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Doubters Wonder Whether Formula One Can Make It in Austin

When the announcement came this summer that Austin, Texas, was going to host a Formula One race in 2012 there was a collective "whaaaaaat?" from the racing world. No one was more shocked than the promoter of the last U.S. Grand Prix, Joie Chitwood. "I was as surprised as anyone,'' Chitwood (pictured right) told...

Daytona Suddenly Replaces Track President

In the midst of its first repaving job in 30 years, Daytona International Speedway found itself with a new president Friday when Robin Braig was suddenly replaced by Joie Chitwood III (right), namesake of the famous stunt driving family. The speedway said that "effective immediately," Braig "will leave to pursue other...

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05/16/12 Daytona speedway president campaigning in Jacksonville Source: The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville FL In a battleground state, Northeast Florida is certain to get a lot of visits from President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney and Joie Chitwood III.
05/03/12 Speedway president lands on carrier to promote NASCAR... Source: The Daytona Beach News-Journal - Daytona Beach FL (Racing) Joie Chitwood III has been strapped to the front of a car as it barreled through a wall of fire.