The previous quarter winners of the award this year were NASCAR spotter Chris Osborne, artist Jeanne Barnes and journalist Al Pearce. When his daughters' school let it slip that they were having problems drafting substitute teachers, Hornish volunteered. laughed Marlin in signature matter-of-fact fashion. (NASCAR.com)(9-11-2015), Skinner discusses driving hurt: former NASCAR driver, Mike Skinner, was interviewed and discussed about driving hurt during his Sprint Cup career: Give a smile when you say my name." (Victory Lane Racing Association)(1-12-2015), A.J. 9 that his father, Bill, had made famous. (Note: Last updated Feb. 27, 2023) 1. Hardly. You never know if the next one is going to put you down." We need to preserve this heritage." Johnson is one of the longest-reigning NASCAR drivers still on the track, with a career that went from 2002 to 2017. The race honors the late Lettow, a former standout ASA crew chief who mentored many young drivers. By Al Pearce Dec 16, 2019 Sean. (Motorsports Unplugged)(5-5-2012), Darlington Raceway to honor Yarborough: With Cale Yarborough now having been inducted into the third class of the NASCAR's Hall of Fame, Darlington Raceway will celebrate and honor his achievements during the upcoming Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 race weekend on May 11-12. Nascar has suffered from the retirement in recent years of many of its biggest names, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards and Danica Patrick. (USA Today)(1-29-2015), A.J. I think the racing is even going to get better so we start at Daytona which is always an event filled race and I'm excited about it," says Jeff Burton. (12-14-2015), Get Well Lennie Pond UPDATE: Lennie Pond, NASCAR's rookie of the year in 1973, was scheduled to undergo cancer surgery Friday in Richmond, Va. Pond, 75, who had one career Cup victory (at Talladega in 1978), beat out Darrell Waltrip for the '73 rookie honor. But the two sides split in 2011 in a disagreement over intellectual property. "When I got hurt, I tried to drive that racecar at a Sprint Cup level while I was hurt. "In fact, I feel the best I've felt in a couple of years at least. from 4-5 pm/et. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. (NBCSports)(7-7-2015), Dick Trickle Memorial emerging: The beginnings of the Dick Trickle Memorial at the Rudolph Community Park (Wisconsin) are slowly beginning to emerge from the grassy field, thanks to the hard work of those dedicated to preserving the racing legend's memory. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. Allison's visit came as 10,000 square feet of new gaming space was officially opened to the public. Keselowski credits his big win to visiting his favorite bar, Sullivan & Son, and the establishment declares the bar stool he sat on before the race "lucky." I'm more active now than ever. The remaining members of the class - Ole Bardahl, founder of the Bardahl Oil Company that has sponsored entries in a variety of motorsports; IMSA founder John Bishop; three-time American Motorcyclist Association grand national champion Ricky Graham; and NASCAR pioneer Marshall Teague - are dead. Bodine, who hasn't run full-time since 1999, has run part-time since his injury in the then NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Daytona opener in 2000. "And I did that most of the time unless the weather was awful." for any retired drivers.any links known of are posted, News on retired drivers, legends and deceased legends and tributes, Bobby Labonte to race for NASCAR Whelen Euro Series title: The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series is about to get some American flavor. So, I have two girls and that's really interesting." Wallace moved to Penske's team in 1991 and ran the final 15 years of his career for the car owner, who presented him for induction Wednesday. Bobby Labonte, the first driver to win championships in two different NASCAR national series, will compete fulltime in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in 2018 in hopes of adding an international title to his Hall of Fame-worthy career. Petty also has seven titles. Ottinger and Sterling Marlin, former crew chief/driver Kirk Shelmerdine and sportswriter David Poole. Rudd keeps one of the go-karts he grew up with at a local small track and gives himself a 100 mph thrill ride when he needs it. The news brought criticism from Brad Keselowski about the nature of concussion diagnosis. "It had been so long since we've been able to win here. Trickle is survived by Delores Iwanski of Waukesha, Chuck Trickle of Las Vegas, Sue Trickle of Minneapolis, and Duaine Trickle of Plover. Earned two poles in five starts, with a best finish of third at Martinsville. "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. Loretta Sides Shore, who owns Shore's Nursery, said Monday that she was the buyer of the house and 150-acre farm at the Aug. 7 auction. On Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum welcomes visitors to mingle with one of NASCAR's legendary drivers during a Meet & Greet with Bobby Allison. I feel like I'm myself. At 45, chronic carbon-monoxide poisoning ended Mast's career. Hornish's only regret, really, is that his wife, Crystal, is the only member of his brood who's witnessed his triumphant moments at the track in the flesh. Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. Cook. "Like a glove." Blaney's daughter, Emma, provided an update Friday night on Twitter: "Thank you for all the prayers. The son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Buck Baker, the 6-foot-6 Baker was known as the "Gentle Giant" during his racing days. The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. He took first place in the Daytona 500 in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981. "I've had people say, 'Man, you got Parkinson's Disease?' (Associated Press)(10-5-2013), Geoff Bodine inducted into Legends of the Glen: Popular race car driver Geoff Bodine was inducted into Legends of The Glen on Friday afternoon. Wright Pond said his brother is maintaining an upbeat attitude, "and he and his family really appreciate the support that has poured in." Nadeau still wonders what's next. "We're excited to get back into night five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition," said Blaney. His subject wasn't racing, religion, politics or anything of the sort. NASCAR saw its last notable retirement come in 2020 when seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson decided to step away from full-time racing. The 10 oldest NASCAR drivers ever are: Morgan Shepherd Mark Thompson Hershel McGriff Derrike Cope Dick Trickle Dave Marcis James Hylton Joe Ruttman Ken Schrader Terry Labonte Below, we will reveal who the oldest NASCAR driver is in the Cup Series today. "As an 'Honorary Iowan', I couldn't be more proud of this great state, or of the racetrack we have in Newton, and I look forward to being here for as many Iowa Speedway events as possible." Mast retired early in 2003. This is a list of all drivers who has ever competed in a NASCAR Cup/Monster Energy/Sprint Cup/Winston Cup/Grand National Series race. Vehicles and artifacts representative of the diversity of motorized competition celebrated by the Hall of Fame, including Open Wheel, Stock Cars, Motorcycles, Aviation, Drag Racing, Sports Cars and Powerboats, will be exhibited as a regular part of the tours admission at Daytona International Speedway all year long. "I admired Janet's determination and ability to stay focused during all the media hype and controversy that surrounded her, and I've always said by being the first she took all the bullets both straight on and in her back. At age 47 and with his racing son coming along, Burton retired after four token appearances in 2014. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. He was named on 95 percent of the ballots cast by the NMPA membership. Don Miller, the Chairman of the Board for the N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame is ecstatic about of the up and coming event. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. The late Lee Petty, a Randleman, N.C. native, won 54 races in his 16-year career in what is now known as NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. For the day to come, it's unreal. "He definitely helped me out a lot," Chase said. Every U.S. president since Eisenhower has participated. Police in Atlanta have released bodycam video showing a burglary suspect jumping out of a second-story window after police deployed Tasers during a foot chase. Proud of his Midwestern racing roots, Schrader said he's humbled to be part of the 10-person induction class for the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Fame on Jan. 6. "I'll be a little bit more careful about what I eat and the sun exposure that I get, although I'm not going to stop playing golf or going to the races or wherever I need to go. Foyt still recovering: A.J. We may earn money from the links on this page. Bodine began to rethink why he was still trying to race at the Sprint Cup level at the age of 63 after he suffered a lifetime of hard hits to his head, including a concussion from a spectacular Truck Series crash at Daytona International Speedway in 2000 that almost cost him his life. Admission to the Meet & Greet with Bobby Allison is free (donations welcome), and limited on-site parking is available. In 1975 he made history again, starting the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and becoming one of only seven African Americans to compete at NASCAR's highest level, now known as the Sprint Cup Series. He's the king of our sport. (140 BUZZ)(9-18-2014), Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. (AJFR)(11-10-2015) Former NASCAR driver sets Tractor speed record: A 1952 Ford 8N series farm tractor, dubbed the "8NCREDIBLE," stunned those on . In addition, he made the top-10 on five different occasions. Elliott, who had to test at Pocono beforehand just to be eligible to enter the race, is a few months younger than Shelby Howard was when Howard won at Kansas Speedway in 2003. But he stated numerous times that he rushed back, which was one of the few things he wishes he could go back and change. At that time, Bodine didn't feel that would be his last start in NASCAR, but he now is saying he will retire from the sport due to a number of factors. Spencer also competed on several other NASCAR circuits. Nicknamed the "Silver Fox" for his sly, quick moves on the track and his prematurely graying hair, ?Pearson is considered by some to be the greatest NASCAR driver of all time. There will be a special preview on Thursday, January 31st. Although Bethea did experience some racism during his driving career, he is quick to state he was 'Not a Black Racer', he was a racer who happened to be black. Carl Edwards. Rudd had made 788 consecutive starts. He won the Mid-Atlantic Regional title as well. 2015, Jeff Gordon. He lives in Shelby, N.C., where his NASCAR team was based. Right now I'm just a loaf. Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts with 788. in: NASCAR drivers Former NASCAR drivers Category page Edit Former NASCAR drivers, are NASCAR drivers that no longer compete in any NASCAR competition. We're talking about racing and it's already been a great year this year there's been a lot of things going on and that's going to continue as the Chase gets closer and the pressure gets built up for the teams. Martin said. "I was racing in SCCA in Showroom Stock when Janet made the headlines at Indianapolis in 1977, and I never dreamed at the time that I would ever reach the level of Indy car racing but it certainly made an impression on me," St. James said. Burton also will make select starts throughout the truck series schedule. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. Larry Foyt also says his father is improving each day and is expected to make a full recovery. In the year following his stint with RCR, Skinner found himself racing for Morgan-McClure Motorsports, piloting the #4 car. I realized that I could have been killed that day. (2-16-2014), Get Well DW UPDATE: NASCAR Hall of Famer and Fox broadcaster Darrell Waltrip is having gall bladder surgery today (Feb 13th) in Nashville, TN. follow. There were years when many in NASCAR Nation called veteran driver Jeff Burton "the Mayor" in recognition of his intellect, classy demeanor, wisdom and ability to calm issues in the Cup Series garage. "(Newport News Daily Press) B.R.A.K.E.S., which stands for 'Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe', was started by drag racer Doug Herbert after his two boys were killed in a car accident. . 88 car. Shore's Nursery grows Fraser firs on more than a dozen farms it owns or leases in the Laurel Springs and Sparta areas of Alleghany County. Sunday's event also kicks off a summer of 12 race event appearances by committee members to raise awareness and funds for the memorial. I wanted to be king, but I went at it all the wrong ways," Waltrip said. There's no need. I can't thank Miller Lite, ESPN and Team Penske enough for giving me this opportunity. His son works for Major League Baseball, and his twin daughters attend James Madison University and the University of Virginia, respectively. Wallace is going to test with the team at the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas to get acclimated to the car and the crew before arriving at Daytona International Speedway. It was a great opportunity from Ferrari, Risi and Daytona. The elder Elliott stood alone atop the Hendrick Motorsports ARCA team transporter for most of the race watching his son make laps, take the lead, and then hold on for the victory. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. He has competed in all three of NASCAR's national series -- Sprint Cup, XFINITY as well at Trucks. (Foyt Racing)(11-13-2014), Bill Elliott sells land for housing project: A developer plans to build 300 upscale single-family homes in Cumming (GA) on 143 acres purchased from NASCAR champion Bill Elliott. "What truly impressed me in the making of this book is the time Jeff invested. (NBC Sports)(11-27-2016), Mark Martin elected to NMPA Hall of Fame: Mark Martin, winner of 40 NASCAR premier series races and a runner-up in the championship battle on five occasions, has been selected for induction into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Deceased drivers[edit] Previously during the weekend, Wallace posted 15th and 32nd-place results, the latter due to brake problems late in the race. The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. I just knew that racing wasn't important on the days I couldn't get out of bed. Burton, the 2002 Daytona 500 winner and brother of current Richard Childress Racing team member Jeff Burton, stepped away from the sport in 2007 to help Jeb's racing career as well as work with the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. The half-mile dirt track of Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia will host that test. (Richmond Times Dispatch)(11-11-2015), Larry Foyt gets married: former NASCAR driver and current president of AJ Foyt Racing,Larry Foyt married Kelly Curran this past Saturday afternoon at Houston Oaks Country Club in Hockley, TX. He was also voted as one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers. (Charlotte Observer)(12-23-2012), Foundation to honor Guthrie: Janet Guthrie will be honored at the 10th Women in the Winner's Circle Awards Celebration Dec. 7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. "It's like the worst hangover in your life," he said at the time. The Spirit Award "recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports." He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1997, and he was part of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010. The last time Wallace piloted the storied #2 Penske machine was at the season ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 20, 2005. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" tells the story of Bethea's racing life, from sweeping the floors in legendary engine builder Banjo Matthews' shop, to his venture into Formula Super-V racing, which he attributes as the main reason he failed to maintain long term success in NASCAR. "I had six or seven not minor concussions, but pretty major concussions," Skinner recalls. (NASCAR.com)(7-14-2015) Edwards gives the crew chief's daughter Ashley (guest-star Spencer Grammer), who is an up-and-coming race car driver, tips about excelling on the track. Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with San . (Bang Shift/JackDonohue.com)(10-7-2015), Ned Jarrett cancer-free after treatment for melanoma: Ned Jarrett, a two-time champion in NASCAR's premier series, said Thursday that he is cancer-free after surgery and four weeks of recent treatment for melanoma, a form of skin cancer. His victories were notables: twice each at Charlotte, Daytona Beach and Talladega, and once at Indianapolisnumbers that will someday warrant Hall of Fame consideration. Packages can be purchased by calling 866-459-7223 or by visiting www.DarlingtonRaceway.com/congratscale. Clint Bowyer retired at the end of the 2020 racing season. I've moved forward and I'm trying to make the best of everything. Lee Petty was known as a hard charger who had a "never-give-up" driving style and one who never backed down from a challenge. "There's a little bit of a responsibility on everybody's part, not just the sport as a whole, but the drivers that are currently having the success they're having, myself included," Earnhardt said. These are the 30 all-time leaders in NASCAR Cup Series wins. Stewart currently co-owns Stewart-Haas Racing, which boasts top drivers in Kevin Harvick, Cole Custer, Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer and Chase Briscoe. "Having Rusty Wallace on board to celebrate the original light beer and our rich tradition with NASCAR is something our fans are excited about. Foyt has been more active since his first return to his IndyCar Series race shop in mid-January. Even as a youngster riding around his neighborhood on a small, lawn mower engine-powered car, Ricky Rudd wanted to go fast. Yarborough is from Timmonsville, just 15 miles from The Lady in Black, is a local hero to race fans of all generations who call Darlington County home, where they witnessed one of the greatest stock car drivers of his time win five Southern 500 races from 1968-1982. I feel normal. A LifeFlight helicopter was on site but wasn't needed to transport Blaney to a local hospital. For Foyt, that is called motivation. Moving on to go-karts capable of speeds topping 100 mph as he got older just solidified the mindset. For Sara Christian, this was not an option. The last time Shepherd competed was in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019, driving the #89 Chevrolet Camaro. "Personally, I wish the schedule were 32 again," Wallace said. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. Allison narrated the original documentary that plays in the gallery, and he provided many anecdotes and insights on Fred's career to help develop the storyline of the exhibit. Busch has told 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin he wanted to graduate into a coaching/adviser role once he retired. Johnson's $17.5 million tally last year is half of what Earnhardt earned a decade prior as the highest-paid Nascar driver. I feel privileged to be a part of it." Like a boxer, McGriff keeps returning the sport after all these legendary years he's put in. Richard Petty - 200 wins. Some legendary drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart fell just short of making the top 10, but these 10 drivers are some of the most successful drivers in. "He put everything into that race team, and we ran full-schedule Busch (now Nationwide) racing out of that shop with just a few people and a lot of hard work. The ever-popular Wallace announced that after what will be a series-record 547 career starts, the Iowa event will also mark the final start of his 26-year NASCAR career. I want to go home and spend time with them. I went how long. Foyt, who has lost 50 pounds over the winter, does not expect to make it to a race before May as his current treatment keeps him tied to Houston. NASCAR has not suffered a racing death in its three national series since 2001 and most drivers -- think Ryan Newman surviving a fiery crash at the 2020 Daytona 500 -- escape even the scariest . Jarrett was declared cancer-free after completion of the program. It definitely opens some doors for us and enables us to do something different. Foyt released from hospital, recovering at home: A.J. (Sports Illustrated)(5-13-2016), Dave Blaney injured at Eldora: Former NASCAR driver Dave Blaney, father of Sprint Cup rookie Ryan Blaney, was transported to an Ohio hospital Friday night after crashing during qualifying at Eldora Speedway, a track spokesperson told NBC Sports. Bobby Allison and his late son Davey were inducted into the city's walk of fame on Thursday evening. Foyt Is Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery: Motorsportss Legend and 1971 Daytona 500 winner A.J. NASCAR's leadership has done remarkable things to make a dangerous sport as safe as possible. I'm not sure. That win helped the leader of what became known as the "Alabama Gang" gain respect in NASCAR and launched a career more than worthy of his HOF induction. UPDATE The three cars entered by the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team in Friday's VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 Nationwide Series race at Darlington Raceway will carry a decal honoring former NASCAR driver and team owner Billy Standridge. The third baseman reportedly agreed to an 11-year, $350 million contract extension with San Diego Padres, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. I think right now I'm just surviving. "I don't want that word associated with me. (Associated Press/ESPN.com)(1-27-2012), Ward & Jeb Burton to race in Truck Series: After a five-year absence from competing in a NASCAR race, Ward Burton will drive at Daytona in February in the NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event. He was also rated as a national "high follow" by Perfect Game Crosschecker. "It wouldn't move and I thought that was the problem. Less than a year after Trickle's death, friends joined together to build a memorial in Trickle's boyhood home of Rudolph. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in February 2013. This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 16:54. SunBelt said it is working with local home builders to construct the homes. The Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group also sells Volvo, Subaru and used vehicles. Wallace may have most often competed in the Xfinity Series, but he also enjoyed a fruitful career in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as well, where he had 344 career starts, including three poles. Parsons died in 2007 at age 66 of complications from cancer. Nevertheless, Johnson, the 81-year-old former NASCAR driver and team owner, does not complain. "The kids were all born after my IndyCar career, and they weren't at the NASCAR races I happened to win either." "Back to doing a little bit of everything, I guess." The National Prayer Breakfast has been held annually since 1953, when the United States Senate and House of Representatives met with President Eisenhower to discuss privately his experience with the "Almighty" on D-Day. It's been two years since Hornaday made his last start in the Truck Series, running what turned out to be an abbreviated schedule with the former Turner Scott Motorsports group and NTS Motorsports. We started the feature in the 24th and last position since the field was set based on points. Iowa Governor honors NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace: Iowa Governor Terry Branstad honored NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace with a State Proclamation in a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon, February 27, at the Capitol building in Des Moines. But when a family friend offered him a shot at taking the wheel of a stock car, Rudd headed down a different track - one that would propel the Chesapeake native toward a racing career as one of NASCAR's most successful drivers. "(DIS)(12-5-2016), Jeff Gordon helping with GivingTuesdayCLT campaign: NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon is one of many in Charlotte contributing to the GivingTuesdayCLT campaign to raise $8 million. I say, 'F--- naw!'" But without drivers, there are no TV contracts, no fans in the stands and no one buying high-priced souvenirs. "I had some problems that most people don't have after open heart surgery so I made my doctors work extra hard but they saved my life. The stroke followed another health issue for Pearson -- an abdominal aneurysm, which occurred in October and left him hospitalized for more than a week. His best seasons was 2002 when he won twice for Chip Ganssi and Felix Sabates and led the standings for 25 straight weeks before suffering a neck injury that caused him to miss the final seven races. The lawsuit claims Biffle recorded his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law on a digital video recorder and showed that video to other people. Bodine intended to run as many as 15 races in this year before his sponsor, Luke & Associates, pulled financing before the season. SunBelt paid Elliott, a NASCAR hall of famer, $4.2 million for the land. In that timeframe, Johnson recorded 83 career race wins, not a bad feat considering the fierce competition of the era. (2-13-2014) According to the Mayo Clinic's website, Parkinsonism is "any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease -- such as tremor, slow movement, impaired speech or muscle stiffness -- especially resulting from the loss of dopamine-containing nerve cells (neurons). McCrory celebrated Gordon's achievements and the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina at a banquet with nearly 400 business leaders, elected officials and members of the motorsports community. Stewart-Haas Racing driver Aric Almirola will retire after the 2022 NASCAR season, he announced Monday. The driving force to bring Bobby Allison to the Chicago area for a rare visit is the Elmhurst Historical Museum's current exhibit, On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen. There's a youth movement in NASCAR fellow 40-something driver and NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick is calling it quits at the end of the season and Busch conceded 2023 would have been his last one anyway. The 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion will battle the twists and turns of the "World Center of Racing's" 3.56-mile road course for the Risi Competizione/Ferrari of Houston team in the North America series of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli. In addition to his work on the track and with teen drivers, Nadeau has also been focused on reaching out to others who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. ARCAFest runs June 7-8 at the Milwaukee Mile. The overall Spirit Award for 2016 will be announced in January. And I'm going to take the train up in Canada. "It would be great if we could have it done by the end of construction season next year," Steuck said. Shore said she and her husband plan to make minor changes to Johnson's former home before moving in. 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