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Remembering Indy’s Closest Finish
Remembering Indy’s Closest Finish
CONCORD, N.C. — Thirty years ago this month, the average national price for a gallon of gas was $1.13, George H.W. Bush was in the White House and Duke had just won the men’s NCAA basketball championship for the second time in as many years.It was also the year in …
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BYRD: A Great Time To Be A Race Car Driver
BYRD: A Great Time To Be A Race Car Driver
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The month of May is here and it’s a great time to be a race car driver, no matter what form of racing I’m competing in.May is when the weather heats up and so does the racing schedule. It’s when fans get out and travel and there is no better destination…Premium
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Public Forum & The ‘Send’ Button
Public Forum & The ‘Send’ Button
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Public Forum. For decades it was the letter-to-the-editor section in the weekly National Speed Sport News.And that’s exactly what it was, a place where passionate race fans could share their opinions — good, bad, unique and sometimes preposterous…Premium
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It’s The Most Wonderful Race
It’s The Most Wonderful Race
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s difficult to believe it has been 10 years since Dario Franchitti won his third Indianapolis 500.With three victories between 2007 and ’12, it appeared Franchitti would become a four-time winner of the Indy 500 before Helio Castroneves.He never had…Premium
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Dixon Has A Few Things He’d Like To See
Dixon Has A Few Things He’d Like To See
SNOHOMISH, Wash. — NHRA Top Fuel team owner/driver Antron Brown has taken a pragmatic view about how to deal with the escalating cost of racing: stop worrying about how to cut costs and instead bring in more money.Many of the rising costs for race teams — fuel for …
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KENNEDY: Keeping Fans Interested
KENNEDY: Keeping Fans Interested
LOS ANGELES — How does a race track promoter keep racing fans interested in attending races in person in an era of declining race car counts because of rising costs?Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian offered USAC/CRA 410 sprints and IMCA Modifieds along with…Premium
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Indy 1972: Not All The Heroes Were Winners
Indy 1972: Not All The Heroes Were Winners
INDIANAPOLIS — More than any other American race track, Indianapolis Motor Speedway marks its milestones.This coming 500 being the 50th anniversary of the 1972 race, you’re going to hear a lot about Roger Penske and Mark Donohue, and a fair amount about Bobby Unser…
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BYRD: Winning & Learning At Mid-Ohio
BYRD: Winning & Learning At Mid-Ohio
It’s been said racing around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is like riding a roller coaster.With its up-and-down elevation changes, the famed “Keyhole” and “The Carousel,” this natural terrain road course offers every challenge an aspiring race driver would want.This…Premium
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Hendrick’s Garage 56 Entry & Long Beach
Hendrick’s Garage 56 Entry & Long Beach
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — During a recent phone chat with Jeff Gordon, we discussed Hendrick Motorsports’ plans for a Garage 56 effort for the 2023 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Gordon said he will be heavily involved in the project and plans to attend this year’s race…
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