Jourdain Faces Rough Start in NASCAR Move
Open-wheel racer Michel Jourdain Jr moves from Champ Car to NASCAR with PPC Racing and then a partial Craftsman Truck Series stint at Roush Racing. He failed to qualify at Milwaukee after a 13th place in Texas. Team seeks sponsorship to fund a full season while acknowledging his inexperience. Jourdain aims for the Cup series and Daytona 500 success.
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Tony Stewart
Indy Racing League
Robby Gordon
John Andretti
Christian Fittipaldi
Scott Pruett
Paul Tracy
Max Papis
Jimmy Vasser
Jourdain
Smith
Ford Racing
Mexico
NASCAR to Adjust Championship Format in 2007
NASCAR chairman Brian France pledges minor changes to the Chase for the Nextel Cup, aiming to boost drama in the 10 race title run. He notes the third year is ideal to refine the system, seeking bigger moments and a grander stage for drivers.
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Brian France
France
NFL
Tony Stewart
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Jeff Gordon
Barton coaches forged time sheet signatures
Former Barton County Community College track coach Lyles Lashley testified that he and former boss Lance Brauman forged and signed student time sheets to fund schooling, with Lashley admitting to signing Brauman’s name at times. Brauman faces multiple counts of embezzlement theft and mail fraud tied to work-study funds and fake credentials. Lashley’s credibility was noted as a key issue as prosecutors seek substantial assistance in sentencing.
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Wichita
Lyles Lashley
Lance Brauman
Barton County Community College
Lashley
Brauman
University of Arkansas
Neil Elliott
Barton County
Elliott
Kansas Community College
U.S
Monti 8Elot
NCAA
University of Missouri-Columbia
Ricky Clemons
University of Missouri
Tyson Gay
Missouri tax credits for stadiums face ticket aid scrutiny
State tax credits totaling 50 million dollars may be spread over four years with 37.5 million going to the Chiefs and the Royals receiving the rest. The Missouri board reviews tax revenue projections of 5.7 million annually during renovations while critics press for balancing civic projects like college and medical care. Royals officials propose 5,000 to 10,000 donated tickets, aiming to boost access beyond the Kansas City area as several board members press for broader charity.
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Chiefs
Royals
Wes Shoemyer
D-Clarence
Shoemyer
Jack Craft
Jackson County
Kansas City
St. Louis
Mark Gorris
St. Louis Cardinals
John Starr
Larry Neff
Neosho
Cardinals
Gorris
Royals cruise to victory in run-shortened win
The Heartland Water Ottawa Truck Royals captured their 10th straight win in a run-shortened game against the Cardinals. Riley Bunce earned the win no hits or walks while striking out five. Bunce and Brandin Bell both went 2 for 2, with Morton Minder Peoples and Carter adding hits.
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Heartland Water
Ottawa Truck Royals
Cardinals
Riley Bunce
Bunce
Brandin Bell
Jordan Morton
Jake Minder
Hunter Peoples
Isaac Carter
Benjamin brothers win Hillsdale bass tourney
Hillsdale Lake saw Russel and Dustin Benjamin take first in the Wednesday night bass tournament. The brothers landed two fish totaling 9.88 pounds, including the night’s second largest at 6.33 pounds.
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Hillsdale
Russel
Dustin Benjamin
Lake
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Brooke Jung
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