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NASCAR Adds Media Excellence Award To Annual Hall Of Fame Honors:

Following the announcement of the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame class tonight, NASCAR announced the creation of a new award to honor the contributions of media to the success of the sport. This award, which will become part of the annual NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremonies beginning...
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Jeffrey Earnhardt to make MMA Cage Debut:

On Tuesday night, NASCAR driver and grandson of Dale Earnhardt, Jeffrey Earnhardt, will trade in driving gloves for a pair of MMA fight gloves. Earnhardt makes his MMA debut during Speedweek. 'I 've been using MMA as my training regimen so I� 'm excited to show...
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Stats & Facts Charlotte Motor Speedway:

� Construction began on Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1959. � The track's first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on June 19, 1960. � The track was repaved midseason in 1994. � The track name changed from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Lowe's Motor Speedway...
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Johnson wins the Sprint All Star race:

#48-Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the third time, tying Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jeff Gordon for most all-time. Johnson won $1,071,340 for the win. #2-Keselowski finished 2nd followed by #17-Kenseth, #18-Busch [pole...
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At Darlington Raceway’¦numbers and stats:

* Built as a 1.25-mile paved superspeedway in 1949-50, Darlington Raceway hosted the first 500-mile race in NASCAR history and the first on asphalt on Sept. 4, 1950. * The track was re-measured to 1.375 miles in 1953. * The track was re-configured to 1.366 miles following...
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The Numbers for Talladega Superspeedway:

0 - fewest cautions for a Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway (three times, most recent 10/6/02) 1 - fewest laps led by race winner (twice, most recent 4/26/09 - Brad Keselowski) 1 - fewest cars on the lead lap at finish (twice, most recent 5/6/79) 6 - cautions...
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Kyle Busch wins at Richmond:

#18-Kyle Busch won the Capital City 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway for his 1st win of the year, 4th at Richmond and his 24th career win. #88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finished 2nd followed by #14-Stewart, #11-Hamlin, #5-Kahne, #48-Johnson, #...
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Johnson named most influential athlete:

From the year of the NASCAR driver to the year of the quarterback. Last year three drivers from the NASCAR circuit made [the Forbes] list of America's Most Influential Athletes, led by perennial Sprint Cup Series champ #48-Jimmie Johnson. NASCAR hasn 't exactly faded...
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Dale Earnhardt Day 2012:

Dale Earnhardt Inc. is proud to announce the 2012 Dale Earnhardt Day on Sunday, April 29th, at the DEI Corporate Headquarters in Mooresville, NC. A celebration of the extraordinary life and legacy of Dale Earnhardt, this event is held annually on his birthday. Fans...
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Austin Dillon Featured in New ESPN NASCAR Spot:

Rising young NASCAR star Austin Dillon and the legendary black #3 made famous by the late Dale Earnhardt are featured in a new ESPN promotional spot entitled 'The Next Generation'€ that will begin airing next week. The 21-year-old Dillon is the leading rookie in the...
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At Bristol Motor Speedway:

* Groundbreaking for Bristol International Speedway, as Bristol Motor Speedway was originally known, took place in 1960. The track was an exact half-mile. * First NASCAR Sprint Cup race was July 30, 1961. * In the fall of 1969, the track was reshaped and re-measured...
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Jeffrey Earnhardt to attempt Bristol race:

Jeffrey Earnhardt to attempt Bristol race: Bristol Motor Speedway has been the site of many firsts but for 4th generation NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt, March 17th 2012 will be significant. Earnhardt will be making his Bristol debut in the Sam's Club #15 Ford Mustang...
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The Numbers for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix International Raceway:

1 - fewest lead changes (11/4/90) 2 - fewest leaders (11/4/90) 2 - fewest caution (11/7/99) 3 - fewest cars on lead lap at finish (10/30/94) 4 - number of wins from the pole (most recent, Carl Edwards 11/14/10) 4 - fewest laps led by race winner (Ryan Newman, 4/10/...
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Some Daytona 500 Nuggets from Frontstretch:

#99-Carl Edwards (starts 1st): Trying to become the first polesitter to win the Daytona 500 since Dale Jarrett in 2000. None of Edwards ' 19 career victories have come on a restrictor plate track. #16-Greg Biffle (2nd): Seeking to become the first *outside polesitter...
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Piquet in the #30 seat for Turner; Qualcomm/Autotrac to sponsor:

The #30 Qualcomm Autotrac Chevrolet Turner Motorsports team will bring chassis TMS-016 to the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. TMS-016 was used last year by Ricky Carmichael at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway events where he finished eighth and ...
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Daytona 500 Tidbits:

The 2012 edition will be the 54th running of the Daytona 500. Although the first Daytona 500 was held in 1959, it has been the season-opener only since 1982. 518 drivers have competed in at least one Daytona 500; 306 in more than one. 35 drivers have won a Daytona ...
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Richard Childress, Ricky Rudd elected to NMPA Hall of Fame:

Team owner Richard Childress and Ricky Rudd, the driver who gave Childress his first NASCAR win, have been elected to the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. ...
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Candlelight Remembrance of Dale Earnhardt:

Dale Earnhardt Inc. will be holding their annual 'Candlelight Remembrance of Dale Earnhardt' on Saturday, February 18th, 2012, from 6pm until 9pm. The Showroom will be open to the public and will be illuminated with candles. Commemorative decals and prayer cards will...
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Kentucky Speedway Infrastructure Improvements Outlined:

Kentucky Speedway officials presented national reporters an overview of infrastructure projects in progress at the 107,000-capacity Sparta, Ky., facility during the annual NASCAR preseason media tour today. Outlined projects will be complete before Kentucky Speedway...
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Sad News – Benny Phillips:

Benny Phillips, a veteran NASCAR reporter noted for his work in print and broadcast media, died Tuesday morning after a sudden illness. Phillips worked for the High Point Enterprise for 48 years, including the last 32 as sports editor until his retirement in January...