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The View from Here: The Business of NASCAR: SPEED WEEK STARTS …

Monday, February 16, 2009

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We are professors of management (and NASCAR fans) who teach an honors course on the business of NASCAR at Virginia Commonwealth University. Our blog will appear weekly and we invite comments. Dr. Jon Ackley and Dr. Michael Pitts ... Here is the original: The View from Here: The Business of NASCAR: [...]

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Choosing items for the NASCAR Fan's Bill of Rights | HamptonRoads …

Monday, February 9, 2009

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I asked what track operators, NASCAR and TV networks needed to do to make your experience as a race fan more enjoyable and keep you coming back and you answered. More here: Choosing items for the NASCAR Fan's Bill of Rights | HamptonRoads ...

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The View from Here: The Business of NASCAR: WHAT’S NASCAR TO DO?

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

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We are professors of management (and NASCAR fans) who teach an honors course on the business of NASCAR at Virginia Commonwealth University. Our blog will appear weekly and we invite comments. Dr. Jon Ackley and Dr. Michael Pitts ... Read more: The View from Here: The Business of NASCAR: WHAT’S NASCAR TO [...]

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NASCAR could be racing on new tire in 2010 | HamptonRoads.com …

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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A taller, wider tire from Goodyear _ that some say would improve the racing _ could be on the track for testing later this year and possibly. Continue here: NASCAR could be racing on new tire in 2010 | HamptonRoads.com ...

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Feds critical of NASCAR aviation for 2007 plane crash …

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

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An Associated Press report states that "Federal investigators say NASCAR's aviation division violated federal regulations when it allowed a plane that crashed outside of Orlando, Fla., in 2007 to return to the air without maintenance ... See original here: Feds critical of NASCAR aviation for 2007 plane crash ...

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Assessing NASCAR's leadership | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Monday, January 26, 2009

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I wrote today about NASCAR Chairman Brian France and some of the questions that people have had about him recently. Here's a deeper look at what he's done since taking over as NASCAR Chairman in Sept. 2003. Continue here: Assessing NASCAR's leadership | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

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ESPN says it won't black out NASCAR races | HamptonRoads.com …

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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In light of Bruton Smith saying he'd like to see races blacked out if they're not sellouts, ESPN issued a statement Wednseday on the issue: "We all want to see growth in both attendance and television ratings. More here: ESPN says it won't black out NASCAR races | HamptonRoads.com ...

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Bruton Smith wants NASCAR races to be blacked out in local markets …

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

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Following what the NFL does, Bruton Smith says NASCAR should black out the races in local markets to help tracks sell all their tickets. NFL games are not shown in a home market unless they are sold out about 72 hours before. More here: Bruton Smith wants NASCAR races to be blacked out in [...]

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Quick hits from NASCAR media tour | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Monday, January 19, 2009

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A few news items and notes # It's no surprise but the former Gillett Evernham Motorsports team will be called Richard Petty Motorsports -- RPM. As a priviate company, team officials would not reveal the ownership structure and how much ... Read the rest of the post here: Quick hits from NASCAR media tour | HamptonRoads.com [...]

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NASCAR Bill of Rights, Dale Jr. and other tidbits | HamptonRoads …

Monday, January 12, 2009

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Here's a Monday morning collection of items. # Various reports indicate that Bobby Labonte could be in the No. 8 car at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. Such a move would push Aric Almirola out of the car and into a ride that doesn't a ... Here is the original post: NASCAR Bill of Rights, Dale Jr. [...]

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