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Finding The Groove - Ryan Newman Interview

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This weekend, at Atlanta, Ryan Newman is reasonably sure of achieving one milestone in his career, and maybe two. On Sunday, Newman will start his 300th NASCAR Sprint Cup Race. And he’s doing so where he has started on the pole more than any other driver [...]

Danica Patrick Debuts at Daytona & Quiets Critics

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The world was watching as Danica Patrick made her first stock car start at the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, an ARCA Series event at Daytona International Speedway.

Her foray into NASCAR has been eagerly anticipated since the announcement was made this past December that she was joining JR Motorsports. Fans [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Do You See What I See?

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Dale Earnhardt Jr will begin the 2010 season under the glare of a spotlight. His fan base is known for its almost fanatical loyalty but his detractors are just as vocal. After the worst season of his career, both sides are waiting to see what he does next.

It’s interesting to note how two [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. – In it to Win In 2010

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The 2010 NASCAR season began for many fans on Friday at the Preseason Thunder Fan Fest at Daytona. With driver interviews featured throughout the weekend, it gives the fans a first look at the upcoming season and sets the stage for the Budweiser Shootout and the Daytona [...]

The Future of NASCAR: Spotlight on Ryan Truex

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Ryan Truex has racing in his blood and is carrying on the family tradition. Although he only began racing about four years ago, he has quickly established himself as one of NASCAR’s outstanding young talents.

He began his career at the age of 13 racing a Bandolero at Wall Township Speedway in [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR’s Favorite Son

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the NMPA Chex Most Popular Driver Award for the seventh consecutive time today. He is third on the all-time list behind Bill Elliott who won it 16 times and Richard Petty who won nine.

The award has been around since 1956 and is voted on solely by [...]

Mark Martin: The Most Humble Driver in NASCAR

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Mark Martin has a reputation as one of the best NASCAR drivers in the sport today. His hard work, dedication and clean driving style is well known and he’s often used as an example to young drivers coming into the sport.

Martin has finished in 2nd place four times in the Cup [...]