Montoya eyes three road races in a season
Rookie Juan Pablo Montoya, fresh from Formula One, talked of a possible third NASCAR road win this season at Watkins Glen. He noted team momentum, improved results, and the challenge of cracking the top 12 to reach the Nextel Cup chase, while remaining upbeat about the team’s midseason surge.
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Kurt Busch
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Bourdais Moves to Formula One with Toro Rosso
Three-time Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais will race for Toro Rosso in Formula One next season after ending the Champ Car season in December. He leads the U S circuit and has tested with Toro Rosso thrice this year, replacing Vitantonio Liuzzi alongside Sebastian Vettel.
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Scott Speed
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Connolly Qualifies Fifth at Lucal Nationals in Brainerd
Dave Connolly drives a new motor Chevy Cobalt to 6.775 seconds at 203.65 mph for fifth in Pro Stock during Lucal Nationals night session in Brainerd Minnesota. Top qualifier is Jason Line in a Pontiac GTO with 6.750 at 204.68 mph. Connolly, defending champ, aims to improve in Sunday eliminations. Rod Fuller leads Top Fuel, Mike Ashley heads Funny Car, Chip Ellis fastest in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
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Late Models revived at Lorain County Speedway tonight
Lorain County Speedway hosts the Late Model Challenge Series round after a weekly division pause. The 50-lap main pays 1200 to win, 200 to start, with practice, qualifying, and racing times listed. Charlie Wells won last Charger feature. next is Street Stock Shootout with 300 to win.
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Wells
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Troy Moore
Danny Hawley
John Buderer
Sandusky Speedway
Gall
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E-Mad
Dustin Stroup
Tara Hart
Jason Rowe
Fremont Speedway
Asashoryu's meltdown shocks Japan sumo world
The 26 year old grand champion Asashoryu faces a possible nervous breakdown after a string of controversies. He was suspended for two tournaments and fined 30 percent pay for four months following a charity soccer appearance, with psychiatrists noting his low spirits and visible distress as he fights tears and contemplates home in Mongolia.
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Beckham Debut Delights Galaxy Crowd in Downpour Loss
David Beckham made 21 minutes as LA Galaxy fell 1 0 to D C United at RFK Stadium in his first MLS appearance. A sellout crowd 46686 roared while he touched the ball but no goal. Beckham praised the effort and looked toward future matches.
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Horses remembered and questions linger in racing world
Died this week, Gato del Sol the 1982 Kentucky Derby winner rests at Stone Farm in Kentucky after a long life, with owners the Hancocks buying back the horse from Germany to avoid slaughter. The piece also notes Exceller's fate, the Exceller Fund, and the sport's Triple Crown longing, plus BB Bunny Bell’s rescue victory at Northfield Park and other 1,000th wins by Rod Madrigal Sr. and jockey Jeffrey Skerrett.
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Northfield Park
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Miracle Farm Rescue
Scott White
Kurt Sugg
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Skerrett
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Little Nicky Regs
Madrigal
Weldon Cloninger
Philadelphia Park
Rod Madrigal Jr
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