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Bikes take over Morehead in one of cycling's most exciting race formats
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (381+ words) ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) " Roads were shut down and bikes were rolling through Morehead as the community gets a front-row seat to one of cycling's most exciting race formats: the Morehead Criterium Bike Race. The race follows a half-mile…...
Kyle Busch's death hits close to home for Corbin family with deep ties to NASCAR legend
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (434+ words) CORBIN, Ky. (LEX 18) " Kyle Busch, the winningest driver across NASCAR's three premier series, died Thursday at the age of 41. His family said he had been hospitalized with a severe illness just three days before he was set to take the…...
War in Iran creates uncertainty for horse racing industry, but Keeneland remains confident
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (378+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Keeneland's vice president of sales says the industry has weathered conflict before and expects no major impacts on the Spring Meet or Kentucky Derby. As war enters its fifth day in Iran, the horse racing industry is…...
Kids help design look for Valvoline's livery on a NASCAR Cup car
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (771+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Throughout the NASCAR season, Valvoline Global is accustomed to seeing their colors decorate cars fielded by Hendrick Motorsports. This weekend, the Valvoline car has a different look to help highlight Blood Cancer United and its ongoing efforts…...
Spotlight: Slingin' dirt on summer Saturdays at Lake Cumberland Speedway
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (466+ words) PULASKI CO. , Ky. (LEX 18) " Just south of Burnside, Lake Cumberland Speedway lights up Saturday nights from April to October. The dirt track provides a source of entertainment for some. For others, it's a lifestyle. On weekdays, Mike Strunk is the…...
UK Solar Car team preparing for race in Bowling Green next week
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (459+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " The Formula Sun Grand Prix is a solar car challenge, featuring more than 30 teams from across the country. The race is happening July 3-5 next week at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, and one of the…...