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March 17, 2010
AUTO RACING: Ambrose brings his own style to Bristol
Ambrose developed his racing instincts through karting and the radical Australian road racing series dubbed V8 Supercar, so naturally he faced a transition period at America’s favorite short track.
DRAG RACING: Legend remembered at Bristol Dragway
A large crowd of friends, family members and fans gathered around the starting line to pay one final salute to drag-racing pioneer and champion Shirl Greer on Wednesday.
March 16, 2010
COLUMN: Patrick has style, not substance
While more proven drivers in the series must struggle to keep their teams and careers afloat, Patrick was basically given a free pass to front pages and highlight shows despite having no experience in a stock car.
AUTO RACING: Shawna Robinson was racing pioneer
Before Danica, there was Shawna in NASCAR
March 15, 2010
Once elusive dream of a BMS Sprint Cup ticket is now a reality for NASCAR fans
A ticket to a Sprint Cup event at Bristol Motor Speedway once represented an elusive dream for NASCAR fans.
Abingdon Nationwide racer Eric McClure has famous relative in Hollywood
Abingdon’s Eric McClure has attracted his share of fame since entering the NASCAR world in 2003.
On-track driver rivalries at BMS through the years
Over the years, Bristol Motor Speedway has seen more than a few on-track skirmishes between drivers whose emotions have gotten the best of them, much like the recent incident between Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
March 14, 2010
First wave of NASCAR fans arrive at Bristol Motor Speedway
It’s a week before the main event at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the party is already underway.
By Friday afternoon, the free-spirited architects of “Jelloville” were in town to stake their prime camping spot and plot their proven race strategy.
Bristol Motor Speedway officials hope Edwards-Keselowski rivalry will spark ticket sales.
NASCAR officials and fans cringed last week as the simmering rivalry between NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski culminated with a spectacular accident at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Many pundits have since criticized Edwards for his headline-grabbing act of retribution, but the controversy has breathed life into a sport suffering from lackluster television ratings, empty seats and lukewarm sponsorship.
March 06, 2010
Junior on the pole for Atlanta race
Fastest pole-winning speed for a Sprint Cup race in 2009
March 04, 2010
NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne in Johnson City
Kahne is currently 23rd in the points.
March 02, 2010
Bristol Motor Speedway general manager Jeff Byrd takes medical leave of absence
Jeff Byrd has helped to orchestrate one of the most enduring streaks in motorsports, but the charismatic track president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway will be on the sidelines for the upcoming Food City 500.
February 27, 2010
Kurt Busch grabs the pole for the Shelby American in Vegas
First pole for Kurt Busch at his home track
February 25, 2010
3-time Cup Champion David Pearson Enters Scotts race
Pearson’s first win at Bristol Motor Speedway came in 1967
SAFER barrier extension at BMS to tighten racing groove by nearly three feet
Bristol Motor Speedway is about to undergo a transition.
Due in part to feedback from fans who long for more action on the infamous concrete oval, BMS officials have decided to tighten the racing groove by nearly three feet.
February 11, 2010
Tazewell native Kevin Kidd serves as crew chief for Joey Logano in NASCAR Nationwide Series
Kevin Kidd grew up with fast dreams.
Working alongside his father and brother, the former Tazewell, Va., resident began learning the essentials of horsepower at age eight. From regional short tracks to famed superspeedways, Kidd continually added to his skill-set and knowledge base.
February 03, 2010
Bristol Motor Speedway officials work to extend sellout streak
Kyle Busch created headlines and highlights last season by sweeping the two NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Bristol Motor Speedway. The dominance of Busch was not the big story from the motorsports temple, however.
January 28, 2010
Abingdon teen anxious to take another step in racing career
The walls and floors of the Jeff Roark Motorsports shop are jammed with vivid memories and fast dreams.
January 27, 2010
Dave Marcis and Tommy Houston to compete in Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at BMS
It was a chilly Wednesday morning in the hills of Tennessee, but Dave Marcis was in racing mode.
January 21, 2010
COLUMN: Junior Needs to Win
The annual NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway offers a stage for grandiose predictions and macho chest-thumping.
France: ‘We Want to See Drivers Mixing it Up’
The race back to the rowdy roots of stock car racing continues.
Stakes Get Higher for 19-Year-Old Racer Austin Dillon
Austin Dillon generated a buzz in 2008 by winning a high-stakes Late Model race on the high-banked dirt oval at Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Va.
AUTO RACING: It’s life. Earnhardt Jr. gets it.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been criticized and even ridiculed over the past two years.
GREGORY: Love him, hate him, he’s still Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch was greeted with a mix of cheers and smirks by a group of fans at Charlotte Motor Speedway this week. It’s become routine.
January 20, 2010
AUTO RACING: Ragan views 2009 Nationwide win at BMS as a confidence booster
The heat was on David Ragan at Bristol Motor Speedway last August.
GREGORY: Tony Stewart all grown up
Tony Stewart could be forgiven for appearing a bit stressed last January.
January 18, 2010
COLUMN: Four-Time Champ Deserves Respect
Jimmie Johnson has all the qualities of a hero.
Hamlin Earns His Way Up the Ranks
The top levels of NASCAR were once dominated by southern-bred ruffians who honed their skills on fearsome short tracks.
Kyle Busch Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension
Kyle Busch has earned the reputation for being moody and demanding, but the NASCAR Sprint Cup star had several million reasons to relax Monday afternoon.
January 09, 2010
Eric McClure to return in Hefty car for 2010 NASCAR Nationwide season
It’s referred to as “The Call” in the NASCAR world.
