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Sad News – DJ Smith:

Sad News – DJ Smith:

May 14, 2008
Delwin "D.J." Smith, father of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pioneer Jimmy Smith, died May 12 in Temecula, Calif. where
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Jarrett’s enshrined In LMS’s Court of Legends:

Jarrett’s enshrined In LMS’s Court of Legends:

May 14, 2008
NASCAR champions Ned and Dale Jarrett were inducted into Lowe's Motor Speedway's Court of Legends Tuesday afternoon as part
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Special Tribute For NASCAR’s 60th Anniversary Honors Champions Past and Present:

Special Tribute For NASCAR’s 60th Anniversary Honors Champions Past and Present:

April 16, 2008
The past and present of NASCAR will converge on stage during the International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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The Junior Johnson Story to become a movie:

The Junior Johnson Story to become a movie:

February 10, 2008
Redwood Palms Pictures has signed on to produce the true life story of racing legend, Junior Johnson. Commonly referred
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Sad News – Gerald Kulwicki

Sad News – Gerald Kulwicki

February 9, 2008
Gerald Kulwicki, the father of 1992 NASCAR Cup champion Alan Kuwlicki, passed away Saturday night in Charlotte. He was 78
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Mayfield gets a sponsor for the Daytona 500:

Mayfield gets a sponsor for the Daytona 500:

February 7, 2008
Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon will be the primary sponsor on the #70 Chevy driven by Jeremy Mayfield in the 50th running
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VA HOF induction Thursday, Hill to show artwork:

VA HOF induction Thursday, Hill to show artwork:

October 17, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 6:00 pm until the Virginia Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame will hold it first Hall of
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Baker and Hyde to be honored at NC Auto Racing HOF:

Baker and Hyde to be honored at NC Auto Racing HOF:

October 2, 2007
Buddy Baker, the first driver to win on the Big Four tracks on Nextel Cup circuit and legendary crew chief Harry Hyde will
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Roger Penske to Receive Smokey Yunick Award:

Roger Penske to Receive Smokey Yunick Award:

September 13, 2007
Roger Penske, whose race teams have captured 20 national championships while setting the industry standard for professionalism
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1st win for the car #26 since 1990:

1st win for the car #26 since 1990:

July 7, 2007
with #26-Jamie McMurray's win at Daytina on July 7th, it is the first time the #26 has visited victory lane in the Nextel
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Daytona 500 Champions Awarded:

Daytona 500 Champions Awarded:

July 7, 2007
Daytona International Speedway announced, as a gesture of recognition of the past Daytona 500 Champions and in celebration
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Wally’s World and Pride of NASCAR This week on TNT:

Wally’s World and Pride of NASCAR This week on TNT:

June 22, 2007
on Sunday, the TNT's popular Pride of NASCAR series, which has featured veteran drivers David Pearson and Benny Parsons,
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TNT Fuels Six Weeks of NASCAR Coverage with New Show, New Set and New Innovative TV format:

TNT Fuels Six Weeks of NASCAR Coverage with New Show, New Set and New Innovative TV format:

June 7, 2007
TNT announced its new programming lineup for the network's upcoming Nextel Cup Series coverage, which includes coverage
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SPEED to air Bill France Special:

SPEED to air Bill France Special:

June 4, 2007
With the passing today of NASCAR's Bill France Jr., Dave Despain will host a special edition of The SPEED Report tonight
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Junior Johnson in the legit Moonshine biz:

Junior Johnson in the legit Moonshine biz:

May 19, 2007
Piedmont Distillers and NASCAR legend Junior Johnson have joined forces and introduced the company's second moonshine product