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Jimmie Johnson wins STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway
Jimmie Johnson pulled away on a restart with eight laps to go and won the NASCAR Spring Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. It was his eighth career victory on the shortest track the series races. Only Richard Petty with 15, and...
Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Jeff Gordon, Auto Racing, Kyle Busch, NASCAR
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UPDATE: Spring Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway gets new sponsor
The spring race at Martinsville Speedway has a new sponsor. Martinsville Speedway announced that the spring NASCAR Sprint Cup race will be sponsored by STP, and be called the STP Gas Booster 500. Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell made...
Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Daytona International Speedway, Auto Racing, Stock Car Racing, NASCAR
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NASCAR MEDIA TOUR DAY 1: No. 3 car could be making a return to Richard Childress Racing
Kevin Harvick’s departure from Richard Childress Racing could open up the return of an iconic car. Richard Childress alluded to bringing back the No. 3 car Monday night to the Sprint Cup Series during a stop on the NASCAR Media Tour on Monday...
Tags: Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Politics, Elections, Stock Car Racing
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NASCAR MEDIA TOUR DAY 3: Hendrick Motorsports hoping that consistency will be key
Rick Hendrick is hoping stability brings him another NASCAR championship in 2013. All four drivers – Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne – and their crew chiefs return. “Any time you can go into a year...
Tags: Tony Stewart, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Stock Car Racing, Jamie McMurray
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Richard Petty Driving Experience comes to Martinsville Speedway
WDBJ7 Sports ReporterWhile most of the NASCAR attention this past weekend was focused on Bristol Motor Speedway, the other short track in the area was drawing racing fans as well. Carl Deffenbaugh has more from Martinsville Speedway on the Richard Petty Driving Experience....Tags: Auto Racing, Stock Car Racing, Horse and Harness Racing, NASCAR, Sports
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Sunny skies put construction ahead of schedule at Martinsville Speedway
ReporterThe lack of cold weather means more work can be done outside. Today crews continued their work rebuilding restrooms and widening a walkway under the Richard Petty tower at Martinsville Speedway. The warm weather has put the project way ahead of...Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Auto Racing, Speedway, NASCAR
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Wood Brothers back in the spotlight because of Daytona
Even if you don't know much about racing, you may be interested to know the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 was a history making race for Virginia, and Wood Brothers Racing.
Just a day after turning 20, rookie Trevor Bayne got the Woods back to...Tags: Virginia, Athletes, Human Interest, North Carolina, Career and Workplace
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Churchill Downs, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Tony Awards, Golf, Chris Young (baseball, outfielder)
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NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 15 - Part 1
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 15 Capsules for the top 20 drivers in the Sprint Cup stands, plus five additional drivers of note. By Jerry Bonkowski and Bob Moore 48 JIMMIE JOHNSON, Chevrolet Team: Hendrick Motorsports WHERE HE...Tags: Roush Fenway Racing, Central Park, Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard, Joe Gibbs Racing
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Jimmie Johnson keeps rolling on, eyeing 6th NASCAR title
Jimmie Johnson remains the most underappreciated five-time champion in professional sports. You know the NASACAR narrative by now: Personality is too vanilla. Has a crew chief who cheats. He avoids dustups on the track, demeaning the ghosts of great...
Tags: Human Interest, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Jimmie Johnson, Auto Racing
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NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 8 - Part 1
ReutersThe Sports Xchange EditorsNote: Updates following Kenseth appeal win NASCAR Driver Capsules, May 8 Capsules for the top 20 drivers in the Sprint Cup stands, plus five additional drivers of note. By Jerry Bonkowski and Bob Moore 48 JIMMIE JOHNSON,...Tags: Roush Fenway Racing, Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard, Mother's Day, Joe Gibbs Racing
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NASCAR Driver Capsules, April 24 - Part 1
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NASCAR Driver Capsules, April 24 Capsules for the top 20 drivers in the Sprint Cup stands, plus five additional drivers of note. By Jerry Bonkowski and Bob Moore 48 JIMMIE JOHNSON, Chevrolet Team: Hendrick Motorsports WHERE HE...Tags: Paul Menard, Kevin Harvick, Roush Fenway Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Thomas Menino
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