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Cars & Drivers In Avondale, Hearts & Minds In Blacksburg

In addition to the Virginia Tech decal on his car, Virginia native Denny Hamlin will wear a VT logo on his helmet to honor the victims of the tragedy that hit close to home: "It's a big deal for me and Elliott [Sadler] and Jeff and Ward [Burton] and those guys that are from Virginia. It means a little bit more us than...

NASCAR to Honor Virginia Tech Shooting Victims

NASCAR has received permission from Virginia Tech University to display the school's logo on race cars for the next three weeks, in a tribute to the victims of this week's shootings at the Blacksburg, Va. campus. Chairman Brian France: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their family members, their friends...

NASCAR Garage Hokie's Mom Works on Campus

Just a month ago, March Madness swept through the NASCAR garage and had crew members, including 1998 Virginia Tech Graduate Darian Grubb, championing their alma maters and reminiscing about their college days. Grubb: "We had a lot of phone calls and emails going around when Virginia Tech beat Duke and UNC this year in...

Concerned NASCAR Fans Find Connection To VT Tragedy

When news of the Virginia Tech shootings rocked the country yesterday, concerned sentiment instantly rippled through a large segment of NASCAR fanbase. Ashley Speegle, the former girlfriend of NASCAR heartthrob Kasey Kahne, was immediately on the minds of those who religiously follow the comings and goings of the drivers'...