Archive for August 8th, 2008

Dirty biz

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NASCAR takes wrong turn in smearing Grant

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They can dish all the dirt they want on Mauricia Grant. But Jason Whitlock says the real stain in this lawsuit is all over NASCAR.

Truex staying where the ‘love’ is

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Martin Truex Jr. could have left Dale Earnhardt Inc. But his crew showed him the love he needed to stick around, Lee Spencer says.

Kyle Busch in driver’s seat in bonus points

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With seven victories and only five races remaining before the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship begins, Kyle Busch sits in the driver’s seat.

But after finishing 15th at Indianapolis and 36th last week at Pocono, is Busch suddenly vulnerable?

Depends on who you talk to.

“He’s been the guy to beat. That’s for sure,” four-time Cup champ Jeff Gordon, who had six wins last season but has yet to win this year, said Friday.

Said to replace Petty at Glen

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Boris Said behind the wheel of the No. 45? It’s reality this weekend at Watkins Glen International.

Centurion Boats at The Glen lineup

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NASCAR defends firing of former official

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NASCAR denies a former official ever complained to her superiors about incidents of racial discrimination or sexual harassment in its response to her $225 million lawsuit.

NASCAR’s response was filed Friday in New York.

It claims Mauricia Grant used several stereotypes in describing herself and was repeatedly reprimanded for tardiness and other behavioral issues. The organization also claims her firing last October was legitimate and not an act of discrimination or retaliation.

Spinning my wheels: Road trip at The Glen

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Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are favorites at Watkins Glen, but keep an eye on Kevin Harvick on race day, says Mike Harmon.

Said likely to replace Petty at Glen

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Boris Said behind the wheel of the No. 45? Pending Ford’s approval, it’ll become a reality this weekend at Watkins Glen International.

Rain cancels Cup qualifying at Watkins Glen

Posted by on August 8th, 2008

For the fourth time in five years, Sprint Cup qualifying has been canceled at Watkins Glen International.

It began raining just as the Cup cars were about to hit the track for their first practice at noon, and although the track was nearly dry by 2:45 p.m., NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said the day’s schedule did not afford enough time.

A Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race was scheduled for 6:30 p.m.