nascar

NASCAR is the official acronym for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, a United States based competition pitting some of the best race car drivers in the world. NASCAR's headquarters are in three locations: Charlotte, North Carolina, Daytona Beach, Florida, and New York City, New York.

While there had been unofficial races at Daytona Beach organized by NASCAR pioneer Bill France, Sr., NASCAR wasn't officially organized until 1948. Some of the most famous drivers to grace the gravel and tar ovals of yesteryear and today include Cale Yarborough, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Lee Petty, Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, and crossover driving star, Tony Stewart.

NASCAR has been lampooned in the movies on several occasions, including Burt Reynolds' 1983 feature, Stroker Ace, and Will Ferrell's 2006 film, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “nascar”

• in Sports
  Keselowski Survives Dega Carnage to Win
  Brad Keselowki survived late race crashes to win the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Speedway.
  by theprodigalscribe / on May 6, 2012
• in Sports
  Rowdy Rocks Richmond
  Kyle Busch wins, Earnhardt Jr. doesn't, and Carl Edwards falters down the stretch.
  by theprodigalscribe / on Apr 28, 2012
• in Sports
  Hamlin Enjoys the Sunshine at Kansas
  Changing track conditions at Kansas pushed Hamlin to the lead for his first victory at Kansas Speedway.
  by theprodigalscribe / on Apr 23, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “nascar”

 

• 2012 Power Rankings: Charlotte

  
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  Each week for the rest of the 2012 Sprint Cup season, Chase Wilhelm will rank who he thinks are the top 12 in the series. Here are the power rankings heading into the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway: Rank Driver Trending Top 10′s Comment 1 Jimmie Johnson – 8 Since this ...
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• Martin Truex Jr. (56) Drives AP Photo/LAT, Lesley Ann Miller

  
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  Martin Truex Jr. (56) drives during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/LAT, Lesley Ann Miller) MANDATORY CREDIT Martin Truex Jr. (56) Drives AP Photo/LAT, Lesley Ann Miller
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• Martin Truex Jr. Watches AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker

  
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  Martin Truex Jr. watches from the garage during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker) MANDATORY CREDIT Martin Truex Jr. Watches AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker
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• Martin Truex Jr. Smiles AP Photo/Autostock, Brian Czobat

  
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  Martin Truex Jr. smiles during qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Brian Czobat) MANDATORY CREDIT Martin Truex Jr. Smiles AP Photo/Autostock, Brian Czobat
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• Martin Truex Jr., Left, And Kevin Harvick Talk AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker

  
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  Martin Truex Jr., left, and Kevin Harvick talk during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker) MANDATORY CREDIT Martin Truex Jr., Left, And Kevin Harvick Talk AP ...
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• Martin Truex Jr. Stands AP Photo/Autostock, Russell LaBounty

  
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  Martin Truex Jr. stands on pit road during qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Russell LaBounty) MANDATORY CREDIT Martin Truex Jr. Stands AP Photo/Autostock, Russell LaBounty
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• Jimmie Johnson, Left, And Mark Martin Talk AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker

  
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  Jimmie Johnson, left, and Mark Martin talk during qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker) MANDATORY CREDIT Jimmie Johnson, Left, And Mark Martin Talk AP Photo/Autostock, ...
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• Jimmie Johnson Watches AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker

  
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  Jimmie Johnson watches from the garage during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker) MANDATORY CREDIT Jimmie Johnson Watches AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker
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• Carl Edwards Talks AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker

  
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  Carl Edwards talks to a crew member during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker) MANDATORY CREDIT Carl Edwards Talks AP Photo/Autostock, Matthew T. Thacker
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• Marcos Ambrose (9) Drives AP Photo/LAT, Lesley Ann Miller

  
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  Marcos Ambrose (9) drives during practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/LAT, Lesley Ann Miller) MANDATORY CREDIT Marcos Ambrose (9) Drives AP Photo/LAT, Lesley Ann Miller
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• Little superspeedway hosts a ‘big one’ of its own

  
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  Richmond International Raceway is regarded as a short track that drives like a superspeedway because of its unique D shape, and just past the midpoint of Saturday night’s race, the track had its own version of “the big one.” Little superspeedway hosts a ‘big one’ of its own
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• Rusty Wallace: Induction into NASCAR Hall of Fame Well-Deserved for Racing Giant

  
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  It didnt take Rusty Wallace long to gain entry into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, as well it shouldnt have. Wallace was elected to join Buck Baker, Leonard Wood, Cotton Owens, and Herb Thomas in the Class of 2013 on Wednesday by a 54-person panel in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 55-year-old Wallace is easily the most ...
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• Almirola takes first pole at Coca-Cola 600 (The Associated Press)

  
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  CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Its been awhile, but Richard Petty has bragging rights once again in Charlotte.
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• Almirola takes first pole at Coca-Cola 600 (Yahoo! Sports)

  
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  CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Its been awhile, but Richard Petty has bragging rights once again in Charlotte.
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• Almirola takes first pole at Coca-Cola 600

  
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  CONCORD, N.C. (AP) It’s been awhile, but Richard Petty has bragging rights once again in Charlotte. Click here to read the full article … This was posted on www.officialsportsbetting.com , your guide to online sports betting. If you like online casinos: visit www.hypercasinos.com Almirola takes first ...
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• Martin Truex Jr. Drives Getty Images for NASCAR

  
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  CONCORD, NC – MAY 24: Martin Truex Jr. drives the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) Martin Truex Jr. Drives Getty Images for NASCAR
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• Kyle Busch Looks (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

  
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  Kyle Busch looks out of the garage before practice for Saturday’s NASCAR History 300 Nationwide Series auto race in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 24, 2012. Kyle Busch Looks (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
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• Kyle Busch, Driver Of The #54 Monster Energy Toyota, Sits Getty Images for NASCAR

  
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  CONCORD, NC – MAY 24: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamey Price/Getty Images for NASCAR) Kyle Busch, Driver Of The #54 Monster Energy ...
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• Jamie McMurray (L), Driver Of The #1 Bass Pro Shops/Arctic Cat Chevrolet, Talks With Juan Pablo Montoya (R), Driver Getty Images

  
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  CONCORD, NC – MAY 24: Jamie McMurray (L), driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Arctic Cat Chevrolet, talks with Juan Pablo Montoya (R), driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina. ...
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• Denny Hamlin Looks (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

  
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  Denny Hamlin looks on in the garage before practice for Saturday’s NASCAR History 300 Nationwide series auto race in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 24, 2012. Denny Hamlin Looks (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
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