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Former International Motorsports Hall of Fame director, sports anchor…
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (177+ words) Mike Raita, former executive director of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and longtime Birmingham sports anchor, was arrested on Thursday. Raita was charged with use of official position or office for personal gain and released on Thursday after posting…...
George W. Barber, Jr., founder of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum,…
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (262+ words) Late Monday, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announced the passing of its founder, George W. Barber, Jr. "He built more than an organization'he built a community. We are grateful for his vision and leadership, and we will share additional information in the…...
Auburn aviation student among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash…
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (174+ words) On Thursday, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were among seven people killed in a plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. According to ESPN, Auburn aviation student Jack Dutton and his father, Dennis, were also confirmed to be…...
'These guys are going down with the ship': Elliott says judge-ordered…
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (145+ words) Last week, Montgomery County Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines ordered the State of Alabama and the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to enter into mediation to resolve a lawsuit brought by Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) over…...
Fast times at Motorsports Hall of Fame: Audit reveals former employee…
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (610+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...
Former Talladega Superspeedway president Grant Lynch dies at 71 |…
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (342+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...
Parker Snider: Obsession is not the key to success that 'F1: The…
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (595+ words) Five years ago, "F1" meant nothing to me." Today, I hear it more often than I can count. Thanks to an increased push on social media, the creation of the Las Vegas and Miami Grands Prix, and a popular Netflix documentary,…...
Alabama’s bus driver of the stars Johnny Williams gives Mario…
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (423+ words) Johnny Williams is used to talking with celebrities. He has served as the bus driver to hundreds of big-name folks and their entourages " elected officials, candidates, entertainers, sports stars. SEE:Alabama's "Political Bus Man' tells story: Former U.S. Sen. Lieberman hit…...
Jason Davenport: How motorsports are driving economic growth in…
11+ mon, 7+ hour ago (685+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...