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The Track Too Tough To Cover
These stately grandstands weren’t at Darlington when I was growing up. It was then the back straight, and I sat in its rickety predecessors. Clinton, S.C., Thursday, April 10, 2014, 5:33 p.m....
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A Diamond Off the Old Block
Chase Elliott during one of the stopping points en route to his Darlington victory. (NASCAR photo via Getty Images) Clinton, S.C., Saturday, April 12, 2014, 10:24 a.m. I started attending races at...
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The Track That Matters
Kevin Harvick (4), en route to victory at Darlington, passes Kasey Kahne. (HHP/Christa L. Thomas photo for Chevrolet) Clinton, S.C., Sunday, April 13, 2014, 9:08 a.m. I can’t judge a NASCAR race at...
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Okay, Fine, but It Still Doesn’t Add Up
Jeff Gordon at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2013. (HHP/Harold Hinson photo for Chevolet) Clinton, South Carolina, Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 7:04 p.m. I’ve got a few thoughts about the Sprint Cup schedule...
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Back in My Day …
There sits a race car. (Monte Dutton) Clinton, South Carolina, Monday, March 2, 2015, 9:58 a.m. People don’t pay attention. Sometimes I think about how they’ve changed since I was a kid. No, I think...
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On 57’s in General
The number ’42’ did not match my skill set in high school, either. Clinton, South Carolina, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 12:42 p.m. The first race driver I ever considered a friend was Jason Keller. He...
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Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show
Clint Bowyer is in a slump. Bristol must look like an oasis. (Nick Laham/Getty Images photo for NASCAR) Clinton, South Carolina, Friday, April 17, 2015, 2:56 p.m. A dry spell is ahead for those who...
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All Hot and Bothered
Rosemont Cemetery, Clinton, SC. (Monte Dutton photo) Clinton, South Carolina, Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 1:30 p.m. Times change, but the Constitution changes with them. That’s the way the Founders...
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The Buddy Baker Way
1970: Buddy Baker won the Southern 500 at Darlington in 1970, a much sought-after event for him since his father won it three times. Buddy’s car owner, Cotton Owens, had been inducted into the Hall of...
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For Old Times’ Sake
Michigan International Speedway (Getty Images for NASCAR) Clinton, South Carolina, Sunday, August 16, 2015, 12:34 p.m. It occurred to me recently that the restoration of Darlington to Labor Day weekend...
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Jet Lag Requires No Jets
Friday night. Little did they know. (Monte Dutton photo) Clinton, South Carolina, Sunday, September 6, 2015, 12:31 p.m. I’m proud of myself. I managed to sleep until 10 a.m. this morning. This morning...
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