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Results 1 - 20 of 62 in Sparta, KY

  1. Truck stop accused of selling to minors

    Thursday Nov 12 | Campbell County Recorder

    The Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control said that a recent check of 95 businesses selling alcohol resulted in eight sales to minors, including one at a Sparta truck stop.

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  2. Kentucky Speedway Drive the Track Sale Slated for November 7Read the original story

    Oct 20, 2009 | Indian Hill Journal

    ... sports cars on the track during sale hours. The speedway Fan Center is located off of I-71 Exit 57 and Ky. Rte. 35 in Sparta, Ky. Phone 859-647-3400 for more information.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR

  3. Some Ky. tobacco farmers dealt late-season setbackRead the original story w/Photo

    Sep 30, 2009 | The State

    ... mold or fungus that can rot away part of the leaf. Clinton Yates uses a tobacco knife to top plants in a field near Sparta, Ky., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. Recent heavy rains that soaked Kentucky dealt a late-season setback to some tobacco farmers as ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought

  4. Viewer Captures Video of Kentucky Police Chase

    Sep 18, 2009 | WKRC-TV Cincinnati

    A Sparta man faces a list of charges after a chase yesterday, caught on camera by a Local 12 viewer. 1 comment

    Related Topix: Warsaw, KY, Gallatin County, KY

  5. Sprint Cup date eludes Kentucky Speedway againRead the original story

    Sep 15, 2009 | The Courier-Journal

    SPARTA, Ky. - Kentucky Speedway's long wait for a coveted NASCAR Sprint Cup date will continue for at least one more year.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Racing, Andy Belmont, Revelocity Racing, NASCAR, Mike Garvey, Nascar Drivers

  6. Injured Power expected to miss final 2 IndyCar racesRead the original story

    Sep 1, 2009 | The Herald

    AP Photo/Ed Reinke In this photograph taken on Aug. 1, 2009, IRL driver Will Power, of Australia, fastens his fire suit before practicing for the IndyCar Series Meijer Indy 300 auto race at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Will Power, CART Racing, Will Power, KV Racing Technology, Indy Racing

  7. Hobert HasteRead the original story

    Aug 31, 2009 | Commonwealth Journal

    ... Dee (and Louise) Haste, both of Bethelridge, Roger Lee (and Glenda) Haste of Somerset and William David Haste of Sparta, Ky.; one daughter, Darlene Delora (and Phillip "Flap") Godbey of Bethelridge; two brothers, Harold Haste of Waynesburg and ...

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  8. Track GuysRead the original story

    Aug 17, 2009 | Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords

    ... Ontario, Canada Sept 12 & 13 - Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK Sept 19 & 20 - " Bluegrass Motorsports Park, Sparta, KY Track Guys events are open to all makes and models of cars (sorry, no 4x4 trucks or SUVs). "Any car can be driven well," ...

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    Related Topix: Hallett, OK, Canada, World News, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Ontario, Events

  9. Track Guys Performance Driving EventsRead the original story w/Photo

    Aug 14, 2009 | Vette Magazine Blogs

    ... Ontario, Canada Sept 12 & 13 - Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK Sept 19 & 20 - " Bluegrass Motorsports Park, Sparta, KY Track Guys events are open to all makes and models of cars (sorry, no 4x4 trucks or SUVs). "Any car can be driven well," ...

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    Related Topix: Hallett, OK, Canada, World News, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, Ontario, Events

  10. Rain forces postponement at PoconoRead the original story

    Aug 2, 2009 | The Times

    ... Gates will open at 9 a.m. for a noon start today, weather permitting. Changes help give IndyCar a much-needed boost SPARTA, Ky. -- There were nights this season when IndyCar veteran Ed Carpenter would hop in his trailer following another ho-hum ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR

  11. Changes made Kentucky 300 an IRL race worth watchingRead the original story

    Aug 2, 2009 | The Courier-Journal

    SPARTA, Ky. - There were nights this season when IndyCar veteran Ed Carpenter would hop in his trailer following another ho-hum race, flip on the replay and fight to stay awake.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Ed Carpenter, Vision Racing, Indy Racing, Luczo Dragon Racing, Ryan Briscoe, Andretti Green Racing, Tony Kanaan

  12. Briscoe edges Carpenter in Meijer 300Read the original story

    Aug 2, 2009 | ArcaMax Publishing

    Ryan Briscoe nipped Ed Carpenter in one of the closest finishes in IndyCar Series history Saturday to win the Meijer Indy 300 at Sparta, Ky.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Luczo Dragon Racing, Ryan Briscoe, Ed Carpenter, Vision Racing

  13. Sports briefsRead the original story

    Aug 2, 2009 | Telegraph Herald

    ... in 53 games for the Twins as a backup third baseman and first baseman. auto racing Lowe's sponsorship expected to end SPARTA, Ky. -- Lowe's appears to be on its way out as the title sponsor of Speedway Motorsports Inc.'s Charlotte-area track. SMI ...

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  14. Kentucky: Dreyer & Reinbold IRL IndyCar Race Recap - Some Ups And DownsRead the original story

    Aug 2, 2009 | Paddock Talk

    Dreyer & Reinbold Racing had some ups and downs for the Meijer Indy 300 Presented by Red Baron and Edya s in Sparta, Kentucky today.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Racing, Indy Racing, Tomas Scheckter, Luczo Dragon Racing, Roth Racing, Mike Conway, Milka Duno

  15. Stewart Ok After Crash; Loses PoleRead the original story

    Aug 2, 2009 | New York Post

    ... the field. He's trying to become the third driver since 2004 to sweep the two Pocono races. BRISCOE PULLS OUT WIN In Sparta, Ky., Ryan Briscoe slipped past Ed Carpenter in the final yards to win the IndyCar Kentucky 300 at Kentucky Speedway. ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Kevin Harvick, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Tony Stewart, Racing, Dario Franchitti, Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson, Luczo Dragon Racing, Ryan Briscoe, Indy Racing

  16. Briscoe wins Kentucky 300Read the original story

    Aug 1, 2009 | Rutland Herald

    SPARTA, Ky. - Ryan Briscoe slipped past Ed Carpenter in the final yards to win the IndyCar Kentucky 300 at Kentucky Speedway.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Luczo Dragon Racing, Racing, Ryan Briscoe, Indy Racing, Ed Carpenter, Vision Racing, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, Dario Franchitti

  17. KV Racing - Kentucky Race NotesRead the original story

    Aug 1, 2009 | The Motor Sports Forum

    Author Topic: KV RACING - Kentucky Race Notes KV RACING TECHNOLOGY'S MORAES VICTIM OF PIT LANE INCIDENT SPARTA, KY - - AUGUST 1, 2009 - - Round #12 2009 IndyCar Series season - - KV Racing Technology driver Mario Moraes was having a fantastic race when he was hit twice in pit lane and finished 18th today in the Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, KV Racing Technology, Indy Racing, Mario Moraes, Dale Coyne Racing

  18. HVM Racing - Kentucky Race NotesRead the original story

    Aug 1, 2009 | The Motor Sports Forum

    Author Topic: HVM RACING - Kentucky Race Notes HVM Racing Meijer Indy 300 Race Report Venue: Kentucky Speedway, 1.5-mile tri-oval, Sparta, Kentucky No.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, HVM Racing, Indy Racing, E.J Viso

  19. AFS/AGR - Kentucky Lights Race NotesRead the original story

    Aug 1, 2009 | The Motor Sports Forum

    Topic: AFS/AGR - Kentucky Lights Race Notes AFS Racing/Andretti Green Racing Kentucky 100 Post-Race Quotes August 1, 2009 SPARTA, Kentucky - AFS Racing/Andretti Green Racing drivers J.R. Hildebrand and Sebastian Saavedra finished 17th and second, respectively, in Saturday's running of the Kentucky 100 Firestone Indy Lights race at the Kentucky ...

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  20. KENTUCKY - Closing NotesRead the original story

    Aug 1, 2009 | The Motor Sports Forum

    Author Topic: KENTUCKY - Closing Notes CLOSING THOUGHTS... SPARTA, KY -RIS- "It's a racing track," Ed Carpenter said of why the Kentucky Speedway produces such great racing.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Racing, NASCAR, Buddy Lazier, Ed Carpenter, Vision Racing, Andretti Green Racing, Tony Kanaan, Hemelgarn Racing, Buddy Lazier

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