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Vegas Vacation Fitting For NASCAR

Las Vegas doesn't beckon visitors like an oasis in the desert; Las Vegas literally IS an oasis in the desert. And this one is no mirage. According to the Chamber of Commerce’s Web Site, about 40 million tourists visit Las Vegas annually. On Monday, November 30, a large number...
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Over The Wall: Episode 31 – Bob Pockrass Joins Us to Recap Some of the Season

Episode 31 of "Over The Wall" is now available. This week, Cameron Watson from Fluid Medianbsp;andnbsp;Dave Thompson from RubbingsRacing.com talk to Bob Pockrass, associate editor of NASCAR Scene. We cover the season and look at the big stories of the year as well as get...
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NASCAR: Does The Chase Format Reward Or Harm Drivers?

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Congratulations to Jimmie Johnson, and the entire #48 team, for winning a fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. This is an accomplishment that has never been done before in the 62-year history of NASCAR. Not to take anything from that feat, but did the Chase format...
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NSCS Recap: Johnson grabs fourth straight title; Hamlin wins race

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HOMESTEAD, Fla.— Done deal. “How ’bout some history?!” Jimmie Johnson shouted as the crossed the finish line at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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NNS Recap: Busch Wins NASCAR Nationwide Series Race After Clinching Title

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- In a fitting end to the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series season, Kyle Busch had two reasons to do a celebratory burnout.
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Season’s Cheer For Successful 2009

It hardly seems possible that the 2009 NASCAR season is so close to being neatly wrapped, beribboned and placed carefully into racing’s record books. And while late November may not be the traditionally-accepted time for reflection –- December 31 lays claim to that honor –- sometimes...
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NSCS: Homestead Marks The Finale of Smoke’s First Season as an Owner

Tony Stewart made a huge mistake. He decided to leave a team that has helped him reach two Nascar Sprint Cup Championships. What is he thinking? Is he preparing to retire?
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NCTS: Is Ron Hornaday Hall of Fame Worthy?

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As we sit on the verge of what appears to be a fourth straight Sprint Cup Series Championship for Jimmie Johnson, it is starting to look certain that Johnson will be an inductee into the Nascar hall of fame someday. However I also got to thinking about another Nascar driver who may...
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Over The Wall: Episode 30-Jimmie Johnson’s Run at History, Homestead and More

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Episode 30 of "Over The Wall" is now available. This week, myself,nbsp;Chris Smith,nbsp;Cameron Watson from Fluid Medianbsp;and Dave Thompson from RubbingsRacing.comnbsp;to talk about how Jimmie Johnson's run at a historical four in a row is good and bad for the sport...
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Making NASCAR Home Tracks History

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Jimmie Johnson fans groaned and fans of pretty much everyone else sent up a cheer when Johnson’s lead in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup was cut to 73 points over Mark Martin at Texas Motor Speedway on November 8.
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NSCS Recap: Johnson Widens Chase Lead With Win At Phoenix

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From his fiasco in Forth Worth, Jimmie Johnson rose like a phoenix in—where else?—Phoenix. A week after teasing his Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup competitors with a 38th-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway—his worst of the season—Johnson regained control of his championship...
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NNS Recap: Carl Edwards Win Postpones Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Clinching Party

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But Busch still had cause for celebration. With a 190-point lead entering next Saturday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Busch needs merely to start the Ford 300 to claim his first title in one of NASCAR's top three national touring series.
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NNS: Kyle Busch All but Locks Nationwide Title, But Leaves Track Angry

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Kyle Busch finished ninth in the next to last Nationwide Series event of the season, as a result he has all but clinched the championship. As long as Busch is able to start his car next weekend he will take home the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship… So why did Kyle blow...
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Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Johnson Take Danica Detour

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For several weeks now, we have pretty much accepted the fact that most of our conversation for the remainder of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season will revolve around Jimmie Johnson.
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Circuit Breaks: Phoenix

Information about Phoenix International as well as other attractions, lodging and restaurants in the area around the track.
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Over The Wall: Episode 29-Veterans Day Show, Johnson, Chase Updates and More

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Episode 29 of "Over The Wall" is now available. This week, myself,nbsp;Chris Smith andnbsp;DJ DeSpain from RubbingsRacing.comnbsp;to talk about what Jimmie Johnson has done, what he still has to do as well as what anyone else can do to make this a race through the last race...
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Greg Biffle: Very Excited About The New Ford Engine

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Roush Fenway Racing had an opportunity to test the new engine at the last Talladega race in the cars of Matt Kenseth and David Ragan. During the weekly NASCAR teleconference yesterday, I was able to ask their teammate Greg Biffle about his impression regarding the new engine.
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Greg Biffle: Very Excited About The New Ford Engine

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Roush Fenway Racing had an opportunity to test the new engine at the last Talladega race in the cars of Matt Kenseth and David Ragan. During the weekly NASCAR teleconference yesterday, I was able to ask their teammate Greg Biffle about his impression regarding the new engine.
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NSCS Recap: Kurt Busch Wins At Texas Motor Speedway

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FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 8, 2009) — In recent weeks, Jimmie Johnson has worn out the already threadbare phrase, “Anything can happen in our sport.” On Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, it finally did.
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NNS Recap: Busch’s Nationwide Win Sets Up Try For Triple

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FORT WORTH, Texas -- Two down. One to go. Kyle Busch moved one race closer to an unprecedented weekend triple Saturday -- and, oh, by the way -- a giant step closer to his first title in a major NASCAR touring series.
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When Drivers Fight For Contention It’s The Fans Who Ultimately Win

Most fans would probably agree that while it is great to debate the finer points of NASCAR, sometimes these discussions bring to mind the old saying: “It’s only fun until someone loses an eye.” But in the world of NASCAR partisanship, it’s only fun until someone loses their temper.
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NASCAR: Rules, Regulations and Meddling…Oh My!

The recent bashing of NASCAR and the most recent race at Talladega, has created quite a bit of conversation all around the world-wide web. Is all of this justified? Some is, and some is unfair. So what are all of the complaints about?
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Over The Wall: Episode 28-Ben Trout from Bristol Motor Speedway Joins Us and We Talk Texas and Dega

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Episode 28 of "Over The Wall" is now available. Again all about NASCAR's Cup series. This week, myself,nbsp;Chris Smith andnbsp;nbsp;Fluid Media's Cameron Watson andnbsp;DJ DeSpain from RubbingsRacing.comnbsp;to talk with Ben Trout, Senior Director of Fan Relations...
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Talladega: Why Did Fans Think The Race Was Boring?

During the race at Talladega on Sunday, and afterwards, there was quite a bit of chatter on social media sites that the race was boring. Were we watching the same race?
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NSCS Recap: Jamie McMurray Grabs The Win At Talladega Superspeedway

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TALLADEGA, ALA. -- Jamie McMurray added his name to the victory list Sunday in a surprising finish to a typical race at Talladega Superspeedway.
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