the worst start of Jeff Gordon’s career. And with a crash and a 33rd place finish at Talladega, there is no end in sight to Gordon’s bad luck. After blowing [...]

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The Physics of Carl’s Restart Penalty

Journo — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:07:02 +0000

A late race penalty on a restart for what some think was a questionable caution at Richmond set into motion circumstances that likely shifted the outcome of the race Saturday night. Once again, NASCAR’s restart rules claimed a victim – this time, Carl Edwards. Angry after the race, Edwards said NASCAR had repeatedly told his [...]

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Bristol, Bruton and The Changes Coming Our Way

Journo — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:24:57 +0000

Before I begin, let me just say how much I enjoy Bruton Smith. He’s a non-stop source of unforgettable quotes and over the top bluster – oh and we can’t forget the Liz Taylor sunglasses. I seldom get more excited than when there’s going to be a Bruton press conference. “I have built more speedways [...]

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Win a Toyota When The M&M Car Wins a NASCAR Race

Vinny O'Hare — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:49:48 +0000

Disclosure – We were given some M&M’s as compensation for writing about this contest. We would have shared this story with you anyway but the good people at M&M’s Racing sent us some nice sweets to enjoy. Here are the details of the contest and good luck. M&M’S Racing Announces Its “When We Win, You [...]

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Hey Kenny, Tone It Down A Bit

Journo — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:18:45 +0000

We first reported this week that Travis Pastrana would be making his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut with RAB Racing (or the team’s points at least). The deal was an obvious one for Pastrana 199 Racing to secure a guaranteed starting spot for the rookie driver. This, and other deals, leave Kenny Wallace out of a ride, [...]

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Pastrana To Debut With RAB Racing?

T.C. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:07:39 +0000

When Travis Pastrana, who was in attendance at Texas Motor Speedway, makes his NASCAR debut next weekend at Richmond International Raceway, it may be in a car associated with RAB Racing. Pastrana’s Pastrana 199 Racing has an alliance with Michael Waltrip Racing, but the team hasn’t run it’s #99 Nationwide car since last season and [...]

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NASCAR Hall of Fame Offers More To See Than You May Think

Vinny O'Hare — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:22:24 +0000

NASCAR Honors Its Pioneers: NASCAR has always stuck close to its roots and there isn’t another sport that honors the tradition and its pioneers quite like the boys, and girls, of auto racing. That is why when NASCAR declared they were building a shrine to honor their history in Charlotte, North Carolina, everyone knew that [...]

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