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How 'Days of Thunder' became NASCAR's most beloved (and hated) cult classic

The over-the-top, unrestrained Tom Cruise blockbuster left its fingerprints all over Hollywood 30 years ago, with a generation of both haters and admirers among NASCAR fans and drivers to this day.

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POCONO 350

Hamlin overcomes weather on his way to Cup win in Pocono

Hamlin cruises to rain-delayed Cup win at Pocono

Denny Hamlin won the Pocono 350 on Sunday, maintaining a comfortable lead en route to victory.

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Bubba Wallace and NASCAR: What we know and what will change after recent hate crime inquiries

With NASCAR's conclusion of its own inquiry into why a noose was hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega, we break down what happened and what the sport plans to do going forward to prevent similar incidents.

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Kevin Harvick: NASCAR is about unity

Marty & McGee react to the week that was for NASCAR

2021 HALL OF FAME CLASS

Why the HOF means so much to Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Jr. headlines 2021 NASCAR HOF Class

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik and Red Farmer have been elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held in 2021.

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CONFEDERATE FLAG BAN

Bubba Wallace aims for inclusive, diverse environment for NASCAR

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The Confederate flag is finally gone at NASCAR races, and I won't miss it for a second

Finally, the Confederate flag has been banned from NASCAR. Ryan McGee explains why it shouldn't have taken this long for NASCAR to act, and why some fans need to stop justifying the flag's existence in the sport in the first place.

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