Franchitti Earns Second Indy 500 Win Amid Yellow Flag Finish
Dario Franchitti wins the Indianapolis 500 after a late caution as Dan Wheldon pressures him but cannot overtake. Helio Castroneves finishes ninth, Tony Kanaan fades from second to 11th, while Danica Patrick climbs to sixth with strategic pit work. Ashley Judd watches from pits as Franchitti secures victory under slow-yellow finish.
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Heat and high drama mark Indy 500 as fans suffer
In Indianapolis the heat surged toward 90s as Elise Dennis and friends watched from shade at Turn Three. Heat illness sent over 1,500 to infield care with 35 to hospitals, while track temps spiked to 131 at race time. Tony Kanaan, Dario Franchitti, and Danica Patrick highlighted a day of intense conditions and a late crash between Conway and Hunter-Reay shook the field.
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Johnson tops Colonial with record 21 under to win
Zach Johnson shot a final round 64 to win the Colonial in Fort Worth by three strokes at 21 under 259, claiming a tournament record. Brian Davis finished second after a 68, with Jeff Overton and Ben Crane tied for third at 17 under.
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Busch wins NASCAR 600 after late pit strategy
Kyle Busch dominated 252 laps and overtook Jamie McMurray to win the Charlotte 600 after a late caution reshaped the finish. McMurray led most of the race but ran out of time, with Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, and Jeff Gordon closing the top positions. Jimmie Johnson wrecked twice and finished 37th, dropping in the points standings.
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