Paula Thompson
Paula is a life-long sports fan, having been brought up in auto racing, and watching hockey and baseball with her family. She grew up and lives in the Buffalo, NY area. In addition to Yahoo! Contributor Network, Paula writes for Examiner.com and is a contributor to the Skirts & Scuffs motorsports site.
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Tony Stewart, JGR Looking for All-Star Win at CharlotteThree-time Cup Series champ Tony Stewart sits 21st in points going into the Sprint All-Star Race, a non-points event, this weekend. Could he use another win to kickstart another season?
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Kurt Busch Completes Indy 500 Rookie Test, Heads to DarlingtonKurt Busch has won in NASCAR and competed in the NHRA - now he's looking seriously at the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Indy 500. -
Darlington Raceway: A Pillar of NASCAR HistoryDarlington Raceway has hosted 109 NASCAR Cup Series races, many of which have earned permanent spots in NASCAR's history books. -
Daytona: From Sand to SpeedDaytona, Florida is rich in the history of stock car racing and NASCAR, dating back to the 1920s.
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Six Top NASCAR Driver-Crew Chief Combos Since 1980The driver-crew chief combination can go a long was in the success of a NASCAR team. Here are a few combos that have achieved great success since 1980.
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What 1993 Meant to NASCAR1993 was a season of change in NASCAR, as well as one of its most tragic seasons.
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Bubbling Under: Ten Top NASCAR Drivers Under 21They're not old enough to drink, but they're old enough to be the next wave of superstars in NASCAR.
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Change Up: The Best and Worst Series Switches in Auto RacingDanica Patrick becomes the first woman to compete in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series full-time in 2013 - will she be a hit or a miss?
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Kyle Busch, Other Cup Series Stars Need to RaceKyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards all had sub-par seasons in the Sprint Cup Series in 2012. Is it a coincidence that they all cut back their racing schedules? Probably not.
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It’s Miller Time for Brad Keselowski and Penske RacingBrad Keselowski is the 2012 Sprint Cup Series champion - a new kind of champion that should be good for the sport.
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Brad Keselowski Poised to Take Title with Paul WolfeBrad Keselowski has a 20-point lead on Jimmie Johnson going into Homestead-Miami this weekend. Find out why Paul Wolfe, crew chief on the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, thinks Keselowski is the right man for the title.Also published on:
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Tale of the Tape – Brad Keselowski V. Jimmie JohnsonThe final battle in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series is set - it's Brad Keselowski versus Jimmie Johnson for the championship.
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Five Reasons NASCAR Needs to Return to DirtThere are rumors that NASCAR's Truck Series is heading for Eldora Speedway - why I think NASCAR on dirt is a good idea.
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Kyle Busch is Righting the Ship After Tough Sprint Cup SeasonKyle Busch didn't make the Chase for the Sprint Cup, but he's been one of the hottest drivers in the series for the past eighth weeks.
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Fan’s View: James Buescher, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Seeking NASCAR TitlesThe Sprint Cup isn't the only NASCAR title up for grabs - there are heated races in the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series as well.
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Fan’s View: NHRA Top Fuel, Funny Car Titles Come Down to Don Schumacher RacingDon Schumacher Racing has a lock on the nitro categories - Top Fuel and Funny Car - in the NHRA.
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Fan’s View: Simon Pagenaud Leads IndyCar Rookies in 2012Simon Pagenaud took home a fifth-place finish in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series championship standings.
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Fan’s View: Martin Truex Jr. Reflects on MWR’s 2012 SeasonMartin Truex Jr, made the Chase for the Sprint Cup for just the second time in his career in 2012. Find out what he thinks of his season and where he has some work to do.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in the Chase at TexasThe eliminations will begin following this weekend's race at Texas Motor Speedway - these five drivers will still be among the contenders.
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Fan’s View: Hamlin the Driver to Beat at MartinsvilleWith 13 top 12 finishes in 14 races at "the paperclip," Denny Hamlin is hard to beat at his home track, Martinsville Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Hendrick Motorsports Has Power at MartinsvilleHendrick Motorsports has 13 wins and 65 top 10 finishes at Martinsville Speedway amongst its four drivers.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not as the Chase Goes to MartinsvilleFour drivers who've dominated the win charts at Martinsville are on opposite ends of the Chase.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals in VegasThere's just two races left in the NHRA season - who's got a shot to make a move at Las Vegas?
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Fan’s View: NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Title Down to Two HarleysThe Harley-Davidsons of Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines are separated by just 17 points in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle battle.
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Fan’s View: Three Drivers in NHRA Funny Car Title BattleJack Beckman, Ron Capps and Mike Neff go into the second-to-last race of the NHRA Funny Car season separated by just 54 points.
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Fan’s View: Kevin Harvick Still Has Hope for the 2012 ChaseKevin Harvick sits 10th in points right now, but thinks there could still be a shake-up in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
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Fan’s View: Clint Bowyer Makes His Move in the Chase for the Sprint CupClint Bowyer is fourth in points as he returns "home" to Kansas Speedway this weekend.
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Fan’s View: What’s Old is New Again in NASCAR in 2013NASCAR recently announced some changes for the 2013 season concerning qualifying procedures, testing and the number of cars in Nationwide Series fields.
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Fan’s View: The Rise of Michael Waltrip RacingMichael Waltrip Racing had a tough start, but the team made its breakout in 2012.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not as the Chase Goes to KansasFive drivers to watch as the Chase heads to Kansas.
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2012 IndyCar Review: Team Penske – a Fan’s ViewTeam Penske's three drivers finished in the top six in the 2012 IndyCar standings, but missed the big prize.
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2012 IndyCar Review: Andretti Autosport – a Fan’s ViewOne driver won the IZOD IndyCar title, but how did the other drivers of Andretti Autosport do in 2012?
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Fan’s View: Records Are Made and Broken in NASCAR This SeasonNASCAR has seen seven track records broken in the Sprint Cup Series, while the Camping World Truck Series has had a record number of first-time winners - and neither season is over yet.
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Fan’s View: 2012 IndyCar Review – the Women of IndyCarHow did the women of IndyCar do this season, the first since Dancia Patrick left for NASCAR?
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Fan’s View: Brown, Massey Battle for NHRA Top Fuel TitleDon Schumacher Racing teammates Antron Brown and Spencer Massey are separated by 104 points going into the final two races of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season.
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Fan’s View: Johnson, Line, Enders Take Control of Pro Stock with Two to GoThree NHRA Pro Stock drivers - Allen Johnson, Jason Line and Erica Enders - talk about the final two races of the season and the battle for the title.
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Fan’s View: Matt Kenseth Making Transitions on TrackMatt Kenseth, winner of last week's race at Talladega Superspeedway, is making a major transition during the off-season: he's heading to Joe Gibbs Racing after 13 seasons with Roush-Fenway Racing.
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Fan’s View: Records Fall with the Temperatures at NHRA Event at Maple Grove RacewayLast weekend's Auto Plus NHRA Nationals saw five new national records set and three drivers earn bonus points as the Countdown to the Championship enters the final races.
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Fan’s View: Red Horse Racing Making Case for Truck Series TitleRed Horse Racing is staking its claim on the Camping World Truck Series as the 2012 season winds down.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not at Charlotte in the Chase for the CupIt's Chase Race Five - this week, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not as the Chase for the Cup Visits TalladegaFive drivers on different ends of the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
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Fan’s View: Kasey Kahne Finds Success with Francis, HendrickKasey Kahne reached the Chase for the Sprint Cup this season in spite of a rough start to the schedule.
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Fan’s View: Don Schumacher Racing Taking Over Nitro CategoriesDon Schumacher Racing's seven teams have dominated Top Fuel and Funny Car competition in the NHRA throughout the 2012 season.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the NHRA at Maple Grove RacewayThe NHRA Countdown to the Championship is winding down - here's who to watch this weekend in race #4 at Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania.
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Fan’s View: Denny Hamlin Makes His Case for the ChaseDenny Hamlin's dominating performance at New Hampshire last weekend gave Joe Gibbs Racing its 100th Cup Series victory, and moved him closer to a rematch of the 2010 title battle.
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Fan’s View: Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘Confident’ Going into DoverDale Earnhardt Jr. sits seventh in points going into race #3 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not at Dover in the 2012 ChaseWill Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin continue their Chase runs at Dover International Raceway - or will someone else to occupy victory lane?
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the NHRA Midwest NationalsThe third race in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship is this weekend at St, Louis' Gateway Motorsports Park.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not at New Hampshire in the ChaseSix drivers to watch at New Hamsphire Motor Speedway this weekend in the Sylvania 300.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at the NHRA Fall NationalsDrivers to watch as the second race in the NHRA Coutntdown to the Championship takes place at Texas Motorplex.
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Fan’s View: Ryan Blaney Becomes Youngest Truck Series WinnerThird-generation driver Ryan Blaney won the American Ethanol 200 at Iowa Speedway, becoming the youngest winner in Camping World Truck Series history.
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Fan’s Perspective: Ryan Hunter-Reay Wins 2012 IndyCar TitleRyan Hunter-Reay did what he had to in order to win the IZOD IndyCar title Saturday night as Ed Carpenter took the race win at Auto Club Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in CharlotteDrivers to watch as the NHRA visits zMAX Dragway for the second time this season.
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Fan’s View: Pro Stock Top 10 is the NHRA’s Most Competitive FieldThe Pro Stock field in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship features four former champs and the first woman to win a race in the category.
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Fan’s View: Harleys Dominated Regular Season in Pro Stock MotorcyclesThe NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend in Concord, North Carolina - here's a look at the competitors in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
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Fan’s View: Youngsters, Veterans Mix it Up in Top Fuel Top 10The Top 10 in the NHRA's Top Fuel category are a mix of veterans and youngsters who know how to win.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not as the Chase Hits ChicagolandHow five drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup look going into the first Chase race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Veterans Dominate Top 10 in NHRA Funny CarNine veterans and a rookie fill the field of 10 for the Funny Car category in the NHRA's Countdown to the Championship.
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Fan’s View: Power V. Hunter-Reay for IndyCar TitleThe 2012 IZOD IndyCar championship comes down to two drivers: Will Power and Ryan Hunter-Reay.
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Fan’s View: Who is the Next First-Time Truck Series Winner?The Camping World Truck Series has already seen six first-time winners in 2012 - so who's next?
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Fan’s Perspective: Penske Racing Goes with Youth Movement in NASCARWith a stable team in IndyCar, Penske Racing's NASCAR team needed some additional stability with a youth movement.
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Fan’s View: Joe Gibbs Racing Adds to Experience Factor with KensethJoe Gibbs Racing gets stronger with the addition of Matt Kenseth in 2013.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the Last Race Before the Chase at RichmondSix drivers needing wins and good finishes at Richmond this weekend.
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Fan’s View: Alex Zanardi Continues His Winning Ways with Paralympic GoldAlex Zanardi, 45, hasn't lost his competitive fire in spite of a tragic racing accident in 2001.
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Fan’s View: Truck Series Sees Six First-Time Winners in 2012Six drivers have gotten their first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series wins this season.
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Fan’s View: Carl Edwards’ Chase Chances Down to the WireLast year, Carl Edwards was runner up for the Sprint Cup due to a tie-breaker. This season, he's struggling to even make the Chase.
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Fan’s View: Kyle Larson to Make Second Truck Series StartNASCAR Drive 4 Diversity driver Kyle Larson, second in K&N Pro Series East points, makes his second start in the Camping World Truck Series at Atlanta on Friday, August 31.
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Fan’s View: Greg Biffle Prepping for the Chase for the CupGreg Biffle sits in the top spot in the Sprint Cup Series heading into this weekend's action at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at the Mac Tools U.S. NationalsThe NHRA sets its "post-season" fields with this weekend's race at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the Mac Tools US Nationals.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the Cup Series at AtlantaFive drivers to watch in Sunday's AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Final Spots in Chase Still Up for Grabs with Two to GoEight drivers are fighting for not just the Wild Cards in the Chase for the Sprint Cup - the 10th-place spot now looks up for grabs as well.
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Fan’s View: Truck Series Points Battle with Nine Races to GoWith just nine races to go, the Camping World Truck Series has a points battle on its hands.
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Fan’s View: NHRA Countdown Spots Coming Down to the WireThe NHRA's "regular season" ends wiLabor Day weekend's U.S. Nationals - there are still plenty of drivers looking for a playoff spot.
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Family Influence Strong for NHRA’s Doug HerbertNHRA Top Fuel driver Doug Herbert looks to family for inspiration throughout his life.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch when the Sprint Cup Series Returns to BristolSix drivers with multiple wins at Bristol Motor Speedway and what they mean in the race for the Chase.
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Fan’s View: Marcos Ambrose Aiming for Chase BerthMarcos Ambrose's win at Watkins Glen International put him into the race for the Chase Wild Card spots.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch as the Sprint Cup Series Returns to MichiganFive drivers to watch in the second race of the season at Michigan International Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch as the NHRA Heads to BrainerdThe NHRA visits Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota for the second-to-last race before the Countdown to the Championship begins.
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Fan’s View: Katherine Legge Looking to Salvage Rookie SeasonKatherine Legge had planned on running a complete season in the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2012, but her plans fell victim to things beyond her control.
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Fan’s Perspective: NASCAR’s Wild Card Race with Five Races to GoKasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon hold down the two Wild Card spots going into the last five races before the Chase for the Sprint Cup starts.
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Fan’s View: Jeff Gordon Has Momentum Going into Watkins Glen RaceJeff Gordon's win at Pocono on August 5 broke a 31-race winless streak and moved him into position for the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
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Fan’s Perspective: Ron Fellows, Race Track Owner and NASCAR Road Course RingerRon Fellows make his annual appearances at upcoming Nationwide Series road course races in Watkins Glen and Montreal.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the Watkins Glen International Sprint Cup RaceNASCAR's Sprint Cup Series heads to the road course at Watkins Glen International this Sunday, August 12th.
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Fan’s View: Courtney Force Adds Name to Family Record BooksCourtney Force is the latest member of this talented drag racing family to make it to the winner's circle in the NHRA.
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Fan’s Perspective: Drivers to Watch in the Pennsylvania 400NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series makes its second trip to Pocono Raceway for the 2012 season on August 5.
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Fan’s View: Drivers to Watch at the NHRA Northwest NationalsThe NHRA's Western Swing wraps up this weekend with the Northwest Nationals in Washington.
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Fan’s View: Stenhouse Jr. Ready for Indianapolis DebutThe NASCAR Nationwide Series moves from Lucas Oil Raceway to make their Indianapolis Motor Speedway debut in 2012, and 2011 champ Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is ready for the challenge.
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Fan’s View: Stewart Back Home Again at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayTony Stewart made his auto racing debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1996 - in 2012, he's hoping to kiss the bricks for a third time.
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Fan’s View: Scott Pruett Returns to Indy in the Rolex SeriesThe GRAND-AM Rolex Series will be in action Friday, July 27 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Scott Pruett will be making a return visit to the famed "Brickyard."
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch as the Sprint Cup Series Visits IndianapolisNASCAR's Sprint Cup Series visits the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 19th time this weekend.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the NHRA Sonoma NationalsDrivers to watch heading into the second race in the three-race NHRA Western Swing.
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Fan’s Perspective: Todd Bodine Makes Milestone NASCAR Start at ChicagolandChemung, NY native Todd Bodine makes NASCAR history with his start in the Saturday, July 21st Camping World Truck Series race.
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Fan’s Perspective: Austin Dillon Heads to Chicagoland with High Hopes for a WinNASCAR Nationwide Series rookie Austin Dillon sets his sights on the top prize in spite of his youthful status.
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Fan’s View: The NASCAR Wild Card Chase with Seven Races to GoSix drivers still looking for a berth in the Sprint Cup Series' Chase for the Cup.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch when the NHRA Heads to DenverThe NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series begins its three-week Western Swing in Colorado this weekend with the MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Enders Ready for Western Swing, Next VictoryErica Enders is ready to put history behind her, win another race and get the NHRA's annual Western Swing underway.
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Fan’s Perspective: NHRA Prepares for Annual Western SwingThe NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series teams prepare for one of their toughest challenges of the season: the three-week Western Swing.
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Fan’s View: Stewart-Haas Racing Duo Dominates New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayNASCAR's Sprint Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend, and Stewart-Haas Racing is the team to watch.
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Fan’s View: Brian Vickers Excited to Be Racing AgainBrian Vickers has been through a lot of ups and downs over the last few NASCAR seasons, but things are looking up for the young driver once again.
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Fan’s View: Bowyer, MWR ‘Exceed Expectations’ in 2012Clint Bowyer took a chance when he signed with Michael Waltrip Racing for the 2012 season - that gamble is paying off.
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Fan’s View: Drivers to Watch in the Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayThese six drivers have combined for 19 wins at New Hampshire's "Magic Mile" - can any of them do it again?
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Fan’s View: Aric Almirola Looks Forward to Progress with Richard Petty MotorsportsAric Almirola landed the dream ride in the #43 for Richard Petty Motorsports in the off-season - now he wants to make progress with a new crew chief.
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Fan’s View: Bill Elliott Leads Turner Motorsports to First Cup Series Start16-time Cup Series Most Popular Driver Bill Elliott leads Turner Motorsports to its first Cup Series start at Daytona on Saturday, July 7.
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Fan’s View: Drivers to Watch at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsThe NHRA heads to Ohio for the 12th race of the 2012 season.
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Fan’s View: Drivers to Watch in the Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400 at DaytonaFive drivers with a chance to win in the second race of 2012 at Daytona.Also published on:
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Fan’s View: Turner Motorsports is a NASCAR Team to WatchTurner Motorsports has become one of the teams to beat in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series. This weekend, the team makes its Sprint Cup debut at Daytona.
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Fan’s Perspective: Enders Adds Name to List of NHRA’s Female PioneersErica Enders made NHRA history with her recent win at Route 66 Raceway. Here are a few others who made history before her.
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Fan’s View: The Longest Team Tenures in NASCARMatt Kenseth is leaving Roush-Fenway Racing after 13 seasons - has anyone been with a team longer?
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the Sprint Cup Series at Kentucky SpeedwayThe NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to Kentucky Speedway for its sophomore race, the second-annual Quaker State 400.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the Route 66 NHRA NationalsThe NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Joliet, Illinois for the Route 66 NHRA Nationals this weekend, Thursday through Sunday, June 28 through July 1.
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Fan’s View: Charlie Kimball in Good Company as Recipient of Jefferson AwardIZOD IndyCar Series driver Charlie Kimball was one of three athletes honored with the Jefferson Award for public and community service, and he's in good company with two of Buffalo, NY's finest former athletes.
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Fan’s View: Who Will Become the Next Sprint Cup Driver to Win Again?Joey Logano and Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently broke long winless streaks in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Who will be the next one to break their streak?
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at Infineon Raceway in the Sprint Cup SeriesIt's the first of two road course races on the Sprint Cup Series schedule - which regulars can give the "ringers" a run for the checkered flag?
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Marcos Ambrose the Driver to Beat on NASCAR's Road Courses: Fan’s PerspectiveMarcos Ambrose came from Tasmania to the United States by way of Europe and Australia's Formula programs and V8 Supercars Series. That's why he's the driver to beat on NASCAR's road courses.
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Fan’s View: The World of NASCAR Since Junior’s Last WinIt's been four years since Dale Earnhardt Jr. won a NASCAR Sprint Cup race, and things have changed in the "big three" series (Cup, Nationwide and Trucks).
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at Michigan in the Sprint Cup SeriesThese five drivers have multiple wins at Michigan International Speedway - but the track has been repaved, and it's looking really quick.
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Fan’s View: Brad Keselowski Heading Home to a Faster TrackThis weekend's Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway marks the return of native son Brad Keselowski to a much faster track after off-season repaving.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at NHRA’s Thunder Valley NationalsThe NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series heads to Bristol Dragway in Tennessee for the Thunder Valley Nationals.
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Fan’s View: Buffalo Sabres’ Announcer Rick Jeanneret Going into Hockey HoFBuffalo Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 class.
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Fan’s View: Stories at the Halfway Point of the NHRA’s ‘Regular Season’The NHRA is halfway through their "regular season" - here are a few of the first half's top stories.
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Fan’s View: Joey Logano Hopes Nationwide Success Translates to Cup SeriesJoey Logano has one win in nearly five seasons in the Sprint Cup Series, but four wins in the Nationwide Series this year alone. Can his success in one series transition to the other?
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Buffalo Bills Father’s Day Gift GuideNeed a few ideas for the Buffalo Bills fan on your Father's Day gift list? Here are five options from the Yahoo! Sports Shop.
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Fan’s View: Five to Watch in the Pocono 400These five drivers have some of the best records at Pocono Raceway in recent years - will the repaving of the track slow them down, or will they pick up where they left off?
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Fan’s View: Surprises in the First Half of Sprint Cup’s ‘Regular Season’Greg Biffle and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are among the surprises in the first half of the Sprint Cup Series season.
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Fan’s View: Prelude to the Dream Features Some of the Best in Auto RacingIt's the annual charity race that draws the biggest names in auto racing - here's a look at what to watch for Wednesday night, June 6th.
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Fan’s View: Todd Bodine Wins Rain-Shortened Dover Truck RaceTodd Bodine's 22nd Truck Series victory came at a time when his team, Red Horse Racing, needed a shot in the arm.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the NHRA SupernationalsThe NHRA heads to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey for this weekend's Supernationals.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the Sprint Cup Series at Dover SpeedwayFive drivers on a mission to conquer the "Monster Mile" this weekend.
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Fan’s View: Kasey Kahne and the Challenges for Kids in RacingKasey Kahne is still something of a kid himself, but he offers these words of encouragement for the racing youth of today. -
Fan’s Perspective: Kasey Kahne Wins Third Coca Cola 600Kasey Kahne finally picked up his first win for Hendrick Motorsports when he took the checkered flag at the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. -
Fan’s View: Franchitti Joins Elite Group with Third Indy 500 WinDario Franchitti honored his friend, the late Dan Wheldon, by winning his third Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27.Also published on: -
Fan’s Perspective: Coca Cola 600 Has Been Good to Non-WinnersThese five drivers got their first Cup Series wins at the Coca Cola 600 - will another driver join the list this weekend?
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Fan’s Perspective: Analyzing the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame ClassFive more NASCAR personalities will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in February 2013 - here's a look at the next class.
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Fan’s View: Drivers to Watch in the Coca Cola 600Six drivers to watch as the Sprint Cup Series gets ready for its longest race of the season.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in the 2012 Indy 500Five drivers to keep an eye on in Sunday's Indy 500.
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Fan’s View: ‘Team Player’ Beckman Wins at NHRA SummernationalsDon Schumacher Racing's Jack Beckman won the NHRA Summernationals on May 20 after a lot of turmoil this season.
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Fan’s View: Even Without Danica, Women Are Still Prevalent at Indy 500Danica Patrick will be racing in NASCAR's Coca Cola 600 - here are the women still competing in the Indy 500, both behind the scenes and on the track.
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Fan’s View: American Drivers Warming Up to Indy 500 AgainNo American driver has won the Indy 500 since 2006 - could one of these nine drivers be the next American racing hero?
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Fan’s Perspective: Few Surprises in Indy 500 LineupWhat were the major stories in this year's Indy 500 qualifying weekend? Here are a few I was interested in.
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Fan’s View: NASCAR’s Truck Series Has Five Winners in First Five RacesThe Camping World Truck Series has seen five winners in the season's first five races, including three first-time winners.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch in Indy 500 Pole QualifyingFive drivers who could make an impact on Pole Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 19.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at the NHRA SummernationalsThe eighth race of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season is the Dollar General NHRA Summernationals at Heartland Park Topeka in Kansas.
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Fan’s Perspective: Who to Watch in the Sprint ShowdownThere's more than one way for drivers to make the Sprint All-Star Race - and that's a good thing for these drivers.
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Fan’s Perspective: Drivers to Watch in the Sprint All-Star RaceThe most exciting race of the year for fans, the Sprint All-Star Race brings out the best - and worst - in our favorite drivers.
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Fan’s Perspective: Hildebrand, Servia Now Partners for Indy 500JR Hildebrand and Oriol Servia both made their own marks on the Indy 500 in 2011. This year, they'll be making their marks on the field as "partners" in Panther/Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
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Fan’s View: Carpenter Joins Owner/Driver Ranks in Indy 500Ed Carpenter won his first IZOD IndyCar Series race at the end of the 2011 season. This season he makes the step up to owner/driver, hoping for a start in the Indianapolis 500.
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Fan’s View: Five to Watch in the Southern 500 at DarlingtonCan Jeff Gordon get out of his 2012 funk at Darlington Raceway? He's one of the drivers to watch at the "Lady in Black."
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Fan’s View: Darrell Wallace Jr. Ready to Step Up to Nationwide SeriesThe young Joe Gibbs Racing development driver makes his Nationwide Series debut on May 20th at Iowa Speedway.
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Buffalo Bills Mother’s Day Gift GuideFive gift ideas for the Buffalo Bills fan on your Mother's Day gift list.
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Fan’s View: Sarah Fisher Backing Two Rookies for Indy 500Sarah Fisher hung up her driver's uniform following the 2010 season, but she's never far from the track. This year, she's bringing two rookies to the Indy 500.
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Fan’s View: 20 Years of ‘One Hot Night’ – the Sprint All-Star Race at NightThe NASCAR Cup Series' all-star race began in 1985, but in 1992 it became "One Hot Night."
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Fan’s Perspective: Who’s Hot in Sprint Cup at Talladega SuperspeedwayFive drivers to watch this weekend in the Aaron's 499 at Talladega.
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Fan’s Perspective: Who to Watch at the NHRA Southern NationalsWho to watch in the four NHRA Full Throttle categories at Atlanta Dragway this weekend.
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Todd Hoddick, Scott Kreutter Look Forward to Patriot Sprint SeasonTwo Buffalo, NY-based drivers looking for bigger and better things on the Patriot Sprint Tour. -
Fan’s View: Richmond Finish Keeps Up with Refreshing Nationwide SeasonThe Firday, April 27th Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway was just the latest in a season of exciting finishes and great stories in the series.
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Fan’s View: Six Hottest Sprint Cup Drivers at RichmondNASCAR's Sprint Cup Series goes under the lights at Richmond International Raceway this weekend - these six drivers are the ones to watch.
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Fan’s View: Ryan Blaney, the Latest Next-Generation Driver to WatchRyan Blaney will make his Nationwide Series debut at Richmond on April 27.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at the NHRA Spring NationalsThe sixth event on the NHRA's 2012 schedule is the Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Texas - these are the drivers to watch.
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Fan’s View: Four Drivers to Watch in the STP 400 at KansasThese four drivers have made their marks on Kansas Speedway in recent years.
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Fan’s View: A NASCAR Fan’s View of the NHRAI'm used to going to NASCAR races, so I didn't know what to expect at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals - let's just say I was pelasantly surprised.
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Fan’s View: Elliott Sadler Making a Home in the Nationwide SeriesIn 2010, Elliott Sadler was a Sprint Cup Series regular, but not a winner - now he's on top of the Nationwide Series.
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Fan’s View: Ron Hornaday Jr. One to Watch at RockinghamRon Hornaday Jr. is the face of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - and one of seven drivers to have a previous start at Rockingham Speedway going into this week's race there.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot in the Sprint Cup Series at TexasFive drivers with the best chance of winning at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday night.
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Fan’s View: Florida Panthers-New Jersey Devils Playoff HistoryCan the New Jersey Devils take another playoff round from the Florida Panthers in 2012?
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Fan’s View: Phoenix Coyotes-Chicago Blackhawks Playoff HistoryThe Coyotes and Blackhawks meet for the first time in the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Fan’s View: St. Louis Blues-San Jose Sharks Playoff HistoryThe St. Louis Blues will face the San Jose Sharks for the fourth time in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Fan’s View: New York Rangers-Ottawa Senators Playoff HistoryThe New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators face off in the first round of the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Fan’s View: Nashville Predators-Detroit Red Wings Playoff HistoryThe Nashville Predators are looking to make it past the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time in team history - on the way, they'll have to fend off the Detroit Red Wings in the first round.
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Fan’s View: Vancouver Canucks-Los Angeles Kings Playoff HistoryThe Vancouver Canucks have earned their second-straight Presidents' Trophy - they'll face the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
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Fan’s View: Boston Bruins-Washington Capitals Playoff HistoryThe second-seeded Bruins and seventh-seeded Capitals meet for just the third time in their playoff histories in teh 2012 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Fan’s Perspective: The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Buffalo Sabres’ 2011-12 SeasonThe Buffalo Sabres finished ninth in the NHL's Eastern Conference after making the rush back from last place in the division. Where did they go wrong, and how did they get it right in 2011-12?
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Fan’s View: Six Drivers to Watch at the NHRA 4-Wide NationalsThe 4-Wide Nationals are the most unique event on the NHRA Full Throttle DRag Racing Series schedule. Here is a look at six drivers to watch this weekend, April 13 through 15.
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Fan’s View: Pittsburgh Penguins-Philadelphia Flyers Playoff HistoryThe first NHL playoff match-up is set: The fourth-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins will face the fifth-seeded Philadelphia Flyers.
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Fan’s View: Ryan Newman is a ‘Jack of All Tracks’Ryan Newman is the Sprint Cup Series' most recent winner - so what makes him tick on all types of tracks in NASCAR?
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Fan’s View: Ty Dillon Goes to Rockingham for the First Time – AgainTy Dillon is making his mark on the Camping World Truck Series with some help from his famous grandfather and a famous number in NASCAR.
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Fan’s View: Newman, Gibson Bring Kulwicki’s Memory to Victory LaneApril 1, 1993 was a sad day for me as a race fan - April 1, 2012 helped me honor Alan Kulwicki's memory.
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Fan’s View: Who to Watch at the SummitRacing.Com NHRA NationalsWho's hot at Las Vegas and in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.
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Fan’s View: Four Hottest Drivers at Martinsville SpeedwayThese four drivers have the best chance to win this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
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Fan’s View: Famous Names Popping Up in the Grand-Am SeriesThe Grand-Am Series isn't at the top of the auto racing pecking order just yet, but famous names like these won't do anything to hurt its chances of getting there.
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Fan’s View: Greg Biffle at Top of His Game Early in 2012Roush-Fenway Racing driver Greg Biffle finds himself in an unusual spot five races into the season: first.
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Fan’s View: Joe Gibbs Racing is Underappreciated in NASCARThere are a few teams everyone thinks of when talking about NASCAR - Joe Gibbs Racing should be one of them.
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Fan’s View: Jeffrey Earnhardt Follows in Famous Family’s FootstepsThis fourth-generation driver wants to make a name for himself, so he's heading in a different direction.
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Fan’s View: Five Hot Drivers at Auto Club SpeedwayNASCAR heads west to California's Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, March 25th - here are my five picks for the winner's circle.
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Fan’s View: Buffalo Sabres Need These Three Things to Make the PlayoffsCan the Buffalo Sabres make their recent run for the NHL playoffs count? These three things are crucial for their remaining games.
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Fan’s View: Five Hot Drivers at Bristol Motor SpeedwayBristol Motor Speedway is a tough track for some NASCAR drivers - these five Sprint Cup drivers have what it takes to get around "Thunder Valley."
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Fan’s View: Fun with Bristol NASCAR Driver IntroductionsOne of my favorite parts of Sprint Cup racing at Bristol isn't even on the track - it's the driver introduction songs.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot in Sprint Cup on the Way to VegasThe Sprint Cup Series heads to Las Vegas, Nevada for the Kobalt Tools 500 this weekend - see where these five drivers rank at LVMS.
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Fan’s View: Joe Gibbs Racing by the NumbersHow many wins does Denny Hamlin have in the #11? How many wins does Joe Gibbs Racing have in the Sprint Cup Series? Find those answers and others here.
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Fan’s View: 2012 NHRA Gatornationals PreviewIt's the third race of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season, but it's the debut for Pro Stock Motorcycles at the Gatornationals.Also published on:
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Logano’s Improvement on Track is All About AttitudeJoey Logano is coming off the worst season of his young career with a new attitude and a new crew chief.
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Fan’s Perspective: Legge Joins the Women of IndyCarTwo women have rides wrapped up for the 2012 IndyCar Series season, while two others are still looking.
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Fan’s View: IZOD IndyCar Series Rookie WatchThree drivers will be vying for IndyCar's Rookie of the Year title, while another one will be looking to make a biggere impact.
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Fan’s View: Who’s Hot as NASCAR Visits PhoenixIt's only the second race of the season, but the Sprint Cup Series heads to Phoenix with one driver surprisingly in the hole - find out who here.
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Fan’s Perspective: Youth, Diversity, Social Media Served at 2012 SpeedweeksTwo Brazilians, a woman, two young 20-somethings and Twitter all made headlines at last weekend's races in Daytona.
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Fan’s Perspective: Buffalo Sabres Make Upgrades at DeadlineThey waited until the last possible minute, but the Buffalo Sabres made a couple deals at the NHL's trade deadline that have fans talking.
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Fan’s Perspective: Can the Buffalo Sabres Make the Push to the Playoffs?There are just 20 games left in the Buffalo Sabres' 2011-12 season - can they make a charge to the playoffs?
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Fan’s Perspective: 2012 Daytona 500 Starting LineupThe field is set for the 54th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 26th. Here's how the starters have done at Daytona in the past.
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Fan’s View: Five Things Danica Patrick Needs for Success in NASCARWill Danica Patrick be successful as she moves to NASCAR full-time in 2012? These are five things that will help her along in her transition.Also published on:
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Fan’s View: Today’s Top Drivers Without Daytona 500 WinsThese five NASCAR drivers have yet to win a Daytona 500 - could this be the year?
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Fan’s View: 2012 NASCAR Preview – ‘The Little Guys’A look at the upcoming season for Wood Brothers Racing, Furniture Row Racing and Tommy Baldwin Racing.