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Argabright: 33 Cars, 11 Rows Of Three, 500 Laps
Argabright: 33 Cars, 11 Rows Of Three, 500 Laps
INDIANAPOLIS – Impossible. That’s the only way to describe the likelihood of an off-the-wall racing idea turning into one of the greatest events in motorsports and enduring for an unthinkable four generations. The Lucas Oil Little 500 will see its 75th running this May, reaching a mark almost unheard of in auto racing. For an […]
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MARTIN: Friends Make The Journey Worthwhile
MARTIN: Friends Make The Journey Worthwhile
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The annual trek to the Daytona 500 is a chance for reflection, while also looking ahead to hopefully a brighter future. Although in the news business work never takes a break, the Daytona 500 signals that it’s time to get back on the road and start chasing down stories. It’s also […]
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LEMASTERS: Who Is The Cup Series Favorite?
LEMASTERS: Who Is The Cup Series Favorite?
CONCORD, N.C. — The long winter slumber has been shattered by the roar of racing engines and that’s always a good way to get the blood pumping and the juices flowing as the slow 10-month boil picks up momentum. The new NASCAR Cup Series season has an advantage over last year’s in that the Next […]
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SHEHEEN: The Power Of Hammertown
SHEHEEN: The Power Of Hammertown
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The Progressive King of the Hammers powered by Optima Batteries is the motorsports version of Burning Man — 100,000 people living for two weeks on a desolate Mojave Desert lakebed in the unincorporated community of Johnson Valley, Calif. Located about two hours outside of Palm Springs, base camp for the event is […]
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KERCHNER: Harvick’s Career Has Come Full Circle
KERCHNER: Harvick’s Career Has Come Full Circle
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Kevin Harvick was a fresh face on the NASCAR scene when he strolled into the SPEED SPORT office during the late 1990s. “The California Kid” made a name for himself racing on the West Coast with the NASCAR Southwest Tour and the NASCAR West division. He was competing in the NASCAR Craftsman […]
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BOURCIER: Farewell, Rockford
BOURCIER: Farewell, Rockford
INDIANAPOLIS — Sometimes, these things merely sting. Sometimes, they make you feel like you’ve been hit in the head with a hammer. But when the phone, the text-message chime and social media all announced Rockford Speedway was closing for good at the end of this season, the hammer strike was followed by a jack-handle blow […]
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WALTZ: A Journey Back In Time To The Nutley Velodrome
WALTZ: A Journey Back In Time To The Nutley Velodrome
HARRISBURG, N.C. — Even though it only hosted midget racing during the 1938 and ’39 seasons, the Nutley Velodrome has long been a favorite venue among those who study motorsport history. Utilizing the SPEED SPORT archives, let’s travel back nearly 85 years to April 3, 1938 — opening day for AAA midget racing at the […]
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SULLIVAN: Trying Something New
SULLIVAN: Trying Something New
INDIANAPOLIS – With each passing day it seems another race track closes or is in peril of doing so. The reasons are varied. In some cases what was once a rural setting is now smack in the middle of suburban growth. This can lead to angry neighbors or skyrocketing land values, rendering the property too […]
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FROST: Investing In Motorsports Remains In The Fast Lane
FROST: Investing In Motorsports Remains In The Fast Lane
WILMETTE, Ill. — Sports as a business is well established, but investing in it is a more recent trend. This month, The Business of Speed will examine this sector of the industry, how it operates and who is taking part in these opportunities. A significant amount of investment capital toward sports occurred during the pandemic. […]
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