Speed in the pits at the Indy 500 races today
Indiana race scene centers on pit crews as they work under pressure in the Indy 500 lead up. Jeffries notes pit efficiency, tire and fuel changes, and new four wheel pneumatic jacks that allow rapid tire swaps. Rutherford on the pole raises stakes for pit top speed and reliability during the Memorial Day classic.
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Mattu Andretti
Tom Soeva
Ifter Unser
Parnelli-Cosworth
Foyt Aims For Historic Indy Win In 60th Run
AJ Foyt resumes his drive in the 60th Indianapolis 500 starting 18th as a strong field of rivals including Rutherford Johncock Soeva Unser Carter Dallenbach and Ruby line up for the world richest auto race. Foyt seeks a historic fourth victory amid stiff competition from past champions and emerging talents.
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Crawford vaults 13-11 to lead Iowa high school meet
Sophomore Darrell Crawford of Lamont shattered the Class C pole vault record with 13 feet 11 3/4 inches on opening day as 12 finals were decided and six events had prelims. Gary Crawford added to Class A long jump standard with 22 feet 8 3/4 inches, and Jeff DeVilder won Class B discus with 186 feet 9 inches. Multiple regional teams advanced with Ames aiming for its 11th state title.
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Claus C
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Crawtore
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Brian Doty
Skiney
Gary Crawford
Washington
Jeff DeVilder
Brooklyn Bom
DeVilder
Fends
Dew
Rain Delays Cedar Rapids Races and Softball Finals
Rain cut heavily into the Metro area sports scene Friday night. Time trials had started at Hawkeye Downs as Cedar Rapids Giants led Clinton 3 1 in the third when rain halted play. Giants officials plan a 6 30 pm replay as part of a doubleheader and doubt Saturday finals of the Metro high school baseball tournament can be played at the stadium.
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Denike Leads Opening Round at Class AA State Golf
Waterloo AP report. Kurt Denike fired a 471 par round to break par and lead the opening round of the Class AA boys state golf tournament at Gates Park in West Des Moines. Valley tops team standings with 202, while Des Moines Roosevelt is close at 104. Ottumwa 309, Waterloo West 310, Dubuque Hempstead 213, Clinton 314, Sioux City Heelan 313, Muscatine 316, Urbandale 323, Avantic 42.
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Muscatine
Urbandale
Avantic
New pit stop tech and races at speedway event
Reported carpenters and teams discuss quicker pit actions with Jack systems, while Penske cites a 10.2 second stop on Sneva’s McLaren and notes concurrent steering of rear tires. Crowds face rain as sponsors and drivers prep for USAC Championship events, with Rutherford and Benson among highlighted figures.
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al Loquentu
Spike Gelihausen
Rabbiné
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Rutherford
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Vollerwager
Bob Hope
Speedwday
Tony Hulmah
Texlay
Indiana University
Kent Benson
Tom Sullivan
Jim Nabors
Indiana
Miller Open Starts Today Softball Tournament Opens at Cedar Rapids Complex
The Miller High Wife fast pitch softball tournament begins at Rogar A. Weily complex in southwest Cedar Rapids with six sessions scheduled. Games feature Carlina Radio facing Aurora at 11 am and Welly Way vs Des Moines Bombers at 12:30. Final matchups include Clear Lake vs Mankato as round robin continues with 10 am and 6 pm sessions Sunday and a 9 pm Monday session. The top four teams advance to a 3 game, single elimination title series.
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Carlina
Aurora
Welly Way
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Clear Lake
Mankato
Collins
Hombera
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