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15 hrs ago | Naptownsfinest

Indianapolis Colts Visit Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Considering the amazing success that the Indianapolis Colts have enjoyed over the last 15 years or so, it is sometimes hard to recall that this city has only had a pro football franchise for around three decades.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NFL Football, Indianapolis Colts, NASCAR, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Yesterday | Marshall County Tribune-Courier

Calvert's Clark sets sights on fair victory

By David Green Tribune-Courier Sports sports@tribunecourier.com It's only a miniature dirt oval at a county fairground, but to Calvert City driver Kyle Clark, it's Daytona International Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, David Green, NASCAR, Bill Riley/EddieD'Hondt, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Mon May 20, 2013

Examiner.com

Hot on-track action and temps mark V8 Supercars Austin 400

Circuit of The Americas gave U.S. motorsports fans their first taste of V8 Supercars ' mad scramble, bumper-to-bumper style of racing, as Australia's most popular motorsport made its debut on U.S. soil at the new world-class sports and entertainment complex in Central Texas May 17-19 during the V8 Supercars Austin 400.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid

Examiner.com

Watkins Glen authors unveil new history of NASCAR, Formula 1 at track

As part of their ongoing "Conversation" series, on Saturday the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen hosted a talk by authors of a new book on the history of Watkins Glen International racetrack.

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Related Topix: Sports, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

USA Today

10 best places to watch a NASCAR race

Bristol Motor Speedway: Bristol's shape mixed with the towering grandstands means there's not a bad seat in the house.

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Related Topix: Sports, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Travel

National Speed Sport News

Chicago Chips

It's difficult to believe that Dick Trickle is gone. The news of his passing last Thursday in North Carolina was a shock.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, Brett Thompson, NASCAR Busch, Matt Carter, Dario Franchitti, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Opinion

Sun May 19, 2013

AutoWeek

Hometown boy and Indianapolis 500 pole-winner Ed Carpentera

Ed Carpenter Racing - Ed Carpenter celebrates his pole-winning effort with his family at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the traditional shot at the start/finish line.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

The Capital-Journal

Rick Peterson: One guy's list of the Top 25 moments in Heartland Park Topeka's history

The Super Street class runs through their semifinals Saturday night during day 2 of the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Racing, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Chris Fontaine, Nascar Drivers, Travis Dassow, Buddy Lazier, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Paddock Talk

NASCAR's Cameron Hayley Racing in Montana Against His Own Crew Chief

This weekend Hayley is in Kalispell, Montana racing a brand new "Super Late Model Stock Car" in the "G.E.T. Rich Montana Gold 212!" Why is he racing when he has time off from his NASCAR schedule? Its simple he wants to get as much experience as possible.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Sat May 18, 2013

Paddock Talk

Commemorative LiftMaster Pole Night Tickets Honor 20th Anniversary of Dale

Twenty years after NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt drove into the record books with an exhilarating sweep of both the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway is honoring the legendary driver's accomplishment with a limited edition LiftMaster Pole Night commemorative ticket.

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Related Topix: Sports, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Josh Krug, Racing, Andy Belmont, Deac McCaskill

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Pole Day full of family fun

Pole Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway meant a lot more than just racing. This was a family affair with a little bit of something for everyone for non-stop entertainment.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Paddock Talk

Public Officials, War Heroes Come Together to Kick Off 2013 Coca-Cola 600

A United States senator, a lieutenant governor and a military hero will lead race fans in the commencement of the nation's largest Memorial Day celebration as they serve as race officials for the 2013 Coca-Cola 600.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Fri May 17, 2013

Paddock Talk

'Ten Days Of Giving' Tour Culminates With NASCAR Day Celebration

The NASCAR Foundation and the NASCAR industry celebrate the 10th Annual NASCAR Day today at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the final stop on the "Ten Days of Giving" tour.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jennifer Cobb, Racing, Tom Mitchell, NASCAR, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

The Times-Tribune

Local tracks: Rain wreaks havoc with programs

Rain plagued much of the local racing scene last weekend. Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, N.Y., had its Saturday night program washed out.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Brett Thompson, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid

Thu May 16, 2013

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Ohio man convicted; jury believed paralyzed victim

A bus has been involved in a crash on I-65 northbound at the 128 mile marker. That's between Zionsville and Lebanon in Boone County.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Marco Andretti, Indy Racing, Andretti Autosport, NASCAR, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Paddock Talk

Wright Motorsports' Snow Rules IMSA GT3 Cup Doubleheader

Snow not only dominated both 45-minute IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama races on Friday and Saturday, he had a perfect weekend that most drivers only see in their dreams.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Brett Thompson, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Brad Baker, NASCAR Busch, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, Dario Franchitti

Examiner.com

Watkins Glen Int'l invites Legends of The Glen nominations from fans

In a press release on Thursday, Watkins Glen International announced that it is accepting nominations from fans for this year's inductees as Legends of The Glen.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Wed May 15, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Appreciate those who 'get it,' Steve Shunck back at IMS after sextuple bypass surgery

Steve Shunck, who has been coming to the Indy 500 since 1973, is working with 1963 500 winner Parnelli Jones to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that victory.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Matt McCall, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Paddock Talk

Michigan National Guard Sponsors NCWTS Race At MIS

The Michigan National Guard is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Michigan International Speedway to include the sponsorship of the August 2013 truck race, the Michigan National Guard 200.

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Related Topix: Sports, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, John Graham, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Tue May 14, 2013

Peach Pundit

Three Items From The Daily

Here are couple of items from this morning's Daily that may be of interest and worthy of discussion.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, Deac McCaskill, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Boston Reid, NASCAR Craftsman Truck