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NASCAR Hall of Fame Opens
By Reid Spencer, Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Appropriately, it was the unmistakable roar of unmuffled stock car engines that signaled the opening Tuesday of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a $195-million project that will bring race fans and their wallets to Charlotte. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
The King’s Ascension Was Quick, And His Reign Was Lengthy
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When it comes to assessing the career of Richard Petty, the proof is in the records. Petty holds so many, it still boggles the mind of many a fan, after all these years. Granted, during much of the time when Petty competed, circumstances conspired to facilitate his dominance. There used to be far more races in a season … and far less drivers capable of winning regularly. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Richard Petty to Drive the Pace Car for the Daytona 500
DEARBORN, Mich – Richard Petty will find himself in a very familiar place on Sunday afternoon, leading the field in the Daytona 500. Petty, who holds the NASCAR record with seven Daytona 500 victories, has accepted the role as “Pace Car Driver” for the 52nd running of “The Great American Race,” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Best Daytona 500 Finishes, No. 2 – 1976 Showdown Results In KO For Pearson
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) — Most NASCAR fans, when asked to name the greatest driver in the sport’s history, likely would choose either Richard Petty or Dale Earnhardt, who each won seven NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships in their career. … Read entire article »
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Robert Yates Staying Active and Enjoying Retirement
Robert Yates, former owner of Robert Yates Racing, will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Saturday night in Concord, NC. Yates, who is still staying active away from the race track, recently spoke about his induction with Ford Racing. … Read entire article »
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Hornaday Solidifies His Place In NASCAR History With His Fourth Title
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Ron Hornaday Jr. has further solidified his place in NASCAR history. By finishing fourth in this past Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway, Hornaday clinched his fourth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Jimmie Johnson Ready to Join an Exclusive Group of Drivers
Petty, Earnhardt, Gordon, Hornaday and Johnson. At this time next week, they will be the exclusive group of drivers who have won 4 NASCAR championships. Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt both have 7. Jeff Gordon, after what seemed like a sure 5th title 5 years ago, is still stuck at 4. Friday night Ron Hornaday Jr. clinched his 4th Truck Series Championship and after Sundays win at Phoenix, Jimmie Johnson has, for all intents, locked up his 4th Sprint Cup Championship. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Allmendinger Cited for Driving While Intoxicated – NASCAR Responds
AJ Allmendinger, driver of the no. 44 for Richard Petty Motorsports was arrested early Thursday morning for Driving While Impaired (DWI) by the Mooresville Police Department. Allmendinger was stopped at 1:27 am and had a blood alcohol content of .08, the minimum for arrest in North Carolina. North Carolina law states that anyone who has a BAC of .08 automatically has their drivers license suspended. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Sprint Cup
Kyle Petty Named Grand Marshal For The Coke Zero 400
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kyle Petty will serve as Grand Marshal for the 51st annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday, July 4 at Daytona International Speedway. … Read entire article »
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