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NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 for first time ever
NASCAR has raced on the beach at Daytona, under the lights and even around a pesky pothole.
But never on a Monday — until now.
The Daytona 500 was postponed Sunday for the first time in its 54-year history after heavy rain saturated Daytona...Tags: Greg Biffle, Trevor Bayne, Ryan Newman, Auto Racing, Bobby Labonte
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Howard U. Purnell, 95
Howard U. Purnell, 95, of Greencastle, Pa., and formerly of Daytona, Fla., passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at his residence, where his great-nephew Samuel and his wife, Amanda Keister, also lived. Born Sept. 12, 1916, in Hancock, Md., he was the...Tags: Cape Canaveral, Port Orange, Daytona Beach, Walt Disney, Amusement and Theme Parks
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2011: The Year in Review (Part 1)
Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a six-part series looking back at some of the biggest local, regional and national stories of 2011. Jan. 1 — Texas Christian beats Wisconsin 21-19 in Rose Bowl to finish season 13-0. 2 — ...Tags: Wrestling, Bowl Championship Series, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Randy Edsall, American Football Conference
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Mail Call - March 9
"I would like to comment on the possible tax increase in Greencastle. How is it possible for our school board to spend everyone else's money for a very expensive improvement to the football stadium? Let's focus on the education of the children, especially...Tags: Sports, Auto Racing, NASCAR, Afghanistan, Golf
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MPSSAA could learn a thing from NASCAR
Let’s take a look at a few axioms that pop up this time of year. “The only sure things are death and taxes.” “Pitchers and catchers are reporting. It’s getting close to spring.” “Teams are not seeded for the...Tags: Charlie Sheen, Auto Racing, NASCAR, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Super Bowl
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William C. Reecher, 75
JUNE 17, 1936-JUNE 20, 2011
William Charles Reecher, 75, of Smithsburg, Md., passed away Monday, June 20, 2011, at his home surrounded by his wife and family after losing his courageous battle of 13 years to cancer.
He was born June 17, 1936, in...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel, Sports, Super Bowl, Multi-Sport Events
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Warrior Energy brings natural fuel to `first twins of NASCAR'
Warrior Energy Inc. recently signed a sponsorship deal with the Keystone Motorsports team in the Nascar Nationwide Series. The drivers are Amber and Angela Cope, nieces of Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope. The twins, heralded as the “first...Tags: Human Interest, Corporate Officers, Warrior Energy NV, U.S. Department of Commerce, Derrike Cope
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Jason Leffler death reflects dirt track dangers
NASCAR deserves praise for the way officials reacted to safety concerns following the death of its signature star, Dale Earnhardt, in 2001. But dirt tracks remain in a time warp, largely unregulated and a pit of dangerous mayhem for drivers chasing...
Tags: Daytona International Speedway, Auto Racing, Penske Racing, Science and Technology, Standards
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Daytona speedway to start $375 million renovation of grandstands in July
Daytona International Speedway will start a $375 million renovation of its grandstands next month, with plans to complete the project by 2016, speedway officials said Tuesday. Plans for overhauling the frontstretch of the 54-year-old racetrack have been...
Tags: Daytona International Speedway, International Speedway Corp., Auto Racing, Science and Technology
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Danica Patrick crash with boyfriend another bumpy ride for Stewart race team
Danica Patrick's working relationship with her boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr. now has a few skid marks, commemorating their Hallmark moment on the race track. Is there a card that says "Sorry for wrecking your car and ruining your night, honey?" Danica...Tags: Daytona International Speedway, Kyle Busch, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Kevin Harvick, Auto Racing
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Snapped cable just latest bizarre incident for NASCAR
Crazy technical difficulties are nothing new in NASCAR. Just search for images of Juan Pablo Montoya hitting a jet-fuel dryer during the 2012 Daytona 500. Now we can add a TV cable slithering across the track. It certainly was an oddball moment Sunday...
Tags: Daytona International Speedway, Kyle Busch, Stock Car Racing, Jimmie Johnson, Auto Racing
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Dale Jarrett, four others elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame
Dale Jarrett and the late Glenn "Fireball" Roberts were among those in the newest five-member class elected Wednesday to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The others elected in the class of 2014 were drivers Tim Flock and Jack Ingram, along with engine builder...
Tags: Human Interest, Stock Car Racing, Auto Racing, Matt Kenseth, NASCAR
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