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Smith makes headlines heading into Hall vote
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FILE - In this May 23, 2009, file photo, Lowe's Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith talks about the 50th anniversary of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race during a news conference in Concord, N.C. The eccentric track owner this week suggested he might move a race away from Charlotte Motor Speedway at the exact same time a committee is considering electing him into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File) - photo by Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes. The eccentric track owner this week suggested he might move a race away from Charlotte Motor Speedway at the exact same time a committee is considering electing him into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. When the 54 voters cast their ballots Wednesday, it will be impossible to overlook Smith's most recent headline-grabbing stunt.