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The Checker Auto Parts 500

Nascar News — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:37:31 +0000

The Checker Auto Parts 500 is a NASCAR race run each year at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale Arizona. It has been held each year since 1988. While it was not always known as the Checker Auto Parts 500, the race has been continually run.

Phoenix International Raceway is a one mile tri-oval race track that was opened in nineteen sixty four. It was supposed to be home to Phoenix open-wheel racing but that circuit never really took of in the US.

Checker Auto Parts 500 – History and Information About The Race

The cars run 502 kilometers or 312 miles for this race. The race was previously known as the Checker 500, Autoworks 500, Pyroil 500, Pyroil 500K, Slick 50 500, Dura Lube 500, Dura Lube 500 Presented by Kmart, Dura Lube/Kmart 500, Checker Auto Parts/Dura Lube 500, Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil, Checker Auto Parts 500 and Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Havoline.

Checker and Chevron are the current sponsors for the race and continue to sponsor it annually. The first race was won by Alan Kulwicki in 1988. Kulwicki died horribly in 1993 in a car crash. Since then the race has been won by Rusty Wallace, Jeff Burton, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Senior and Junior, and Kyle Bush. There are many other victors but those are probably the most famous ones.

This race has a rich history and tradition as being one of the most competitive and long standing races on the NASCAR circuit. For many it is a real honor to win this race as the previous winners names will attest to. This race occurs very late in the season when points are a must so all the racers are on their A game when they come to Phoenix. This race occurs in November and is the second to last. Weather in Phoenix is usually perfect this time of year for racing.

While it may not have the same name recognition as Daytona or Talladega, the The Checker Auto Parts 500 is and will continue to be one of the most important races of the year. A win here can make or break an entire season. For some racers the entire season is on the line, for the car manufacturers the name recognition that comes with a championship, and for those not in the running of the NEXTEL cup the chance to play spoiler and make one last splash before the season runs out.

Josh Freeman leaves Bucs game with thumb injury

Nascar News — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:32:28 +0000

Josh Freeman leaves Bucs game with thumb injury
Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman is only in his second year, but there are few players around the league that mean more to their franchise.That’s why the Bucs are going to be extra careful with any injury Freeman suffers. Freeman hit…
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NASCAR Legend Rusty Wallace Testing Vintage 1969 Trans Am Racing Mustang at Road America

Nascar News — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:31:19 +0000

Climb aboard with Rusty Wallace, legendary NASCAR Sprint Cup driver and ESPN commentator, as he drives RT Racing’s #33 vintage racing Mustang at historic Road America.

NASCAR’s Atlanta news has memories racing back

Nascar News — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:33:07 +0000

NASCAR’s Atlanta news has memories racing back
Tom Higgins: A few miles from Atlanta Motor Speedway is a picturesque old plantation that inspired Tara in Margaret Mitchell’s Civil War epic.
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Rusty Wallace #2 Legendary 2006 Charger 1:24 Scale

Nascar News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:33:16 +0000

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Rusty Wallace’s flip at Daytona

Nascar News — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:31:45 +0000

Rusty Wallace has a nasty flip at the 1993 Daytona 500 Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett and Neil Bonnett with the call. And credit to Adamsc3 for putting this together.

Underappreciated

Nascar News — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:35:59 +0000

Underappreciated
1. Watching David Reutimann, who has stood as one of the Cup series’ most underappreciated drivers, outduel Jeff Gordon and hold off Carl Edwards at Chicagoland was a win for someone outside of the same core of Victory Lane drivers. But it also got me thinking: as undervalued as the self-effacing Franchise has been, he’s far from the most underestimated wheelman on the circuit.
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Rusty Wallace Sings Mahna-Mahna

Nascar News — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:33:25 +0000

NASCAR Feature

#2 Rusty Wallace

Nascar News — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:34:15 +0000

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The Advocate-area all-distrct teams selected

Nascar News — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:32:25 +0000

The Advocate-area all-distrct teams selected
The Advocate-area all-distrct teams selected by the coaches. * Denotes unanimous pick.
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