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Memorial Day Means More Than Racing

PattyKay — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:18 +0000

Memorial Day Means More Than Racing by: PattyKay Lilley Throughout the past week, my television and yours have run multiple spots for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend. Each time, the introduction to the spot brought forth the dulcet tones of Jim Nabors as he intoned the theme song of the race, “Back [...]

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MAY 22, 2012 LEGENDTORIAL

LegendTim — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:22:51 +0000

MAY 22, 2012 LEGENDTORIAL by: Tim Leeming In a way, this Legendtorial is a follow-up to last week’s edition, but only by minimal regard. If you remember last week, and if not, you can read it on the home page, I was on a rant against NASCAR, D.W., Mikey, and Danica. If I hadn’t used [...]

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A History Lesson ~ Charlotte Motor Speedway

PattyKay — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:28:31 +0000

A History Lesson ~ Charlotte Motor Speedway by: PattyKay Lilley On Sunday, May 20, 2012, a close friend shared with me a full-page ad from Bank of America that appeared that same day in the Charlotte Observer, the local wrapper of fish where he and his wife now make their home. I’d like to share [...]

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To Be In Danica’s Shoes

jeff — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:56:55 +0000

In the history of stock car racing there have been a handful of drivers who have completely polarized the fans. Those individuals had the presence, reputation, and subsequent tendency to draw a reaction of some sort from nearly every fan whether negatively or positively. In others words one either loved…or hated those drivers Danica Patrick [...]

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Woods leads NASCAR Whelen All-American Series National Rookie Points

jeff — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:10 +0000

PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (May 16, 2012) — Knowing there would be the obvious transition period in moving from racing a Legends car into the seat of a NASCAR Late Model Stock, logical thinking would be that Hayden Woods of Piney Flats might struggle in getting comfortable behind the wheel of a heavier, full-bodied stock car. [...]

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MAY 15, 2012 LEGENDTORIAL

LegendTim — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:19:46 +0000

MAY 15, 2012 LEGENDTORIAL by: Tim Leeming I waited until Monday evening to write this Legendtorial because I didn’t want this diatribe to sound as rough as it would have sounded had I written it Saturday night after the race, or even Sunday afternoon. I had several things on my mind which some would find [...]

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Hall of Fame Voting Closes at Midnight on Wednesday

PattyKay — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Hall of Fame Voting Closes at Midnight on Wednesday by: PattyKay Lilley That date, gentle readers, refers to the “Fan Vote”, so if you are so inclined, have at it. You can vote once every hour from now until then. Of course, when all is said and done, your vote will be one teensy-weensy [...]

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You, the Fans

PattyKay — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:35:30 +0000

You, the Fans by: PattyKay Lilley The following are the opening lines of “A Tribute to Richard Petty”, written, I believe, by Randy Owen, lead singer of the group “Alabama”, and performed by that group for the first time at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia at a farewell concert for the King in [...]

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MAY 8, 2012 LEGENDTORIAL

LegendTim — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:03:02 +0000

MAY 8, 2012 LEGENDTORIAL by: Tim Leeming Sometimes, if only rare times, certain events fall into place as if there was divine intervention, or, at the very least, all the stars were aligned just perfectly. Or, it may have been the “Super Moon” we had Friday night, or was that Saturday night? Whatever it [...]

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Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Announces “Fast 15” Semi-Finalists For 2012

jeff — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:55:10 +0000

Dawsonville, Ga. – The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, Georgia has moved one step closer to being able to name the 2012 class of inductees this week, when they announced the “Fast 15” semi-finalists. The five new GRHOF inductees will be chosen by a panel of voters to make up this year’s class. [...]

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