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This week's agenda Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:05PMNASCAR fantasy racing at its finest! Compete for local and national prizes. This year's grand prize is a flat screen TV from Radio City valued at $800..
Auburn-Lewiston Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:05PMBuddy the cat hangs out in the shirt of his owner, Ray Burnham, on Sabattus Street in Lewiston on Monday. "He goes pretty much everywhere with me," Burnham said. "He loves his bike rides."
Car flips on Lisbon Street Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:03PMNo one was seriously hurt Wednesday when a car and van collided on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, causing the car to flip onto its roof.
Race team looking for qualified driver to run in NASCAR series Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:50PMFoster Motorsports & 3 Amigos Racing have combined teams and are seeking a qualified driver to run the NASCAR K&N Pro Series in the #41 Foster Motorsports Ford Taurus.
Westerman to partner with No. 40 for eight Nationwide races Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:36PMKey Motorsports team owner Curtis Key announced Tuesday the return of Westerman Companies to the quarter panels of the No. 40 Chevrolet for eight Nationwide Series races in 2010.
Kulwicki part of '10 class to be inducted in MHOF Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:26PMRacing luminaries Dale Armstrong, Joie Chitwood, Alan Kulwicki, Jeremy McGrath, Ken Squier, Jerry Titus and Rich Vogler will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America when the organization stages its annual induction ceremony on Aug. 25, 2010 at The Fillmore Detroit.
Grandview continues success story Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:28AMFrom Item Sources Now ready to kick off the 49th consecutive season of stock car racing, Grandview Speedway continues to be one of the most successful short track auto racing operations in the area and some say in the country.
Local racing-simulator firm declares bankruptcy Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:14AMIndianapolis-based Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment Corp., which went public in 2002, has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization.
Speed to Launch NASCAR 'Idol' Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:13AMTalent show 'Fast Track' to Fame will debut March...
VIDEO: Church hosts motorsports expo Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:53AMTOWAMENCIN — Reverend Don Rivers is president of Racing with Jesus Ministries, a non-profit that provides the auto racing community with chapel services on race day.
Sports Line: Russia reeling over Olympics Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:47AMPresident Dmitry Medvedev demanded that Russian sports officials step down over the country's dismal performance at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Russia, a traditional winter sports powerhouse, won just 15 medals - with only three golds - in one of its worst performances.
Motorsports Hall of Fame Names Seven Inductees Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:46AMDETROIT — Seven new members will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in August, the Hall announced Monday.
McMurray and Montoya at odds after Las Vegas wreck Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:11AMLAS VEGAS (AP) -- The honeymoon is apparently over for Jamie McMurray, who celebrated his reunion with team owner Chip Ganassi with a career-changing Daytona 500 victory.
2. NBA Basketball Doubleheader Suns at Spurs, followed by Nuggets at Lakers. ABC, 1 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:30AM3. NASCAR Racing The Shelby American from Las Vegas. Fox, 2 p.m. 4. College Basketball Doubleheader Louisville at Connecticut, followed by a Big Ten match up with the teams to be announced.
Harvick wins, Patrick crashes in Vegas race Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:30AMLAS VEGAS Kevin Harvick overcame a pair of horrendous pit stops to win the Nationwide Series Sams Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday.
Cultivating conservatives Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:11AMCarolyn Mering can’t believe the news: Harry Reid is coming to town. At least that’s what the local airport operator told her a minute ago, calling to organize the opposite of a welcoming party. See, the Senate majority leader will be using the airport’s sole loaner car when he lands — and workers want to cover it in anti-Reid bumper stickers.
Harvick rallies to win at Vegas Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:54AMKevin Harvick overcame a pair of horrendous pit stops to win the Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
On the Road with Lauren Hall Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:30AMLauren Hall, a former St. Aloysius and Mississippi State soccer standout, is participating in competitive cycling around North America. She will be contributing updates on her progress.
Race day: Cars, sounds and people being people Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:31AMEditor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series by The Daily Herald Staff Writer Randy Wrenn recounting his first trip to the Daytona 500. Part one appeared in Sunday’s, Feb. 21, edition.
Rob McCurdy: Gravity of drag strip talk tough to gauge Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:14AMI'm hopeful, but not really optimistic -- if that makes any sense -- a drag strip is coming to Mansfield with promises of jobs, tourism dollars and high entertainment.
Today's sports calendar Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:08AMFriday, February 26 Boys Basketball 2A State Tournament at Richfield Kanab vs. Waterford, 7:30 p.m. 3A State Tournament at UVU Hurricane vs. Wasatch, 7:30 p.m.
This week's top auto races: NASCAR makes Las Vegas stop Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:03AMTimes Eastern NASCAR Sprint Cup Shelby American
Obama visit turns Grand Canyon wedding plan into grand disappointment Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:18AMIt was going to be a lovely wedding.
REMOTELY INTERESTING: Sports on TV today in Southwest Florida Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:00AMREMOTELY INTERESTING: Lindsey Vonn — who is America’s sweetheart at these Olympics, especially since she’s been skiing practically on one leg — competes in her fifth and final event tonight, the slalom, during NBC’s coverage at 8. Apolo Ohno also goes digging for more gold in his final two speedskating events.* * *ON THE AIRTELEVISIONAuto racing 2 p.m. SPEED NASCAR, Nationwide Series, practice ...
NASCAR: Johnson picks up win in California Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:25PMFONTANA, Calif. — Jimmie Johnson was sitting on pit road when the yellow flag came out — and that’s why he won at home again. The No. 48 Hendrick crew finished its work, and Johnson crossed the scoring line at the end of pit road just before then-leader Jeff Burton passed him.
RCN to televise six events at Grandview Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:08PMFrom Item Sources For the tenth consecutive season RCN-TV will be carrying events from NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway.
Fortune smiles on Johnson in victory Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:57PMFONTANA — Jimmie Johnson knows he got lucky. So do the Richard Childress Racing drivers who went from leading to chasing him the final laps.
Sporting News Power Poll after Fontana Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:40PMBy the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
Sex offender notification Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:33AMDennis Huckabey Age: 55 Street address: 193 Black Cat Road, Auburn Conviction: Transportation of child pornography by means of a computer and possession of child pornography.
Lucky break helps NASCAR’s Johnson win Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:14AMFONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson was sitting on pit road when the yellow flag came out — and that is why he won at home again.
Sidelines Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:14AMPatrick learning results not easyFONTANA, Calif. (AP) — One of the toughest lessons Danica Patrick has learned after two NASCAR races is that the desired results won’t come easy — or soon.
Baker & Daniels' Max Siegel Authors "Know What Makes Them Tick" Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:12AMINDIANAPOLIS — Baker & Daniels attorney Max Siegel has authored a book titled, Know What Makes Them Tick: How to Successfully Negotiate Almost Any Situation. Published by Harper Collins, the book is a guide to the rules that Siegel has lived by to achieve his multi-faceted success.
Earnhardt knows 1 near-win only a good start Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:34PMPublished: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:25 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:25 p.m. FONTANA, Calif. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn't getting too excited about his late charge to a surprise second-place finish at Daytona.
Getting car's feel a goal of Patrick Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:24PMThe difficult part for Danica Patrick is still not knowing for sure how things are "supposed to feel" in a stock car and what is normal on the track.
Sports lineup Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:23PM(T) - taped (JIP) - joined in progress
Goodyear elects to replace right side tires at Fontana Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:17PMGoodyear pulled 10 right side tires as a precautionary measure after discovering unusual wear following qualifying on Friday.
Earnhardt knows 1 near-win only a good start Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:10PMDale Earnhardt Jr. isn't getting too excited about his late charge to a surprise second-place finish at Daytona.
NASCAR TV partners offer more positive coverage Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:24PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR wanted more positive coverage from its television partners, and Fox Sports seemingly delivered with its best cheerleading effort in years during the Daytona 500.
McMurray on pole in California Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:24PMAP Sports Writer FONTANA, Calif. -- Jamie McMurray has gone from winning the Daytona 500 to sitting on the pole in California.
Sports on radio, TV for Feb. 20-21 Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:48AMA glance at the sporting events on radio and TV for Feb. 20-21
Birdâs eye view from Wrenn's nest Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:32AMDAYTONA BEACH — Well, I didn’t think the NASCAR race weekend could get any more exciting than Saturday’s nationwide event, but it did. It was Sunday morning and I was at the grandfather of all race tracks, the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., about to witness the 52nd annual Daytona 500.
Birds Eye View from Wrenn's Nest Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:31AMROANOKE RAPIDS — Growing up a fan of NASCAR I always wanted to attend the Grand Father of all racetracks, the Daytona International Speedway (DIS). Well if everything works as planned I will see my first race at the two-half mile Super speedway Sunday.
Danica hoping to finish what she starts Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:15AMFONTANA, Calif. — The difficult part for Danica Patrick is still not knowing for sure how things are "supposed to feel" in a stock car and what is normal on the track. "I really don't have any of those answers at this point," Patrick said yesterday.
Casey still cruising in Match Play Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:14AMPaul Casey has yet to play the final four holes at Dove Mountain after three days of the Match Play Championship at Marana, Ariz. That's because the Englishman has won all three of his matches, 5 and 4, the latest over Brian Gay in the third round yesterday. Casey lost to Geoff Ogilvy in the final last year.
Today's Sports Calendar Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:08AMTODAY'S LOCAL SPORTS Men’s Basketball BYU at Wyoming, 4 p.m., the Mtn. Southern Utah at IUPUI, 5 p.m. Dixie State at Hawaii-Pacific, 6 p.m. Utah at San Diego State, 7 p.m., the Mtn.
Live: Mike Brudenell blogs Daytona 500 Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:35PMThe Free Press' auto racing writer is watching the Great American Race and writing what he sees.
Petty steps back from racing to be with ill wife Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:33PMPublished: Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 12:55 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 12:55 p.m. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty has essentially taken a leave of absence from his race team since his wife was diagnosed with cancer.
Petty steps back from racing to be with ill wife Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:25PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty has essentially taken a leave of absence from his race team since his wife was diagnosed with cancer.
2012 presidential hopeful Palin hits Daytona Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:15PMSarah Palin took a break from the snow and played politician on stock car racing's biggest stage.
NASCAR: Stewart wins, Patrick crashes at Daytona Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 12:13PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Kevin Harvick knew his race cars were good enough to get either he or Tony Stewart into Victory Lane.