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    Kyle Larson Celebrates Return With 1st Win Since Suspension

    Mar 08, 2021

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Larson celebrated his return to NASCAR with his first victory since his nearly yearlong suspension.

    Larson won Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his first victory with new team Hendrick Motorsports.

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    Kyle Larson, shown here during a practice at Daytona International Speedway in February, has been reinstated by NASCAR after he was suspended in April.
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    NASCAR Reinstates Racer Kyle Larson After Suspending Him For Using N-Word

    Oct 20, 2020
    Kyle Larson was dropped from his racing team and quickly lost sponsors after uttering the N-word in April while playing a livestreamed video game. NASCAR has now lifted his suspension.
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    NBA icon Michael Jordan, shown here speaking at a press conference last year,  said he is forming a new NASCAR racing team and Bubba Wallace will be the driver.
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    Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Form NASCAR Team With Bubba Wallace Behind The Wheel

    Sep 22, 2020
    "The timing seemed perfect as NASCAR is evolving and embracing social change more and more," says Michael Jordan, the basketball icon and majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise said.
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    NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace stands during the national anthem before a NASCAR auto race Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.
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    Trump Calls For NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace To Apologize Over Noose 'Hoax'

    Jul 06, 2020
    The president follows up a pair of divisive speeches over the holiday weekend by castigating the racing body for banning the Confederate flag and saying Wallace should apologize to his fellow drivers.
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    This photo, taken by NASCAR security personnel and released by NASCAR, shows the noose tied using a garage door 'pull rope' at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Ala. on Sunday, June 21, 2020.
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    NASCAR Completes Noose Investigation; Can't Determine How It Got Into Driver's Garage

    Jun 25, 2020
    NASCAR releases picture of the noose found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The organization also completed its investigation into what happened.
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    The FBI team investigating the incident concluded the "noose" found in Bubba Wallace's garage was actually a pull rope that had been in the stall long before the driver was assigned.
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    NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Was Not The Target Of A Hate Crime, FBI Says

    Jun 23, 2020
    "After a thorough review of the facts and evidence surrounding this event, we have concluded that no federal crime was committed," FBI officials said in a statement, Tuesday.
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    Bubba Wallace drives past the #IStandWithBubba stencil on the field prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020.
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    'Together' NASCAR Looks To Move Forward After Noose Found In Driver's Garage

    Jun 22, 2020
    The FBI joins investigation into who left a noose inside NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. NASCAR plans to ban the perpetrators from the sport for life.
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    The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, Bubba Wallace had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.
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    Noose Left In Black NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace's Garage Stall At Race Track

    Jun 21, 2020
    The symbol of violent white racism was found in Bubba Wallace's stall. The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, he had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.
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    The No. 47 car, driven by Kyle Weatherman, had a "Blue Lives Matter" flag painted on its hood this weekend in Homestead, Fla.
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    NASCAR Team Debuts 'Blue Lives Matter' Car To Show Support For Law Enforcement

    Jun 15, 2020
    The car's driver says it honors first responders. Last week, NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flag from its events. A black driver recently unveiled a Black Lives Matter paint scheme.
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    Brandon Brown leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Contender Boats 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday. The Cup Series race later on Sunday will be the first with fans in the stands since March.
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    NASCAR Allows 1,000 Fans To Return To The Stands In Miami

    Jun 14, 2020
    Up to 1,000 South Florida service members, first responders and their families are the first group of fans allowed to watch a NASCAR race in the stands since March.
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    Bubba Wallace gained attention for his Black Lives Matter paint scheme on Wednesday in Martinsville, Va.
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    NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace On Confederate Flag Ban: 'A Long Time Coming'

    Jun 12, 2020
    Bubba Wallace is the only black driver to race full time in NASCAR's top series. He tells All Things Considered that banning the Confederate flag will bring in people who felt uncomfortable before.
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    Chase Elliott (9), Aric Almirola (10) and Joey Logano (22) drive during a NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Hampton, Ga. On Wednesday, NASCAR announced a ban of the Confederate battle flag.
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    NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag

    Jun 10, 2020
    "The presence of the Confederate flag runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and industry," officials announce Wednesday.
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    Bubba Wallace wears an "I Can't Breathe, Black Lives Matter" shirt before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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    NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Wants Confederate Flags Banned From Race Tracks

    Jun 09, 2020
    "No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race," Wallace says. "... Get them out of here. They have no place for them."
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    Kevin Harvick gets out of his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday in Darlington, S.C.
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    Professional Sports' Comeback Gains Momentum, But For Some Leagues Cautiously

    May 19, 2020
    Major pro sports in the U.S. were benched due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, some are restarting. For others, the pace is more measured.
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    Kevin Harvick crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday in Darlington, S.C. It's the first NASCAR race since March.
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    Kevin Harvick Wins As NASCAR Returns Without Fans

    May 17, 2020
    NASCAR is the first major sport to return since the coronavirus shutdown. "We miss the fans," driver Kevin Harvick said as he emerged victorious from his car.
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    Truex Races Into 2nd Round With Win In Opening Playoff Race

    Sep 16, 2019
    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Martin Truex Jr.
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    Kevin Harvick Dominates Las Vegas For Back-To-Back NASCAR Wins

    Mar 05, 2018

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kevin Harvick raced to his second straight NASCAR Cup win with a dominant performance at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, earning his 100th career win across the three national series.

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    The Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, center, take a knee prior to the national anthem Monday night in Glendale, Ariz., ahead of the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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    Athletes On The Track And The Slopes Are Pulled Into Trump Controversy

    Sep 25, 2017
    Some NASCAR and Olympic figures spoke out for and some against NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
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    Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee on Saturday.
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    Dale Earnhardt Jr. Retiring From NASCAR At Season's End

    Apr 25, 2017
    The star driver told NPR just two weeks ago that he wasn't sure when he'd be leaving the sport. He recently took time off to recover from a concussion.
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    Las Vegas Clears Way To Add 2nd NASCAR Cup Race

    Mar 09, 2017

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas tourism officials have approved a deal expected to give the city a second NASCAR Cup race starting in 2018.

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    Mark Bruce, left, looks on as others examine the car. Bruce is Graham Rahal's fueler, and he's had his share of close calls, like the time his fuel line broke open and ignited. "Knock on wood, I've never been on fire," he says.
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    Slammed, Hurled and Pummeled: The Life Of A Pit Crew

    May 27, 2016
    It takes an IndyCar pit crew about seven seconds to replace four tires and refuel. It's high stakes on race day and a lot can go wrong in the pits. One misstep can cost a race — or worse.
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    LV-Based Airline To Sponsor NASCAR

    Mar 04, 2016

    Allegiant Air is now a sponsor of NASCAR.

    Vegas Inc. reports that the Las Vegas-based discount airline signed a multi-year partnership deal with the car-racing organization this week ahead of NASCAR events this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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    NASCAR Weekend Expected To Bring Heavy Traffic

    Mar 04, 2016

    Drivers are being warned to avoid the I-15 corridor this weekend because of traffic for NASCAR races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

    An estimated 100,000 people will be going to and from the area over the next three days. The premiere race is the Kobalt 400 on Sunday.  

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    Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.
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    Denny Hamlin Wins Daytona 500

    Feb 21, 2016
    Hamlin was challenged by Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards and reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Busch for most of the race, but he motored across the finish line first in his #11 FedEx Express Toyota.
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    "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley says of longtime broadcaster Barney Hall.
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    Radio Legend Barney Hall, The Calm Voice Of NASCAR, Dies At 83

    Jan 27, 2016
    From the debut of the Daytona 500, Barney Hall missed calling the race only four times. He was revered for navigating any situation with steady intelligence.

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