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Jimmie Johnson's fan base shrinks despite success

...a victory at the Daytona 500. He also won at the Martinsville Speedway. He only has one finish ? 22nd at the Bristol Motor Speedway ? outside the top 12 in the first 11 races.Although he's just 38, Johnson already is third on NASCAR's...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-05-25/jimmie-johnsons-fan-base-s
Track owner Bruton Smith has knack for making headlines

...about consequences.Smith was the first promoter to install permanent lights for a NASCAR race, and he bought Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee and transformed it into a must-visit event.Smith made enemies along the way, and sparred often...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2013-05-21/track-owner-bruton-smith-has-knac
Kyle Busch backed up talk

...is just fine during pre-race introductions at Bristol Motor Speedway, where the track allows drivers to say whatever...Television ratings for last Sunday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway were up eight percent compared to last year. That...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-20/kyle-busch-backed-talk
The racing feud between Joey Logano and Tony Stewart has turned personal

...Nemechek; Harvick and Logano; Harvick and Kyle Busch.Logano's troubles actually started a week earlier at the Bristol Motor Speedway when Hamlin knocked him into the outside wall. The two had to be separated by their crews after the race.When...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-27/racing-feud-between-joey-l
Drivers confounded by NASCAR's comments policy

...time, Kyle Busch wasn't fined later in 2007 when he openly criticized the Car of Tomorrow. Despite winning at Bristol Motor Speedway in the COT's debut, Busch stunned everyone in Victory Lane by saying, "I'm still not a very big fan of...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-13/drivers-confounded-nascars
New Generation 6 cars get first short-track test at Bristol

...drivers were encouraged by a little more passing last week at Las Vegas.With Sunday's Food City 500 up next at Bristol Motor Speedway, nobody knows what to expect on the first short-track race of the season."That's why you've got to watch...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-13/new-generation-6-cars-get-
Drivers, fans anxious to see how new cars fare at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. -There's an expectation from fans that a ticket to Bristol Motor Speedway will get them a seat to NASCAR's version of the Roman Colosseum.They got one of those throwback, rock 'em, sock 'em races...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-16/drivers-fans-anxious-see-h
Fryer: Fans seem to prefer drama off the track

BRISTOL, Tenn. - It was a simple question asked the day before the Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway that started a debate: "Who won the last race here?"The answer: "I don't know, but Tony Stewart threw his helmet at Matt...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-18/fryer-fans-seem-prefer-dra
NASCAR, Denny Hamlin settle dispute

...had violated Hamlin's right to free speech.Now the matter has been suddenly closed as the series shifts to Bristol Motor Speedway for Sunday's race, the fourth event for the new car."Denny is a championship-caliber driver and his fans...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-14/nascar-denny-hamlin-settle
Kyle Busch sets Bristol record with run of 129.535 mph

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Kyle Busch won his first career pole at Bristol Motor Speedway with a track record qualifying lap.Busch turned a lap at 129.535 mph in his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to take the top starting...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-03-15/kyle-busch-sets-bristol-re