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Jeff Gordon break-dances at the NASCAR After The Lap event

By Mike Smith · December 1, 2011 · 10:32 PM

Consider it the verbal version of “boys have at it.” Each year, as part of the weeklong series of events leading up to the championship banquet, Ford and Coca-Cola sponsor the NASCAR After The Lap event.

Kurt Busch is now a YouTube sensation

By Mike Smith · November 27, 2011 · 4:47 PM

Maybe it was the transmission failure at Homestead. Maybe it was the fact that his crew chief is leaving.

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A Stewart and Edwards cartoon retrospective

By Mike Smith · November 20, 2011 · 5:48 PM

Tony Stewart is a shark.

Now that Stewart pays the bills, he has adjusted his attitude

By Mike Smith · November 1, 2011 · 8:32 PM

Opinions are often based on personal experience and a fear of consequences. So it was no surprise when I read today that Tony Stewart wants NASCAR to hold drivers accountable for retaliation on the track.

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Objects in Carl Edwards’ rearview mirror may be closer than they appear

By Mike Smith · October 30, 2011 · 9:08 PM

Carl Edwards needs to keep checking his rearview mirrors now that a resurgent Tony Stewart is riding his rear bumper in final stretch to the Sprint Cup trophy.

Tragic day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

By Mike Smith · October 16, 2011 · 5:39 PM

Even before Dan Wheldon’s tragic death was confirmed today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, drivers being interview by ESPN were voicing their opinions about the type of racing we witnessed prior to the accident.

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Ron Hornaday wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

By Mike Smith · October 15, 2011 · 6:21 PM

Camping World Truck Series driver Ron Hornaday took the checkered flag for the 51st time in his career in Saturday’s Smith’s 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Driver Jennifer Jo Cobb races with the law on her side

By Mike Smith · October 14, 2011 · 9:49 PM

Camping World Truck Series driver Jennifer Jo Cobb is probably the smartest racer in the Truck Series.

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Reaction to radio chatter depends on who’s chattering

By Mike Smith · October 4, 2011 · 9:25 PM

When Kurt Busch uses some colorful language over the radio during a race it usually elicits a comment or two from the race broadcasters and a few mentions in the media. And fans aren’t too surprised since emotional blasts during the race aren’t out of character for the mercurial Busch.

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Did Dale Jr.’s car owner make the right move; will Kurt Busch psyche himself out?

By Mike Smith · September 13, 2011 · 4:58 PM

The most popular driver in NASCAR has managed to get into Chase by the skin of his teeth. He’s had his share of ups and downs, but Dale Jr. and the crew of the No. 88 car have shown improvement this season.

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