King the mainstay at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
After the 2003 season Jeff King finished third in Hawkeye Downs late model points behind Johnny Span and Mike Ehde. Only King and Brad Osborn remain in late models at the Downs as the field shrinks to four. King values family support and loyalty from Michelle and his crew as the track shifts to crate motors and new management.
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Marion
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the Gazette
Hawkeye Downs
Barbaro Dies? No It Was A Preakness Tragedy Noted
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro broke down at the start of the Preakness at Pimlico as his right rear leg flared and he veered. Bernardini won the $1 million race by 5 1/4 lengths, with Sweet Northern Saint second and Hemingway's Key third. Barbaro was diagnosed with a life threatening fracture and doctors said surgery would be required to try to save him as a stallion.
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Norway kid look sought for movie baseball roles
Hlas reports a casting call in Norway for a film about baseball players with a Norway look and athletic skill. ReelSports Solutions leads the search with Rob Miller directing tryouts featuring coach Kent Stock and Van Scoyoc guiding accuracy and believability on field action.
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Hornish takes pole as Indy 500 week opens with blazing speed
Sam Hornish Jr. earned the pole for the May 28 Indianapolis 500 with a four lap average of 228.985 mph after posting a 229.996 mph warming lap. Team Penske owner Roger Penske notches his 13th Indy pole. Dan Wheldon and Danica Patrick posted solid speeds but trailed.
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