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• Grand Prix Talbot-Lago T26C Added to Quail – Bonhams

  —Sports Car Digest

  Enclosure: [download]

  

  Bonhams will offer the ex-Jacques Swaters, Ecurie Belgique 1948 Talbot-Lago T26C for sale without reserve at their annual Quail Lodge auction on August 14th in Carmel Valley, California. It is estimated to sell for $1.0 to $1.3 million.

  The bespoke French race car, chassis number [...]

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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 10:00am EDT
  by Sports Car Digest

• Thursday Ford Daytona Advance, Biffle

  —The Frontstretch

  Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M / Scotch-Brite Ford Fusion, is in ninth place in the standings heading into this weekend’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Biffle won the July... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:42am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Live GAS Broadcasts to Resume Beginning with July 3 Race

  —The Frontstretch

  BRASELTON, Ga. (July 2, 2009) – Officials from the Georgia Asphalt Series and Lanier National Speedway announce today that live broadcasts of Georgia Asphalt Series races will resume beginning with... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:42am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Patrick Sheltra NASCAR Nationwide Series Daytona Final Practice Notes & Quotes

  —The Frontstretch

  After posting a solid top-25 effort during the first practice session for the NASCAR Nationwide Series in preparation for tomorrow night’s Subway Jalapeno 250 powered by Coca-Cola, ARCA RE/MAX Series... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:41am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Daytona International Speedway Implements Fan Texting Service For Assistance In Grandstands

  —The Frontstretch

  Innovative System Allows Fans to Call For and Receive Immediate Assistance DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – July ­­2, 2009 – Daytona International Speedway® (“DIS”) has partnered with InStadiumSolutions... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:38am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Louisiana native, Hal Martin to make ASA Late Model Series debut with Lorz Motorsports at Rockingham.

  —The Frontstretch

  By Lorz Motorsports / M.P.H. Promotions Midlothian, Illinois (Thursday, July 2, 2009): Lorz Motorsports will be heading down to the Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina this weekend... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:38am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Dodge Motorsports Notes & Quotes - Kust Busch Open Interview - Daytona 2

  —The Frontstretch

  KURT BUSCH (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger) WHAT’S THE OUTLOOK FOR THIS WEEKEND? “We’re genuinely optimistic based on some of our engine dyno results and the way that the chassis dyno has produced... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:36am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Thursday Ford Daytona Advance, Kenseth and Edwards

  —The Frontstretch

  Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, won the season-opening Daytona 500 and then followed it up with a victory the next week in Fontana (Calif.). Kenseth, who has three top-five... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:36am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Patrick Sheltra NASCAR Nationwide Series Daytona Practice Notes & Quotes

  —The Frontstretch

  Climbing back behind the wheel of a racecar at Daytona International Speedway feels like a victory in itself for Patrick Sheltra. Sheltra, the Indiantown, Florida native was involved in one of the... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:35am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Wimmer and Newman Switch Races in No. 5 Entry

  —The Frontstretch

  JR Motorsports announced today a race swap for two upcoming NASCAR Nationwide events pertaining to its No. 5 Fastenal team and drivers Scott Wimmer and Ryan Newman. Newman, previously scheduled to... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:34am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Dodge Motorsports Notes & Quotes - Kasey Kahne Open Interview - Daytona 2

  —The Frontstretch

  KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Budweiser Dodge Charger) DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE THE RESTRICTOR-PLATE RACES FIGURED OUT? “Yeah, I think that I run in the draft really well now. The experience you get when you... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:34am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Grammy-Nominated ‘Buckcherry’ To Perform Prior To Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola

  —The Frontstretch

  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Grammy-nominated rock band “Buckcherry” will pump up race fans with a pre-race concert prior to the 51st annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:31am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• McCaskill will bid for 2nd straight Bailey’s 200 victory Friday night at South Boston Speedway

  —The Frontstretch

  SOUTH BOSTON, VA. — Deac McCaskill scored his first victory of the 2008 season last year when South Boston Speedway hosted the Bailey’s Late Model 200 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series race... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:31am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Owosso Speedway to host the Ray Prieur Memorial for Pro Late Models on Saturday, July 25th.

  —The Frontstretch

  By Matt Prieur – Owosso Speedway Ovid, Michigan (Thursday, July 2, 2009): Fast Track Promotions and the Owosso Speedway are very proud to announce a very special race for the Drive Train... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:30am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Online Voting Begins for Ford Customer Service Division's Second Annual Funny Car Design Contest to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

  —The Frontstretch

  DEARBORN, Mich., July 2, 2009 – It’s okay to vote early and vote often… at least when the voting helps out a good cause. Starting today, and running through August 14, the public is invited to... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:29am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Colin Braun Gains 10 Positions In June To Crack The Top 10

  —The Frontstretch

  (CONCORD, N.C.) — June was a very good month for Colin Braun and the Con-way Freight True LTL team. Not only did Braun score his first-career Camping World Truck Series win, but with four... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:29am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Smith, Furniture Row Excited About Superspeedway Racing

  —The Frontstretch

  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2009) – The anticipation of a superspeedway race yields an extra boost of confidence for driver Regan Smith and the Furniture Row Racing team. The reason is simple.... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:28am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Wimmer Nabs Second Win of 2009 Season

  —The Frontstretch

  Another Late Race Pass Gives Him the Checkered Flag Wausau, WI, July 1 st 2009 – With Sprint Cup drivers like Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart highlighting theline-up at the Swiss Colony... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Chub Frank Scores Best Finish Of Season On ‘Great Northern Tour’ But Still Searching For Speed

  —The Frontstretch

  BEAR LAKE, PA – July 1, 2009 – Chub Frank is still searching for that elusive combination to get him back to Victory Lane on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Though Chub enjoyed his best... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Juan Pablo Montoya to Appear at DUB Tour Display prior to the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola

  —The Frontstretch

  Montoya and Wife Connie to Accept Donation for Formula Smiles, 102JAMZ Personality Ronda Jordan will Emcee Q&A Daytona Beach, Fla. (July 1, 2009) – Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the No. 42... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:25am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• This Week in Ford Racing

  —The Frontstretch

  The Grand-Am Rolex Series will be returning to Daytona International Speedway this weekend for the first time since January. Brian Frisselle, co-driver of the No. 10 Ford Dallara for SunTrust Racing,... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:23am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Finishing Up Front - Tony Stewart Racing’s Donny Schatz Eyes Victories in the Armor All J&J As the World of Outlaws Tour Continues Through South Dakota and Nebraska

  —The Frontstretch

  INDIANAPOLIS (July 1, 2009) – One of the critical factors that helped Donny Schatz earn the 2008 World of Outlaws (WoO) championship was where he finished more than half of the races. On 33 different... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:22am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Kyle Petty Named Grand Marshal For The Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola

  —The Frontstretch

  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kyle Petty will serve as Grand Marshal for the 51st annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday, July 4 at Daytona International... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:22am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Ready for Fireworks - Tony Stewart Racing’s Kinser Looks To Keep Bass Pro Shops Sprinter On the Podium as Outlaws Continue Summer Heartland Tour

  —The Frontstretch

  INDIANAPOLIS (July 1, 2009) – Finding consistency is one key to long-term success in most sports. It’s certainly vital to surviving a racing schedule that includes more than 80 nights a season.... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:21am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Local Racers Go “Behind-the-Scenes” at Daytona International Speedway

  —The Frontstretch

  Will Meet Mackena Bell and Michael Cherry of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Program Daytona Beach, Fla. – (July 1, 2009) – A group of young local aspiring race car drivers will go behind the scenes at... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:21am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• JR Motorsports Announces Scheduling Change for Bristol/Kansas Races

  —The Frontstretch

  Driver Swap Allows Newman to go for “Bristol Grand Slam” MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 1, 2009) – JR Motorsports announced today a race swap for two upcoming NASCAR Nationwide events pertaining to its... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:19am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Fairgrounds Speedway at Nashville Driver’s Hall of Fame Night and New Member Inductions

  —The Frontstretch

  WHAT: Driver’s Hall of Fame Night and New Member Inductions WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 2009 beginning at 4:00 P.M. WHERE: Fairgrounds Speedway at... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:18am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• SunTrust RACING - Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona

  —The Frontstretch

  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 1, 2009) – There will be double-takes aplenty when co-drivers Max Angelelli and Brian Frisselle and a striking, new silver paint scheme that will adorn their No. 10 SunTrust... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:18am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• KYLE BUSCH - Hoping for a Summer Heat Wave

  —The Frontstretch

  HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (July 1, 2009) – Dallas-based Interstate Batteries has spread the word that summer heat can be a battery’s worst enemy. That is unless you have an Interstate Battery under the... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:17am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Target Chip Ganassi Racing Watkins Glen International Advance Notes

  —The Frontstretch

  Race: Camping World Grand Prix at The Glen, July 5 (1:00 PM ET, ABC) Track: Watkins Glen International (3.4-mile road course) Location: Watkins Glen,... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:17am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Yokohama Tire Corporation’s All-New dB Super E-spec™, World’s First Orange Oil-Infused Passenger Tire, Goes on Sale Today

  —The Frontstretch

  Eco-focused tire is 80 percent petroleum free and helps save gas FULLERTON, CA (July 1, 2009) – Ever since vulcanized rubber was invented in 1844, tires have been manufactured using mostly... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:15am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Packard Concept Cars at Fairfield County Concours

  —Sports Car Digest

  Enclosure: [download]

  

  The Fairfield County Concours d’Elegance will host the world’s first display of an example of each Packard Concept Car ever built on September 13, 2009.

  New Jersey collector Ralph Marano has agreed to display his entire collection at this important classic car [...]

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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 8:00am EDT
  by Sports Car Digest

• RM Announces Exclusive Online Collector Car Auction

  —Classic cars, rallies and races

  RM Classic Cars is leading the way in the collector car hobby by offering buyers and sellers of vintage and special interest automobiles a convenient and credible means of conducting business over the Internet with the production of its exclusive online auction, Sunday, August 9, 2009.
  
  “We’re [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 7:58am EDT
  

• The America's Incredible Pizza Company Race Team Takes on the "Magic Mile"; Finishes 16th

  —The Frontstretch

  (June 27, 2009) Loudon, NH – The NASCAR Nationwide Series hit the unpredictable “Magic Mile” in Loudon, New Hampshire over the weekend. The mile facility is known to be a handful and its reputation... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:26am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Ambrose Takes on New Hampshire Fresh off Career-Best Finish

  —The Frontstretch

  Marcos Ambrose, who was a little under the weather on Sunday, drove his No. 47 Little Debbie® Toyota to a 23rd-place finish in the rain-shortened Lenox Industrial Tools 301, race number 17 of the... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:25am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Motorsports This Week on ESPN and ABC

  —The Frontstretch

  NASCAR Nationwide Series on ESPN in Prime Time from Daytona A high-speed, Friday night shootout in prime time is expected when the NASCAR Nationwide Series makes its second visit of the season to... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:25am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Liberty Port to sponsor Kerry Earnhardt at Daytona for Rick Ware Racing

  —The Frontstretch

  Rick Ware Racing is proud to announce that Liberty Port, a value added distributor of IT & Telecommunications products, has joined the organization as the primary sponsor for the #31 with Kerry... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:24am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Kevin Harvick Daytona International Speedway Preview 07.03.09

  —The Frontstretch

  Kevin Harvick No. 33 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Car Team Race Preview NASCAR Nationwide Series Race 17 of 35 – Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway DAYTONA STATS: Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI)... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:24am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Heartbreak in the Finals for Bob Tasca III and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang Team

  —The Frontstretch

  Norwalk, OH – June 28, 2009 – Northern Ohio has a reputation for having one of the country’s best amusement parks. Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane racing team experienced a roller... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:22am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Busch Soldiers to Seventh-Place Finish at New Hampshire

  —The Frontstretch

  Rain Costs Interstate Batteries Driver Potential Top-Five Result Date: June 28, 2009 Event: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 (Round 17 of 36) Series: NASCAR... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:22am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Rain Falls Too Late for Newman at New Hampshire

  —The Frontstretch

  Haas Automation/U.S. Army Driver Runs Out of Fuel, Finishes 29th Date: June 28, 2009 Event: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 (Round 17 of 36) Series:... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:21am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Rainfall Fells Stewart Again at New Hampshire

  —The Frontstretch

  Old Spice/Office Depot Driver Settles for Fifth in Rain-Shortened Race Date: June 28, 2009 Event: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 (Round 17 of 36) Series: NASCAR... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:21am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Surprise! Joey Logano Beats Rain, Misfortune, For First NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Win

  —The Frontstretch

  Raybestos® Rookie Joey Logano rallied from a lap down and stretched his fuel mileage to perfection to win the rain shortened LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Sunday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:20am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Logano Scores First NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Win at LENOX Industrial Tools 301

  —The Frontstretch

  LOUDON, N.H. (June 28, 2009) – Joey Logano lead only 10 laps Sunday but came away with his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win at the LENOX Industrial Tools 301. At age 19 years, one month... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:19am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Smith lands in PSM quarters in Norwalk

  —The Frontstretch

  NORWALK, Ohio (June 28, 2009) – Matt Smith rode the Nitro Fish Ultimate Gear Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle to a quarterfinal finish today at the NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:19am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Hagan loses a close one in Norwalk

  —The Frontstretch

  NORWALK (June 28. 2009) – Matt Hagan, driving the Shelor.com Dodge Funny Car, lost a close first round of Funny Car eliminations today at the NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:17am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Raybestos Rookie Joey Logano WINS LENOX Industrial Tools 301

  —The Frontstretch

  Where the Raybestos Rookies finished at New Hampshire: JOEY LOGANO FIRST!! Speed 36th UNOFFICIAL Raybestos Rookie standings: Logano 199 Speed 168 Papis 68 Bean 11 RAYBESTOS® ROOKIE... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:17am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• McClenathan draws two tough rounds in Norwalk

  —The Frontstretch

  NORWALK, Ohio (June 28, 2009) – Cory McClenathan drew two tough opponents today in Top Fuel eliminations at the NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. Starting from the 13th position... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:17am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Richard Petty Motorsports New Hampshire Motor Speedway Race Report

  —The Frontstretch

  Richard Petty Motorsports results: • 10th — Kasey Kahne — Budweiser Dodge • 17th — Reed Sorenson — McDonald’s McCafe Dodge • 26th — Elliott Sadler — Best Buy Dodge • 32nd — AJ Allmendinger —... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:15am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Dodge Motorsports Notes & Quotes - Race Final - New Hampshire

  —The Frontstretch

  KURT BUSCH (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger) Finished 3rd “It was a solid day for us. We made some good adjustments in the pits. My biggest downside was restarts, slipping the tires and getting... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:14am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Beckman wins Norwalk on his birthday

  —The Frontstretch

  NORWALK, Ohio (June 28, 2009) – On his 43rd birthday today, Jack Beckman claimed his second Funny Car victory of the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season and the eighth of his... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:14am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Smith's Finishing Streak Hits 50

  —The Frontstretch

  Sophomore Cup Driver Claims 27th-Place Result in New Hampshire LOUDON, N.H. (June 28, 2009) — The big news for Regan Smith coming out of Sunday’s rain-shortened NASCAR Sprint Cup event... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:14am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Tony Stewart WIX Filters Lap Leader of the Race in LENOX Industrial Tools 301

  —The Frontstretch

  WIX FILTERS LAP LEADER NOTES FOR THE LENOX INDUSTRIAL TOOLS 301 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RACE AT NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY, JUNE 28, 2009, PAGE 1. · Tony Stewart led once for 40 laps to... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:12am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Capps advances to second round in Norwalk

  —The Frontstretch

  NORWALK, Ohio (June 28, 2009) – Ron Capps advanced to the second round at the NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park today, and maintained his third-place position in the point... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:11am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Sunday Ford New Hampshire Post-Race Quotes

  —The Frontstretch

  DAVID RAGAN – No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion (finished 38th) – “From our point of view, they were wrecking in front of us, and our spotter did a good job and he told us to just go high, and I just tried not... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:10am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Dixon Wins, Franchitti Takes Over Point Lead in Target Sweep at Richmond

  —The Frontstretch

  Results from Richmond 1. Scott Dixon, No.9 Target Honda Dallara 2. Dario Franchitti, No.10 Target Honda Dallara 3. Graham Rahal, No.02 Honda Dallara RICHMOND, Va. (June 28,... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:09am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• BDI Racing Signs New Hampshire’s Joey Pole for Late Model Program

  —The Frontstretch

  20-Year-Old Racer to Compete Down South and at NHMS in Sept. Under BDI Development Deal CONCORD, NC (June 28, 2009) – NASCAR TV on SPEED broadcaster Bob Dillner and 20-year-old Joey Pole have two... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:09am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Owosso's own, Pat Standley wins first career Pure Stocks feature at Owosso Speedway

  —The Frontstretch

  By Matt Prieur and Chris Fobbe – Owosso Speedway Ovid, Michigan (Saturday, June 27, 2009): The legendary BIG FOOT Monster Truck invaded the Owosso Speedway in Ovid, Michigan on Saturday,... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:09am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• All Results Unofficial Pending Investigation from Saturday Night, June 27 at SSP

  —The Frontstretch

  Newberrytown, PA (June 27, 2009) – All results for the Late Models, Street Stocks and Xtreme Stock Car classes from Saturday Night, June 27 are unofficial pending an investigation from Susquehanna... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:08am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Carmichael Rocks and Rolls to a 14th-place finish at Memphis

  —The Frontstretch

  Ricky Carmichael No. 4 Monster Energy Truck MemphisTravel.com 200 Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts Race Recap MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 28, 2009) — Entering Memphis Motorsports Park (MMP) optimistic... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:07am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Harvick Scores Fifth-Place Finish at New Hampshire

  —The Frontstretch

  Kevin Harvick No. 33 Copart Car Camping World RV Sales 200 Race Recap Earns Seventh Top-Five Finish in Nine Starts at Loudon LOUDON, N.H. (June 28, 2009) — At a track where Kevin Harvick is... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:06am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Winning from the Pole, Hornaday Dominates for Second Week in a Row

  —The Frontstretch

  Ron Hornaday No. 33 Longhorn Truck MemphisTravel.com 200 Presented by O’Reilly Post-Race Report Hornaday Takes Home the Final Elvis Trophy from Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 28, 2009) —-... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:05am EDT
  by Kim DeHaven

• Greatness Is Made Of Many Things

  —The Frontstretch

  The 25 finalists for five spots in the inaugural calls in the NASCAR Hall of Fame were released this week and I don’t envy anyone who has to narrow that list down. It did start me thinking, though,... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 12:05am EDT
  by Amy Henderson

• Hall of Fame Nominees

  —Unrestricted: My Nascar Rants & Raves

  Following are the 25 individuals who have been nominated:
  
  -Bobby Allison, 1983 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and winner of 84 races
  
  -Buck Baker, first driver to win consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championships
  
  -Red Byron, first NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, in 1949
  
  -Richard Childress, 11-time car [...]
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  Posted: July 02, 2009, 11:25pm EDT
  

• Mayfield Case Could Set A Dangerous Precedent

  —The Nascar Insiders

  When U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen issued a temporary injunction against NASCAR’s suspension of Jeremy Mayfield yesterday I have to say I was among those who were surprised. Like many people I thought this part of the lawsuit would come and go without any major story. I was wrong.

  I [...]

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  Posted: July 02, 2009, 10:42pm EDT
  by Journo

• HAPPENING NOW: Fireworks Night at Langley Speedway

  —RacingForTheWin.com

  

  HAPPENING NOW :: After a hot summer day in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, more than 6,000 people came out to Langley Speedway for some spectacular racing and fireworks on a Thursday Night.

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  Posted: July 02, 2009, 8:24pm EDT