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Daytona 500 Preview

8:11 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday, February 26. Race: Daytona 500. Site: Daytona International Speedway. Track: 2.5-mile tri-oval. Start time: 1:00 p.m. (et). Laps: 200. Miles: 500. 2011 Winner: Trevor Bayne. Television: FOX. Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) /SIRIUS NASCAR Satellite.

Gatorade Duels: Who's in and who's not in the Daytona 500?

4:54 PM, Feb 22, 2012

This Week in Auto Racing February 23 - 26

4:32 PM, Feb 22, 2012

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Daytona adding short track races to its Speedweeks 2013

6:10 PM, Feb 17, 2012

Daytona International Speedway will include short track races to its Speedweeks activities, starting in 2013, NASCAR and track officials announced on Friday.

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NASCAR confiscates parts from Johnson's Daytona 500 car

5:19 PM, Feb 17, 2012

Jimmie Johnson's Daytona 500 car failed opening day inspection on Friday at Daytona International Speedway after NASCAR officials discovered a template (body) violation on his car.

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Daytona 500 entry list includes 49

7:02 PM, Feb 16, 2012

Forty-nine teams are on the preliminary entry list for this year's Daytona 500. NASCAR released the list on Thursday.

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Boys and a girl, have at it in 2012

6:39 PM, Feb 16, 2012

From Trevor Bayne's stunning win in the Daytona 500 to Tony Stewart beating Carl Edwards for the championship in a tiebreaker, NASCAR indeed had an unforgettable season in its premier series in 2011. Now the burning question is: Can this upcoming season in NASCAR top the one from last year.

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Budweiser Shootout: Return of pack drafting at Daytona?

4:29 PM, Feb 14, 2012

Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Saturday, February 18. Race: Budweiser Shootout. Site: Daytona International Speedway. Track: 2.5-mile tri-oval. Start time: 8:10 p.m. (et). Laps: 75. Miles: 187.5. 2011 Winner: Kurt Busch. Television: FOX. Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)/SIRIUS NASCAR Satellite.

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Budweiser Shootout: Return of drafting at Daytona?

4:15 PM, Feb 14, 2012

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This Week in Auto Racing February 17 - 19

4:00 PM, Feb 14, 2012

It's time to go racing again. Speedweeks 2012 at Daytona kicks off this weekend, with the Budweiser Shootout scheduled for Saturday and then qualifying for the Daytona 500 slated for Sunday.

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NASCAR champ Stewart appearing on ABC television show

5:11 PM, Feb 13, 2012

Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has done some acting during the offseason.

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New record purse for Daytona 500

5:14 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Officials from Daytona International Speedway announced Wednesday a record purse of more than $19 million for the February 26 season-opening Daytona 500.

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Patrick secures starting spot in Daytona 500

6:06 PM, Jan 31, 2012

Danica Patrick will be guaranteed a starting position in the February 26 Daytona 500 due to a transfer of owner points from Tommy Baldwin Racing to Patrick's team, Stewart-Haas Racing.

David Ragan and Kyle Busch Tune Up in Cordele

2:11 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Racing fans flocked to Watermelon Capital Speedway to see Unadilla native David Ragan and 23-time series winner Kyle Busch.

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Allmendinger, Michael Shank Racing win Rolex 24 at Daytona

7:14 PM, Jan 29, 2012

Michael Shank Racing pulled off a stunning win in Sunday's Rolex 24 at Daytona, with NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger behind the wheel of the team's No.60 Ford-Riley during the final stint.

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Pocono track founder Mattioli dies

4:58 PM, Jan 26, 2012

Dr. Joseph Mattioli, the founder and chairman of the board of Pocono Raceway, passed away on Thursday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Pennsylvania, following a lengthy illness. He was 86.

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NASCAR not making any big changes for 2012 season

4:34 PM, Jan 26, 2012

Unlike 2011, NASCAR will not make any major alterations in its rules for the upcoming season.

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Patrick skipping Indy 500 and competing at Charlotte

2:50 PM, Jan 23, 2012

Danica Patrick revealed on Monday that she will forgo this year's Indianapolis 500 and will instead compete in the 600-mile Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third class

2:07 AM, Jan 21, 2012

Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough's long- awaited arrival to the NASCAR Hall of Fame is over, as both three-time champions in NASCAR's premier series were among those inducted during a ceremony held on Friday night.

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Third class set to be inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

3:37 PM, Jan 19, 2012

Five new members will be enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday. Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Richie Evans, Dale Inman and Glen Wood make up the 2012 class. They were voted into the NASCAR HofF last June.

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NASCAR Predictions for 2012

11:33 AM, Jan 19, 2012

Atlanta Motor Speedway General Manager Ed Clark thinks Dodge will be more competitive this year and Carl Edwards will contend for the title.

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Ragan signs with Front Row Motorsports

11:56 AM, Jan 16, 2012

David Ragan will drive the No.34 Ford for Front Row Motorsports during the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season, the team announced on Monday.

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NASCAR pleased with its new rules package for Daytona

4:02 PM, Jan 13, 2012

NASCAR officials seem to be very encouraged so far with their revised rules package for next month's Speedweeks events at Daytona International Speedway.

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Danica Begins Daytona Preps

9:55 PM, Jan 12, 2012

Danica Patrick is still getting acquainted with her crew chief Greg Zipadelli.

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Teams gearing up for preseason testing at Daytona

2:26 PM, Jan 11, 2012

After a short one-and-a-half-month break, Sprint Cup Series teams are back on track this week with a three-day preseason test session at Daytona International Speedway.

Dallemand Backs Down on Grade-Level Changes in 'Macon Miracle'

Bibb County school superintendent Romain Dallemand said he is amending the parts of his strategic plan that call for grade restructuring and longer school days.

12:26 AM, Feb 23, 2012

Warner Robins La'Berry Shop Reports Card Fraud

The company's president says he doesn't know why or how it happened but they are taking "extra" measures to prevent theft in the future.

3:58 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Two Hospitalized after Warner Robins Wreck

The accident caused Hunnicutt to be thrown from the vehicle, causing what the release calls "serious injuries."

2:59 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Mayor Reichert's Mother Dies

Macon Mayor Robert Reichert's mother died Wednesday, just six days after her spouse of 75 years, Albert P. Reichert Sr.

2:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Thefts Increase, Violent Crime Stable in Warner Robins

The Warner Robins Police Department crunched the numbers for crime in the city in 2011.

6:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Culloden Mom Qualifies for Boston Marathon

Kitty Robinson had to overcome a huge physical obstacle to get back to the sport she loves.

8:09 PM, Feb 22, 2012

The Black Law Students Association hosted the discussion with a group of lawyers and community leaders.

Mercer Law Honors First African-American Graduate

The Black Law Students Association hosted a discussion with a group of lawyers and community leaders.

5:39 PM, Feb 22, 2012

Georgia News

Boy, 16, Found Shot to Death in Car in East Ga.

Authorities responding to a traffic accident found the body of a 16-year-old boy in the backseat of a car in Richmond County. Police say he had been shot in the head.

11:43 AM, Jan 16, 2012

National / World News

Ejected Passenger Dragged by NY Amtrak Train Dies

Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger apparently dragged by a train after being kicked off for drunkenness.

1:45 PM, Feb 22, 2012