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NASCAR Legends honored with Palmetto Patriot:

NASCAR Legends honored with Palmetto Patriot:

December 17, 2010
Darlington Raceway president Chris Browning was awarded theprestigious Palmetto Patriot award by Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer during a ceremony at the famed track on Friday. In addition to Browning, NASCAR legends David Pearson, Bud Moore, Cale Yarborough and Cotton

Hall of Fame Ceremony set for May 23:

Hall of Fame Ceremony set for May 23:

December 6, 2010
NASCAR announced that the 2011 Induction Ceremony for the NASCAR Hall of Fames second class will be held on Monday, May 23. Joining the inaugural class of Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty will be Bobby Allison, Ned

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

December 1, 2010
There is no question Jimmie Johnson has built a dynasty with five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. So whats left for the driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet to accomplish? A few scribes have already posed the question: Is Johnson on track to become

Race Fans Get Rare Chance to Drive Around Charlotte Motor Speedway on FRIDAY:

Race Fans Get Rare Chance to Drive Around Charlotte Motor Speedway on FRIDAY:

November 24, 2010
Race fans from around the country will visit Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Nov. 26, for the opportunity to drive their personal vehicles on the famed superspeedway for the 18th annual Souvenir and Race Ticket Blow-Out. Shoppers who spend at least $50 on merchandise

Motorsports 2011:

Motorsports 2011:

November 19, 2010
Somewhat outlandish and always energetic NASCAR Nationwide racer and SPEED television personality Kenny Wallace is scheduled to be greeting fans and signing autographs at the Motorsports 2011 Presented by SEF Race Car and Trade Show on Saturday, January 22. Wallace

New book: The Evolution of NASCAR: A Historical Collection

New book: The Evolution of NASCAR: A Historical Collection

November 9, 2010
Born on a beach, raised on the dusty dirt ovals of the Southeast, NASCAR has grown up to become a national sporting phenomenon. The road traveled has sometimes been bumpy and circuitous, but at all times interesting. The Evolution of NASCAR: A Historical Collection

Sad News – Jim Hunter: SERVICES:

Sad News – Jim Hunter: SERVICES:

October 31, 2010
NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter, whose career in motorsports spanned portions of six decades as both a journalist and public relations professional, died last night in Daytona Beach, Fla. following a 12-month battle with cancer. He was

Press Box at Talladega Superspeedway Named Jim Hunter Memorial Press Box:

Press Box at Talladega Superspeedway Named Jim Hunter Memorial Press Box:

October 31, 2010
Jim Hunter began his long association with NASCAR as a member of the media. So in the wake of Hunter's death on Friday at age 71, Talladega Superspeedway feels it is a fitting tribute to rename the track's press box in his honor. Hunter began his career as a sportswriter

Sad News – Jim Hunter:

Sad News – Jim Hunter:

October 30, 2010
NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter, whose career in motorsports spanned portions of six decades as both a journalist and public relations professional, died last night in Daytona Beach, Fla. following a 12-month battle with cancer. He was

Bayne could make Sprint Cup debut at Texas: UPDATE:

Bayne could make Sprint Cup debut at Texas: UPDATE:

October 28, 2010
Roush Fenway Racing is working on having Trevor Bayne make his Sprint Cup debut next month, most likely at Texas Motor Speedway. Bayne possibly could end up in the #21 Ford of Wood Brothers Racing, although Roush Fenway could field a fifth car for Bayne since he is

Jeff Gordon wins pole at Charlotte:

Jeff Gordon wins pole at Charlotte:

October 14, 2010
#24-Jeff Gordon won the Coors Pole for the Bank of America 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a speed of 191.544mph for his 1st pole of 2010 and 69th of his career which ties Gordon for 3rd all-time poles with Cale Yarborough. Richard Petty

2nd Hall of Fame class announced:

2nd Hall of Fame class announced:

October 13, 2010
NASCAR announced today the second class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. That class consists of: David Pearson - 94%; Bobby Allison - 62%; Lee Petty - 62%; Ned Jarrett - 58%; Bud Moore - 45%. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, consisting of members of

Reminder – 2nd Hall of Fame class to be announced this afternoon:

Reminder – 2nd Hall of Fame class to be announced this afternoon:

October 13, 2010
Voting Day for the second class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be today, Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the hall, in Charlotte, N.C. NASCAR broadcast partner SPEED will carry the announcement of the second class live at 4:00 pm/et. The public is invited to attend, with purchase

Insiders Hall of Fame Class #2 choices:

Insiders Hall of Fame Class #2 choices:

October 6, 2010
The official announcemengt is not due out until Wed. Oct 13th, then the 2nd class of five are chosen for the NASCAR Hall of Fame but...........According to an extensive survey of motorsports industry insiders conducted by Stock Car History Online, five legendary drivers

Second NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class to be announced October 13:

Second NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class to be announced October 13:

September 22, 2010
NASCAR has announced that "Voting Day" for the second class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the hall, in Charlotte, N.C. NASCAR broadcast partner SPEED will carry the announcement of the second class live at 4 p.m. ET. The public is invited