Andretti's final IndyCar race marked by crashes and regrets
Mario Andretti endured a grim finale at Phoenix International Raceway as his Newman/Haas Lola Ford suffered from an ailing car, a brake rotor failure, and a multi-car incident that sent debris into the crowd. Michael Andretti and others faced costly mishaps, while Greg Moore won the Firestone Indy Lights from pole.
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Frightening IndyCar race ends with near-tragedy and safe recoveries
A day at the races turned frightening as Teo Fabi, Hiro Matsushita, and Jacques Villeneuve survived a brutal crash near Turn 3 at PIR. Paul Tracy avoided serious injury after a glancing blow. Mario Andretti lost control, triggering debris and a tire that narrowly missed fans. Four fans sustained minor injuries. drivers praised new car safety designs.
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Scariest Indy Race Moment Shapes tense finish
Brazilian veteran Mansell described the event as the scariest time yet, while Tracy Villeneuve Fabi and Matsushita suffered injuries in a major accident. Mario Andretti crashed after an exploding brake rotor, Goodyear’s car flew into the air, but only the Andretti entries were lost as Unser pursued victory.
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Earnhardt wins Food City 500 in Bristol comeback
Dale Earnhardt, using a 2 year old Lumina, surged from 24th to win the Food City 500 at Bristol, his second straight victory and 61st career win. He led only once on lap 318, finishing 7.6 seconds ahead of Schrader, after a late-race crash sparked by his collision with Chuck Bown. Childress urged using the car, predicting the triumph.
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Kerrigan shifts focus beyond skating career
Nancy Kerrigan says she will not pursue the 1998 Olympics or World Championships, planning instead to tour and later work with kids in schools. She hints at occasional pro competitions, a Disney TV movie about her life, and stepping back from constant public visibility after her skating career.
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