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Dario Franchitti pleased to do what makes him happy By RICK MINTER Cox News Service Atlanta If there's anything to be learned from Dario Franchitti's topsy-turvy 2008 season, it's that people should focus on doing something that challenges them and makes them happy. More ...
39 Points separating Craftsman Truck Series points leader Ron Hornaday Jr. and second-place driver Johnny Benson. 35 Sprint Cup victories at Lowe's Motor Speedway by Chevrolet, tops among manufacturers. 33 Career Sprint Cup victories for Tony Stewart (right) following his win at Talladega, wh... More ...
The fact that there are no Dodge drivers competing in this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup shouldn't be interpreted as a sign that the manufacturer is at a mechanical disadvantage with the Car of Tomorrow, which is supposed to make the playing field more equal for all teams and manufacturers. More ...
Key story lines as NASCAR heads to Charlotte. Johnson following Castroneves probe The tax troubles facing Indy Car driver Helio Castroneves are being closely watched in several racing circles, including NASCAR. More ...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com Gaffney High wide receiver Emison Hughes didn't look far to find his role model. Hughes grew up idolizing former Indian great wideout Sidney Rice. "I watched all his games and I was able to go to all of his USC home games," Hughes said. "I talk to him all the time, just like we were cousins. More ...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com Teams looking to end streaks of futility open the region today at York. The Indians (3-3) enter the game on a 2-game losing streak after a disappointing performance against Spartanburg. York (2-4) are in the midst of an uncharacteristic 4-game slide after losses to Boiling Springs, Lancaster, So... More ...
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com The Blacksburg Wildcats will try to extend their win streak to two, but it won't be easy. Blacksburg opens region play today against undefeated Christ Church. Christ Church is 7-0 and fresh off a 70-0 victory over Southside Christian on homecoming. The Cavaliers are averaging 46.6 points a game ... More ...
Let's see how our Ledger Staffers pick 'em this week! 1. Gaffney at York 2. Blacksburg at Christ Church 3. Byrnes at Spartanburg 4. Timmonsville at E. Clarendon 5. Wilson at Camden 6. Chesterfield at Lewisville 7. Texas vs. More ... Gaffney runner makes history at Northwestern STAFF REPORT Austin Steagall made history Tuesday, becoming the first Gaffney runner to finish first overall at the Northwestern High School cross country course. The Gaffney boys and girls teams both finished fourth in the team competition. But that was to be expected. More ... BRIEFS Joey Copeland rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead the Gaffney junior varsity to a 33-7 victory over visiting York on Thursday. Quinshad Davis was on the receiving end of Copeland's touchdown pass. Gaffney's special teams got into the scoring act when Jaquan Barnes block... More ... |
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