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Leffler planned for young son in case of death

This July 6, 2007 file photo shows NASCAR Busch series driver Jason Leffler with the Busch Pole Award after he won the pole in qualifying for the Winn Dixie 250 auto race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, N.J., Wednesday night, June 12, 2013, New Jersey State Police said. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It’s a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.

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Panthers GM Gettleman feels good about offseason

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) stretches during the NFL football team's minicamp practice in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, June 13, 2013. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and coach Ron Rivera feel the Panthers need to get their running backs more involved in the offense this year. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dave Gettleman isn’t sure how good the Carolina Panthers will be this season.

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