NASCAR’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series’ made their way to Thunder Valley this week after a rare break in the schedule. Bloomberg News reported this week, Speedway Motorsports Inc.’s President and Chief Operating Officer Marcus Smith may not have received  degree from the University of North Carolina. Smith, son of SMI chairman Bruton Smith, said he was “checking with the University.” In other news Tommy Baldwin Racing picked up a co-owner this past week. Gary Bechtel, a former owner in his own right, joins the team that is struggling right now. Also this week Anheuser Busch ended their 30 year sponsorship of NHRA driver Kenny Bernstein, leaving many to wonder if the same cuts may be coming to their NASCAR sponsorships. This is the NASCAR week that was March 15 to 21, 2009.

Speedway President Didn’t Get Degree, School Says

Conspiracy Theories Live On Speed

Martin playing catch-up after four races

NASCAR drivers don’t want F1′s proposed pts system

Companies clamor for Earnhardt’s magic touch

Vintage Insiders

Entourage

Ganassi’s Area 51

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