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Ex-NASCAR Driver Dick Trickle Dead In Apparent Suicide
Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.
Teenage Driver Loses Control At California Race Track, Kills 14-Year-Old Cousin In Pit Row
The teenage driver already had multiple race victories under his belt and was pursuing a course laid out by several generations of his family when tragedy struck.
TTYM: NFL’s ‘Gay ‘Ol Time’ And Erin Andrews Disses 50 Cent
If you are remotely related to the world of sports and wanted to get your name out there this week – all you had to do was weigh-in on the gays in the NFL discussion. […]
Fans Injured At NASCAR Race Explore Legal Options
The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles in winning damages.
Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500
Jimmie Johnson has won his second Daytona 500, racing past defending NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski on the final restart, while Danica Patrick finished eighth.
Danica Patrick Wins Pole For NASCAR’s Daytona 500
Danica Patrick has won the Daytona 500 pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any Sprint Cup race.
Danica Patrick Files For Divorce
NASCAR’s Danica Patrick has filed for divorce from her husband of seven years, Paul Hospenthal.
TTYM: A ‘Bear’ Naked Tweet, A NASCAR Brawl And No Horsing Around For Berry
What one thing terrifies the NFL’s Eric Berry on the field? Ndamukong Suh’s personal hygiene is more important than you.. And find out how soccer sensation Hope Solo and former Seattle Seahawk Jerramy Stevens spent their […]
Following Danica Patrick: Virginia 529 College Savings 250
The biggest story at JR Motorsports wasn’t Danica Patrick this weekend. Well, not directly.
Shortly before the green flag at Richmond International Raceway for the Nationwide series race, news broke that longtime competition director – and sometimes crew chief – Tony Eury Sr. had left the company.
Following Danica Patrick: Double Duty At Atlanta
For the last time on the circuit, Danica Patrick turned her first laps at a track. Atlanta Motor Speedway is a “cookie cutter” 1.5 mile track, similar to Texas and Charlotte, tracks where Patrick has already been.
Following Danica Patrick: Double Duty At Bristol
The spring Bristol Motor Speedway was not the same as the Bristol Motor Speedway the drivers came to this past weekend. After uneventful racing in the Spring, track owner Bruton Smith took bulldozers to the track and ground the top of the track, creating a whole new Bristol.
Following Danica Patrick: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal)
The last time Danica Patrick was at a road course, she ran one of the best races of the season. A last lap punt into the gravel by Jacques Villeneuve ended her run and caused a stir in the racing world. Villeneuve didn’t take responsibility but his actions resulted in an apology from Penske Racing and many fans and members of the community wondered if he should be allowed to continue to race.
Following Danica Patrick: Zippo 200 At The Glen
In a rare occasion, Danica Patrick wasn’t in the spotlight during pre-race media availability. Thanks to a rare road course weekend, JR Motorsports brought in road course “ringer” Ron Fellows, even making a contest on Twitter out of his appearance, calling it #Fellows5.
Following Danica Patrick: U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa
Before Saturday’s race, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had won the last three races at Iowa Speedway. Even when his engine blew and he was wrecking with teammate Carl Edwards, he still came to the checkered flag first to keep his wining streak alive.
Following Danica Patrick: Indiana 250
When Danica Patrick announced she was leaving IndyCar, she was also leaving all the IndyCar tracks that went along with the series. She made it known Indianapolis Motor Speedway would always be in her heart and she would one day go back – and win.
NASCAR To Hold First-Ever Interactive Fan Event
NASCAR announced Monday the launch of the inaugural interactive fan event: NASCAR Contenders Live.
Following Danica Patrick: STP 300 At Chicagoland Speedway
When the NASCAR Nationwide Series pulled into Chicagoland Speedway, Danica Patrick was at home. Literally. The Roscoe, Ill., native calls Chicago home and a win at the track nestled just outside the city would be extra special.
Following Danica Patrick: F.W. Webb 200 At New Hampshire
Danica Patrick came to New Hampshire bruised – literally and figuratively – after a bad weekend at Daytona.
Following Danica Patrick: Subway Jalapeno 250 At Daytona
Danica Patrick had a fast car. Danica Patrick had confidence. Danica Patrick was the one to beat. But at Daytona, nothing is guaranteed, especially a win.
Following Danica Patrick: Feed The Children 300 At Kentucky
Danica Patrick, and the rest of the Nationwide series field, had no chance against Austin Dillon at Kentucky Speedway during the Feed the Children 300.
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