Angie Campbell

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A native of Charlotte, NC, Angela (Angie) was first introduced to racing by her father. An avid fan of NASCAR, she found a way to combine her love of racing with her passion for writing. Angie is also an award-winning member of the National Motorsports Press Association. Follow her on Twitter @angiecampbell_ for the latest NASCAR news and feature stories.

Tony Stewart Will Not Compete at Bristol, Missing Third Consecutive Race

Tony Stewart will not compete at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. This is the third straight race that he has missed since the sprint car he was driving at Canandaigua (N.Y) Motorsports Park on August 9th was involved in an accident which claimed the life of 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr.

Searching for Answers

As the events of the tragedy at at Canandaigua Motorsports Park unfolded late Saturday night and into Sunday morning, I was glued to twitter, searching for answers. I was hoping for the best but fearing the worst. When it became clear that a young sprint car driver named Kevin Ward Jr. had lost his life, I was at a loss for words.

Tony Stewart Involved in Tragic Accident, Driver Hit and Killed during Sprint Car Race

NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Tony Stewart hit and killed a driver during a sprint car race at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park, a half-mile dirt track in upstate New York, following an on-track encounter

Army National Guard to End NASCAR and IndyCar Sponsorship After Current Season

The Army National Guard announced Wednesday night via a press release posted on their website, that they will make considerable changes to their motorsports sponsorship programs. These changes will include “an end to its sponsorship of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Graham Rahal in the Indy Racing League (IRL).”

Will the Brickyard 400 Separate the Contenders from the Pretenders?

I don’t normally put a lot of stock into the notion that statistics can accurately foretell who will win a race. There are far too many variables in a sport where luck, the actions of another driver and even Mother Nature can conjure up the unlikeliest of winners. But some statistics are difficult to ignore.

NASCAR Champions Featuring Richard Petty

With his tall, slender frame, signature feathered cowboy hat and sunglasses; he is easily one of the most recognizable figures in the racing world. His accomplishments on the track will likely never be equaled and a worthy successor may never be found. There has only been one king in NASCAR and that king is Richard Petty.

Kyle Busch Wins 15th Career Pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Kyle Busch won the Coors Light Pole Award Friday afternoon at New Hampshire with a new track record qualifying speed of 138.130 mph. It is the 13th track qualifying record set this season. It was Busch’s second pole of the season, his second at the Loudon track and his 15th career Cup pole.

Three Gillilands for the Price of One Ticket

It is rare, however, to see three generations competing against each other at any level of stock car racing. For NASCAR Sprint Cup driver David Gilliland, an intriguing idea blossomed into a unique opportunity to race against both his father and son.

Coke Zero 400 Postponed Until Sunday Due to Rain

The Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway has been delayed from its original green flag start time of 7:57 p.m. Saturday evening due to heavy rain. The race has been rescheduled to Sunday at 11 a.m. ET and will be televised on TNT.

Jeremy Clements Scores Big Finish for Small Team

Clements’ determination to succeed in the face of what sometimes seems like insurmountable odds has made him a fan favorite. The engines in his cars are not the most current and the team often has to cut corners when it comes to new tires, parts and equipment. Some might call him an underdog but for many he is “The Fan’s Man.”

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Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Sonoma

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Front Row Motorsports: Sonoma Raceway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)

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Race-Day Reliability Lessons for Heavy-Duty Truck Buyers

Buyers comparing refurbished HOWO trucks from China often look beyond horsepower and price.

NASCAR and The Rolling Stones Team Up for a First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration Celebrating the Spirit of Life on the Road

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