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Born and raised in rural, eastern North Carolina, in the heart of NASCAR (and moonshine) country, Larry currently lives in New Bern, NC….the home of Pepsi Cola (originally Brad’s Drink), created in the pharmacy of Caleb Bradham in 1893. Larry is an eight-year naval veteran and also retired from the “dark side” of the federal bureaucracy….now providing IT support in North Carolina’s “colonial capital.” An enthusiastic volunteer in and around New Bern, Larry provides IT & A/V support to New Bern High School & American Legion baseball programs as well as the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce….and was named “volunteer of the year,” (by the chamber) in 2007.

Spectator vs. Spotter: Bristol Edition

Bristol, just the name sends fans into overdrive. The track nicknamed 'Thunder Valley' is the truest form of race excitement.

Story | 3/17/2010 | by Rebecca Spence

Johnson remains our hottest driver, but not for long

Going back to last season, four of the past ten races have been won by Johnson along with six top fives.

Story | 3/17/2010 | by Ron Thornton

Jeff Gordon Announces 'It's a Boy' at Talladega Test

In a media teleconference at Talladega, Jeff Gordon announced that not only was he excited to be testing the new spoiler at Talladega but also that he learned during the off week the sex of his new baby.

Story | 3/16/2010 | by Mary Jo Buchanan

Tempers Have Always Run Hot at Short Tracks

TheCup Series has always been known for intensity and heated battles on short tracks, Bristol Motor Speedway is the best track for tempers to run hot.

Story | 3/16/2010 | by Clayton Caldwell

The Road to Richmond - Sprint Cup takes a week off

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series took the first of four off weekends to occur prior to the Championship Chase field being set in Richmond on the evening of September 11th.

Story | 3/16/2010 | by Larry Taylor

The Problem With 'Letting Them Race'

NASCAR made a bold statement that they were basically going to let the drivers race and self policing would be the key.

Story | 3/16/2010 | by Ron Fleshman

On Pit Road: After a week off NASCAR Thunders into the Valley

Already race fans are flocking to the Thunder Valley, as campers were lined up on the side of US 11 as early as last week, waiting to get those coveted campsites close to the track.

Story | 3/15/2010 | by Joe Dunn

Surprising Not Surprising - on a weekend with no racing

Four weeks into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and a week with absolutely no racing on the schedule.

Story | 3/15/2010 | by Larry Taylor