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As the NASCAR season kicks off in a few weeks, I turn my attention to Daytona International Speedway, the place built by Bill France Sr. himself, the founder of NASCAR, and home to the “Super Bowl of NASCAR” the Daytona 500. As you walk up to the Speedway you are greeted by a statue of …

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2017 NASCAR Playoffs start this weekend, and to be honest, without Tony Stewart racing I’ve followed less this year. That doesn’t mean I don’t know what’s going on. Danica leaving Stewart-Haas, me rooting for Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick to win it all. But the biggest stories are the way Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle …

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I’m sure there are a lot that I’m forgetting, but here are the Top 10 Sports Moments that I remember. These don’t include things like “The Tyree Catch”, which may have been incredible, but didn’t affect my ‘sports rooting’ and the teams that I follow (more life it infuriated me as a Cowboys fan). These …

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This weekend marks the final race for legendary driver Tony Stewart, who I’ve been a fan of for 13+ years. This week I visited Richmond International Raceway, the home of Tony’s first ever win in 1999. Open during regular business hours (8:30AM-5PM) the track gives out free tours, and to take you around their large …

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Well, here we go again with a NASCAR playoff schedule upcoming. I’ve already explained the rules in previous years (here and here), so let’s jump right into the drivers seat. 16 Drivers. 10 Races. 4 Rounds. 1 Champion. The first round of 16 starts this Sunday in Chicagoland and Stewart-Haas Racing will have three of their …

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The NASCAR season gets underway this Sunday with the Daytona 2016. While last year was all about Jeff Gordon’s final run (which turned into a race for the Chase), this year was supposed to be about Tony Stewart’s final hurrah. That is until he injured himself a few weeks ago and will miss the opening …

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Here are (what I consider) the top sports moments of 2015. 9. Malcolm Butler Steals a Super Bowl With only 20 seconds left, and Seattle on the goal line, the Seahawks elect to pass instead of handing it off to running back Marshawn Lynch, leading to an interception for Malcolm Butler, giving Tom Brady and …

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The NASCAR Playoffs start this Sunday, and it’s bound to be a great one! Here are the rules, as mostly copied from last years post. Let’s break it down, and then mention who is in-it-to-win-it this year: 16 drivers made it into the Chase this year (based on wins during the season, not necessarily on …

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