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Pagosa Springs man’s nonprofit wins NASCAR $100,000 award

We Play For, cofounded by Ralph Maccarone, won the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

November 18, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

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Logano takes the checkered flag in a haze of Bristol dirt

He couldn’t see much — visibility was next to nothing during this Monday dust storm — but Logano clung to…

March 30, 2021 • Jenna Fryer

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What a Mess: NASCAR worried about first Bristol dirt race

The Cup Series is slated to race Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, where 2,300 truckloads of red Tennessee clay have…

March 28, 2021 • Jenna Fryer

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McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory

lap crash changes outcome

February 16, 2021 • Jenna Fryer

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Chase Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR title

Chase Elliott holds up the season championship trophy as he celebrates with his race crew in Victory Lane after winning…

November 10, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

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Chase Elliott races into NASCAR championship; Kevin Harvick eliminated

That’s how it was supposed to play out, at least, after Harvick won a Cup series-high nine races and the…

November 2, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

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Kyle Busch wins long rain-delayed NASCAR playoff race in Texas

Kyle Busch drives on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway on Wednesday in…

October 29, 2020 • Stephen Hawkins

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NASCAR playoffs rained out for 3rd consecutive day at Texas

The race began Sunday and drivers completed 52 of the scheduled 334 laps before mist and drizzle halted the action.…

October 28, 2020 • The Associated Press

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NASCAR finally gets creative with 2021 schedule

Race officials wear masks, a requirement from NASCAR to reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19.Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal Three new…

October 1, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

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Kurt Busch ends 0-for-21 skid to finally win at home track

Busch ended an 0-for-21 losing streak at Las Vegas with good timing and then three tremendous restarts. He entered the…

September 28, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

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Brad Keselowski dominates in NASCAR playoff win at Richmond

Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday in Richmond, Va.Steve Helber/Associated…

September 13, 2020 • Hank Kurz Jr.

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Kevin Harvick dominates at Dover for 7th victory of season

Kevin Harvick competes during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway on Sunday in Dover, Del.Jason Minto/Associated…

August 24, 2020 • Dan Gelston

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Hamlin holds off teammate Truex for 1st Dover victory

Denny Hamlin (11) passes Austin Dillon (3) for the lead during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International…

August 22, 2020 • Dan Gelston

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Kevin Harvick holds off Hamlin for Michigan doubleheader sweep

Kevin Harvick (4) races Aric Almirola (10) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn,…

August 10, 2020 • NOAH TRISTER

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Brad Keselowski wins for third time since shutdown

Hampshire has fans spread out

August 3, 2020 • Jimmy Golen

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Dillon takes Texas win in front of fans

has success spreading out fans in big stadiums

July 20, 2020 • Stephen Hawkins

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‘Yes we exist’ – Black fans eye NASCAR’s work to diversify

Some Black NASCAR fans have felt uncomfortable at the track. They’re worried about hearing racial slurs or feeling unwelcome from…

July 18, 2020 • Dan Gelston

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NASCAR hosts at least 20,000 fans for All-Star race

Confederate flag flown over Bristol

July 15, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

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NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky

Cole Custer (41) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday in Sparta, Ky.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press Custer became…

July 14, 2020 • Gary B. Graves

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Back on track: NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson returns after coronavirus

negative tests lead to OK to drive

July 8, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

Football

Trump sideswipes NASCAR, Bubba Wallace over flag and noose

President criticizes NASCAR for removal of Confederate flag

July 7, 2020 • JILL COLVIN and JENNA FRYER

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Kevin Harvick uses Denny Hamlin’s crash to win Brickyard 400

give out on leader late

July 7, 2020 • Michael Marot

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Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus

Jimmie Johnson climbs into his car before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach,…

July 4, 2020 • Jenna Fryer

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NASCAR meets with Drumwright in push for racial equality

Less than three weeks later, Drumwright has a seat at NASCAR’s leadership table and he said he is ready to…

July 3, 2020 • Dan Gelston