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July 10, 2008
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-LifeLock.com 400 Lineup
Rain-out for the Lifelock400.com qualifying at Chicagoland
McDonald Crosses The Ocean To Drag Race At Thunder Valley
Gabrielle McDonald was just another kid on summer vacation with her family when a random, unexpected moment changed her young life.
June 29, 2008
Shortridge Doesn’t Let Age Tell His Tale In Motocross
Riders of all skill levels were slipping, sliding and dropping on the muddy track.
June 25, 2008
AUTO RACING: Tennessee High Teacher Pursues Fast Hobby At Bristol Dragway
Tara Brookshire devised a unique plan for her birthday party. She wanted to celebrate with a mix of thunder, smoke and speed. Meet the fastest geometry teacher in the Mountain Empire.
June 22, 2008
NHRA Drag Racer Kalitta Remembered during AMA Dragbike Event at Bristol Dragway
On the surface, it was a festive Sunday afternoon at Bristol Dragway.The track announcer was screaming with excitement, fans were crowded near the starting line, and the sound of nitro powered motorcycles echoed throughout Thunder Valley.
June 21, 2008
NHRA Winner Among The AMA Dragbike Competitors at Bristol Dragway
Michael Phillips executed a loud burnout, then thundered down the track.
June 20, 2008
McBride Enjoys Role as Spiderman in AMA Dragbike World
No journey down the dragstrip is ever the same for Larry McBride.
June 18, 2008
Lonesome Pine Raceway Features A Diverse Cast Of Characters
The cast of characters has become familiar.
There are rising stars, proven veterans and even a fun-loving, fast-driving guy named Nasty.
June 15, 2008
COLUMN: Time to Bust the Bubble, NASCAR
It’s been a strange week in the bubble-like world of NASCAR.
June 14, 2008
Bristol Resident Plays Starring Role in Monster Truck Madness at Bristol Dragway
Randy Moore was surrounded by kids - laughing, jumping and screaming kids. It’s become a routine scene for the free-spirited Bristol native. In fact, kids of all ages are attracted to Moore and his 1,700-horsepower creation dubbed the War Wizard.
June 12, 2008
AUTO RACING: Kinzer Enjoys The Street Fight Crowd At Bristol Dragway
BRISTOL, Tenn.—J.W. Kinzer eased up to the light with a look of intense concentration.
It had been another long day at work, and Kinzer was eager to release some stress in bold fashion.
June 11, 2008
MOTORSPORTS: A Monster Show Is Coming To Bristol
Allen Pezo loves to make kids scream and adults chuckle.
His method is madness, motorized madness.
June 10, 2008
AUTO RACING: Bristol Motor Speedway Honors Richard Childress
While the setting was formal, Richard Childress seemed right at home at Bristol Motor Speedway. And for good reason.
Richard Childress shares memories of Bristol Motor Speedway
While the setting was formal, Richard Childress seemed right at home at Bristol Motor Speedway. And for good reason.
Childress has watched nine of his cars win at the fearsome theatre of speed, and one of his longtime engine gurus is from nearby Washington County, Va.
June 06, 2008
Monster Truck Madness Flies In To Bristol Dragway June 14th.
The high-octane show will have fans on the edge of their seats.
June 04, 2008
Renner just the latest motocross star to compete at Muddy Creek
It’s been become an almost weekly routine for Ricky Renner.
The 19-year-old motocross sensation delivers a flawless run, then is asked about his famous brother.
June 01, 2008
Earhart Hones Motocross Skills at Muddy Creek Event
Muddy Creek Raceway has long served as a launching pad for rising motocross stars.Tanner Earhart is eager to take the next jump.
May 31, 2008
AUTO RACING: Megasauras, Monster Of Fire
Mike West is the master of a monster.
May 30, 2008
AUTO RACING: Night Of Fire Thrills 8,000 Fans At Bristol Dragway
Children were screaming, hats were flying and smoke was everywhere.
May 28, 2008
Gilbertson Among The Stars Appearing In Friday’s Night Of Fire At Bristol Dragway
The world of major league drag racing is full of high-risk pressure and high-dollar headaches.
May 27, 2008
AUTO RACING: “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Makes Surprise Appearance In Abingdon
An otherwise normal Tuesday afternoon at the William N. Neff Center for Science and Technology quickly turned into a day of lasting memories when National Hot Rod Association racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits showed up, unannounced.
May 25, 2008
AUTO RACING: Kahne Slips Past Stewart to Post Win
Kasey Kahne won last week’s NASCAR All-Star Race thanks to the support of his passionate fans. Late Sunday night at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, the driver of the Budweiser Dodge won stock car racing’s longest event the hard way.
COLUMN: Kyle Busch Turns Boos into Cheers
Kyle Busch has become accustomed to the routine.
May 24, 2008
AUTO RACING: Counts Adds to Dream Week with Victory at Lonesome Pine Raceway
Jeff Counts realized a dream last week, and he still has the trophy to show for it.
May 21, 2008
DRAG RACING: ‘Bristol Dragway’ for Fans of All Ages
Bristol Dragway is one of the most historic facilities in motorsports. Since the opening event in 1965, all the top stars and their cars have competed at the ear-popping track dubbed Thunder Valley.
May 19, 2008
NHRA: Troxel, Fans Share History At Thunder Valley
Melanie Troxel took a fast ride into history late Sunday night at Bristol Dragway.
May 18, 2008
NHRA: Troxel Leaves Bristol with a Piece of History
Melanie Troxel came to Bristol Dragway this weekend searching for her first win of the season.
NHRA: Troxel Takes Funny Car Finals, Makes History
Troxel, 35, also becomes the first-ever female in NHRA history to win a Funny Car and Top Fuel event.
NHRA: Bernstein After More than Just ‘Fair’ Conditions
Kenny Bernstein is still racing, even though he’s no longer firing up a car on the track.
NHRA: Sox, Martin Inducted into Legends of Thunder Valley
Drag racing historians received a treat Sunday at Bristol Dragway as Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin became the latest inductees into the Legends of Thunder Valley. With Sox handling the driving and Martin serving as tuner, the Sox & Martin combination earned five world championships along with 46 national event wins in the NHRA, IHRA and AHRA.
