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NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson mulls postponing retirement

by Rich Thompson Boston Herald April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Jimmie Johnson is unsure if the season – currently on hold because of the coronavirus – will happen. ‘It’s up in the air just as much as the world is up in the air right now.’

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Indianapolis 500 postponed until Aug. 23

by JENNA FRYER Associated Press March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

It’s the first time since 1945 that the Indianapolis 500 will not be run on Memorial Day weekend.

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NASCAR orders pay cuts across company until racing resumes

by Associated Press March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Executives – including presidents of NASCAR-owned tracks – will have their salaries cut by 25 percent, while all others will have their pay reduced by 20 percent.

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Auto racing: Maine tracks in wait-and-see mode, preparing for late start

by Travis Barrett March 19, 2020March 20, 2020

Beech Ridge has already postponed its opening night, while other Maine tracks are not yet sure what the summer will hold.

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Auto racing roundup: Another Earnhardt Jr. cars wins Xfinity race at Daytona

by Associated Press February 15, 2020February 15, 2020

Noah Gragson wins his first Xfinity race, giving Dale Earnhardt Jr. his third straight win at Daytona as an owner.

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Logano, Byron win Daytona 500 qualifying races

by Associated Press February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Joey Logano leads for 19 laps and will start from the second row in Sunday’s Daytona 500; William Byron had already earned the second starting position.