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Payback at Atlanta Motor Speedway: “Have at it boys,” Gone Wrong

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At the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour earlier this year, Vice President of Competition, Robin Pemberton indicated they would give drivers more leeway on the racetrack.

“We will say boys, have at it and have a good time.”

The incident on Sunday between Carl Edwards and [...]

Wendell Scott to be honored by NASCAR at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Wendell Oliver Scott, born in 1921 in Danville, Virginia, was an American stock car driver and a pioneer of NASCAR.  On March 4, 1961 in Spartanburg SC, he broke down racial barriers to make his first start in the NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup) division.  Scott went on to become the first and to [...]

Remembering Legendary NASCAR Crew Chief “Suitcase Jake” Elder

J.C. “Jake” Elder, a former crew chief in the Cup Series, died Wednesday in Statesville, North Carolina at the age of 73. He was known as “Suitcase Jake” because he could never settle down with one organization for very long.

He is generally considered by the NASCAR community as one of the greatest crew chiefs of [...]

Logano Captures Win but Sergio Pena Steals Spotlight

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Sergio Pena, driving for Revolution Racing and the Drive for Diversity program, made the most of his first start at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California this weekend.

He arrived at the speedway to begin a two step process that would give him the opportunity to race in the Toyota All Star Showdown.

First he had [...]

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 [...]

NASCAR: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

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The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour presented one common theme throughout the event. The message was a promise of commitment to the drivers and fans to continue to listen and improve the sport.

As proof of this, they announced some exciting new changes for the upcoming season with an emphasis on putting [...]

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 [...]