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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1982

Page

18

Preakness field at seven features Derby absentees

Linkage and Aloma's Ruler head a seven horse Preakness field at Pimlico joining Laser Light Reinvested and Water Bank from the Derby. Gato Del Sol and Cupecoy's Joy are absent with Cupecoy's Joy scratched for seating concerns. Linkage favored at 6-5 rides post six with Bill Shoemaker aboard as Belmont bid potential looms for Christiana Stable.

AP Sports Baltimore Pimlico Gato del Sol Tomy Lee Cupecoy Joy ABC Linkage Keeneland Henry Clark Christiana Belmont Park Clark Bill Shoemaker Nathan Scherr Aloma Jack Kaenel Shoemaker Candy Spots Damascus Kaenel

Indy speeds surge as old record line breaks in practice

AP story notes the rapid rise in speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during time trials prep. Rick Mears and Mario Andretti post speeds over 206 mph in practice while nerves over safety rules loom. Penske officials cite enhanced ground effects and reduced turbocharger need as key factors in times dropping past 200 mph.

Mike Harris AP Motorsports Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway A.J. Foyt Rick Mears Mario Andretti Kevin Cogan Tom Sneva Prac Tice Mears Andretti Cogan Sneva Foyt Danny Ongais Bobby Unser U.S. Auto Club USAC Roger Penske Rick al Unser

NBC CART TV Deal Signals IndyCar Coverage Begin 1983

NBC Sports and Championship Auto Racing Teams announced a multi year contract to televise all CART Indycar events starting in 1983. The pact, described as among the richest in the sport, may be worth up to four million dollars over the first three years. NBC plans six or seven races live, with others taped, schedule details pending.

Indianapolis NBC Arthur A. Watson NBC Sports John W. Frasco CART Frasco Watson

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