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Apr 04
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Chicagoland Speedway cuts to the chase

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Scott Paddock has his work cut out for him.

The first-year president of the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet has to bring fans back to the 10-year-old track after two subpar years that saw a drop in attendance and a new schedule that doesn’t include an IndyCar race but does feature the first NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup race in September.

And that Sprint Cup event — even though it is the first of the sport’s 10-race playoff — is going head-to-head against potential baseball pennant chases, the final round of the BMW golf championship at Cog Hill in nearby Lemont and hopefully the Bears, if the NFL and the union come up with a new collective-bargaining agreement. - Full Story by Tina Akouris at the Chicago Sun-Times


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no responses - Posted 10.25.10
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no responses - Posted 09.24.10
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Jimmie Johnson Wins at New Hampshire and Leads Team Chevy Drivers to Four Top-Five and Seven Top-10 Finishes
no responses - Posted 06.27.10
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Chase Idea: End It Don’t Mend It
no responses - Posted 06.24.10
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Charlotte up next for Chasers
no responses - Posted 10.15.09
Test number five in the course "2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup" will be given on Saturday night and Lowe's Motor Speedway in the form of the NASCAR Banking 500. Several drivers, including class leaders Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Juan Montoya, and Tony Stewart already have a leg up on the ...FULL STORY »
The Chasers, thoughts On Mayfield And Other Stuff
no responses - Posted 10.01.09
Well hello again loyal readers and other folks and welcome to the latest in my witty perceptions of the NASCAR goins on. I do try to cover the most important happenins to everyone, includin' myself, of course, but at times I've just got to discuss what is uppermost on my ...FULL STORY »
“All Day Food Fest” The Perfect Side Dish to the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on Oct. 11
no responses - Posted 08.13.09
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Ambrose Takes on New Hampshire Fresh off Career-Best Finish
no responses - Posted 06.23.09
Marcos Ambrose and the No. 47 Little Debbie® JTG-Daugherty Racing team travel northeast to New Hampshire Motor Speedway fresh off a strong third-place finish at Infineon Raceway. The result moved the team into 18th place in the championship standings. All season long Ambrose has been within striking distance of the top-12 ...FULL STORY »
“The Chase” Comes to Auto Club Speedway; Dale Jr., Turns 35 – Let’s All Celebrate!
no responses - Posted 05.07.09
Purchase quickly, $88 and $35 tickets are selling fast San Bernardino County, Calif. (May 7, 2009) – Southern California race fans have two great reasons to celebrate come October – Southern California’s inaugural “Chase Race” – the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 35th birthday. As if getting ...FULL STORY »

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