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jimmccoy22 posted 5/7/2008 from nascar.fanboom.com [flag] |
Time for some classic racing on a classic track! In our preview, we'll check out all the history and track records at Darlington. In today's "NASCAR Terminology" primer, we'll learn the difference between "scuffs" and "stickers."
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