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July 03, 2009

NASCAR Legend Wendell Scott Dealt Yet Another Snub In Hall Of Fame Nominations

Wendell Scott was the very definition of a pioneer.

ETA Set To Tee Off And NASCAR Hall OF Fame Nominees
ETA Set To Tee Off And NASCAR Hall OF Fame Nominees

An inaugural class of five will be chosen from the group.


July 02, 2009

Mayfield Suspension Lifted And Ryan Newman At BMS
Mayfield Suspension Lifted And Ryan Newman At BMS

Newman stands to make an astounding 1,100 laps, traveling more than 586 miles around the .533-mile oval over three nights and could be in the seat for more than seven hours.


July 01, 2009

Ryan Newman Will Try To Make History By Runniing Four Races At BMS
Ryan Newman Will Try To Make History By Runniing Four Races At BMS

Ryan Newman will embark on an historic journey next month.

Waltrip and Allison Headed To The NASCAR Hall Of Fame
Waltrip and Allison Headed To The NASCAR Hall Of Fame

A 21-member nominating committee selected the nominees from
NASCAR drivers, owners and promoters.


June 24, 2009

Former Virginia High School athlete fuels competitive fire at Lonesome Pine Raceway
Former Virginia High School athlete fuels competitive fire at Lonesome Pine Raceway

It was a captivating struggle.

Lap after grueling lap, Jenna Wagner worked and weaved her 3,200-pound race car around the slippery asphalt.


June 22, 2009

AUTO RACING: Father And Son In the Fast Lane

Darrell and Caleb Holman share racing bond


June 15, 2009

Southwest Virginia Native Talks About NASCAR Future
Southwest Virginia Native Talks About NASCAR Future

NASCAR President Mike Helton is confident his sport will weather the storm.


June 13, 2009

Blast from the Past stirs memories
Blast from the Past stirs memories

The Bristol Dragway celebrated drag racing’s and muscle car’s historic past with Saturday’s Blast from the Past presented by Ferguson Enterprises.


June 10, 2009

AUTO RACING: School Comes First For Drew Brannon
AUTO RACING: School Comes First For Drew Brannon

Young stock car driver speaks to middle schoolers on importance of education


June 08, 2009

BMS Brings Back Modified Race; Kahne, Others To Compete
BMS Brings Back Modified Race; Kahne, Others To Compete

It was a compelling scene at Bristol Motor Speedway Monday morning.


June 01, 2009

COLUMN: Is This The Motivation Dale Jr. Needs?

Will Kyle Busch’s comments fire up Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Megasaurus Brings Fire And Mayhem To Bristol Dragway

Fans thrilled by return of Megasaurus to Thunder Valley


May 27, 2009

NASCAR Docks Robby Gordon 50 Points
NASCAR Docks Robby Gordon 50 Points

Crew chief Kirk Almquist has been fined $50,000


May 26, 2009

Reutimann Wins Rained Soaked Coca-Cola 600
Reutimann Wins Rained Soaked Coca-Cola 600

It was the first win in 75 Cup starts for Reutimann.


May 25, 2009

Osborne Overcoming Bad Breaks
Osborne Overcoming Bad Breaks

Richlands’ Zach Osborne became the first American rider in 10 years to win an International Motorcycle Federation championship by winning the Grand Prix of Turkey


May 24, 2009

11 Connects Sportscast: Melissa Hipolit 05/24

11 Connects Sportscast: Melissa Hipolit 05/24


May 23, 2009

National Karting Event Held At Beechnut Raceway In Blountville
National Karting Event Held At Beechnut Raceway In Blountville

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. - Thomas Underwood zipped around the quarter-mile dirt track in his low-slung machine as his wife watched anxiously from the pits.
Just a few steps away, Underwood’s father and mother were busy executing a variety of mechanical and administrative tasks.
For the past 11 years, the Underwood family has followed the fast world of karting up and down the East Coast.


May 20, 2009

Bristol Dragway Event Features Record-Setting Speeds, Big Crowds And A Legendary Visit
Bristol Dragway Event Features Record-Setting Speeds, Big Crowds And A Legendary Visit

With a relentless work ethic, endless supply of courage and iconic nickname, Dale Pulde helped to revolutionize the sport of drag racing.
Pulde has seen and done about everything over his star-studded journey, yet he admits to being shocked at the transformation of Bristol Dragway. The driver of the “War Eagle” was inducted into the Legends of Thunder Valley Sunday morning before final eliminations for the National Hot Rod Association Thunder Valley Nationals. 


May 17, 2009

Schumacher, Worsham Roar Loudest At Thunder Valley
Schumacher, Worsham Roar Loudest At Thunder Valley

“I’m just a lucky guy to get to drive with these guys,” Worsham said.

Schumacher Gives His Best In NHRA Victory
Schumacher Gives His Best In NHRA Victory

“I don’t wake up and think I have three-tenths of a second on anybody,” he said

COLUMN: Schumacher Says No Change Is Needed
COLUMN: Schumacher Says No Change Is Needed

“It’s a question everyone in the sports needs to keep asking,” Schumacher said.

Every Race a Blast for Millican

Clay Millican flashed an electric smile as he rolled his Hope For Sudan Top Fuel dragster to the starting line at Bristol Dragway Saturday afternoon.


May 16, 2009

Where’s Welcome Mat for Drag Fans?

It was a major-league setting Friday night at Bristol Dragway.

McClenathan Grabs First No. 1 Qualifying Spot Since Last July

It seems like old times for Cory McClenathan at Bristol Dragway this weekend.

Edwards helps with Young Life
Edwards helps with Young Life

Pro stock driver Mike Edwards is partnering with Young Life to help out area youths—one hot dog at a time

Force & Force taking funny car by storm

John Force and his daughter, Ashley Force Hood, have become some of the hottest tickets on the NHRA circuit


May 15, 2009

Brown Looks for Speed at Thunder Valley
Brown Looks for Speed at Thunder Valley

Antron Brown has the perfect mentality for a drag racer.

Economy Takes Its Toll on Troxel
Economy Takes Its Toll on Troxel

Melanie Troxel was everywhere. Hard to miss, ready to talk and quick to smile. But she wasn’t where she wanted to be.

Force Hood Leads the Pack at Thunder Valley
Force Hood Leads the Pack at Thunder Valley

The queen of drag racing has earned another bow.

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