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 Patrick nervous and Stewart surly By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Danica Patrick not looking forward to race in Japan This Sunday the Indycar race series is scheduled to run a race in Motegi, Japan. Because of the recent, earthquakes, tsunami and damage to nuclear reactors, driver Danica Patrick showed reservations about making the trip. “It’s not great. I mean I don’t want to make anyone mad, but heck yeah I’m concerned,” she said. “I mean, MotoGP has made a big fuss about going there and obviously their race got delayed and it’s still after ours the next… Read more...  Busch wins yet again at Richmond By DAVE LAWRENCE sports@mechlocal.com Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards turned the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 into a slugfest at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night. The two Sprint Cup competitors dominated the Nationwide Series race, leading for a combined 234 of 250 laps, but Edwards’ attempt to overtake Busch at the end stalled in the final five laps to give Busch his eighth Nationwide win of the year and 51st of his career. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished third, giving him a 16-point lead over Emporia’s Elliott Sadler – who finished sixth – in the Nationwide… Read more...  Mixed feelings for Hamlin during White House visit By Charlie Leffler Media General News Services Last Wednesday NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin found himself battling mixed emotions as he stood at the left hand of President Barack Obama. On one hand, a special invitation to the White House left Hamlin exited to return to Washington D.C. for the second time and take a closer look at the historic building. But at the public ceremony honoring the group of NASCAR drivers, it was hard to miss the fact that Jimmie Johnson stood at the right hand of the President. As much of an honor it was for the drivers to be invited to the White House, this… Read more...  Harvick hangs up trucks and Gordon meets the Bieb BY DAVE LAWRENCE Sports@mechlocal.com Truckin’ no more Kevin Harvick is lightening his workload. On Wednesday, Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, announced that he will merge his Nationwide Series operations with Richard Childress Racing. On Friday, he announced that he will no longer field teams in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He had already suspended his truck manufacturing operation more than a month ago. “It’s just a tough model business-wise,” Harvick said. “We have scrimped and scraped and got the sponsorship and… Read more... Sep 08, 2011 RIR to pay tribute to military and first responders Staff reports As fans fill the stands at Richmond International Raceway this Saturday night, September 10th, they will be joining in the most patriotic pre-race ceremony ever at America’s Premier Short Track. To honor America, the pre-race ceremony will begin with a “Salute to America” concert featuring patriotic music performed by police and military bands, as well as an active duty marine. The evening will be highlighted by Wounded Warriors saying the pledge, Danny Rodriguez, the singing NY police officer, singing God Bless America and the U.S.… Read more... |
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