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Storylines in sports are like free shrimp appetizers at nice restaurants: more is better (unless you’re a shrimp or the bus boy who has to clean up those disgusting slimy pink shells). This year’s Indianapolis …

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Burton Baffled By RCR’s March Backward
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By Rick Minter | Senior Writer
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Over the years, Dale Earnhardt made Richard Childress look mighty good as a car owner.
Now his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is indirectly helping to keep Childress from looking pretty bad.
Earnhardt’s …

Thu, 06/4/09 – 21:50 | Comments Off on Burton Baffled By RCR’s March Backward
Fantasy Racing: Pocono 500
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Pocono 500
Pocono Raceway
Sunday, June 7, 12:30 ET, TNT
Race Facts: Still no official word if double file restarts amongst the leaders will be used on Sunday… Kasey Kahne won this race from the pole in 2008… …

Thu, 06/4/09 – 21:05 | Comments Off on Fantasy Racing: Pocono 500
Sauter Sinking Roots Into the Camping World Series
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By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
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It doesn’t sound like Johnny Sauter much likes the term NASCAR nomad when applied to his driving career and that’s understandable. There can be a lot of unflattering connotations connected …

Thu, 06/4/09 – 15:07 | Comments Off on Sauter Sinking Roots Into the Camping World Series
NASCAR Enacts New Restart Rules
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NASCAR Thursday announced a change to its race format with the addition of “Double-File Restarts – Shootout Style” throughout each race.
Beginning with this weekend at Pocono Raceway, the first- and second-place drivers will line up …

Thu, 06/4/09 – 15:05 | Comments Off on NASCAR Enacts New Restart Rules
Ickler, Sauter Pace Texas Practice
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By John Sturbin| Senior Writer
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Fort Worth, Texas – Brian Ickler did his best impersonation of Kyle Busch Thursday afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway, topping the speed chart during the second practice for the NASCAR Camping …

Thu, 06/4/09 – 15:05 | Comments Off on Ickler, Sauter Pace Texas Practice
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TALLADEGA, Ala. – Talladega Superspeedway officials announced today that the popular All-You-Can-Eat package for the Allison Grandstands returns for HALLOW-DEGA™ weekend, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1. The $99 package includes a reserved seat in the …

Thu, 06/4/09 – 14:00 | Comments Off on $99 All-You-Can-Eat Deal Returning To Talladega Superspeedway
Ickler Knows It’s Risky To Be Subbing for Rowdy
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By Rick Minter | Senior Writer
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There are several schools of thought on the best way for up-and-coming racers to break into the upper divisions of NASCAR.
One is to start out in the Camping World Truck …

Wed, 06/3/09 – 17:52 | Comments Off on Ickler Knows It’s Risky To Be Subbing for Rowdy
Woody: Long Shorted, No Big Surprise There
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By Larry Woody | Senior Writer
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Perhaps the great philosopher Gomer Pyle put it best:
“Surprise! Surprise!”
And:
“Gawleeeeeee!”
Everyone who thought the National Stock Car Racing Commission might do Carl Long justice and throw out the absurdly-harsh penalties recently …

Wed, 06/3/09 – 17:50 | Comments Off on Woody: Long Shorted, No Big Surprise There
NASCAR Newscast: Pocono 500 Preview
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The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series takes on the only three-turn track on the circuit this weekend in Pennsylvania. Tops in Driver Rating at the track, Denny Hamlin tells you what it takes to get around …

Wed, 06/3/09 – 17:50 | Comments Off on NASCAR Newscast: Pocono 500 Preview
Woody: Passing Should Always Be Between Non-Consenting Adults
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By Larry Woody | Senior Writer 
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It’s one for NASCAR’s Lowlights Film:
At one point during last Sunday’s race at Dover, leader Jimmie Johnson deliberately slowed down and allowed teammate Mark Martin to pass him.
Martin led the …

Wed, 06/3/09 – 13:08 | Comments Off on Woody: Passing Should Always Be Between Non-Consenting Adults