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In a sport that has become more corporate than cornpone, Tony Stewart remains a rebel, making him one of the most loved (and hated) drivers in all of auto racing. Nicknamed "Smoke", Stewart's fiery personality has led to frequent confrontations with fellow drivers, media and the NASCAR establishment. Regardless, he's shown the ability to channel that anger into a successful Nextel Cup career that includes 32 wins and two season championships (2002 and 2005). The Columbus, Ind., native is considered the racer's racer, and has driven everything from Indy Cars to sprint cars. The 36-year-old owns a championship World of Outlaws sprint-car team and frequently participates in dirt-track races acr...
In a sport that has become more corporate than cornpone, Tony Stewart remains a rebel, making him one of the most loved (and hated) drivers in all of auto racing. Nicknamed "Smoke", Stewart's fiery personality has led to frequent confrontations with fellow drivers, media and the NASCAR establishment. Regardless, he's shown the ability to channel that anger into a successful Nextel Cup career that includes 32 wins and two season championships (2002 and 2005). The Columbus, Ind., native is considered the racer's racer, and has driven everything from Indy Cars to sprint cars. The 36-year-old owns a championship World of Outlaws sprint-car team and frequently participates in dirt-track races across the Midwest. Moreover, NASCAR's bad boy has also been one of the sport's most charitable, serving as a major fund-raiser for Kyle and Pattie Petty's Victory Junction Gang camp and other organizations. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
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RIR: 5 drivers to watch and 5 story lines
5 drivers to watch 1. Clint Bowyer May winner at RIR probably makes the Chase if he finishes in the top three, but if he doesn't, he'll have to keep Ragan darned close. 2. David Ragan Could complete a Cinderella story by vaulting into the Chase...Tags: Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Motor Racing, Jimmie Johnson, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Rock and Roll 400 postponed by Hanna
NASCAR postponed the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 until Sunday at 1 p.m. because Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to hit Virginia this afternoon. Nationwide and Cup qualifying were rained out, putting Joey Logano on the pole for the Nationwide Series' Emerson...Tags: Emerson Radio Corporation, Tropical Storm Hanna, Tropical Storms, Championship Racing Teams, Motor Racing
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Virginian eager to join 'Smoke'
Darian Grubb didn't set a career path. Didn't figure that he should be here by age 25 and there by 30 and have six extra lines on his résumé by whenever. Truth is, the 32-year-old Floyd, Va., native and Virginia Tech grad could have remained at...Tags: Bigfoot, Home Depot Incorporated, Engineering, Motor Racing, Virginia Tech
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Hanna forces postponement of Sprint Cup race
The Associated PressSteady rain that began Friday night and expectations that it would continue through Saturday with Tropical Storm Hanna moving in forced NASCAR to postpone Saturday night's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. The Chevrolet 400, which...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, Motor Racing, 5K Run, Tropical Storm Hanna, Tropical Storms
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NASCAR Races Postponed To Sunday
Steady rain that began Friday and expectations that it would continue through today with Tropical Storm Hanna moving in forced NASCAR to postpone tonight's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. The Chevy Rock & Roll 400, which...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, 5K Run, Tropical Storm Hanna, Tropical Storms, Home Depot Incorporated
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Stewart, Logano avoid probation in Mich. incident
Tony Stewart and Joey Logano will not be on probation in the NASCAR Nationwide Series after all. A three-man panel of the National Stock Car Racing Commission issued a decision Wednesday rescinding the probation handed down to the drivers after the...Tags: Motor Racing, Joe Gibbs, NASCAR
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State senator seeks legal opinion on LPGA's language policy
A California state senator said Thursday that he was seeking a legal opinion to determine whether the LPGA Tour's language requirement for players violates state or federal law. State Sen. Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) is upset about a policy that...Tags: Imperial and Royal Matters, Field Hockey, Jockey Club Incorporated (The), Gays and Lesbians, Edmonton Oilers
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Federer in semis -- again
Roger Federer edged 130th-ranked qualifier Gilles Muller 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the U.S. Open on Thursday to reach the semifinals for the 18th consecutive Grand Slam tournament. It was Federer's 32nd victory in a row at Flushing Meadows, where he has...Tags: Roger Federer, Philadelphia Phillies, U.S. Open Golf, Super Bowl, Serena Williams
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Stewart hires Grubb as crew chief of new team
AP Auto Racing WriterDarian Grubb never really loved being a crew chief during his two short stints atop the pit box at Hendrick Motorsports. When the team moved him back to an engineering job this season, he vowed not to run a race team again. But when Tony Stewart...Tags: Motor Racing, Jimmie Johnson, Public Employees, Government, Joe Gibbs
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Sprint Cup Race Preview
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Track: Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, .75-mile banked oval. Field: 43 cars with the field set by today's qualifying (ESPN2, 6 p.m.) TV: Ch. 8 (prerace, 7 p.m.) Radio: Motor Racing Network WPKX-FM 97.9, WZBG-FM 97.3,...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, Motor Racing, Jimmie Johnson, 5K Run, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Here are 5 things that need to happen at Richmond for NASCAR's Chase for the Championship
Sentinel Staff WriterSome weren't sure it was a good idea -- this Chase for the Championship -- when rumblings first came about. But four years ago NASCAR began an experiment that wouldn't allow anyone to get too far ahead of the competition too soon. This season the...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Motor Racing, Jimmie Johnson
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The sports world in 60 seconds
NBA\ Details about the expulsion of Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers and Memphis forward Darrell Arthur from the NBA's Rookie Transition Program came to light Thursday. According to ESPN.com, a fire alarm at 2 a.m. Wednesday at the Rye Brook, N.Y., hotel...Tags: National Basketball Association, Gays and Lesbians, Basketball, Miami Heat, Michael White
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