Andretti back for one more Indy 500 bid
Michael Andretti, 44, returns as fifth driver for Andretti Green after nearly winning last year. Marco Andretti led late before Sam Hornish Jr. passed on the final lap to win by .0685 seconds, fueling Michael’s decision to race in 2007. Practice notes show high speeds and a first crash by Jon Herb as qualifiers loom.
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Teams push for all in on Car of Tomorrow in 2008
NASCAR teams favor moving up the Car of Tomorrow implantation to 2008 to simplify operations, reduce costs, and accelerate data collection on tracks. Dale Earnhardt Jr. supports full-time COT racing, while Jeff Gordon cautions about testing on 1.5 mile tracks. Toyota backs an immediate switch to maximize focus and efficiency.
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Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Montoya keeps golf life private away from NASCAR glare
Juan Pablo Montoya relaxes off the track with private rounds and avoids social pro ams at the Wachovia Classic. He worries about injuring fans with a mis-hit and shares fear of swinging hard near crowded galleries while noting his usual low 80s scoring and continued race schedule.
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Quail Hollow
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Jim Furyk
Emeka Okafor
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