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July 5, 2022

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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Cannon Ballers leading way in Kannapolis’ revitalization

June 15, 2022 Brett Friedlander

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have a slogan painted in large letters for all to see as they enter Gate 1 at Atrium Health Ballpark. “Have a blast!” it says. It’s a play on […]

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Column: Earnhardt blossoms into multimedia personality

June 29, 2021 Jenna Fryer, Associated Press

CONCORD — There’s a pointed episode in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s television show that encapsulates his remarkable transformation from a bashful, third-generation racer into a multimedia personality. Earnhardt and his crew of storytellers-slash-ghost chasers-slash-racing enthusiasts are […]

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Reviving its roots? NASCAR weighs return to bygone North Wilkesboro Speedway

May 26, 2021 Brett Friedlander

No one involved with NASCAR really wanted to leave North Wilkesboro Speedway when the racing series said goodbye to the historic track in 1996. But the sport was growing and becoming more popular nationwide, so […]

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Bowman leads Hendrick sweep at Dover

May 16, 2021 The Associated Press

DOVER, Del. — Alex Bowman parked the No. 48 Chevrolet in its familiar spot in Victory Lane at Dover International Speedway, leading a dominant outing for Hendrick Motorsports on Sunday. Bowman led Hendrick to a […]

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Keselowski uses overtime pass to win for 6th time at Talladega

April 25, 2021 The Associated Press

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Brad Keselowski made exactly the right final move this time, winning again at Talladega Superspeedway and demonstrating a painful lesson well learned. Keselowski’s overtime victory made him the ninth driver to win […]

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20 years later: How Earnhardt’s death saved lives, forced change

February 17, 2021 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Newman was lying in bed one morning, his two daughters still tucked in down the hall, when a YouTube video of his death-defying crash popped up as a recommended watch. […]

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Looking back: 20th anniversary of Earnhardt’s death a reminder of his impact

February 12, 2021 The Associated Press

The death of Dale Earnhardt from a crash during the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 is considered the darkest day in the history of NASCAR. The 20th anniversary of his death is Feb. […]

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NSJ 2020 Pro Team of the Year: Elliott leads Hendrick back to NASCAR’s peak

December 23, 2020 Cory Lavalette

The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season was supposed to be a grand farewell tour for retiring seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson — a track-by-track salute to one of the greatest stock car drivers of all time […]

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Bojangles teams up with Dale Earnhardt Jr. for brand relaunch

August 4, 2020 Emily Roberson

CHARLOTTE – Bojangles, the N.C.-based chicken and biscuit chain with one of the most loyal fan bases in fast food, announced Monday a relaunch of its brand. With the celebrity backing of NASCAR legend, Dale […]

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Earnhardt Jr. headlines NASCAR’s 2021 Hall of Fame class

June 16, 2020 The Associated Press

All Dale Earnhardt Jr. needed was a chance to prove he could win in stock cars. Turns out, he was a natural — on and off the track. Now the longtime fan favorite and two-time […]

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