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59 min ago | Paddock Talk

2013 Road America: Brian Scott NASCAR Nationwide Race Preview

This Week's Charter Chevrolet at Road America ... This Saturday, Brian Scott will be making both right and left hand turns as the NASCAR Nationwide Series heads to the first of three road-course events on the 2013 schedule.

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5 hrs ago | The Campbell Reporter

25 years, many great NASCAR memories at Sonoma Raceway

Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 will mark the 25th anniversary of NASCAR Sprint Cup road course racing at Sonoma Raceway, with a crowd of nearly 100,000 people from around the state and nation on hand to cheer the biggest stars in stock cars.

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9 hrs ago | CNN

Indianapolis Motor Speedway honoring Jason Leffler

Leffler died last Wednesday in an accident at a dirt track in New Jersey. His funeral was Wednesday in North Carolina.

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9 hrs ago | The Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis Motor Speedway honors Jason Leffler

Former Indianapolis-based race car driver Jason Leffler is being honored today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as his funeral is being held in North Carolina.

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13 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Why NASCAR Needs to Improve the Fan Experience at Tracks

There are the good parts - most tracks allow coolers full of beer, drinks or food; fans can listen directly to the strategy and emotion of teams and drivers with radio scanners - that help stand out.

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15 hrs ago | Paddock Talk

2013 Sonoma: Jeff Burton NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Preview

This Weekend's No. 31 Utility Trailers Chevrolet at Sonoma Raceway ... Jeff Burton will race chassis No.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

Paddock Talk

NASCAR Number:

By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service 4: The number of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories Greg Biffle has accumulated at Michigan International Speedway.

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MassLive.com

Global RallyCross Championship to return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway July 11

Many spectators, myself included, were wowed by the excitement provided by the Global RallyCross Championship last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Examiner.com

Admiraal set for NASCAR roadcourse race at Sonoma

While summer means a vacation for most, 18-year old Kelly Admiraal, driver of the #83 Western Camp Services Chevrolet, will be put to the test over the next couple of weeks finishing his high school career and racing at the next level of the sport.

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MediaPost

Chevrolet's Fleck Talks Northeast Strategy

Bill Fleck, Chevy's Northeast regional marketing manager, has a lot of work to keep him up at night -- the region is GM's second largest, has a mess of dealerships, and it has its challenges, though these are considerably fewer than what the brand faces on the other coast .

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National Speed Sport News

ISC Approves Daytona Redevelopment Plan

International Speedway Corporation today approved funding to redevelop the front stretch of Daytona Int'l Speedway, the company's 54-year-old flagship motorsports facility, to enhance the overall experience for its fans, marketing partners and the motorsports industry.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

Paddock Talk

Buescher To Make First NASCAR Nationwide Series Start Of 2013 At Road America

Reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion and past NASCAR Nationwide Series winner James Buescher will attempt to make his first NNS start of 2013 in the Johnsonville Sausage 200 at Road America on June 22nd.

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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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WCNC-TV Charlotte

More charges filed in case of stolen racing vehicles

NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has new charges filed against him stemming from the searches of two properties in which stolen racing vehicles were found.

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The Indianapolis Star

MotoGP lineup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to include electric-powered bikes

Electric-powered race motorcycles will be included as part of the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix weekend from Aug. 16-18 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Paddock Talk

2013 Michigan: Kyle Larson NASCAR Nationwide Race Recap

Looking to bring his Turner Scott Motorsports team some good news to end a rough week, Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Kyle Larson worked his way through the field and found himself in contention for his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory.

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Martinsville Bulletin

Preparation underway for Celebration 2013

This will be the 15th consecutive year for Celebration at Martinsville Speedway.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Detroit News

Greg Biffle is repeat winner at MIS

Greg Biffle won the Quicken Loans 400 Sunday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway to earn his first win of the season.

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KARE-TV Minneapolis

Greg Biffle triumphs in Michigan

Greg Biffle cemented Ford's turnaround Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, scoring the 1,000th victory for the manufacturer across NASCAR's three national series.

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MLive.com

NASCAR driver Richard Petty surprises Ohio military veteran and son for Father's Day

With the help of driver Aric Almirola and Petty's son Kyle, Petty surprised an Ohio military veteran and his son with the opportunity to be honorary pit crew members, complete with authentic pit crew shirts.

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