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Tradition runs deep for Henderson's Nickl
I will steer the rental car onto the Dan Ryan Expressway or, if the weather's nice in Chicago on Saturday, onto Lake Shore Drive, and head south. Eventually, I will merge onto Interstate 65 from Cline Avenue. I might... Add a comment!
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No bumping: Indy 500 field hits 33 on the nose
INDIANAPOLIS - The field is set for the Indianapolis 500. And more importantly, it's full. Add a comment!
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Kyle Busch captures All-Star pole, plots path to first Charlotte victory
CONCORD, N.C. - Kyle Busch has been a force on the NASCAR circuit for years, but of his 24 Sprint Cup victories, none has come at his favorite track. He has nine top-10 finishes in 16 starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway.... Add a comment!
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MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS
MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS NASCAR Sprint All-Star race Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C. Sprint Showdown, 4 p.m. today; All-Star race, 6 p.m., Speed (329) Rating Driver Odds Practice 1... Add a comment!
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Schmidt teams prepare for busy week at Indy
This is the time of the year that Henderson resident Sam Schmidt calls Indianapolis his home. He has high hopes for his two racing teams to perform well at the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend and for one of... Add a comment!
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Motor Sports Schedule, May 18-20
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Darlington stokes Kurt Busch's temper
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Those Busch brothers can't seem to avoid the spotlight at Darlington Raceway. A year after Kyle Busch tangled with Kevin Harvick in the pits following Regan Smith's first Sprint Cup win, the crew for... 1 comment
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J.J.'s win 200th for Hendrick
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Jimmie Johnson broke free on a restart three laps from the end in the Southern 500 and held on Saturday night to give Hendrick Motorsports its 200th Sprint Cup victory. 1 comment
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MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS
MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS Bojangles' Southern 500 Darlington Raceway, Darlington, S.C. 3:30 p.m. today, Fox (5); race starts at 4:15 p.m. Rating Driver Odds Practice 1 Practice 2 Qualified... Add a comment!
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Kwasniewski excels in Pro West Series
Dylan Kwasniewski, Las Vegas' next great hopeful of finding success in NASCAR, is off to an impressive start in the organization's K&N Pro West Series. He won the Pick-N-Pull 150 on Saturday in Stockton, Calif.,... Add a comment!
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Harvick, Busch downplay last year's Darlington dust-up
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Darlington Raceway is bracing for Round 2 between Kevin "The Hitman" Harvick and Kyle "Rowdy" Busch. Add a comment!
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NASCAR extends Champions Week honeymoon in Las Vegas
NASCAR and Las Vegas have gotten serious. The powerhouse sports organization and the tourist playground will take their relationship to another level today with the announcement of a three-year deal to keep NASCAR's... Add a comment!
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Keselowski accepts Kyle's help, leaves him behind at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The leader on the last lap isn't supposed to win at Talladega Superspeedway. Everybody knows that. Brad Keselowski disagrees, and he showed how to do it Sunday with a calculated plan that sent him to... Add a comment!
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, May 6
Aaron's 499, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Ala. Add a comment!
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Barcia puts fitting cap on stellar Supercross season
Justin Barcia said this "hasn't been an easy season," but he seems to have his own definition of what constitutes a difficult year. Most riders would take six victories in nine events and reaching the podium... Add a comment!
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Injuries take toll on leading riders
When Justin Brayton broke his left tibia Feb. 11 in San Diego, he could have delayed his comeback to focus on making an impact next season. But the 28-year-old was determined to stay on his motorcycle - at least on... Add a comment!
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Motorcycle lovers get weekend full of races
If early March is a NASCAR lover's dream for Las Vegans, this weekend is the same for those who can't get enough of motorcycles. The key event is the Monster Energy AMA Supercross on Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium,... Add a comment!
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Motor Sports Schedule, May 4-6
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EnduroCross motorcycle track brings outdoor obstacles indoors
Las Vegan Danny Cooper has raced motorcycles in several varieties of outdoor competitions. "I grew up around supercross and motocross, and also offroad racing in the desert," says Cooper, 38. But, on Friday,... Add a comment!
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No surprise: Power wins IndyCar Sao Paulo
SAO PAULO - Will Power won IndyCar's Sao Paulo 300 for the third straight time on Sunday, finishing ahead of Ryan Hunter Reay on the 2.5-mile, 11-turn Anhembi circuit. The Australian was hardly challenged on the streets... Add a comment!
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Andretti at 72: Crowds, compliments never get old to original Super Mario
Mario Andretti is the only driver to have won the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500 and the Formula One World Championship. He is a living legend, an icon, an impresario of his sport, having won races on the dirt at... Add a comment!
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Kyle Busch claims Richmond Sprint Cup race
RICHMOND, Va. - Kyle Busch capped a perfect weekend by winning the spring Sprint Cup race at Richmond for the fourth consecutive year. Add a comment!
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MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS
MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS Capital City 400 Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, Va. 4 p.m. today, Fox (5); race begins at 4:45 p.m. Rating Driver Odds Practice 1 Practice 2 Qualified... Add a comment!
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Gafforini soars at Bullring in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series
Scott Gafforini's fellow drivers already knew that beating him wouldn't be easy, and now the task seems even more difficult given Gafforini won a race for which he couldn't properly prepare. Because of work obligations... Add a comment!
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Motor Sports Schedule, April 27-29
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Sunlight powers Hamlin to Victory Lane
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The sun shined brightly on Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway. Add a comment!
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, April 22
MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS STP 400 Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. 9:30 a.m. today, Fox (5); race begins at 10:16 a.m. Rating Driver Odds Practice 1 Practice 2 Qualified Las Vegas* 1. Jimmie... Add a comment!
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LVMS stop puts charge in long Focus trip
The new Ford Focus, on the verge of setting what promoters say will be a record for the quickest cross-continent trip by an electric car, will stop in Las Vegas before completing the trek Sunday at the Santa Monica... Add a comment!
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Motor Sports Schedule, April 21-22
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Power races through pack for victory at Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- It doesn't seem to make a difference where Will Power starts an IndyCar race anymore. No matter how far back in the field he goes, he's finding his way to the front. Power earned his second... Add a comment!
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MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS
MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS Samsung Mobile 500 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas 4 p.m. today, Fox (5); race begins at 4:46 p.m. Rating Driver Odds Practice 1 Practice 2 Qualified Las Vegas* 1.... Add a comment!
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Gafforini pursuing fourth title at Bullring
Scott Gafforini believes the only difference between a driver like himself and Jimmie Johnson is the top-of-the-line equipment the five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion operates. Gafforini is a throwback to the time... Add a comment!
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Massey fastest to Strip finish line
Spencer Massey didn't have a full-time NHRA ride in 2010, but there was little to doubt about his ability. He was considered a promising young driver, and the powerful Don Schumacher Racing team saw enough of his... 2 comments
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Crash clears path for Newman in NASCAR win
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Ryan Newman needed help and was running out of time. Finally, Clint Bowyer provided an opening with two laps to go at Martinsville Speedway. Add a comment!
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, April 1
Goody's Fast Relief 500, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. Add a comment!
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Black's comeback from stroke buoys his NHRA team
Using a walker, Ken Black made it to the golf cart that would take him trackside to watch his drivers Saturday. Black, a longtime Las Vegan who owns KB Racing, has made enormous progress since surviving a stroke in... Add a comment!
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Safety canopy merits fast approval
Sometimes you're the windshield. Sometimes you're the bug. Most times, in the NHRA Full Throttle Series, you don't want to be either. "I had a bug hit my windshield before," said Antron Brown, the defending Top Fuel... Add a comment!
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Hight outraces wind, notches fastest time in Funny Car qualifying
Robert Hight is really worried. He hopes the Magic Johnson-led group that bought the Los Angeles Dodgers this week has enough money left after its $2.15 billion purchase to obtain quality players. Hight should save... Add a comment!
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Motor Sports Schedule, March 30-April 1
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Lucas out to ride momentum in NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas
Success came early last season for Morgan Lucas. It was the rest of the season that didn't go so well, resulting in a 10th-place finish in the NHRA Top Fuel standings for the second year in a row. Now Lucas hopes a... Add a comment!
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Even Fontana rain can't cool off red-hot Stewart
FONTANA, Calif. -- When dark clouds ominously obscured Mount Baldy north of Auto Club Speedway early in Sunday's race, drivers realized they were probably in for a short day on a long track. Nobody did a better job of... Add a comment!
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Helio wins, pauses to honor Wheldon
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Helio Castroneves stopped his first victory lap in more than a year when he made it to Dan Wheldon Way. He climbed from his car and climbed the fence, same as he does after every win. Then... Add a comment!
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PHOTO: Desert Dust-up
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, March 25
Micah Roberts' sprint cup Driver Ratings Auto Club 400 Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif. 11:30 a.m. today, Fox (5); race begins at 12:16 p.m. Rating Driver Odds Practice 1 Qualified Practice 2 Practice 3 1.... Add a comment!
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Hamlin on Fontana pole; Kyle Busch second
FONTANA, Calif. -- Denny Hamlin went low when most drivers went high at Auto Club Speedway, and he ended up on the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Hamlin won his 10th career pole in qualifying Friday,... Add a comment!
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Promise of adventure fuels rebirth of historic Mint 400
I grew up near the beach. Never had an issue with sand. A shower always was nearby to wash away another day's activities. Volleyball. Frisbee. Skimboarding. Paddle ball. I just never thought about riding an... 1 comment
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Grave Digger rolls into Monster Jam finals in Las Vegas
Fans at the Make-A-Wish event kept coming up to Dennis Anderson on Thursday morning, and he chatted with all of them, signing autographs and posing for pictures, not wanting to turn any away. 1 comment
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Kyle Busch eyes turnaround
The beginning of NASCAR's Sprint Cup and Nationwide seasons hasn't been enjoyable for Kyle Busch, so he was thrilled to have some fun Wednesday. He spent much of the day with first-grader A.J. Bulow, who with his dad... Add a comment!
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Motor Sports Schedule, March 24-25
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Keselowski storms to easy Bristol win
BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Brad Keselowski used Bristol Motor Speedway last fall to cement his spot in NASCAR's championship race. Back at the track Sunday, Keselowski again made his way to Victory Lane. And he again began to... Add a comment!
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Kurt Busch's fresh start falters
BRISTOL, Tenn. -- If Kurt Busch had any doubt he's stuck in a run of bad luck, it was probably confirmed when he hit a bird in one of the final practices for the Daytona 500. "It was like hitting a 6-pound bowling... Add a comment!
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, March 18
Food City 500, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tenn. Add a comment!
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New leaders aim to restore Mint 400's luster
The Mint 400 remains a magical name in off-road racing, an event that was part of the nostalgia of a much different Las Vegas in the 1970s. Then it disappeared, falling by the wayside like the Dunes and the Sands. But... 1 comment
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Motor Sports Schedule, March 17-18
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Race day quotes from the Kobalt Tools 400
JIMMIE JOHNSON, on finishing second: "Man, I want to win. We were close. I think we had maybe a little bit more speed, but Tony (Stewart) could really get away on those restarts through the gears a lot better than I... Add a comment!
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Series of mishaps, crashes drop local drivers out of contention at LVMS
This was far from a happy homecoming for three Las Vegas drivers. Kyle Busch wrecked his car in practice Saturday and was forced to the back of the field for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400. He... Add a comment!
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Jimmie Johnson's feat amazes, but worth only second this time
Jimmie Johnson finished second in the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, in a backup car, after starting 41st in a 43-car field. This was comparable to a No. 15 seed coming up a few points short in... Add a comment!
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Kids of all ages were beaming in Neon Garage
There was this moment Sunday morning at the Kobalt Tools 400 that they could have made into a TV commercial it was so darn cute. 1 comment
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Stewart solves Las Vegas with NASCAR Kobalt Tools 400 win
Tony Stewart knew he should have won last year's race in Las Vegas, but a pit stop gone wrong kept him winless here. 5 comments
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Four generations of family share passion for NASCAR
It always has been about family in NASCAR, a sport that gets handed down from generation to generation, an heirloom as precious as a golden brooch to those who feel a need for speed. There were the Frances -- Bill Sr.,... Add a comment!
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, March 11
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Kyle at rear of Cup field after wreck in practice
Kyle Busch's chances of winning his hometown NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race became more difficult Saturday when he wrecked his primary No. 18 Toyota during practice. Busch will turn to his backup car in the Kobalt Tools... Add a comment!
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Low-profile Wise carries flag for NASCAR fans everywhere
Were it up to Rodney Wise, he would blend into the background of his sport, of the traveling circus that is NASCAR. He'd rather be somewhere beyond the tightrope walkers, trapeze acts, jugglers, acrobats and unicyclists.... Add a comment!
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LVMS serves as springboard for Sprint Cup title hopefuls
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's most prestigious race, but a lottery could be used to decide the winner many years. Some observers believe the Sprint Cup season really begins the following week at Phoenix, but the true... Add a comment!
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PHOTOS: Nationwide Sam's Town 300, March 10, 2012
The Nationwide Sam's Town 300 runs the day before its big brother, NASCAR's Kobalt 400, the premier race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But there's plenty of action in the 200-lap race. Add a comment!
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Stenhouse Jr. captures Sam's Town 300 in front of 70,000
In typical NASCAR fashion, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. spent a great deal of time thanking his crew chief and sponsors after logging his third career Nationwide Series victory Saturday. Perhaps he should have given T.J. Bell... 1 comment
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'Roll Tide' given new meaning at racetracks
Before leaving for Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, I made a checklist of things I might be needing while watching the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers practice and qualify for Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400. Earplugs?... Add a comment!
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Emotional wounds still fresh
Danica Patrick was relaxed and funny when she met with the media a week ago at Phoenix. But she wasn't in the mood for jokes Friday. Patrick entered the media center at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a sad look in her... 1 comment
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Kahne grabs pole for Kobalt Tools 400; Kyle Busch second
Kyle Busch went early and he went fast, breaking the Las Vegas Motor Speedway track record Friday. Fourteen other drivers followed to also break the previous mark, but only Kasey Kahne drove faster than the Las Vegan. 2 comments
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Tony Stewart stands by tough call to change crew chiefs
As an Indianapolis Colts fan, it's been a rough couple of days for Tony Stewart. "We're in a state of mourning," he said Thursday. As an owner/driver, Stewart understands what it's like to be on both sides... 1 comment
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Kenseth should be considered favorite for Kobalt Tools 400
Betting for Sunday's Sprint Cup Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will double the handle of the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest race of the year and one that was on the board for more than six... Add a comment!
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Good buddy, looks like we got us a NASCAR hauler convoy
So who's the best driver in NASCAR? Tony Stewart, the reigning Sprint Cup Series champion? Jimmie Johnson, who has won the title five times? A proven veteran like Jeff Gordon, or a young whippersnapper such as Kyle... 4 comments
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NASCAR fans: Heed the time change or miss the action
The best advice for fans planning to attend NASCAR races this weekend: Be sure to turn your clocks forward Saturday night, or you might find yourself missing a good chunk of Sunday's race. 6 comments
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Patrick provides big boost for NASCAR
It still has a deep and committed fan base, but NASCAR's popularity had waned in recent years. That probably explains the nearly overwhelming acceptance inside the industry of Danica Patrick and the immediate boost she... 1 comment
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This NASCAR fan has plenty of favorite drivers
I was on the hillside at Phoenix many years ago, watching my first NASCAR race, when this good ol' boy from one of the Carolinas or Tempe asked the identity of my favorite driver. This would have been in the 1980s,... 1 comment
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NASCAR Weekend Event Schedule
TODAY 4:30 p.m. -- Dirt track spectator gates open for World of Outlaws Series 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. -- Dirt track driver autograph session. 6 p.m. -- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series hauler parade on Las Vegas Boulevard 6... 1 comment
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NASCAR teams make do with less
Standing just inside his black and red R3 Motorsports hauler last week at Phoenix International Raceway, Scott Riggs didn't pretend he had a chance to win that weekend's Sprint Cup race. He doesn't drive for a top-35... Add a comment!
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Busch brothers join forces for Nationwide Series project
Kyle Busch might be the boss, but as the older brother by seven years, Kurt Busch still finds himself imparting advice from time to time. It's difficult to change a lifelong dynamic, but this isn't a true... Add a comment!
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Long gets lost in Danica mania
Given all the hype surrounding Danica Patrick's first full season competing in the Nationwide Series, nearly lost is the start of the rookie season for a 19-year-old female from Pensacola, Fla. A 19-year-old who... 2 comments
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Track painters stay inside the lines
It was a little past 10 a.m. Wednesday at the start-finish line at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where the wind mostly had stopped blowing. A young guy named Ryan Clemens, squatting in the manner of a baseball catcher,... 3 comments
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Potent team buoys Gaughan's return
Brendan Gaughan waited a long time for the opportunity to drive for a quality NASCAR Sprint Cup team. Now that he has the chance with Richard Childress Racing, he knows what matters is taking advantage of it. Gaughan,... 1 comment
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NASCAR Weekend Driver Appearances
NASCAR drivers meet with fans this week in Las Vegas. 3 comments
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Grubb finds early success after teaming with Hamlin
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Darian Grubb sure hasn't missed a beat since he was unceremoniously fired by Tony Stewart. The crew chief made yet another trip to Victory Lane on Sunday when he guided Denny Hamlin to the win at... Add a comment!
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Hamlin overcomes demons, holds off Harvick at Phoenix
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Denny Hamlin spent nearly two months of NASCAR's offseason in the Scottsdale, Ariz., area, hoping to get away from racing for a while, reinvigorating himself for the 2012 season. It seemed to do... Add a comment!
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Wily Martin earns Sprint Cup pole for Phoenix race
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Mark Martin switched teams in the offseason to join Michael Waltrip Racing, the latest move in his multistop career. Wherever he has gone, the veteran driver has won, and it doesn't look as if it'll... Add a comment!
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, March 4
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Motor Sports Schedule, March 3-4
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LVMS prepares for NASCAR weekend, busy schedule of racing
NASCAR weekend will garner just about all the attention next week, but life already is beginning to get hectic at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with preparations leading up to the Nationwide and Sprint Cup series... Add a comment!
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From early morning to late night, Daytona takes me for wild ride
The sports writing business is like the auto racing business or the insurance business or the tailoring business, particularly if one's client at the haberdashery is Charles Barkley, who, at last count, had lost 27... 2 comments
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Kenseth beats elements, wins Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- There was rain, fire, soap suds and fog in the most bizarre Daytona 500 in history. 1 comment
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Kenseth hangs on for Daytona 500 win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- First came the rain. Then came the fire. Everything that could go wrong with this Daytona 500 did go wrong, and the first NASCAR race in primetime television could be remembered for everything but...
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First washout leaves Daytona stuck in the pits
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR has raced on the beach at Daytona, under the lights and even around a pesky pothole. But never on a Monday -- until today. The Daytona 500 was postponed Sunday for the first time in its... Add a comment!
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Micah Roberts' Sprint Cup Driver Ratings, Feb. 26
Daytona 500 Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. 9 a.m. (PST) today (Fox); race begins at 10:16 a.m. Rating Driver Odds Qualified Practice 3 Duels* Shootout* 1. Tony Stewart 10/1 3rd 12th 1st 2nd Has... Add a comment!
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Daytona 500 wagerers back Patrick
Danica Patrick has yet to make a start in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, but if the action in Las Vegas sports books is any indication, she already is the sport's biggest star. Patrick opened at 100-1 at the LVH SuperBook... Add a comment!
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Dodge sets unveiling of 2013 Charger at speedway
Dodge has chosen Las Vegas Motor Speedway to take the wraps off its new Charger that will compete in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology will display the vehicle at 10:30 a.m.... Add a comment!
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Kurt Busch not so detestable
During a practice session for Sunday's Daytona 500, there was a clash of spoilers and a screech of tires and a thud of NASCAR Sprint Cup stock cars hitting the wall. A car driven by Tony Stewart, the reigning series... Add a comment!
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Kyle Busch's daring win puts NASCAR on track for big year
Kyle Busch twice appeared destined to destroy his racecar, and twice used breathtaking saves to keep on running around Daytona International Speedway. Add a comment!
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Edwards up front at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season's bid to win the NASCAR championship. He's starting 2012 out front. Edwards, who lost the championship last season on a tiebreaker to Tony... Add a comment!
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Kyle Busch noses past Stewart to capture Budweiser Shootout
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The pack is back. And so is the Big One. Add a comment!
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If Cope can win Daytona, then Danica has shot, too
NASCAR is back, though, like a smoker's cough, it never really seems to go away. I think the NASCAR offseason lasts about five days. The Daytona 500 is next Sunday, and this year there will be a woman driver in it. And... 3 comments
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MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS
MICAH ROBERTS' SPRINT CUP DRIVER RATINGS Budweiser Shootout Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. 5 p.m. PST today, Fox (5) Rating Driver Odds Practice 1 Practice 2 Starting spot 2011 Shootout 1.... Add a comment!
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Chastened Kurt Busch takes Daytona misfortune in stride
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It didn't take long -- one practice session, in fact -- to see how different life is for Kurt Busch. His new car was wrecked in the first practice session of the season Friday, and the backup car... Add a comment!
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Local viewing parties set for Daytona 500
Race fans who can't wait for the NASCAR season to begin will get to share their joy with others at one of nine Daytona 500 viewing parties located throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Fans can win prizes at each of the... Add a comment!
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Wheldon's death in Las Vegas leads to rules changes for safety of drivers
INDIANAPOLIS -- With IndyCar still recovering from Dan Wheldon's death, series officials said Tuesday that double-file restarts will be scrapped at Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana and more changes to improve safety... Add a comment!
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Family way agrees with Harvick
In June 2010, after Kevin Harvick had spun him out at the end of a Sprint Cup race at Pocono, Pa., a young and restless Joey Logano, steam coming from his ears, famously said it probably wasn't Harvick's fault because... Add a comment!
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Gaughan savors part-time ride in Sprint Cup Series
Brendan Gaughan longed to get back in a Sprint Cup car, but didn't receive the kind of offers from race teams that he thought could help him achieve success at NASCAR's highest level. The right offer finally came, and... Add a comment!
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Busch brothers to share Kyle-owned car in NASCAR Nationwide Series
When Kyle Busch was putting together his team as the new owner of a NASCAR Nationwide Series team, he couldn't think of anyone better than his older brother, Kurt, to help drive his car. The Las Vegans announced... 2 comments
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New team blessing for Kurt Busch
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Kurt Busch insisted he wanted racing to become fun again when he split with Penske Racing. With an underfunded team that probably won't compete for many wins this year, the Las Vegas native... 2 comments
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Tough field in SCORE desert race
A loaded field of drivers, including six who have combined for 33 class victories in the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, will compete when local desert racing returns Friday through Sunday. Laughlin hosts the first... Add a comment!
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