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May 20
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F1 vs NASCAR | Pedal to the Metal | 2

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When the European Union moves to ban tobacco sponsorship, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone finds himself racing to expand the sport’s global reach. But as F1 goes global, NASCAR finds its TV appeal is running out of gas.If you’d like to hear more about the high-stakes drama of F1, we recommend the audiobook version of The Formula. You can listen right now ... Show More
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