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Spectator killed leaving Daytona in road rage incident
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http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/breakingnews/roadrage.htm
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Johnny Thompson passes
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From yankeeracer.com: http://yankeeracer.com/news/2007/news070220a.htm
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Is there a need for a retirement plan for Nascar driver's?
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Without pension, NASCAR stars forgotten By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PAMPLICO, S.C. (AP) -- The living room of Sam Ard's brown doublewide trailer speaks to his short but successful NASCAR career. Trophies surround the fireplace and crowd its mantel. Plaques and pictures dot the livin...
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Former Cup racer Joe Miliken critically injured in crash while driving Roush #6 hauler
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http://aolsvc.sports.aol.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/cup/01/31/roush.hauler.accident/index.html
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Fred "Fuzzy" Baer passes
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Former CT Modified racer Fred Fuzzy Baer has Passed away. Making Lap's would like to extend our condolences to Fuzzy's family and freinds.
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North Wilkesboro sold to real estate co, Smith comment's
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From Jayski.com: North Wilkesboro Speedway sold to real estate company UPDATE: Speedway Motorsports Inc.'s Bruton Smith said he and Bob Bahre [owns New Hampshire Intl Speedway], who each own half-interest in North Wilkesboro Speedway, have signed a deal with a real estate company to negoti...
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Unser Jr charged with DUI after crash
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From Jayski.com: Unser Jr. charged with DUI after crash: Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. was charged with driving under the influence after leaving the scene of a freeway crash. He was arrested after he was identified as the driver of a car that sideswiped another on the Las Vegas Beltw...
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Owner of Myrtle Beach Speedway arrested
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MYRTLE BEACH SPEEDWAY Owner arrest clouds future Hardee says legal troubles won't affect track's plans By Kurt Knapek The Sun News Billy Hardee is adamant that there is a future for Myrtle Beach Speedway. "Nothing's gonna happen about the speedway," the co-owner said. Ni...
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RIP BENNY PARSONS
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Sad News: Benny Parsons: Benny Parsons, 65, passed away today [Jan 16] at the Intensive Care Unit of the Carolinas Medial Center in Charlotte, NC. Parsons, who became a popular television and radio personality after retiring from driving in 1988, entered the hospital Dec. 26 as the result of compli...
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Get well Kip Stockwell
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Saw in a post on the Northeast Racing News forum that BES/ ACT Tour driver driver Kip Stockwell was injured in an accident at his home. We wish Kip well and also a speedy recovery.
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IROC Series to delay start of 2007 season?
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http://aolsvc.sports.aol.nascar.com/2007/news/headlines/official/01/09/iroc/index.html
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Bobby Hamilton Sr passes
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http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070107/SPORTS09/70107008
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Ernie Caruso Passes
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http://thespeedwaylinereport.com/Releases/JAN07/1-6-07CARUSO.htm
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Dan Shaver
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From Jayski.com:
Sad News - Dan Shaver: Dan Shaver, 56, ARCA/Busch Series driver and team owner, died Tuesday Jan. 2 at his home after a battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Charlotte, he was a graduate of South Mecklenburg High School, attended Central Piedmont Community College and serve...
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IL man claims son's "privacy invaded" by Nascar brochure
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From Jayski.com:
Boy’s Privacy Invaded When Pictured In NASCAR Brochure, Suit Claims: A Joliet [IL] man says his minor son had his privacy invaded when the Chicagoland Speedway used pictures of him to advertise its events in a brochure. In a lawsuit filed in federal court against Raceway Associa...
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Family of police officer killed in school bus race at New Smyrna files suit
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/volusia/orl-mdanielssuit29a06dec29,0,6978170.story?track=rss
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Bob Santos Sr passes
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We here at Making Laps would like to send our personel condolences to the entire Santos family on Bob Sr's passing.
Rest in Peace...... Frito Bandito,
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Happy Holidays
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I would just like to wish everyone a Happy and safe Holiday Season,Richie.
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Bob Ramstrom
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Bob Ramstrom, grandfather of current up an coming young racer Derek Ramstrom, and former Modified car owner in the 60's, 70's, and 80's has passed.
We at Making Laps would like to extend our condolences to the Ramstrom family.
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NASCAR Foundation Selling Special Holiday Cards
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http://www.scenedaily.com/press_releases/press_release.html?release_id=215
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NASCAR Takes Over Mexican Racing Series
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http://www.racingwest.com/news/story.php3/14533/index.htm
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2007 Northeast Racing Expo Information
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http://www.whowon.com/sresults.asp?SanctionID=647&StoryID=209343
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Zanardi testing F1 car
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From AP Sports:
Alex Zanardi Makes Heroic Return to F1
By PAUL LOGOTHETIS Associated Press Writer
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Alex Zanardi nestled himself into the car, fiddled with the buckles on his helmet until they were just right, then accelerated past a crowd of onlookers and onto the track...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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With the off season almost here.........
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With only the Turkey Derby at Wall, and the Meltdown at South Boston left until the off season sets in we are turning are attention to the Vintage and Trivia sections of the board. We have posted several new Vintage tributes to past greats, and will be looking to come up with trivia teasers. Please feel f...
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Rene Charland
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I observed this news while reading at Phil Smith's champ Trail.
Rene Charland is recouperating from a recent car crash.
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6 spectators injured at Star Speedway NH
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From the unionleader.com:
Nov 5, 11:48 AM EST
Car hits stands, 6 hurt in racetrack crash
EPPING, N.H. (AP) -- Six people are recovering from injuries received when a race car went out of control and crashed into the grandstand at the Star Speedway.
Epping police said none of the injuries were...
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Rock Gault
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http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=642&StoryID=207981
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M. Verne Joy
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M. Verne Joy father of Mike Joy has passed. The entire staff of Making Laps would like to send our condolences to Mike and the Joy family on their loss.
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Johnny Coy Sr
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Former standout Midget driver Johnny Coy Sr has passed. Johnny was a 4 time ARDC Midget champion in 1968 and 1969 and again in 1971 and 1972. Johhny is also currently 2nd on the all time ARDC Midget win list with 69 career victory's.
The staff of Making Laps would like to send our co...
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