A local man was arrested recently in Canadian County after reaching 208 mph in a police chase on the Kilpatrick Turnpike.
NASCAR
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Oklahoma student gets all access at NASCAR
OSU student spends summer behind-the-scenes at NASCAR.
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Racing Dreams
It’s not the go-kart you once rode up and down your driveway. These no-suspension, sponsor-stickered mini stock cars reach speeds of 80 miles per hour as they circle the track, their drivers’ rears a mere inch off the ground. “What kind of parents would let their kids go that fast when they’re not even old […]
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Indie 500
On the surface, indie-pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and the movie “Jurassic Park” don’t have much in common. Lacking a Jeff Goldblum connection or thorough understanding of genetic engineering, the band still chose to host a special screening of the film at the legendary Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas, during a recent two-night stand. […]
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His cups runneth over
The horny-cups are the most expensive find in the history of the show, according to the Washington Post, beating out an 18th century Qianlong Jade collection. The cups’ owner, who understandably wished to remain anonymous, said, “I guess I won’t have to rely on Social Security anymore,” the Post reported. Well, at least somebody now […]
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Dirty Mary Crazy Larry / Race with the Devil
Even the lowest of his low-budget vehicles bear far greater repeat value. Case in point — or two, to be exact: Shout! Factory’s double feature of “Dirty Mary Crazy Larry” and “Race with the Devil.” With regard to 1974’s “Dirty Mary Crazy Larry,” those title adjectives aren’t just there for rhyme; they have reason. Fonda […]