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A Tribute To My Favorite Veteran and Race Fan

Today is Veteran's Day and we must all take a moment to honor and thank all of the veterans who have served this country and kept us free. On this day, I'd like to pay a personal tribute to my favorite veteran and race fan, Gary Buchanan...

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    Sean Costello commented on A Tribute To My Favorite Veteran and Race Fan

    Thanks for sharing MJ! Great read.

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    Gary Buchanan commented on Will Flu Impact NASCAR's Final Chase Races?

    Very timely piece. Something we dont think about much is that something as simple common as the flu could affect the chase. Of course there are...

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    • Mary Jo Buchanan replied…

      Hmmm....having Rooty kiss Jimmie of the mouth to share the flu bug - there's a thought....

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    Duncan Scott commented on Will Flu Impact NASCAR's Final Chase Races?

    Do you not think this whole flu thing has been oversold? Any tough guy (like me!) will shrug off flu symptoms and crack on. Note that...

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    • Mary Jo Buchanan replied…

      I hope it doesn't Kara. We think our guys are invincible but they are human too....

    • Gary Buchanan replied…

      Kara, you have the toughest job of any of us staying healthy right now. The picture...

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    Hot Article: Will Flu Impact NASCAR's Final Chase Races?

    With the Center for Disease Control reporting widespread flu symptoms in 41 states, including North Carolina (host to the fifth race in NASCAR's Chase for the Championship), it is no wonder that the illness is starting to impact the garage area...

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    S M Napier commented on Will Flu Impact NASCAR's Final Chase Races?

    I seriously doubt the Flu could stop Jimmy, just glad I got the Trucks back keeping me busy down the stretch and have Horns title run...

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    • Mary Jo Buchanan replied…

      I hear you - he is like untouchable isn't he? Yes, the trucks will keep us...

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    S M Napier commented on Ryan Truex Could Clinch Camping World Series East Championship at Dover

    Hope this one will be Speed Friday night, not tape delayed. Going to be rooting for Ryan to win the championship, can't wait to see this...

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    • Mary Jo Buchanan replied…

      I can't wait either - will keep updates going throughout! You are so right - MWR...

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    Charles Allen commented on The Lugnut Report: Different Track, Same Results for Michael Waltrip

    It is kind of sad, but Michael has never been a championship contender. He has some talent, hence the 750 starts. He has been around more...

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    Jen Preston commented on The Lugnut Report: Different Track, Same Results for Michael Waltrip

    Mikey's career has been a mess, and I'll be the first to admit I'm not his biggest fan. But I applaud him on stepping out of...

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    • Patti Rodisch replied…

      I think that MW takes a lot from other drivers who openly diss him on the...

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    Clayton Caldwell commented on The Lugnut Report: Different Track, Same Results for Michael Waltrip

    I have lost a lot of respect for Michael Waltrip since his incident at Daytona. All Michael is a funny guy who's act gotten old, with...

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    • Patti Rodisch replied…

      You know I like MW. I just think that he has made a smart move stepping...

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    Mr consistantcy commented on Three Teams to Watch for in 2010

    I kindly disagree on Martin Truex Jr. It's not because Pat Tryson isn't a good crew chief, but I think Truex is very overrated. We are...

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    • Joe Mikolai replied…

      @St.: After Bobby failed @ Yates to which I had predicted success, I think Bobby's done...

    • St. Nick replied…

      @Joe: Bobby Labonte is not "shot." Ford has been down right awful this season. Bobby in...

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    Misan Akuya commented on For Trevor Bayne, Connections Are the Key to Early Racing Success

    I know this guy haven't spoken to him probably since 2007 but he is an excellent racecar driver. I remember his fellow drivers bashed him for...

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    • Mary Jo Buchanan replied…

      Cool - thanks for weighing in! I hope he stays with MWR too and good point...

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    Leroy Watson commented on For Trevor Bayne, Connections Are the Key to Early Racing Success

    OH WOW, Aunty Em - this just might be the best gem yet (if it's possible to separate all of the gems you've uncovered)! Isn't it...

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    • Mary Jo Buchanan replied…

      Thanks Leroy - Gary always makes fun of me because each time I interview one of...

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    Hotnuke commented on For Trevor Bayne, Connections Are the Key to Early Racing Success

    Fabulous biographical piece on a young racer I hadn't known a great deal about, MJ. Wonderful read. Kudos!...;-)

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    • Mary Jo Buchanan replied…

      Thanks much! As you know, I love to write about these young up and comers!

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