Tragic crashes renew safety calls at New Hampshire Speedway
At New Hampshire International Speedway drivers mourn after Kenny Irwin Jr and Adam Petty died in crashes at the track. Dale Jarrett and Rusty Wallace call for safety reviews citing throttle stick problems and high speed turns. NASCAR officials weigh protective measures including soft barriers and throttle safeguards to prevent repeat fatalities.
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Kenny Irwin dies in NHIS practice crash
Winston Cup driver Kenny Irwin died Friday in a practice crash at New Hampshire International Speedway. The Indianapolis native, born August 5 1969, held USAC and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series accolades including 1997 USAC rookie of the year and eight USAC National Midget wins plus four Silver Crown titles.
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Busch Edges Wallace in NH Truck Race Finish
Rookie Kurt Busch won his second Craftsman Truck Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway beating Mike Wallace by 0.333 seconds on 1.058 mile track. Randy Tolsma and Greg Biffle finished a tight pack after Wallace challenged Busch on the final lap.
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Tobin Rote remembered as NFL movement quarterback
The article notes Tobin Rote, a multi league quarterback, led the NFL in passing yards in 1956 and set CFL and NFL rushing records. It cites his Pro Bowl and AFL recognition, his role in Detroit and San Diego titles, Rice’s 1949 season, and his death at 72 from a heart attack in Michigan.
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Prefontaine Inducted Into National Distance Hall
Utica N Y Prefontaine the former Oregon track star who died in 1975 was inducted into the National Distance Running Hall of Fame on Saturday night Alberto Salazar also was inducted along with Grete Waitz and Clarence DeMar The ceremony noted Waitz nine time New York Marathon winner and DeMar seven time Boston Marathon winner Salazar won the New York Marathon three times and set a world record of 2 08 13 in 1981 and won the 1982 Boston Marathon
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Lane's wife accused. husband shot dead in Charlotte home
Fred Lane, 24, was killed during a family dispute hours after returning from Tennessee. Mecklenburg prosecutors will determine charges while Deidra Lane, 25, has given birth to their daughter and remains secluded. Police describe a tragic case with prior domestic violence complaints.
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Cory Erving Memorial Service Set in Kissimmee
Grief stricken family of Julius Erving plans a noon Wednesday memorial at Heartland Community Church Kissimmee for 19 year old Cory Erving believed buried after his body and car were found in a retention pond near the family home near Orlando. Burial likely in Philadelphia where he spent his childhood. Julius Erving, an Orlando Magic executive, had appealed publicly for information.
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