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If there's one crucial ability that every racecar driver needs to have, it's the ability to close out races. Racing is unique in the sense that no lead is insurmountable, and no matter where you're running, a good or bad result is never guaranteed until the checkered flag flies. For drivers who struggle to close out races, the three-and-a-half-hour slugfests of the NASCAR Cup Series often provide a reminder that finishing out good days is the most important thing a driver can do.For Bubba Wallace, the Richmond Raceway has served as his adversary when trying to close out races in the...

Bubba Wallace must focus on closing out races amid heat of playoff battle

Ben Rhodes hasn't quite had the 2024 season that he envisioned, but he should have a simple task on his mind in Saturday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular-season finale: Take care of business. The defending Truck Series champion enters Saturday's short track showdown at Richmond ninth on the playoff grid, 22 points above the cut line. While he's more than two full stages to the good on points, one slip-up could cause the two-time champion to miss out on the postseason entirely, an almost unthinkable fate for Rhodes and his venerable No. 99 team at the start of the season. A four-race...

Ben Rhodes must take care of business in Truck Series regular-season finale

Joe Gibbs Racing’s William Sawalich won the pole Saturday evening (Aug. 3) for tonight’s ARCA Menards Series Shore Lunch 250 at Elko Speedway with a lap at 93.796 mph. It is Sawalich’s sixth ARCA Menards Series pole of the 2024 season in only eight attempts. It is also his fourth pole in a row.

William Sawalich Wins Shore Lunch 250 Pole

Richmond, VA

The final race of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular season, held at Richmond Raceway, features 38 trucks for 36 spots. Two trucks will fail to qualify, barring any entry list changes. Connor Zilisch is in the No. 7 for Spire Motorsports. Zilisch, one of NASCAR’s strongest prospects, is making...

Entry List: 2024 Clean Harbors 250

Brandon, FL

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Akeena

Hey taco lovers! Here's a heads-up about a recent hiccup at Romi's Tacos in Brandon, Florida. Known for its fresh, homemade Mexican eats and lively atmosphere, Romi's has been a go-to spot for those craving authentic flavors and good vibes.

Popular Florida Taco Joint Closed Again for dead millipedes, rodent droppings, and a live roach

Orlando, FL

Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Florida State

Hurricane Debby came ashore Monday morning in the Big Bend area of Florida and was expected to creep across the state toward Northeast Florida. The storm hit near Steinhatchee, north of Cedar Key and 70 miles west of Gainesville.

Hurricane Debby makes landfall; Jax expects deluge

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Belleville, KS

Belleville High Banks Belleville, KS United Rebel Sprint Series Belleville 305 Nationals Whit Gastineau. Black Hills Speedway Rapid City, SD Winged 360 Sprint Cars Brayden Mount. Cairns Speedway Edmonton, QLD Winged 360 Sprint Cars Thunder in the Canefields Brodie Davis. Can-Am Speedway LaFargeville, NY Empire Super Sprints Billy VanInwegen Jr.

Feature Winners: August 2, 2024

Los Angeles, CA

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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a family of craveable restaurants with a cult-like following across Northern California that was recently named among the Fastest Growing Emerging Restaurants in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News and among the Top 100 Movers & Shakers by Fast Casual, has opened the doors to its first-ever location in Los Angeles County. The 1,500-square-foot restaurant, located on the bustling southeast corner of Sepulveda Blvd. and Sherman Way at 7070 Sepulveda Blvd. in Van Nuys and open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, is led by California natives and life-long friends Jason DeMayo and Eli Ilishah. The team, under their Hungry Hospitality brand, also own a location in Fresno and have plans to open additional locations in Los Angeles and beyond in the coming years.

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Opens First-Ever Los Angeles Restaurant

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Iowa State

Knoxville, IA

The 13th running of the Avanti Windows & Doors Capitani Classic presented by Great Southern Bank took center stage Sunday at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway ahead of Knoxville Nationals race week. Rico Abreu topped an event record 82 entries for his first Capitani Classic victory. Abreu led 17 of 25 laps...

2024 Capitani Classic Results At Knoxville Raceway

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Rico Abreu won a duel for the lead with Daryn Pittman and went on to win the Avanti Windows & Doors Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank Sunday night at Knoxville Raceway. The win was the St. Helena, California driver’s seventh at the Sprint Car...

Capitani Classic Goes To Rico Abreu

In honor of National Underwear Day, take a look at Ross Chastain's special Jockey paint scheme for Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway (6 p.m. ET, USA, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App). The scheme will highlight the Jockey Infinite Cool underwear by capturing everyone's attention with...

First look: Ross Chastain’s Jockey paint scheme for Richmond

FanSided

Following the Brickyard 400 weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which saw both the Cup Series and the Xfinity Series in action at the track's oval and the Truck Series in action at nearby Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, there has not been any NASCAR national series action during either of the two most recent weekends.

When does NASCAR return (and when are the Olympics finished)?

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Entry List: 2024 Cook Out 400

After two off weeks for the Olympics, the NASCAR Cup Seeries is back in action at Richmond Raceway, where there are 37 cars for 40 positions....

Entry List: 2024 Cook Out 400

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