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NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

October 20, 2009
Oct. 20 -- 1968: Charlie Glotzbach wins the National 500 at Charlotte for his first Cup victory. Glotzbach finishes 7 seconds ahead of Paul Goldsmith. David Pearson finishes third, the only other car on the lead lap. Glotzbach makes 124 starts from 1960 to 1992 and

NASCAR Announces inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame:

NASCAR Announces inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame:

October 14, 2009
NASCAR announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame today [Wednesday, October 14, 2009] that includes: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, consisting of members of the

Richmond Facts and Notes:

Richmond Facts and Notes:

September 14, 2009
* Denny Hamlin won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. * Kyle Busch finished fifth and missed the Chase by just eight points behind Brain Vickers, who earned the 12th and final playoff spot. * Jimmie Johnson is the only driver to qualify for

Four To Be Inducted Into 2010 Hall of Fame Class:

Four To Be Inducted Into 2010 Hall of Fame Class:

September 10, 2009
Four new members, who each have made major contributions to auto racing, will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Associations Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame. The class includes Roger Penske, Jack Roush, Robert Yates and Rusty Wallace. They will be inducted

All Time WIns – Three Series Combined:

All Time WIns – Three Series Combined:

September 5, 2009
Driver, Wins 1. Richard Petty, 200 [all in Sprint Cup] 2. David Pearson, 106 [105 Cup and one Nationwide] 3. Dale Earnhardt, 97 [76 Cup and 21 Nationwide] 4. Darrell Waltrip, 97 [84 Cup and 13 Nationwide] 5. Mark Martin*, 94 [39 wins in Cup, 48 in Nationwide and 7

Nominees Announced For Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction:

Nominees Announced For Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction:

July 2, 2009
NASCAR announced a history-rich list of 25 nominees for the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class. From that list, five inductees will be chosen via a process that includes a nationwide fan vote on NASCAR.COM; the inductees will be announced in October and

Racing Resources Says “¦Sprint Cup Series Stats

Racing Resources Says “¦Sprint Cup Series Stats

May 27, 2009
* David Reutimann won the rain-shortened Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway after a strategic move that resulted in his first series victory. Reutimann was 14th when the rain came, but elected not to pit and took over the lead before the final

Packed Scheduled for 50th Coca-Cola 600:

Packed Scheduled for 50th Coca-Cola 600:

May 21, 2009
As Lowe's Motor Speedway celebrates 50 years of racing with the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600, speedway officials have a number of events scheduled to honor past and present champions and race fans this weekend. Fans to Participate in Windstream Pole Night Tomorrow

Walk of Fame to Open in Mooresville:

Walk of Fame to Open in Mooresville:

May 19, 2009
The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame ("œNCARHOF") is offering race fans yet another reason to visit Mooresville, NC also known as"Race City USA". Historic Downtown Mooresville will be the home of the new attraction known as the North Carolina Auto Racing Walk

Why The King is not Racing at Bristol:

Why The King is not Racing at Bristol:

March 21, 2009
Why The King is not Racing at Bristol: Asked why seven-time champion Richard "The King" Petty isn't participating in Saturday's legends race at Bristol Motor Speedway, long-time crew chief Dale Inman said, "He knew better than to ask his wife." Inman wasn't the only

ESPN2 to Have Live Coverage as NASCAR Legends Return to Action at Bristol:

ESPN2 to Have Live Coverage as NASCAR Legends Return to Action at Bristol:

March 18, 2009
ESPN2 to Have Live Coverage as NASCAR Legends Return to Action at Bristol: ESPN2 will have live coverage as some of the greatest names in the history of NASCAR return to action for a special charity race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 21, at 6:00pm/et

Edler honored at benefit in Mooresville:

Edler honored at benefit in Mooresville:

March 15, 2009
Edler honored at benefit in Mooresville: Despite a cold rain that washed out some activities outside the museum, the third annual Legends Helping Legends of Racing event on Saturday at the Memory Lane Motorsports & Automotive Museum in Mooresville was a rousing success

Cale added to Bristols Saturday Night Special race; DW withdraws:

Cale added to Bristols Saturday Night Special race; DW withdraws:

March 10, 2009
Cale added to Bristols Saturday Night Special race; DW withdraws: Cale Yarborough, one of the most successful drivers in the history of Bristol Motor Speedway, has been added to the lineup of stars for the Scotts"Saturday Night Special" at Bristol Motor Speedway,

Kenseth goes for a record NO GO:

Kenseth goes for a record NO GO:

March 1, 2009
Kenseth goes for a record NO GO: #17-Matt Kenseth won the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway of Southern California. He became just the fourth driver to win the Daytona 500 AND then the next race of the season: Richard Petty, (1973) Daytona & Richmond, 23rd at Rockingham

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

February 24, 2009
* Matt Kenseth won the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway of Southern California. He became just the fourth driver to win the Daytona 500 and then the next race of the season. He joined Richard Petty (1973), Cale Yarborough (1977) and Jeff Gordon (1997). Kenseth is