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Bruton Smith's $340 million purchase of the track in New Hampshire has the potential for altering the NASCAR schedule.
Bruton Smith's $340 million purchase of the track in New Hampshire has the potential for altering the NASCAR schedule.
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Profit Motive

Few people have done more to expand stock-car racing's fan base than track owner Bruton Smith. So why can't he and NASCAR just get along? SI.com's Mark Zeske has the answers.

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