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  • July 2008

    • Obama Campaign Will Sponsor NASCAR Entry

      Sports Illustrated  |  Jul 11, 08 3:09 PM CDT

      Obama Campaign Will Sponsor NASCAR Entry

      (Newser) - Barack Obama appears set to sponsor a NASCAR racecar in the Aug. 3 Pocono event, the first presidential candidate to try such a stunt. Trying to sell a political left-hand turn on what’s traditionally Republican turf, the Democratic car will likely be part of a broader get-out-the-vote effort, Sports Illustrated reports. Donors may be able to get their name on the vehicle for $100. More »

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      Barack Obama  • NASCAR  • Pocono 500  • Sprint Cup Series

  • August 2007

    • Busch Nails a Win at Pocono

      Associated Press  |  Aug 6, 07 6:42 AM CDT

      Busch Nails a Win at Pocono

      (Newser) - Kurt Busch picked up a much-needed first place finish at Pocono on Sunday, his first win since March 26, 2006.  Busch dominated the race, leading for all but 25 laps.  The win moved him into the 12th and final spot in the Chase for the Nextel Cup rankings with just 5 races left before the championships begin. "I feel like a newborn," Busch told the AP. "I'm ready to run for the Chase." More »

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      NASCAR  • auto racing  • Dale Earnhardt Jr.  • Tony Stewart  • Pocono 500  • Kurt Busch

  • June 2007

    • Gordon the Rain King in PA

      ESPN  |  Jun 11, 07 4:13 AM CDT

      Gordon the Rain King in PA

      (Newser) - Nascar's Pocono 500 was called after 106 laps for rain with Jeff Gordon in the lead after a gutsy off-timed pitting on the 65th lap. The move gave him a jump in the short-term, but had there been no shortening of the race, it likely would have meant a loss for the hard-charging Gordon. More »

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      NASCAR  • auto racing  • Jeff Gordon  • Pocono 500  • Ryan Newman

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