Indy speeds rebound at repaved Indianapolis track
IRL drivers report higher grip and faster four lap averages after Indianapolis Motor Speedway repave and grinding fixes. Tony Kanaan led poles with 227.566 mph while the field average neared 225.324 mph far above last year. Officials attribute gains to surface changes and engine development alongside favorable weather.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indy Racing League
Sam Hornish Jr
Roger Penske
Speedway
Ron Green
Kyle Moyer
Andretti Green Racing
Michael Andretti
Nascar
Infiniti
Buddy Rice
Brazil
Tony Kanaan
Green
IRL
Dan Wheldon
Thorpe Wins Blue Angels Classic Playoff Thriller
Jim Thorpe captured his second straight Champions Tour victory at the Blue Angels Classic at Moors Golf Club. He edged Morris Hatalsky after a playoff that extended from Sunday night to Monday due to darkness and rain delays. Hatalsky praised Thorpe while Thorpe credited a Trevino phone call for his improved stroke and shoulder rotation.
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Hatalsky
the Moors
Thorpe
Lakeway
Texas
Trevino
Lee
Jim Thorpe
the Moors Golf Club
Milton
Fla
Preakness Alone Cannot Fix Maryland Racing Troubles
The Preakness Stakes draws 100000 fans to Pimlico with millions in bets and big sales for food and souvenirs. Magna Entertainment says Maryland tracks need slots to survive, as maintenance and aging facilities at Pimlico show wear.
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Preakness
Maryland Racing
Baltimore
Maryland
Pimlico Race Course
Jim Gagliano
Pimlico
Magna Entertainment Corp
Magna
Laurel Park
Gulfstream Park
Florida
Santa Anita Park
California
Gagliano
Tim Ritchey
Alex
Pimlico Faces Gaming Pressure as Preakness Bets Drive Wagering
Maryland racing faces competition as nearby states expand electronic gaming. Gov Ehrlich cites stalled slots legislation though purses rise in Delaware. Pimlico lauds Triple Crown week yet admits aging facilities and continuing market losses threaten its future.
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Gagliano
Delaware
West Virginia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York
Robert Ehrlich
Maryland
Ehrlich
Ritchey
Laurel
Saratoga
Pimlico
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Sam Hornish, Jr
Scott Sharp
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Kerneis
Dayton
Pimlico and Laurel Race Course
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Mpla Cy Clan
Sebelah
uvVec
Casey
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