Barron Gets Indy Chance After Waiting For Ride
Barron, the 2002 IRL co rookie of the year, returned to Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a replacement for injured Arie Luyendyk. He ran 32 laps with a 226.230 mph top speed, the fastest among seven drivers still awaiting qualification as time runs out for limited spots and several teams hold empty cars.
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Airton Dare
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Chip Ganassi
Roger Penske
Motorsports Month aims to keep NASCAR All-Star in Charlotte
North Carolina Governor Easley declares May Motor sports Month as campaign funds boost to persuade NASCAR to retain The Winston All-Star at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte. Leaders showcase cars, host luncheon, and stress NC as NASCAR capital while considering rotating non points race to other venues.
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Lester wins pole for truck race
Concorp North Carolina Bill Lester, a veteran sports car racer, earned his first NASCAR pole in Craftsman Truck series qualifying at Lowe's Motor Speedway. He secured the top spot for the Hardee's 200 with a 175.893 mph lap in a Dodge, narrowly beating Jason Leffler at 175.530 mph. Lester becomes the first black driver to win a NASCAR pole since Wendell Scott in 1962.
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Baffert and Lukas train for same owner in Preakness
Odd pairing at Pimlico as Bob Baffert and D Wayne Lukas send Senor Swinger and Scrimshaw for the same owner Bob and Beverly Lewis in the 1 million Preakness. They race against Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide, with ten others including Ten Cents a Shine and Kissin Saint.
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Cherokee's Boy Seeks Preakness Win At Pimlico
Maryland bred Cherokee's Boy aims to become first Maryland horse since Deputed Testamony in 1983 to win the Preakness. Jockey Ryan Fogelsonger leads Pimlico earnings this year as Cherokee's Boy trains in Bowie. Other Maryland hopes Foufa's Warrior New York Hero and Midway Road join the race amid strong field.
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