Danica Patrick shines at Texas Speedway debut in IRL
Patrick, 23, is in the spotlight as she prepares for the Bardomier Learjet 500 at Texas. The IRL rookie has topped expectations after a strong Indy 500 debut, balancing media attention with learning new tracks and leaning on teammates Buddy Rice and Vitor Meira as she seeks her first wins and a sustained championship run.
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Johnsons edge questionable under new gearing rule
Jimmie Johnson leads the Nextel Cup standings heading into the Pocono 500 after a gear rule change slows speeds and removes downshifting. Players expect a tougher race at Pocono due to smaller spoilers and braking challenges, with Johnson aiming to win three straight at the unique triangle shape.
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Speed becomes first American in F1 activity since 1993
Scott Speed, 22, from Manteca California, tests a Red Bull formula one car at the Canadian Grand Prix marking the first American in Grand Prix activities since Michael Andretti in 1993. He finished 15th in first practice before a second session spin prompted a mechanical mystery and ongoing investigation.
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Sprague wins NASCAR truck race at Fort Worth for 25th career victory
Fort Worth Texas Friday night saw Jack Sprague lead the final nine laps for his 25th NASCAR truck series win and first in over a year. He beat Johnny Benson by 1.3 seconds after a late four-tire pit stop and a final pass on lap 159. Deborah Renshaw, ninth on the starting grid, became the first top-10 woman qualifier in the truck series since 1997, finishing 18th.
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