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Food City 500 Preview

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Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 18, 2012 Photo - Getty Images

Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 18, 2012
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Bristol.

The history, short track racing and hot tempers make Bristol one of the most special places in the entire NASCAR world. Fans will come in from all over the world to see the cars race around the high banks of the World’s Fastest Half-Mile.

Names are made on this short track in Bristol, Tennessee and every year, a new face is running up front. As the Sprint Cup Series rolls into Bristol for another race in the 2013 season, excitement is assumed to show up simply because it’s Bristol Baby! The revamped surface made for an incredible and classic Bristol race last August and more of the same is expected this weekend. Continue reading →

Jeremy Clements Reinstated by NASCAR

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Jeremy Clements
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NASCAR has reinstated Jeremy Clements after his completion of stipulations following his indefinite suspension from NASCAR on Feb. 27 for violating the sanctioning body’s Code of Conduct policy. Clements will be on NASCAR probation until Sept. 13, 2013.

“As part of the requirements for reinstatement, Jeremy Clements participated in an individualized program with Dr. Richard Lapchick and his staff at the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. “In Dr. Lapchick’s judgment, Jeremy has successfully completed the program. We’re pleased that Jeremy has taken these important steps and will return to racing starting this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.”

Learn more about why Jeremy Clements was indefinitely suspended here.

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The 5 Most Interesting Events from the NASCAR World in 2012

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2012 featured many interesting, exciting and shocking events in the NASCAR world. Some of the most extreme events were a jet dryer blowing up, a huge brawl in the garage and a champion who had a tad bit much of Miller Lite in victory lane, after winning his first Sprint Cup championship. Continue reading →

NASCAR News & Views – Volume 42 – September 3 – 9, 2012

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September 3 – 9, 2012

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NASCAR News & Views – Volume 41 – August 27 thru September 2, 2012

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August 27 thru September 2, 2012

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