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NATIONWIDE DOMINANCE
Everything's Clicking For Gibbs' Racers
DARLINGTON, S.C. | When Tony Stewart strides through the Nationwide Series garage on race day, he feels the eyes of other teams on him and knows they're wondering if they'll again run second to the powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing team. more»

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Thursday May 15, 2008

Everything's Clicking For Gibbs' Racers
Thursday May 15, 2008

NATIONWIDE DOMINANCE
Everything's Clicking For Gibbs' Racers
DARLINGTON, S.C. | When Tony Stewart strides through the Nationwide Series garage on race day, he feels the eyes of other teams on him and knows they're wondering if they'll again run second to the powerhouse Joe Gibbs Racing team.... more»
Wednesday May 14, 2008

Crewman Hit by Patrick Released
Wednesday May 14, 2008

AUTO RACING
Crewman Hit by Patrick Released
INDIANAPOLIS | Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, has been released from Methodist Hospital four days after being struck by Danica Patrick's race car during practice for the Indianapolis 500.... more»
Tuesday May 13, 2008

Biffle's Future at Roush in Doubt; Gibbs Could Pounce
Tuesday May 13, 2008

NASCAR
Biffle's Future at Roush in Doubt; Gibbs Could Pounce
Greg Biffle certainly didn't sound like a guy committed to Roush Fenway Racing when he blasted the faulty equipment that led to his last-place finish at Darlington Raceway. "All I want is equipment to drive that stays together," said Biffle, who started from the pole and led 95 laps Saturday night...... more»
Monday May 12, 2008

Busch Relishes 'Bad Boy' Label As His Wins Keep Piling Up
Monday May 12, 2008

NASCAR
Busch Relishes 'Bad Boy' Label As His Wins Keep Piling Up
Kyle Busch is NASCAR's most hated driver. And he loves it. Viciously booed during pre-race introductions, Busch soaked up the venom by encouraging Saturday night's crowd at Darlington Raceway to keep it coming. And when he heard a member of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew jeer him as he passed by on the...... more»
'Pro Plaintiff' Crusades for Disabled Access
'Pro Plaintiff' Crusades for Disabled Access
WEST PALM BEACH | Don't let the wheelchair fool you. Allen Fox is a one-man demolition crew.... more»
Rain Washes Out Indy 500 Qualifying
AUTO RACING ROUNDUP
Rain Washes Out Indy 500 Qualifying
This weekend's busy schedule just got tougher for some Indianapolis 500 teams. The second day of qualifying at the 2.5-mile oval was rained out Sunday, marking the third time in the opening week that drivers lost a full day of track activity. And it might not get any better.... more»
Sunday May 11, 2008

Dixon Captures the Pole
Sunday May 11, 2008

INDY 500 QUALIFYING
Dixon Captures the Pole
INDIANAPOLIS | Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team.... more»
Unpopular Busch Wins Another One
NASCAR DODGE CHALLENGER 500
Unpopular Busch Wins Another One
DARLINGTON, S.C. | Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR's least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway.... more»
Saturday May 10, 2008

Stewart Breaks Through With Darlington Win
Saturday May 10, 2008

ROUNDUP
Stewart Breaks Through With Darlington Win
DARLINGTON, S.C. | Tony Stewart must've needed a new surface to finally break through at Darlington Raceway.... more»
Wednesday May 7, 2008

NASCAR Lets Waltrip Back on the Track
Wednesday May 7, 2008

[ AUTO RACING ]
NASCAR Lets Waltrip Back on the Track
Michael Waltrip was allowed back on the track Monday, two days after getting his first taste of NASCAR's harshest penalty.... more»
Tuesday May 6, 2008

Earnhardt, Busch No Strangers at Trading Paint
Tuesday May 6, 2008

NASCAR
Earnhardt, Busch No Strangers at Trading Paint
Three security guards followed Kyle Busch around Lowe's Motor Speedway, where his safety was presumably still in danger from a victory-starved "Junior Nation" incensed over the late-race accident that cost Dale Earnhardt Jr. a victory. Grow up, folks.... more»
Mechanic's Death Ruled a Homicide
[ AUTO RACING ]
Mechanic's Death Ruled a Homicide
Police are investigating the death of a Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing mechanic as a homicide.... more»
Monday May 5, 2008

Force Races to 1,000th Round Victory
Monday May 5, 2008

AUTO RACING
Force Races to 1,000th Round Victory
MADISON, Ill. | John Force cemented his position as the most prolific Funny Car driver in NHRA history, becoming the first to reach 1,000 round wins with a first-round victory over Ron Capps in the O'Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals.... more»
Sunday May 4, 2008

Bowyer Wins In Wild Finish At Richmond
Sunday May 4, 2008

CROWN ROYAL 400
Bowyer Wins In Wild Finish At Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. | Clint Bowyer raced to his first victory of the season Saturday night, sneaking into the lead after a wild chain of events denied Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch the win at Richmond International Raceway.... more»
Russell Captures Asphalt Tour Win
ASA SOUTHEAST
Russell Captures Asphalt Tour Win
LAKELAND | Tim Russell is perfect in the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour.Russell won his first start in his first race on the tour this year, claiming the RC Cola/MoonPie 125 at USA International Speedway on Saturday night.But it almost turned out badly for Russell on lap 111.... more»
Saturday May 3, 2008

Hamlin Captures Richmond Pole
Saturday May 3, 2008

SPRINT CUP QUALIFYING
Hamlin Captures Richmond Pole
RICHMOND, Va. | Denny Hamlin didn't realize how much he was feeling the pressure to perform in front of his hometown crowd until he was hurtling around the track in qualifying.... more»
Edwards Re-signs with Roush Racing
NASCAR
Edwards Re-signs with Roush Racing
RICHMOND, Va. | Carl Edwards briefly explored free agency before deciding to stay with Roush Fenway Racing for the next several years.... more»
Hamlin's Pit Stop Helps Him Blow Past Leaders
NATIONWIDE SERIES
Hamlin's Pit Stop Helps Him Blow Past Leaders
RICHMOND, Va. | Local favorite Denny Hamlin used a late pit stop for tires to foil the strategy of fellow NASCAR stars Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards, blowing by them to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night.... more»
Hamlin's Pit Stop Helps Him Blow Past Leaders
NATIONWIDE SERIES
Hamlin's Pit Stop Helps Him Blow Past Leaders
RICHMOND, Va. | Local favorite Denny Hamlin used a late pit stop for tires to foil the strategy of fellow NASCAR stars Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards, blowing by them to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night.... more»
Concerts, Crafts and CARE Fundraiser On Tap
Concerts, Crafts and CARE Fundraiser On Tap
Music, dance, theater and art events are numerous in this weekend's entertainment calendar.A SPRING DANCE CONCERT by Harrison Arts Center students takes place at 7:30 p.m. today at the school in Lakeland.Admission is $6 seniors/students, $8 adults; 499-2939.... more»
Friday May 2, 2008

Burton Quietly Having Another Solid Year
Friday May 2, 2008

NASCAR NOTEBOOK
Burton Quietly Having Another Solid Year
Kyle Busch is establishing himself as the new star in NASCAR Sprint Cup and Carl Edwards is the winningest driver so far this season.... more»
Thursday May 1, 2008

Tracks Look for Ways To Keep Fans in Seats
Thursday May 1, 2008

THE RACE FOR DOLLARS
Tracks Look for Ways To Keep Fans in Seats
Auto racing is the ultimate in gas-guzzling entertainment. But the prospect of paying $4 a gallon to get to the track has some fans reluctant to start their engines.... more»
Wednesday April 30, 2008

Got Plans?
Wednesday April 30, 2008

Got Plans?
THURSDAY, 1DISNEY ON ICE PRINCESS WISHES TampaWHEN: 7:30 p.m. May 1, 2; 11:30 a.m., 3:30, 7:30 p.m. May 3; 1, 5 p.m. May 4. TICKETS: $51.75-$17.75; TKM. LOCATION: St. Pete Times Forum. 682-5300.FRIDAY, 2ART EXHIBIT Lakeland... more»
Tuesday April 29, 2008

Stewart's Search Increases Worth
Tuesday April 29, 2008

AUTO RACING
Stewart's Search Increases Worth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. | If winning really and truly is the most important thing to Tony Stewart, then he'll be hard pressed to find an acceptable reason to leave Joe Gibbs Racing.... more»
Monday April 28, 2008

Raw Video: IndyCar Series
Monday April 28, 2008

Raw Video: IndyCar Series
Dan Wheldon won the IndyCar Series race at Kansas Speedway Sunday. Danica Patrick did not finish the race, knocked out with a broken wheel hub. The next race on the schedule is the Indy 500. (April 28)... more»
Kyle Busch Stays Out Of Trouble, Gets Victory
SPRINT CUP
Kyle Busch Stays Out Of Trouble, Gets Victory
TALLADEGA, Ala. | Kyle Busch fell a lap down midway through the race, and after racing his way back into contention, needed an awesome save to keep himself from triggering a massive crash."Typical Talladega," he thought.... more»
Ashley Force Beats Her Father, Becomes First Female Funny Car Champ
AUTO RACING ROUNDUP
Ashley Force Beats Her Father, Becomes First Female Funny Car Champ
Ashley Force beat father, John, on Sunday in the NHRA Southern Nationals to become the first female driver to win a national Funny Car event.... more»
Sunday April 27, 2008

Nemechek Wins Pole At Talladega
Sunday April 27, 2008

SPRINT CUP
Nemechek Wins Pole At Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. | It's been all about Tony Stewart at Talladega Superspeedway, where he's planted himself inside the spotlight by entering free agency.... more»
Stewart Holds Off Earnhardt's Late Push in Nationwide Victory
Stewart Holds Off Earnhardt's Late Push in Nationwide Victory
TALLADEGA, Ala. | Tony Stewart held off Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s last-lap charge to win the Nationwide Series race Saturday for his first career victory at Talladega Superspeedway.... more»
Saturday April 26, 2008

Nemechek Feeling Optimistic
Saturday April 26, 2008

Nemechek Feeling Optimistic
Lakeland native and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Joe Nemechek is hoping for good things this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.... more»