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Junior Johnson continues to recover:

Junior Johnson continues to recover:

May 5, 2012
Only when he lies flat on his back does Junior Johnson feel no pain. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before
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Jimmy Pardue’s First Win To Be Honored:

Jimmy Pardue’s First Win To Be Honored:

May 2, 2012
On Friday, May 4th, Southside Speedway will recognize the 50th anniversary of NASCAR driver Jimmy Pardue's first 'Cup'
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Nominees announced for 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class:

Nominees announced for 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class:

April 11, 2012
Determination and innovation, two qualities existing in abundance in the men and women who built NASCAR, characterize the
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Junior Johnson hospitalized:

Junior Johnson hospitalized:

April 2, 2012
NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has been hospitalized in North Carolina and two sources close to the 80-year-old legend
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The Number for Bristol Motor Speedway:

The Number for Bristol Motor Speedway:

March 15, 2012
0 - fewest cautions for a race at Bristol Motor Speedway (7/11/71) 0 - fewest lead changes for a race (3/25/73) 1 - fewest
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Food City 500 winner qualified for Chase four years in row:

Food City 500 winner qualified for Chase four years in row:

March 14, 2012
Not every Food City 500 winner makes the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, but a victory in Bristol Motor Speedway's spring
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Sad News – Harold Elliott:

Sad News – Harold Elliott:

February 22, 2012
Harold Elliott [no relation to Bill] passed at 10:30pm Tuesday 2/21 at home in Mooresville, NC with his family by his side
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Army Veteran to Star in Sprint All-Star Race Commercial:

Army Veteran to Star in Sprint All-Star Race Commercial:

January 21, 2012
For former drill sergeant and United States Army all-star, Derek Heavener, of Huntington, W. Va., the dream of being a NASCAR
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NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

January 20, 2012
Charlotte becomes the epicenter of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend on Jan. 20-21. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third
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Hall of Famers to meet with fans Saturday:

Hall of Famers to meet with fans Saturday:

January 20, 2012
NASCAR Hall of Famers and others who have a deep history in the sport will interact with fans following the NASCAR Preview
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Bruton Smith Honored at 2012 North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards:

Bruton Smith Honored at 2012 North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards:

January 18, 2012
Bruton Smith, founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., was honored Monday evening with the 2012 Achievement in Motorsports
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The Numbers for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway:

The Numbers for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway:

October 13, 2011
1 - fewest cars on the lead lap at finish (13 times, most recent 5/24/87) 1 - fewest cautions (10/14/62) 2 - fewest laps
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The Numbers for the Irwin Tools Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway:

The Numbers for the Irwin Tools Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway:

August 24, 2011
0 - fewest cautions for a race at Bristol Motor Speedway (7/11/71) 0 - fewest lead changes for a race (3/25/73) 1 - fewest
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Darlington and NASCAR Hall of Fame partner for ticket package:

Darlington and NASCAR Hall of Fame partner for ticket package:

March 22, 2011
Darlington Raceway and the NASCAR Hall of Fame have partnered to bring fans a special ticket package for the Showtime Southern
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The Numbers for the Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City Bristol Motor Speedway:

The Numbers for the Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City Bristol Motor Speedway:

March 17, 2011
0 fewest cautions for a race at Bristol Motor Speedway (7/11/71) 0 fewest lead changes for a race (3/25/73) 1 fewest laps