Racing

Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Sep. 04, 2025

Weekend World Championship Kicks Off In Charleston

The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean will host thousands of athletes from around the globe this weekend for the Spartan Trifecta World Championship.

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Arts & Culture Mason Adams, Apr. 23, 2024

How Appalachian NASCAR Hall Of Famer Leonard Wood Reinvented Racing

Stock car racing’s roots run deep in Appalachia. Our twisty roads and dark hollers were home to moonshiners — and moonshine runners, who became known for their driving skills. And they became some of NASCAR’s first stars when it formed in 1948. But NASCAR’s oldest continuous racing team had nothing to do with moonshine.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Apr. 22, 2024

A Tale Of Treenware And A NASCAR Legend, Inside Appalachia

This week on Inside Appalachia, a pair of former miners found love shoveling coal and shaped a life making wooden spoons. We learn about treenware. Also, NASCAR Hall of Famer Leonard Wood shares stories, and a bit of advice. And, group bike rides are a way to socialize and get outside. But here in Appalachia, newcomers are met with steep hills.

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Government Liz McCormick, May. 29, 2019

More Than a Decade Later, W.Va. Legislature Fulfills Promise to Racing Industry

After almost 15 years doing without, revenue dollars are flowing back into West Virginia’s horse and dog racing industries. The legislature came through…

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