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May 2008

5/12: Photos - NASCAR Celebrates Mother's Day

5/12: Polar Bear 150 Set For Rockingham Speedway

5/11: NASCAR Newscast - Darlington Review

5/11: Dodge Challenger 500 Sprint Cup Series Notebook » Busch battles back for win

5/10: Diamond Hills Plywood 200 Nationwide Series Notebook » Stewart gets first Darlington win

5/9: Hendrick Motorsports Reopens Museum

5/9: An Interview With Dale Jr - On Busch & More

5/8: Speedworld Finalizes '08 Schedule

5/8: Speedway 660 Racers Show Cars at Regent Mall

5/8: MMHOF Auto Fest Fundraiser Set For June 7

5/8: NASCAR Newscast - Darlington Preview

5/7: Logano Has Sites Set on Monster Mile

5/7: NASCAR & NHRA Stars 'Salute the Troops'

5/7: Lowe’s Sprint Cup Test ~ Day Two

5/6: This Week in NASCAR - Darlington Raceway

5/6: Lowe’s Sprint Cup Test ~ Day One

5/5: Lowe’s Sprint Cup Test Starts Monday

5/5: Jarrett's Final Hoorah Set For All-Star Race

5/5: Joey Logano Wins Rockingham Carolina 500

5/5: MONSTER JAM® At Scotia Speedworld June 6 & 7

5/5: PASS North at Speedway 95 Saturday » postponed by rain; Flemming had the pole

5/4: "He's Going To Need Security" - Earnhardt on Busch & More Post-Race Comments...

5/4: NASCAR Newscast - Richmond Review

5/4: Dan Lowry 400 Sprint Cup Notebook » Bowyer benefits from rowdy race

5/4: Field Set for Carolina 500

5/3: Gordon and Earnhardt Jr. Settle Differences After Talladega Drafting Disagreement

5/3: Lipton Tea 250 Nationwide Series Notebook » Hamlin gets the win

5/3: Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Fans Celebrate Dale Earnhardt Day

5/3: The Rock is Racing Again

5/2: Carolina 500 Ready to Roll at “The Rock”

5/2: Martinsville Speedway Announces $2 Million Improvement Project

5/2: Richard and Kyle Petty Visit With Veterans

5/2: Old School Racing Postpones Inaugural Season

5/2: Lake Doucette Speedway Cancels 08 Season

5/1: Riverside Owner Recuperating After Surgery

April 2008

4/30: Edwards-Osborne Reunited at Richmond

4/30: Record $6.6 Million Purse for Coca-Cola 600

4/30: An Interview With Denny Hamlin

4/30: NASCAR Newscast - Richmond Preview

4/29: This Week In NASCAR

4/28: Lepage Offers Apology for "The Big One"

4/28: Aaron's 499 Sprint Cup Series Notebook » "Wild Thing" Wins Wild One

4/28: NASCAR Newscast - Talladega Review

4/27: Harvick Visits Shell Off-Shore Platform

4/27: Aaron's 312 Nationwide Series Notebook » Stewart gets the win

4/27: O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 Craftsman Truck Series Notebook » Hornaday conquers Kansas

4/26: Dale Jr. Division Created For U.S. Navy Recuiting

4/26: An Interview With Jeff Gordon

4/25: Flashback Friday - 1954, Frank McMahon at Sackville Speedway

4/25: International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductees Share Common Bond

4/25: Talladega Unlikely to Be On Martin’s Schedule Any Time Soon

4/25: Truex Takes Part in "Oprah's Big Give"

4/25: Gibbs Responds To Stewart Contract Speculation

4/24: NASCAR Newscast - Talladega Preview, with Jimmie Johnson & Dale Earnhardt Jr.

4/23: Burnouts Highlight All-Star Pre-Race Show at Lowe's Motor Speedway

4/23: An Interview With Dale Earnhardt Jr.

4/22: This Week in NASCAR - Talladega & Kansas

4/22: Photo Gallery - Radical Speed Sport Car Show

4/21: It's a Rowe-Rowe Show at Beech Ridge PASS North Opener

4/21: Corona Mexico 200 Nationwide Series Notebook - Busch wins third straight race

4/18: Pearson & Edwards Make Historic Laps at Darlington - includes video clips

4/18: RCR Riding High Heading Into Off Weekend

4/17: NASCAR Returns to Nova Scotia With Atlantic Dodge Dealers

4/17: Irving Lubricants to Sponsor Speedway 660 Pro Stock Division

4/17: Joe Gibbs Racing Tests at Rockingham Speedway

4/17: Seventh Annual Dale Earnhardt Day Set for April 29

4/16: Four Former Series Champs Register For '08 CARQUEST Tour

4/16: Petty's Trademark Hat Goes To Iraq

4/16: NASCAR Test Session Added for Lowe's Motor Speedway

4/15: Hendrick - on Hendrick

4/15: This Week in NASCAR - Mexico On The Horizon

4/15: Busch Enters Haase in Saturday's PASS North Opener

4/14: Date Change For CARQUEST Tour Shediac Race

4/14: Childress Vineyards on Top 25 List

4/13: Subway Fresh Fit 500 Sprint Cup Series Notebook - Johnson wins on fuel mileage

4/13: NASCAR Newscast - Phoenix Review

4/12: Bashas Supermarkets 200 Nationwide Series Notebook - Busch makes it two-in-a-row

4/11: NASCAR Newscast - Phoenix Preview

4/11: PASS North Season Set to Go Green April 19

4/10: Lockhart Truck Center Weekly Racing Series at "Spiffier" Speedworld This Year

4/10: An Interview With Clint Bowyer

4/10: Edwards Fitness Program Tested in Mini-Triathalon

4/9: New Crew Chief For Kyle Petty

4/9: Lowe's Motor Speedway Turning Yellow

4/8: NASCAR Storylines - Phoenix

4/7: Gordon Baffled By Bad Day

4/7: NASCAR Newscast - Texas Weekend Review

4/7: Samsung 500 Sprint Cup Notebook - Edwards wins Texas showdown

4/6: O'Reilly 300 Nationwide Series Notebook - Busch gets the win

4/6: McDowell Talks About "The Wreck"

4/5: Stewart's Prelude Set For June 4 With All-Star Entry List

4/5: An Interview With Texas Pole Winner Dale Earnhardt Jr.

4/5: Bowyer & Hammond Meet A Monster - Gallery

4/3: Honoured Texas Soldier To Be Guest of U.S. Army Team at Texas

4/3: Labonte Comments On Sponsor Departure

4/3: NASCAR's Regan Smith to Return to Riverside For Round Two of the IWK 250

4/2: Petty No. 43 Sponsor Moves to RCR For '09

4/2: An Interview With Kasey Kahne

4/2: NASCAR Newscast - Watch a preview for this weekend at Texas

4/1: Storylines - Texas Motor Speedway

4/1: Clattenburg Talks Hickory

March 2008

3/31: Interview: Goody's Cool Orange 500 Top Three Finishers

3/31: NASCAR Newscast - Watch a review of the weekend at Martinsville

3/31: Goody's Cool Orange 500 Sprint Cup Notebook - Hamlin gets the win

3/30: Kroger 250 Craftsman Truck Series Notebook - Setzer wins

3/28: Martinsville On NASCAR Schedule From the Start

3/29: NEW Racer Registry Now Online PLUS $49 Racer Website Offer

3/27: PEI's Mike McCarville Makes It In NASCAR

3/26: NEW Racer Registry Coming Soon

3/25: Maritime Legends Announce 08 Schedule & New Website

3/25: Martinsville Storylines

3/25: Nationwide Series Tests at Richmond

3/24: Turple's Trip to Hickory - Photo Gallery

3/23: Williams Wins The Easter Bunny 150

3/23: Bluenoser's Ready For The Easter Bunny

3/23: Pepsi 300 Nationwide Series Notebook

3/22: Johnson Meets Modano - On Ice

3/20: Reutimann Feels Pressure Replacing Jarrett

3/20: NASCAR Newscast - watch a review of the first five races of 08

3/20: PASS Season Gets the Green Saturday

3/19: Racing With the Stars - at Scotia Speedworld

3/18: MMHOF Nomination Deadline April 1

3/18: Sneak Preview - Greg Proude 2008

3/17: Victory Lane Interview - Jeff Burton, Scott Miller, Richard Childress

3/17: Food City 500 Sprint Cup Series Notebook update Stewart dominates; Burton gets the win

3/17: NASCAR Newscast - Bristol Weekend Review - video

3/16: Sharpie Mini 300 Nationwide Series Notebook update Bowyer wins rain-shortened race

3/15: An Interview With Dale Earnhardt Jr. - On Stewart, Jarrett & More

3/15: Stewart Meets With Goodyear Management Following Atlanta "Tire-Gate"

3/14: 60 Years Of NASCAR Includes 47 Years At Bristol

3/14: NASCAR Newscast - Bristol Preview

3/13: Flemming Fast in Hickory Testing

3/13: No Appeal For Roush Fenway Racing Team 99

3/12: An Interview With Dale Jarrett...former champ retires after this weekend

3/11: Busy Season Ahead For CARQUEST Tour

3/11: Sneak Preview - Greg Fahey Pro Stock

3/11: Storylines - Bristol Motor Speedway

3/11: Darlington Tire Test Shows She's Still 'Too Tough To Tame'

3/10: Turple Heading South For Easter Bunny 150

3/10: Post-Race Interview With Stewart & Earnhardt Jr. - more on the tires...

3/10: Victory Lane Interview With Kyle Busch & Team

3/10: NASCAR Newscast - Weekend wrap from Atlanta - with Kyle Busch and Dale Jr.

3/10: Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup Series Notebook » Kyle Busch gives Toyota first Cup win...

3/9: An Interview With Jeff Gordon...talks about COT, safety and more...

3/9: Nicorette 300 Nationwide Series Notebook » Busch dominates; Kenseth wins...

3/8: Roush Denies Intentional Wrongdoing in Vegas Edwards Penalty

3/8: American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series Notebook » Kyle Busch wins - again...

3/8: Ben Rowe Will Drive For Five in 08

3/7: Chris Hughes Signs Primary Sponsor for 08 CARQUEST Tour Campaign

3/6: Robby Gordon Appeal Sees Split Decision

3/6: Edwards Team Loses Point Lead & $100k for Vegas Infraction

3/6: NASCAR Newcast - Atlanta Preview - Jeff Burton and Dale Jr. get you ready for the weekend

3/5: An Interview With George Gillett - Majority Owner Gillett Evernham Motorsports

3/5: Jeff Gordon Sorely Wants a Good Finish at Atlanta

3/5: More NASCAR Penalty Appeals Heard: Robby Gordon's Goes Today

3/5: Phoenix Sprint Cup Series Test Speeds & Pix updated Tuesday speeds & pix

3/4: Wallace Wins NASCAR Penalty Appeal

3/3: An Interview With Dale Earnhardt Jr.

3/3: NASCAR Newscast: Watch and listen to a weekend wrap from Vegas

3/3: UAW-Dodge 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Notebook...Edwards wins amongst controversy

3/2: Sam's Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Notebook...Martin Wins Vegas WreckFest

3/1: Cassius Clark Will Chase PASS North & National Titles

February 2008

2/29: NASCAR Newscast: Las Vegas Weekend Preview narrated slideshow

2/29: Keselowski Flies High With Navy's Blue Angels

2/27: An Interview With Jimmie Johnson

2/26: Scott Fraser Inducted to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame

2/26: Auto Club 500 Sprint Cup Series Notebook...Edwards gets the win

2/26: Stater Bros 300 Nationwide Series Notebook...Stewart 2-for-2

2/24: San Bernardino County 200 Craftsman Truck Series Notebook - Busch gets the win

2/21: Daytona Penalties Fine Many; $100k & 100 Points From Robby Gordon

2/21: 2008 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Schedule Announced

2/20: IWK 250 Competitor Info Released

2/20: IROC Series Goes to Auction

2/19: Ken Squier Named Vermont Chamber Citizen of the Year

2/19: NASCAR Storylines - California Speedway Weekend

2/19: Newman's No. 12 Inducted in Daytona 500 Experience

2/18: Dodge Awards $1 Million Bonus To Penske Racing

2/18: NASCAR Newscast: Daytona 500 - audio visual recap

2/18: Newman Leads Penske Punch to Win Daytona 500

2/17: Camping World 300: Post-Race Interview With Kyle Busch & Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2/17: Camping World 300 Nationwide Series Notebook - Stewart gets the win

2/16: Athletes and Celebrities Make 2008 Daytona 500 Picks

2/16: Drivers In Commercials Keep Fans Interested

2/16: Chevy Silverado 250 Craftsman Truck Series Notebook - Bodine Wins at Daytona

2/16: D.J. Shaw Preparing for PASS North Run

2/15: Gatorade Duel Notebook - Earnhardt Jr., Hamlin Visit Victory Lane

2/13: Fraser Induction February 23 - Send Your Congratulations

2/13: Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Daytona 500 Advance

2/13: SIRIUS Announces Daytona 500 Broadcast Schedule

2/13: Stewart, Busch Placed On Probation For First 6 Races Of 2008 updated

2/12: An Interview With Patrick Carpentier

2/11: Commemorative 10th Anniversary Earnhardt No. 3 Car Unveiled

2/11: Slideshow: NASCAR Weekend Review (audio & video)

2/11: Johnson, Waltrip Take Front Row Daytona 500

2/10: Budweiser Shootout Victory Lane Interview With Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2/10: Earnhardt Jr. Triumphs in Hendrick Debut

2/9: An Interview With Dale Jarrett - As He Prepares For His Final Start at Daytona

2/9: Wrecks Rule Final Shootout Practice

2/9: Marks, Speed Take Top Starting Spots For Saturday’s ARCA 200

2/8: Kurt Busch Draws Budweiser Shootout Pole

2/7: Budweiser Shootout Notebook

2/7: Martin Understands History of No. 8

2/7: 24 Daytona 500 Champions To Serve as Grand Marshals For 50th Running of Daytona 500

2/6: TSN Ramps Up 08 NASCAR Canadian Coverage

2/6: Bassett Partners With PASS

2/6: Daytona Speedweek TV Schedule

2/6: Johnson Visits President as Prelude to 08 Season

2/5: Stewart Recipient of Brickyard Ring Presentation

2/5: Wall Re-Assembly Underway at Darlington

2/5: By the Numbers: Budweiser Shootout at Daytona

2/4: Canadian Racing Legend Earl Ross Visits PEI

2/3: Hectic Week Ahead For Harvick As Defending Daytona 500 Champ

2/3: Daytona 500 of the Decades Podcast- 1988 Finish of the Allison's

2/2: Junior Johnson To Drive Daytona 500 Pace Car

2/2: Robby Gordon Aligns With GEM & Dodge

2/2: Franchitti Learning at California Test

2/1: Harvick “Happy” With California Speedway Test Results

2/1: An Interview With Jimmie Johnson

January 2008

1/31: Toyota Tops Wednesday Morning Speed Chart at Vegas Nationwide Testing

1/31: Richard Petty Will Wave Green To Start Daytona 500

1/30: 2008 CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour Schedule Is Out!

1/30: Kahne, Carpentier Trade Cars, Observations At Vegas Test

1/31: Toyota Tops Wednesday Morning Speed Chart at Vegas Nationwide Testing

1/31: Richard Petty Will Wave Green To Start Daytona 500

1/30: Kahne, Carpentier Trade Cars, Observations At Vegas Test

1/29: An Interview With Dale Earnhardt Jr.

1/29: An Interview With Jeff Gordon

1/29: Toyota Fast in Vegas Sprint Cup Testing

1/28: Choquette Wins Lakeland Late Model Speedfest

1/28: NASCAR Drivers' Teams Finish 1-2-3 In Rolex 24 At Daytona

1/27: NBIS Name Change Announced at Banquet

1/27: Lakeland Speedfest Feature Postponed By Rain

1/27: Plans Unveiled For The Dragway at Lowe's

1/27: Monster Monument - and More - Planned for the Monster Mile

1/26: Ford Racing Q&A

1/25: Historical Photo Gallery - NASCAR in the Rolex 24

1/25: Montoya At Daytona This Weekend For Rolex 24

1/24: Jarrett To Replace Wallace In ESPN Booth

1/24: 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Television Broadcast Times Announced

1/24: NASCAR Media Tour Photo Gallery ~ Jan. 23/08

1/24: Cale Gale Proves He Will Do Anything to Drive in NASCAR

1/23: Brooks & Dunn Headline Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show

1/23: France Named Winner Of Spirit Award

1/23: NASCAR Preseason Thunder Wraps Up At DIS

1/23: Smith Settles Dispute With Series

1/22: Speedworld 08 Driver's Meetings Set For Feb. 3

1/22: SPEED Announces Daytona Speedweeks Broadcast Schedule

1/22: France Sets "Past Meets Present" Theme For 08 NASCAR Season

1/22: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 13 - NASCAR Nationwide Series

1/21: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 12 - NASCAR Nationwide Series

1/20: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 11 - NASCAR Nationwide Series

1/19: Houston Induction To Highlight Kick Off to 08 Nationwide Series Season

1/19: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 10 - NASCAR Nationwide Series

1/18: NASCAR Nationwide Series Ready For NASCAR Preseason Thunder

1/18: Edwards Ready To Defend Nationwide Championship

1/18: Register Today For New Marketing Summit Geared To Help Drivers Seeking Sponsors

1/17: Paving Begins at Historic Darlington Raceway

1/17: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 9 - NASCAR Sprint Cup

1/17: Flashback Friday - Frank Fraser crew, early 70s

1/16: An Interview With Tony Stewart

1/16: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 8 - NASCAR Sprint Cup

1/16: An Interview With Dale Earnhardt Jr.

1/16: Patrick Carpentier Talks Daytona

1/16: Flemming Finalizes Full-Time PASS Deal

1/15: Speedworld Banquet Concludes 07 Season; Sets Stage for 08

1/15: An Interview With Jeff Burton

1/15: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 7 - NASCAR Sprint Cup

1/14: An Interview With Clint Bowyer

1/14: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 6 - Craftsman Truck Series

1/13: Damion Gardiner Wins Chili Bowl

1/13: NASCAR Preseason Thunder - Day 5 - Craftsman Truck Series

1/13: An Interview With Ron Hornaday

1/12: NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series Begin Three Days of Testing at Daytona

1/12: The End May Be Near For Morgan-McClure Motorsports

1/11: Sold-Out Crowd To Honour 07 Speedworld Champs Saturday Night

1/11: Canadian Racing Legend Earl Ross to Appear on Home Turf in PEI

1/11: NASCAR Announcer Mike Joy Shares His Passion for Cars at Barrett-Jackson

1/11: An Interview With Mark Martin

1/10: An Interview With Casey Mears & Alan Gustafson

1/10: First Round of Daytona 500 Testing Wraps Up

1/10: Taylor Swift To Donate Pink Pickup to Victory Junction Gang Camp

1/9: Joe Gibbs Retires From Redskins; Returns to Racing

1/9: Garth Brooks Joins NASCAR Foundation Efforts

1/9: Daytona 500 Testing - Day Two - Martin Still Hunting For Elusive Win

1/9: Petty Enterprises Completes Move to Mooresville

1/8: An Interview with Jimmie Johnson & Jeff Gordon

1/8: Martin, DEI Announce 08 Cup Schedule

1/8: Johnson Fastest During First Day Of Daytona 500 Testing

1/7: Kevin Harvick Enters TD Banknorth 250

1/6: Said Sweeps Bobsled Championship Events

1/5: ESPN Classic Televising Six Classic Daytona 500 Races

1/5: NASCAR Preseason Testing Starts Monday at Daytona

1/5: Said Sets The Pace During Bo-Dyn Bobsled Qualifying Friday

1/4: Flashback Friday - Adelard Cormier, late 60s at Brookside Speedway

1/4: Earnhardt Jr. To Compete In Camping World 300 Presented By Chevy

1/3: NASCAR vs NHRA This Weekened in Bo-Dyn Bobsled Challenge

1/2: PASS Ready to Ring in 2008 at Northeast Motorsports Expo

1/2: Updated Driver List for NASCAR Sprint Cup Daytona Testing