NASCAR tests soft walls with SAFER barrier at Indy
The SAFER foam and steel wall system used at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be tested in a NASCAR event. Indy's walls will be thickened to 26 inches for the Aug 4 Brickyard 400 while broader adoption remains years away, with ongoing testing for different track lengths and banking to ensure safe repairs and performance.
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Detroit Red Wings push to close out Hurricanes in Game Five
The aging Detroit Red Wings, led by Dominik Hasek, seek a Stanley Cup clincher in Game Five at Joe Louis Arena after a 3-0 win. Team notes urgency to finish in five games, citing past finals and the need to avoid a protracted series. Hasek emphasizes focus on winning all 16 games and not celebrating early. Hull, Larionov, and Shanahan anchor the scoring surge as the Wings carry veteran experience into the decisive matchup.
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NHL suspends Red Wings Fischer for one game in finals
Jiri Fischer became the first player in NHL history suspended for a game in the Stanley Cup Finals after a third period cross-check to Carolina’s Tommy Westlund. He will miss Game Four as Detroit leads 3-1. Detroit can replace him with veterans Jimi Slegr or Uwe Krupp.
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