2nd July 2009

America’s dirt tracks teem with uninsured drivers (AP)

The last thing short track driver Tim McCreadie remembers, he was leading in the semifinal qualifier at the Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Okla. When he awoke, he had two problems. His back was broken and he didn't have health insurance. "It happened so fast," McCreadie said. "I went down the front stretch, and when I started through the corner I had no brakes.

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2nd July 2009

Biffle, Hornish hit wall in final practice at Daytona (NASCAR.com)

Biffle, Hornish hit wall in final practice at Daytona

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2nd July 2009

Biffle, Hornish hit wall in final practice at Daytona

After 130 minutes of practice Thursday at Daytona International Speedway, 45 Sprint Cup teams were left with a lot of uncertainty looking ahead to Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400, including the fastest men from both practices.

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2nd July 2009

NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees a who’s who of stars (PA SportsTicker)

By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer

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2nd July 2009

‘Marked’ man Mayfield in for quite a fight (AP)

When NASCAR people talked about the need for speed, methamphetamines weren't part of the conversation. Suddenly, they're talking about little else. What ignited all the talk was driver Jeremy Mayfield's come-from-behind win earlier this week in what promises to be a long and grueling legal race.

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2nd July 2009

NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees a who’s who of stars (AP)

FILE -- This March 27, 1983 file photo shows Cale Yarborough getting a hug from his wife, Betty Joe, as he holds up the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Coca-Cola 500 at the Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Ga. Yarborough and Lee Petty are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class.  NASCAR released the two names ahead of the announcement of all nominees on Thursday night, July 2, 2009.

Stock car racing giants ranging from Bill France Sr. and Junior Johnson to Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR’s first Hall of Fame class.

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2nd July 2009

Biffle, Hornish crash during practice (AP)

Greg Biffle and Sam Hornish Jr. wrecked during practice for Saturday night’s NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.

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2nd July 2009

Biffle, Hornish crash during practice (PA SportsTicker)

Greg Biffle and Sam Hornish Jr. wrecked during practice for Saturday night’s NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.

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2nd July 2009

Kenseth trying to recapture magic after fast start to '09 (NASCAR.com)

Matt Kenseth is just one of two drivers -- Jimmie Johnson being the other -- to make every Chase.

Kenseth trying to recapture magic after fast start to '09

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2nd July 2009

Kenseth trying to recapture magic after fast start to ‘09

Matt Kenseth would like nothing more than to leave Daytona International Speedway this time around in the same way he left in February: carrying a very large trophy for the mantle and a big check for the bank. But no matter where he finishes in Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400, he’d definitely like to leave the bad luck behind.

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