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   Chuck Burton (Associated Press)

   Photo Caption: NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield (left) arrives at the Federal Courthouse in Charlotte.

   Mayfield misses Daytona deadline

   After getting a favorable ruling from a judge, Jeremy Mayfield likely won't race this weekend at Daytona. Read and comment

   • Article: NASCAR notes: No fear of flying for Mr. Backflip (3:00 am)
   • Blog: Dustin Long's NASCAR blog
   • Comments: What do you think?

2. NASCAR's Hall of Fame will speak with a Southern drawl, y'all

   Although some fans claim that the NASCAR has abandoned its roots, that's not true with the 25 men nominated for the sport's inaugural Hall of Fame class. Read and comment

   • Blog: Dustin Long's NASCAR blog
   • Comments: What do you think?
3. Hoppers have to make do with split
4. McKeon makes patriotic play of the day
5. Area briefs: NC Gaters 8-under boys start today in AAU Nationals
6. NFL notes: Ex-Deacon Pace gets 4-game ban for supplement
7. College football: Three signees and CB Ellis won't play for Pack this year
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