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April 04, 2008
Column: Racing’s supporting cast gets shot at BMS
Bristol Motor Speedway has long been associated with NASCAR superstars such as Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Darrell Waltrip.
April 03, 2008
Kimmel Brings Fun Back to BMS
Frank Kimmel?s eyes began to widen as he described the historic scene to reporters Thursday afternoon.
Roots Racing
Racing fans will have another option Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Street Stock Spectacular promises to be affordable, exciting and fun.
Regional Briefs: BHC’s Gregory Honored With Writing Award
Bristol Herald Courier sports writer Allen Gregory recently was recognized by the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association for excellence.
April 01, 2008
NASCAR leader accepts former teacher’s invite home
The most powerful man in American motorsports was silenced Tuesday afternoon.
March 22, 2008
Street Fights: Eight Years and Counting for Bristol
Bristol Dragway's Street Fights features a vast array of vehicles for the race.
March 20, 2008
REGIONAL BRIEFS: Stallard Helps Pound Drop Wildcats
Katie Stallard went 2-for-4 and blasted a home run during a seven run third inning as the Pound Wildcats held on for an 8-6 softball win over non-district rival St. Paul.
March 19, 2008
Hamilton. Jr. fights long odds in Nationwide Series
NASCAR Nationwide Series regular Bobby Hamilton, Jr. willing to speak out for the little guys in NASCAR
March 17, 2008
BMS Follow-up: Richard Childress Racing Concentrating on Next Race
Richard Childress had reason to be happy Sunday. In fact, the car owner and former journeyman driver from North Carolina had four reasons.
March 16, 2008
NASCAR COLUMN: Some Drama Real, Some Made Up
NASCAR is nothing without subplots, whether they?re manufactured or otherwise.
Burton, RCR Take Control of Food City 500 at BMS
Jeff Burton erased a bad memory Sunday.
Richard Childress Racing Receives Great Weekend
Fresh off Clint Bowyer?s victory Saturday in the Sharpie Mini 300, Richard Childress? three drivers took advantage of track position and a couple lucky breaks to take the top three spots Sunday at the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Stewart’s Day Spoiled by Harvick, not Tires
Tony Stewart drove the Car of Tomorrow around Bristol Motor Speedway on Goodyear tires.
BMS Notebook: Bowyer Tries to Stay on Top
Clint Bowyer won Saturday?s Sharpie Mini 300, and Bowyer didn?t miss a beat when Sunday?s Food City 500 began.
Dale Jarrett a Link to the Roots of Racing
From the vantage point of a living room, NASCAR is a glamorous spectacle ruled by dashing and articulate young men. Fans wait for hours just to catch a glimpse of their well-groomed heroes. Meanwhile, Fortune 500 types shell out millions to be associated with teams.
BMS Not Always a Sellout Track
The start of the Food City 500 was nearly five hours away, yet fans were already searching for their reserved seats inside Bristol Motor Speedway.
Biffle In Right Place at BMS
Biffle?s confidence shined bright on Friday morning at Bristol Motor Speedway. He smiled when he spoke, he answered simple questions with detailed answers and his voice brimmed with enthusiasm. It?s a change for Biffle, who was forced to deal with disappointment the last two seasons.
March 15, 2008
BMS Not Been Good to McClure
The Bristol Motor Speedway track has not been good to Abingdon native Eric McClure. Saturday?s finish (30th) in the No. 24 Hefty Brand Chevrolet Sharpie MINI 300 was no different, except he was able to finish for only the second time in his career at BMS.
Bowyer Claims Rain-Shortened Victory In Sharpie Mini 300 Saturday At BMS
It's impossible to perform a rain dance while sitting inside a race car, so perhaps Clint Bowyer timed his prayer for rain just right.
Johnson Ready for a Change for Food City 500
Fair or not, Jimmie Johnson knew the question was coming. Through the first four Sprint Cup races this season, the two-time defending Cup series champion has posted just one top-five finish.
Kahne Not Enough for Bowyer
Kasey Kahne tried Turn 2. Then Turn 4. And then Turn 2, again. Kahne pushed and pushed, but Clint Bowyer wouldn?t give.
Bowyer Earns Rain-Shortened Win in Sharpie Mini 300 at BMS
Clint Bowyer skirted around Scott Wimmer and Greg Biffle on lap 106, then held off a furious charge from Kasey Kahne until the red flags fell to earn a rain-shortened victory in the Sharpie Mini 300 on Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Baker’s BMS Appearance Not Just About Qualifying
Brad Baker knows challenges. As a driver for one of the few remaining independent Nationwide Series teams, the 33-year-old Nashville resident faces long odds to simply qualify for races.
Just the Beginning for Toyota
Lee White proudly pointed out that the world didn?t end. NASCAR hadn?t exploded. And Sunday was still race day.
COLUMN: NASCAR Not Dead
Say what you want about Tony Stewart. And think what you want about Stewart, Goodyear and the Tire War. But it?s no coincidence that Stewart?s bell-ringing, reverberating comments deriding Goodyear?s once-hallowed product came in the same season that NASCAR has gone out of its way to promise die-hard fans a back-to-basics approach.
NASCAR NOTEBOOK: Car of Tomorrow celebrates birthday
Notes from Bristol Motor Speedway
COLUMN: NASCAR Not Dead
Say what you want about Tony Stewart. And think what you want about Stewart, Goodyear and the Tire War. But it?s no coincidence that Stewart?s bell-ringing, reverberating comments deriding Goodyear?s once-hallowed product came in the same season that NASCAR has gone out of its way to promise die-hard fans a back-to-basics approach.
March 14, 2008
NASCAR: Baker offers views on Nationwide Series
Observers notice problem with Sprint Cup regulars dominating Nationwide Series
NASCAR fans are loyal to their drivers
Sport's core fans want more time with drivers
NASCAR: Tiring questions no problem for Tony Stewart
Stewart still answering questions about tires
