Dixon leads Indy pole qualifying pace despite rain delay
Indy rookie Scott Dixon sped to 233.236 mph in a rain-shortened practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the fastest since 1996. The session was halted by wet weather and the opening round of time trials was postponed to Sunday. Dixon, with Chip Ganassi Racing Toyota-powered G Force, aims for pole on May 25 as Robby Gordon, Tony Kanaan, Dan Wheldon, Gil de Ferran, Kenny Brack and Helio Castroneves posted fast times.
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Cheever Joins Race Team Focus Over Driving at Indy
Eddie Cheever shifts from driver to owner focus with Red Bull Cheever Racing, mentoring rookie Buddy Rice and refining Chevrolet powered Dallaras. He praises team adjustments, notes possible return to driving, and emphasizes the season’s business and technical tasks while maintaining a drive for a future win.
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Toms takes five stroke lead at Wachovia Championship
David Toms built a five stroke cushion at Quail Hollow after a chip-in for eagle and a fairway bunker shot. He posted a 6-under 66 to reach 11-under 205, ahead of Kirk Triplett Robert Gomez and J P Hayes as Tiger Woods comments echoed the season’s large leads. Fred Couples and Nick Price trailed, with Couples hampered by a knee and back issue.
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Mussina Shines as Yankees Lead MLB Wins Pace
The lefty Mussina is 7-0 to open the season, matching a longtime AL feat. He overpowered the Mariners 7-2 with eight strong innings and 12 strikeouts, while his mixed angles and precise fastball placement drew praise from Torre and Melvin.
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