Wheldon Finds Tough Guy Image Behind Polished Demeanor
Dan Wheldon blends charm and grit as he rises from Indy car prospect to IRL champion. The 27-year-old Brit, now with Target Chip Ganassi, seeks back-to-back Indy 500 wins, aiming to follow Unser and Castroneves as the only drivers to win consecutive races since 1971. He remains quick to credit his crew and teammates while keeping a calm, relentless focus on the track.
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Girl's Guide to NASCAR interests both genders
Liz Allison promotes The Girl's Guide to NASCAR at book signings in Talladega and Nashville. The widow of Davey Allison explains the book covers cars, safety, top NASCAR families, and practical details like hotel contacts and emergency room visits, arguing it satisfies curious fans of all genders.
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Big 12 stays eight game football schedule and title game
The Big 12 will keep an eight game conference football slate and a championship game with an effort to keep Thanksgiving weekend games. Nebraska and Colorado were awarded outdoor track titles for 2007 and 2008 respectively, with a projected $102.5 million distribution to member schools.
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Pistons tie Eastern finals with 92 88 win over Heat
Detroit outlasted Miami 92 88 in Game 2 to knot the Eastern Conference finals. Tayshaun Prince scored 24, Richard Hamilton 22 total, while Chauncey Billups added 18 points and eight assists sealing the win. Heat star Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 32 but Miami shot poorly early and committed 18 turnovers. The series shifts to Miami for the next game as a best of five.
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Ottawa Cyclone Golf Challenge to be Played June 24
Ottawa High School hosts the Cyclone Golf Challenge at Ottawa Country Club on June 24. Four-person scramble with flights and shotgun starts at 7:45 am and 1:15 pm. Entry is 200 dollars per team, including green fees, golf cart, and lunch, 11 am to 12:30 pm. Call OHS at 785 229 8020 for details.
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Petty Still Sees Obstacles for Women in Racing
Concord North Carolina AP report notes Richard Petty, who once said auto racing isn’t a sport for women, now acknowledges women like Janet Guthrie broke ground in the Coca Cola 600 in 1976 and reflects that it would remain tough for women to earn a living in the sport.
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