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4 hrs ago | USA Today

NASCAR's scoring tower offers controlled chaos

The tools used to supervise the rhythm of a race are more technologically advanced than those in any other sport BROOKLYN, Mich.

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8 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Kurt Busch: a Nascar Driver Who Has Earned His Second Chance

He was the Sprint Cup Series Champion in 2004, and then there was his long-running feud with Jimmy Spencer.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Bryan Clauson, Brad Baker, NASCAR, John Graham, Ian Henderson, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Michael Valiante

12 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

NASCAR - Nationwide - Johnsonville Sausage 200 Preview

A. Dillon 1-41; A. Bowman 42-48; A. Dillon 49-68; J. Logano A. Dillon 1-41; A. Bowman 42-48; A. Dillon 49-68; J. Logano 69-98; P. Kligerman 99-111; R. Smith 112-125.

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16 hrs ago | Hopewell News

Colonial Heights native on NASCAR fast track

Fifteen-year-old Gray Gaulding, who claims Colonial Heights as his hometown, will race a partial schedule in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series next year.

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20 hrs ago | USA Today

Daytona International Speedway to get major overhaul

Daytona International Speedway will push forward with a major redevelopment project despite the Florida legislature's decision not to assist with public funds.

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Yesterday | Motorsport.com

The No. 60 Roush Fenway Racing team battles to 17th

Travis Pastrana and the No. 60 Roush Fenway Racing team overcame an early incident during Saturday's Alliance Truck Parts 250 at Michigan International Speedway to bring home his No.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Auggie Vidovich, Dwayne Leik, Jack Roush

Mon Jun 17, 2013

K&N Racing News

Another Victory for Nascar K&N Pro Series West Racer Michael Self at Iowa Speedway

In seven NASCAR K&N Pro Series races at Iowa Speedway, no driver from the West Series has won.

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Seattle Times

Kahne produces hats to sell for Leffler Trust

The racing community rallies around its own, and Kasey Kahne has stepped up to help raise funds for Jason Leffler's young son.

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SavannahNow

Leffler planned for young son in case of death

Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.

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Blog Red Machine

NASCAR At The Ballpark: Reds Racing Night In Cincinnati

It's that time of the year again: NASCAR racing invades the Cincinnati metro and the Tri-State area.

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Game Industry

Nascar The Game 2013 Announced For PC and Mobile Devices

Leading independent racing game developer Eutechnyx today announced that they are expanding their NASCAR partnership with two new videogames; NASCAR The Game 2013 for Windows PC and NASCAR: Redline' for mobile devices.

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Denver Post

Greg Biffle wins again at Michigan International Speedway; tire trouble hits Johnson

Greg Biffle raced to his second consecutive Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.

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Daily Record

Pocono Raceway offers its 'thanks'

Pocono Raceway thanked Morris County employees for their service, particularly during superstorm Sandy, by inviting them to a NASCAR race and giving them special passes and special access.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Detroit Free Press

NASCAR: Hendrick Motorsports stars struggle at MIS Sunday

Kasey Kahne climbs from his car after an incident during Sunday's Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

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BleacherReport

2013 Quicken Loans 400: Greg Biffle's Competitive Fire Refreshing for NASCAR

Blame it on the long schedule with 36 checkered flags each year sometimes separated by fewer than six days.

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BleacherReport

Fyi Wirz: Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne Enjoy Nascar and NFL Promotion

Tony Stewart gets ready to take TV media for a fast pace car ride at Daytona International Speedway.

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Detroit Free Press

Wings' Kronwall amazed by NASCAR's speed, compares DeKeyser to Lidstrom

Hardcore Pawn, Wings' Kronwall invade MIS: The Golds from "Hardcore Pawn" and Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall are at Michigan International for Sunday's NASCAR Quicken Loans 400.

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Examiner.com

2013 Alliance Truck Parts 250: Busch fourth at Michigan

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brian Vickers led the three JGR teams in qualifying for Saturday's Alliance Truck Parts 250 at Michigan International Speedway .

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South Bend Tribune

Auto racing: Fun no matter what the risk

Whatever. Dirt. Asphalt. Doesn't matter. They just like to go fast, turn left and tempt fate.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Bradenton.com

Hunter-Reay wins at Milwaukee for second straight year

Ryan Hunter-Reay has figured out The Milwaukee Mile pretty well after winning the IndyCar Series race here for the second year in a row.

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