Busch Emerges Top NASCAR Free Agent After Hendrick Exit
Mooresville reports Kyle Busch, 22, leaves Hendrick Motorsports after driving the No. 5 car this season. With Dale Earnhardt Jr. moving in, Busch becomes a prime target for DEI and other teams, amid talk of sponsorships and potential moves for 2008.
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Editor's Email Replies to A Dream Team Column
Emailed responses to Sports Editor Derick Moss' column "A Dream Team?" from the Gaston Gazette on June 13. Readers weigh in with praise and critique about possible lineup ideas and team cohesion.
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Hendrick Fans and the Cup Race Debate
A reader questions Hendrick Motorsports fans views on the Nextel Cup, arguing concern that fans favor an inherited fan base and suggesting other talented drivers deserve a shot at the title. The unsigned letter highlights tensions over team decisions involving Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.
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Readers react to NASCAR drama and whiner brothers
A reader letter laments NASCAR manipulation to pair Dale Earnhardt Jr with the Whiner brothers and predicts backlash among Jr fans. Another correspondent mocks the Red Army label and notes Martin Truex’s success post JR departure, attributing it to JR’s team and equipment.
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Earnhardt Joins Hendrick Motorsports in 2008
Dale Earnhardt will replace Kyle Busch on Hendrick Motorsports roster for 2008, moving from DEI. The five year deal raises questions about sponsor continuity No. 8 car ownership and whether Budweiser will stay as primary sponsor. Earnhardt has 17 career wins and seeks a championship.
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Pineville Rally Edges Gastonia In Ten Inning Legion Tilt
Post 337 took a rainy Wednesday night win at Sims Legion Park as Pineville scored three runs on wild pitches in the 10th to beat Gastonia Post 23 8 to 5. Will Clayton and Kevin Shackleford homered for Pineville. Spencer Robinson and Tyler Gibson had two hits for Gastonia. D J McMurchie earned the win in relief.
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Bowling Announcements for Local Youth Programs
Union Road Optimist Club hosts a 10 week league for ages 18 and up at AMF Gastonia Lanes with a $60 entry including shoes. Sign ups Saturday 9:30 to 11:30. George Pappas Liberty Lanes presents Billy Bucks Saturdays at 6 pm and Pizza Bowl Sundays 8:30 to 11 pm. Clover Co op signs up Thursdays 6 to 8 and Saturdays 9 to noon in June at Clover UMC. Chapel Grove Optimist Club registers girls 5 to 12 through June 30 Saturdays 10 to 1 at the Optimist Building. Union Road Jaguars sign up Saturdays 9 to noon for ages 5-14 at the practice field. contact numbers listed.
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Kings Mountain athlete Cole Moore signs with Brevard College
Kings Mountain's Cole Moore, a left handed pitcher and All-Southwest Conference pick, signs to play baseball at Brevard College under Coach Todd Anderson. Moore has a fastball in the 82 83 mph range and a curveball. He also earned Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship and plans pre dentistry.
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