David Poole

David Poole was a writer and reporter about the sport of NASCAR. He passes away on April 28, 2009, at the age of 50. Find more David Poole news and information here.

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Charlotte Observer NASCAR Reporter David Poole Dies At 50 (Photo)

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David Poole, the NASCAR’s motorsports columnist for the Charlotte Observer, died Tuesday of a heart attack at 50. Charlotte Observer NASCAR reporter, David Poole, had a heart attack in his Stanfield home. Poole’s daughter called 911 and he was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Poole was in his 13th season covering NASCAR for the Observer. David Poole covered this past weekend race at Talladega saying: “Is racing at Talladega out of control?” he wrote. “I say it is, and Carl Edwards’ crash Sunday into the catch-fence in the tri-oval of the 2.66-mile track merely reinforced that opinion. “Does somebody ... Read Full Story

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David Poole -- NASCAR writer passes away at 50

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Longtime NASCAR writer David Poole passed away due to a heart attack on April 28, 2009 a the age of 50. Longtime NASCAR writer David Poole passed away due to a heart attack on April 28, 2009 a the age of 50. He died at his home in Stanfield, North Carolina. He had covered NASCAR for the Charlotte Observer for 13 years. From an obituary written by Jay W. Pennell at Hardcore Racefans: HardcoreRaceFans.com would like to extend its condolences to the family of motorsports journalist David Poole. The 50-year-old writer passed away Tuesday at his home in Stanfield, N.C. as a result of ... Read Full Story

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David Poole's Words Ring True When It Comes to Talladega

Shortly before his passing at the age of 50, David Poole shared his feelings about the April race at Talladega Superspeedway in his Life in the Turn Lane column for the Charlotte Observer. "The problem is and always has been this race track," said Poole. After watching the Amp Energy 500 at the Superspeedway, many would agree that Poole's words again rang true this weekend at the fall Talladega race. In his April 26, 2009 column, Poole shared...

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Racial slur preceded the resignation of Ypsilanti football coach David Poole

(Editor’s note: This story contains the use of an offensive word. AnnArbor.com’s policy is to not use offensive words unless they are a central part of a story). Former Ypsilanti High School football coach David Poole used a racial epithet......

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Poole never left Gastonia behind

Sportswriting took David Poole far and wide, but the foundation of how he approached his craft and his life was embedded in Gastonia, his hometown. For more than 12 years, David, who died on April 28, was a frequent companion as we traveled to and

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