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Following Danica Patrick: The Daytona 500
By: Farrah Kaye In a Daytona 500 that saw fire, rain and a Monday night start, Danica Patrick’s first NASCAR Sprint Cup series start didn’t go as planned. During her Gatorade Duel, Patrick was involved […]
Matt Kenseth Wins Daytona 500 After Fire And Rain
The first Daytona 500 to be postponed took more than 36 hours to complete after rain pushed it from its scheduled Sunday afternoon start to Monday at lunch, and ultimately turned it into the first ever NASCAR race run in prime-time television.
Fire Erupts At Daytona After Montoya Hits Jet Dryer
The Daytona 500 has been halted by a fiery explosion caused when Juan Pablo Montoya slammed into a jet dryer under caution.
5-Time Champ Johnson Wrecks Early In Daytona 500
Five-time champion Jimmie Johnson followed up his worst season in NASCAR with his worst finish in the Daytona 500.
Daytona 500 Delayed Again By Rain; Now Set For 6 p.m. Start
NASCAR president Mike Helton says the Daytona 500 will start Monday night at 7 p.m.
Baffoe: A Love Letter To American Sports Fans
Seventy-four fans have died at a sporting event not due to an architectural accident or natural disaster. They have died at the hands of other supposed fans.
Chicago’s Top Bars For Niche Sports
The diverse population of Chicago’s metro area means there are fan bases for niche sports, ranging from rugby to racing. Whether you’re cheering for your favorite scrum-half or welterweight, here are a few Chicago bars that are devoted to some of the less noted sports.
Stewart Opens Chase With Victory At Chicagoland Speedway
Tony Stewart ended his season-long funk, winning for the first time this year in the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Rain Postpones NASCAR Race In Joliet
Rain at Chicagoland Speedway has forced NASCAR to postpone the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. NASCAR will attempt to run the race Monday at noon Eastern.
NASCAR Driver Helps Publicize Joliet Woman’s Hit-And-Run Death
This Saturday at Chicago Speedway, NASCAR driver Kevin Conway is stepping up to call attention to the case by carrying a giant picture of Melissa Lech on his #87 race car.
Patrick Officially Leaving IndyCar For NASCAR
With the not-so-subtle shape of a stock car under cover just in front of her and spotlights glaring in her face, Danica Patrick feigned drama for an announcement everyone already knew was coming.
Muller: Can Danica Succeed In NASCAR?
The pride of Roscoe, Illinois—Danica Patrick—will be making the move from Indy Car to NASCAR beginning in 2012, where she will drive the No. 7 GoDaddy.com (shocking) Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series.
Kurt Busch Runs Chicagoland Speedway For A Day
NASCAR star Kurt Busch was track president for the day at Chicagoland Speedway on Thursday and sat down to discuss his fan-friendly edicts on “Boers & Bernstein” on 670 The Score.
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