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<title><![CDATA[For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history ]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/nov/19/hendrick-1-2-3-finish-might-make-history/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3. OK, maybe it only looked easy.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Allmendinger placed on probation following DUI arrest]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/oct/30/allmendinger-arrested-after-failing-sobriety-test-/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has been arrested for drunk driving.

Police in Mooresville say Allmendinger was pulled over early Thursday and failed a field sobriety test.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:36:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hamlin tries to salvage year during stretch run ]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/oct/21/hamlin-tries-salvage-year-during-stretch-run/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Forgive Denny Hamlin if he's a bit frustrated these days.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:08:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Short-time drivers trying to stay focused ]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[Casey Mears didn't expect to find himself looking for work so soon.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Johnson wins, holds lead in points race]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/oct/18/johnson-wins-holds-lead-points-race/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson drove to victory Saturday night in the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FROM THE TRACK: Jimmie Johnson wins]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/oct/17/track-its-gray-day-racin/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Live updates from Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord during the NASCAR Banking 500. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:18:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Legends headline NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/oct/15/legends-headline-nascars-first-hall-fame-class/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. headlined the five inductees into the first Hall of Fame class, a group that drew mixed reactions to the inclusion of France's son instead of driver David Pearson.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:32:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Earnhardt among five in NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/oct/14/earnhardt-among-five-nascars-first-hall-fame-class/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson and Richard Petty joined two legends from NASCAR's founding family to be inducted into the first-ever class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Bill France and son, Bill France, Jr. completed the five-man slate.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NASCAR, TV execs to discuss 2010 start times ]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/oct/07/nascar-tv-execs-discuss-2010-start-times/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[NASCAR is expected to announce a move toward more consistent start times in 2010.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:19:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saturday surprises at Carolinas Nationals]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/sep/19/saturday-surprises-carolinas-nationals/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Saturday qualifying created some changes and surprises for today's finals at the Carolinas Nationals.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bruton Smith sues Concord, Cabarrus]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/sep/18/181348/bruton-smith-sues-concord-cabarrus/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Bruton Smith and Speedway Motorsports have filed a law suit against Concord and Cabarrus County, saying the two governments have breached an agreement over $80 million in incentives.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:48:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dragsters return to zMax for start of six-event playoff run]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/sep/17/dragsters-return-zmax-start-six-event-playoff-run/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Here they go again. What was brand new a year ago will be more familiar this weekend as the best NHRA teams tackle zMax Dragway for the Carolinas Nationals.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:03:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fan balloting for NASCAR hall ends in late September ]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/sep/11/fan-balloting-nascar-hall-ends-late-september/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The days are winding down for fans to cast their votes for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, with the five inductees to be announced Oct. 14.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:54:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting a Boost: Kahne moves from 11th to 6th in standings with victory]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/sep/07/getting-a-boost/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne gave himself a big boost in the Chase for the Championship with a victory last night at Atlanta Motor Speedway.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:05:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tire-testing facility raises hopes of attracting auto plant to area]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/aug/28/tire-testing-facility-raises-hopes-attracting-auto/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[A new tire-testing facility planned for the Charlotte region could help develop technology that's crucial for consumer safety -- and could be another step toward luring auto plants, local officials said Thursday.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[zMAX to host two NHRA events in 2010]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/aug/25/zmax-host-two-nhra-events-2010/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Drag racing fans will get a double shot of nitro at zMAX Dragway in 2010 as the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series returns for two dates.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[White House honors NASCAR champs, drivers]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/aug/20/white-house-honors-nascar-champs-drivers/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President Barack Obama honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:07:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mayfield's stepmother faces court date in September]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/aug/18/mayfields-mother-faces-court-date-september/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Jeremy Mayfield's stepmother faces a Sept. 14 court date on assault and trespassing charges after a visit to the suspended NASCAR driver's home Saturday night.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cabarrus school buses to race at speedway tonight]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/aug/11/cabarrus-school-buses-race-speedway-tonight/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Champions will be crowned in each of the six racing divisions and one Cabarrus County school principal will claim bragging rights Tuesday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway during round 10 of the 16th annual Summer Shootout Series.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:49:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lowe's will not renew sponsorship with speedway]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/aug/07/lowes-will-not-renew-sponsorship-speedway/sports-motor_sports/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[In a press release posted to the company's Web site late Thursday, Lowe's Companies Inc. announced it will not extend its naming rights to Lowe's Motor Speedway when its contract with Speedway Motorsports Inc. expires at the end of 2009.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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