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• Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 25 reads

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  Today in Automotive History: Jeff Gordon Wins His First Daytona 500

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  Today in Automotive History: On February 16, 1997, 25-year-old Jeff Gordon claims his first Daytona 500 victory, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the 200-lap, 500-mile National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) event, dubbed the “Super Bowl of stock car racing.” Driving his No. 24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the Hendrick [...]

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• Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 46 reads

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  Today in Automotive History

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  On this day in 2003, race car driver Ricky Craven wins the Darlington 500, crossing the finish line .002 seconds ahead of Kurt Busch for the closest recorded finish in National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) history. [History courtesy of Jalopnik] You might also enjoy…Today in Automotive History: Jeff Gordon Wins His First…Book Review: [...]

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