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BOURCIER: Rooting For The Good Story
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BOURCIER: Rooting For The Good Story

BOURCIER: Rooting For The Good Story

There is no cheering in the press box, some old sportswriter decreed, and the phrase went into the language. Of course, it was dubious from the start
KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race
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KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

It’s time for our weekly Friday morning tour around the racing world. From hot laps to the main event, here’s what’s on our mind this week. Hot Laps: Gold Cup Money The 70th running of the Mike Curb Gold Cup Race of Champions is Saturday night at California’s Silver Dollar Speedway. The race runs for […]
FROST: The Chicago Street Race
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FROST: The Chicago Street Race

FROST: The Chicago Street Race

Major cities are hosting more sporting events and fan visits. These municipalities are investing in sports infrastructure with the goal to increase tourism and attract new business
SULLIVAN: Blackouts For Short-Track Racing?
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SULLIVAN: Blackouts For Short-Track Racing?

SULLIVAN: Blackouts For Short-Track Racing?

Many were anxious for an update on the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 by the time IMS President Doug Boles addressed the assembled media for the second time on race morning
KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race
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KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

We couldn’t make it this year but, nonetheless, here’s a Knoxville Nationals edition of the Friday Morning Heat Race.
HEDGER: Sportsman Division Is A Hidden Gem
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HEDGER: Sportsman Division Is A Hidden Gem

HEDGER: Sportsman Division Is A Hidden Gem

Racers always start the season with a big smile on their faces. Their equipment is fresh, sponsors are excited and countless feature wins await. Everyone is, potentially, a multiple winner
WADE: Austin Prock In An Indy Car?
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WADE: Austin Prock In An Indy Car?

WADE: Austin Prock In An Indy Car?

The racing world might have lingering effects of Kyle Larson Double Attempt Fatigue Syndrome
SULLIVAN: Tony Jarrett – Revisiting Greatness
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SULLIVAN: Tony Jarrett – Revisiting Greatness

SULLIVAN: Tony Jarrett – Revisiting Greatness

My time in front of a television is spent watching sports, a bit of news and an occasional documentary. List some of the most popular shows or a Netflix series and it is nearly a sure bet I watched none of them. I’m not taking the position of a snob; I am simply stating the truth
MARTIN: A Racer’s Racer
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MARTIN: A Racer’s Racer

MARTIN: A Racer’s Racer

Racing lost another hero and this one had a Mount Rushmore presence