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August 20, 2008

Burton Continues to Gain Ground in Younger Generation’s Race

Jeff Burton watches NASCAR’s current youth movement and smiles.

Still The Favorite

Kyle Busch expected to win again on Saturday

Busch Takes Title, Johnson Wrecks In Bristol Truck Race

Kyle Busch is now in an elite club with Carl Edwards and Mark Martin as the only drivers to win races in all three series at Bristol Motor Speedway after taking the top title in the O’Reilly 200.

Holman Takes Checkered Flag In Aarons 150 At BMS

It took just one lap to bring out the first caution of this August Race Week at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the Abingdon native survived the spins around him to take the checkered flag.

Die-Hard Race Fan Posthumously Takes Ride Of His Life

It was James “Jimmy” Harris’ lifelong dream to drive Bristol Motor Speedway. He passed away in March, but his friends made sure he still made the ride.

Morgan-McClure Team Retains The No. 4 In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Southwest Virginia’s NASCAR team still has its number.

Monday night on his SIRIUS NASCAR Radio show, Tony Stewart revealed that the car of new teammate, Ryan Newman, will have the No. 39 next season for Stewart-Haas Racing instead of the previously announced No. 4.

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Rise, Fall and Future of Morgan McClure Motorsports

This week marks the biggest letdown in a year full of disappointments for Morgan McClure Motorsports, the race team’s general manager said Wednesday.

Racing Briefs

As part of its sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Nationwide Insurance is bringing the high-speed action to their local agents and fans.

Tickets For Sold-Out Race Available At Off-Track Sites

The race is on to get tickets to Saturday’s Sharpie 500, and it seems fans will do just about anything to get their hands on them.

Race Fans To Catch A Wave To A World Record

The “wave” is generally seen during a lull in the action at sports venues, as spectators seek to amuse themselves to fend off boredom.

August 19, 2008

Moss’ Move Into NASCAR Truck Series Fits With His Southern Roots

Instead, Moss pulled another stunner. And he made a move that appeared to be questionable from the outside but made perfect sense to those who know him and his deep Southern roots.

Former Nationwide Series Driver Finds New Niche

Mark McFarland’s racing career veered off track in 2006.
His fast detour back to success and happiness includes a stop at Bristol Motor Speedway tonight.

Act One Of Race Week At Bristol Motor Speedway Offers A Treat For Grassroots Fans

The hills of Bristol are again alive with the rumble of motorhomes and racing engines.

In fact, the first wave of NASCAR fans began to arrive two weeks ago.

BMS Food City 250 /Sharpie 500 Upcoming Events

Organizers talk about upcoming Food City 250 and Sharpie 500Race Week events on News Channel 11 at noon.

BMS Ticket Deal

Families looking to save money heading to the Bristol Motor Speedway with the family four pack for the Food City 250.

August 18, 2008

NASCAR To Move Sprint Cup, Nationwide Races To First Week Of Spring In 2009

The Bristol Herald Courier has learned that NASCAR will officially move the Sprint Cup and Nationwide spring races back to the weekend of March 20-22.

Busy Week Awaits For NASCAR At Bristol Motor Speedway

The stage is set at Bristol Motor Speedway and the headliner will be busy.

Bristol Motor Speedway Fuels Area Economy

Race weekend is here and race fans will spend their hard earned cash, pumping millions of dollars into our region’s economy. A study shows a year of racing events at BMS generates more than four hundred million dollars into our area economy.