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NASCAR responds to news of Dick Trickle’s passing

The oldest driver to win NASCAR’s Rookie of the Year title, Dick Trickle, passed away on Thursday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to officials with the Lincoln County (N.C.) Sheriff’s office. Trickle, a popluar and successful driver, is known for having a cigarette in one hand and a cup of coffee in the
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Brad Keselowski apologizes to David Ragan in letter

Brad Keselowski was upset with David Ragan on Sunday night, tweeting: “mad as hell about that finish. We were suppose to line up 10th when the 34 switched lanes entering 3 before green. That lane won.  BS.” Keselowski changed his stance on Tuesday.
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Smoke on Richmond: it is my favorite track.

Tony Stewart will sport theRush Truck Center colors this weekend. NASCAR was born on short tracks. Martinsville, Bristol, and Richmond are all that is left of that heritage. Richmond may not have the tenure of Martinsville or the prestige of Bristol, it does have it's fans. When it comes to NASCAR, Richmond may be the best track on the circuit. But don't take our word for...
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April 24, 2013  |  1 Comment

Danica Patrick told to ‘shut up and race’

NASCAR drivers David Gilliland and Danica Patrick had their own little battle at the back of the pack during the STP 400 on Sunday. “He tries to take me out every time,” Patrick said over the
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April 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Smoke tells how dirt track racing keep him sharp.

There's a whole bunch of purists out there that believe dirt is for racing, asphalt is for getting there. Many of those fans may be looked at an eccentric demographic of the collective known as 'race fans', an odd off shoot much like survivalists and doomsday preppers. Be that as it may, dirt track racing is beloved by thousands, if not millions of American race fans...
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April 17, 2013  |  Discuss

Denny Hamlin out 'around six weeks'

Sprint Cup driver Denny Hamlin will be out "around six weeks" after suffering a fractured vertebra in the last lap of Sunday's Auto Club Speedway. On Tuesday, Hamlin was evaluated by
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March 27, 2013  |  Discuss

Logano: Wish I knew Hamlin was hurt before making comment

NASCAR driver Joey Logano said he had no idea Denny Hamlin was inured and didn't mean to wreck his former teammate on the last lap of Sunday's Auto Club 400. "I just thought we were racing hard, you know?" Logano told Jeff
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March 25, 2013  |  Discuss

Tony Stewart on Logano: 'I'm gonna bust his ass'

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin remains hospitalized after being airlifted to a local hospital following a single-car crash on the final lap of Sunday's Auto Club 400. Hamlin pulled the
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March 25, 2013  |  Discuss

Cut Tires End Chances For Tony Stewart And Jeff Gordon

Photo Credit: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images By: Toby Christie – Follow on Twitter @Tobalical Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon have to seriously start making up ground in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings after cut tires sent them each into the wall Sunday at Bristol. For Stewart, his incident occurred on lap 10, when his left-rear tire shredded as he was trying to find a...
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March 17, 2013  |  Discuss
CLASSY GESTURE

Tony Stewart visits injured fans

Tony Stewart visited with six patients still hospitalized who suffered injures when debris flew into the stands during Saturday's Nationwide race.

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February 26, 2013  |  20 Comments

Video: James Franco tells drivers and Danica to start their engines at Daytona

Actor James Franco gave the command for drivers of the 55th running of the Daytona 500 to fire their engines. What he said exactly was “Drivers! — and— Danica! start your engines.” Franco was in town to promote his new movie, “Oz the Great and Powerful.”  If he was going to spice up the command, maybe, “gentlemen and Danica” would of worked better. They are all...
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February 24, 2013  |  Discuss
HORRIFYING SCENE

Fan video of NASCAR crash from stands

This is amateur video taken by a NASCAR fan in the stands at Daytona International Speedway just as Kyle Larson’s No. 32 car goes airborne during the last lap in Saturday’s race. You can see debris flying into the stands. Spectators waved to emergency workers for help. A tire or wheel landed in the seats.
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February 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Five Fans In The Grandstand Injured At End Of NASCAR Race At Daytona Today

There was a huge wreck at the end of the race at Daytona today, at least 5 fans suffered injuries as parts of Kyle Larson’s car went flying into the stands. The wreck came on the final lap of the DRIVE4COPD at Daytona International Speedway this afternoon. Tony Stewart won the race, but the concern now is how many people were injured in the stands. There was a multi-car indecent...
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February 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Earnhardt: being cocky in NASCAR 'is a good thing'

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has gained a little confidence heading into this NASCAR season, which he says is very important to have in the sport. Last season was one of the overall best for Earnhardt as he won a race
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February 20, 2013  |  Discuss

Stewart, Danica prank Stenhouse Jr. over relationship

Danica Patrick says when she told Tony Stewart that she was dating fellow NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Stewart naturally had to prank him. "I was like, "Hey, I have a boyfriend," and he's like, "I know,' " Patrick told USA TODAY Sports with a laugh. "That was an easy conversation.
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February 18, 2013  |  Discuss

2013 Preview: Tony Stewart

Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR. All Graphics designed by Toby Christie/Sicknissified.com. *Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment, of a 12 article series where we will be previewing the 2013 season for the drivers who made the Chase last season. By: Toby Christie – Follow on Twitter @Tobalical Last season was an anomaly for many reasons for Tony...
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January 24, 2013  |  Discuss

Tony Stewart to run in Chili Bowl

Tony Stewart has joined a list of stars who will compete in the 27th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. The event tak,es place in the Tulsa Expo Center and  presented by General Tire. It will start on Tuesday Jan. 8 and run until Saturday Jan. 12. The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is an indoor midget car racing event. This is not the first time Stewart has competed in the Chili...
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December 26, 2012  |  Discuss
BACK TO THE TRACK

Stewart declines Indy 500 offer

Tony Stewart was offered a chance to race in the Indy 500, but he declined it. See what Smoke's reasoning was for the decision.

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December 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Tony Stewart To Rev Up The Lacrosse Crowd

Not since Man vs Food came to Rochester, NY using NASCAR driver Joey Logano in one of the challenges has there been such a mix of two things I love. Enter now my most beloved defending National Lacrosse League champion Rochester Knighthawks having a Tony Stewart night. Stewart, the three time Sprint Cup Champion, will be at the February 2, 2013 game when the Knighthawks take on the...
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December 10, 2012  |  Discuss

NASCAR Trucks to race at Eldora in 2013, series schedule released

It is official. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be racing on dirt in 2013; road racing will also return to the series for the first time since 2000. On July 24, the trucks will make their dirt debut at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, the.5-mile track owned by three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart. This event will be the first of two Wednesday night...
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November 28, 2012  |  Discuss

NASCAR champ Brad Keselowski defends beer drinking interview

After winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, Brad Keselowski drank Miller Lite beer, his main sponsor, and gave ESPN a memorable interview. "I got a little buzz going here, I've been drinking for a little bit," said Keselowski after he drank from his oversized Miller Lite glass. Keselowski was asked Tuesday during a conference call with reporters about...
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November 21, 2012  |  2 Comments

Dale Earnhardt Jr out 2 races after 2 concussions in 6 weeks

Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced Thursday that he will not be racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night or at Kansas Speedway next weekend after being diagnosed with a concussion.Earnhardt said he suffered a concussion on Aug. 29 during a tire test at Kansas that wasn't diagnosed until Wednesday.   "The wreck at Kansas was really severe and it surprised me how...
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October 12, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: Tony Stewart survives scary upside down crash at Talladega

Tony Stewart got airborne at the end of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega as he raced though turn four. Stewart had been battling against Matt Kenseth for the win. Kenseth went to victory lane while Stewart went upside down. Stewart was able to get out of his car and was fine. You can view the video below:
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October 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: Tony Stewart grabs Kevin Harvick’s wife’s butt

TV cameras caught NASCAR driver Tony Stewart grabbing DeLana Harvick’s butt. She’s the wife of driver and Stewart friend Kevin Harvick. No kidding. Here it is. Check out the video. Stewart has a pre-race good luck ritual where he walks up to someone and grabs their rear end. Yes, it’s odd. But we’re talking about Tony Stewart.
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September 16, 2012  |  1 Comment
HANDS-ON APPROACH

Tony Stewart grabs Harvick's wife's behind

Delana Harvick was victim of Tony Stewart’s latest “good luck grab” during the pre race at Chicagoland Speedway this afternoon. Stewart, who has a ritual of walking up to someone and grabbing their behind during pre race says he does it for “good luck”. Delana has joked numerous times on the radio about how she needs to avoid Stewart as she has fallen victim to his behind...
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September 16, 2012  |  1 Comment
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