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On Sunday Danica Patrick became the first woman to lead the Daytona 500 under green and the highest finishing woman (8th). "I'm honored.  But, again, these are things that just happen along the way," said Patrick. "I'm on the quest to be the best driver, run up front, get to Victory Lane.  These things happen and I'm proud, but they're not the ultimate goal. " Danica Patrick's success is good for the sport of NASCAR. Danica Patrick's success is also bad for the sport of NASCAR.

Clint Bowyer's chance at a NASCAR championship will have to wait another year. The Emporia native appeared to be headed to Homestead, with an outside shot at the title. But instead, an accident caused when Jeff Gordon intentionally wrecked the 15 coming to the white flag, lead to a 28th place finish for Bowyer and officially eliminated him from contention in the chase. "It's crazy, I didn't even need to pass him, I was plenty content riding behind him," said Bowyer. "But he slipped up and I got under him and here he comes back.

Sam Hornish stared down 5 1/2 lbs of food Tuesday at the Turn 2 Lounge inside the Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway. The burger is called the "Beast", but is nothing compared to what Hornish has already tackled this season. It's been three months since he was forced into double duty due to AJ Allmendinger's suspension from NASCAR. Since then the former Indy Car champion has taken a tough situation and run with it. He has an average finish of 18th, including a top five finish at Watkins Glen.

So it's day two of the NASCAR Media Tour and while today's stops have included visits with Roush Fenway and Earnhardt Ganassi racing, maybe the biggest stop of the day was a trip to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the unveiling of the new 2013 Ford Cup car. Behind the scene photos It has long been a complaint of many people that NASCAR has totally lost touch with it's roots when it comes to the car. This is, after all the National...

There are plenty of postseason awards in NASCAR, so I figure why not add my two cents worth.  But you know me, I can't just give out the "best driver" or "comeback awards", that is boring. So with out further ado, time to give out the "Backstretchies. " The Gomer Pyle Award "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise" This has to go to the points champion Brad Keselowski. Sure BK had his break through season in 2011, be honest how many among you had him as the champion. Keselowski was able to stare down a five time champ and takehome his first Sprint Cup. Not bad for a guy who has only been a full time cup driver for three seasons.

Saturday night NASCAR drops the green flag on its 2013 season and unveils a new generation of race car. It promises fans a return to the days where race cars were stock cars and looked like the cars we drive every day. The new cars are supposed to look more like the first generation cars, which first hit the track in 1949. See the 6 Generations of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cars Large scale racing has been around for almost 40 years. But the idea of racing cars straight off the show room floor was relatively new. NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)

Five legends of stock car auto racing were enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., tonight during the Induction Ceremony held in the Crown Ballroom of the Charlotte Convention. Four were NASCAR pioneers, building the sport during its formative years; the other ushered it into modern times and its exploding popularity.   Combined, they make the fourth class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It's a group with talents that run the gamut necessary for NASCAR excellence: Unparalleled driving skills; team unifying and talent evaluating ownership prowess; a brilliant mechanical mind.

Rush County Fair- August 3rd - August 6th     The Rush County Fair will begin with an evening of full of music and entertainment. Former pop singer, Frankie Valens, will be singing on the opening night. Following this show, will be the gospel performance by the Haskell Cooley Family. Other fair events this year will include games, carnival rides, race car simulators, local bands, dog show, cat show, poultry and livestock judging and show, and much more. For more information on the Rush County Fair click here: http://rushcountyfaironline.org/ Wednesday, August 3 rd 5:30 PM – Hot Dog Feed provided by GBTA 6:00 PM – Frankie Valens, entertainment 7:00 PM – The Haskell Cooley Family, music 7:00 PM – RCAC Community Carnival (rides only)

Is there a driver in the garage area that is so quiet and yet so consistent? Kenseth is a beast, and yet he gets a lot less attention than lesser drivers. Kenseth had made every chase since it started in 2004, save one. And the chase was created because he won the Championship in 2003 with only win. Just shows how good a driver he is. No matter what the rules Kenseth has shown he is a player. 2013 will be a season of change for Matt, as he makes the move from Roush-Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing.