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NASCAR Feels Pinch Of High Gas Prices

by Scott Graf, NPR
July 24, 2008

Gas prices have spiked over the past year and the rise is really hammering NASCAR. Not only is attendance at stock-car races starting to decline, but the teams are being squeezed, too. And even NASCAR's sponsors are feeling the pinch.

Scott Graf reports from member station WFAE in Charlotte, N.C.

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  • All Things Considered, July 24, 2008
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