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   Richard Petty with a restored version of his first race car.

   New era in NASCAR born 25 years ago

   Ronald Reagan's appearance played a part in fueling that growth by showing the sport was worthy of such non-traditional attention. Read and comment

   • Article: NASCAR notes: France continues to defend drug policy (3:00 am)
   • Article: Hardin: Richard Petty has stories he wants to share (3:00 am)
   • Article: Mayfield misses Daytona deadline (Jul. 3)
   • Blog: Dustin Long's NASCAR blog
   • Comments: What do you think?

2. NASCAR notes: France continues to defend drug policy

   NASCAR Chairman Brian France passionately defended the sport's drug policy Friday, two days after a federal judge granted Jeremy Mayfield an injunction to compete in Sprint Cup events for the first time since his suspension in May for a failed drug test. Read and comment

   • Article: Hardin: Richard Petty has stories he wants to share (3:00 am)
   • Blog: Dustin Long's NASCAR blog
   • Comments: What do you think?
3. Mayfield misses Daytona deadline
4. NASCAR's Hall of Fame will speak with a Southern drawl, y'all
5. NASCAR notes: No fear of flying for Mr. Backflip
6. Mayfield returns from NASCAR exile
7. Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona
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