Highlights
Patrick is a professional race car driver and competes in the IndyCar Series. She won her first race in 2008, becoming the first woman ever to cross the finish line first in an IndyCar event. She began her pro career in 2005, and was named Rookie of the Year after finishing 12th in the IndyCar Series championship.
Patrick is a professional race car driver and competes in the IndyCar Series. She won her first race in 2008, becoming the first woman ever to cross the finish line first in an IndyCar event. She began her pro career in 2005, and was named Rookie of the Year after finishing 12th in the IndyCar Series championship.
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'Sissy ball' a challenge
The Big Ten's longest-tenured head coaches will meet for the final time Saturday at Purdue's Ross-Ade Stadium. And they probably will reminisce about the first time their teams locked horns. On that day in 1997, Penn State's Joe Paterno greeted Purdue's...Tags: ESPN, Ohio State University, Joe Paterno, Rich Rodriguez, Ohio State Buckeyes
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Series Leaders, Schedules
Local Tracks Stafford Motor Speedway Saturday: CarQuest Fall Final: Qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour and Camping World East Series, 20-lap SK Light, 20-lap Limited Late Model, 15-lap DARE Stock and 8-lap DARE Stock Paradiso and Muska Challenge,...Tags: Mike O'Sullivan, NASCAR, Tony Stewart, Motor Racing, Jeff Smith
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Some karmic food for thought
So maybe instant karma isn't gonna get you. The Food Court Lunch blog proposes the idea that "what goes around, comes around" doesn't seem to apply when it comes to sports and lists several examples of "karmic anomalies." Here are some of them: •...Tags: Miami Heat, National Football League, Minority Groups, Pat Riley, Society
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Patrick finishes back in the pack
Tribune staff reporterThe closest Danica Patrick came to the lead of the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 was when Helio Castroneves zoomed past her on his way to victory at about the halfway point of Sunday's race at Chicagoland Speedway. Patrick finished 10th. "I am really...Tags: Vehicles
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Lowly starting position for star
Tribune reporterHelio Castroneves' promise to challenge leader Scott Dixon on Sunday for the IndyCar Series championship and a $1 million bonus at Chicagoland Speedway has become considerably harder to keep. Dixon's contention that Castroneves illegally and repeatedly...Tags: Carl Haas, Television, Television Industry, Dancing, Paul Newman
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Auto Points
Local tracks Stafford Motor Speedway Today: 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified, 30-lap Late Model, 20-lap SK Light, 20-lap Limited Late Model and 15-lap DARE Stock, 6 p.m. NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified: 1. Keith Rocco,...Tags: Mike O'Sullivan, NASCAR, Tony Stewart, Joe Campbell, Motor Racing
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IndyCar Series champion is looking ahead
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAs Scott Dixon's car flew past the checkered flag in a photo finish with Helio Castroneves at more than 200 mph last Sunday, Dixon wasn't sure who had won the IndyCar Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. "Coming down to the line I had no idea," Dixon...Tags: U.S. Open Golf, Motor Racing, Vehicles
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Armstrong to join other telethon volunteers
Associated PressLOS ANGELES—Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker, cancer survivor Lance Armstrong (left) and other celebrities will take part in a three-network telethon to support cancer research. The hourlong "Stand Up To Cancer" will air live and commercial-free Sept....Tags: Cancer, Robin Roberts, Brian Williams, America Ferrera, Hilary Swank
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Pass in final turn wins it for Dixon
Associated PressSPARTA, Ky. — Scott Dixon is having one of those near-perfect seasons, and it's more than a little frustrating for the guy trying to chase him down. Dixon came from behind Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway, passing Helio Castroneves coming off...Tags: Marco Andretti
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Keep on truckin': Busch fails to make NASCAR history with 6th-place finish
Kyle Busch came up five spots short in his bid to make NASCAR history Saturday night, and Johnny Benson took advantage. Benson held off Michael Annett to win the Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. Busch was trying to become the first...Tags: NASCAR, Dollar General Corporation, Motor Racing, Speedway, Vehicles
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Fight Breaks Out Between Female Racers
KTLA NewsLEXINGTON, Ohio -- Tempers were full throttle during Sunday's practice session for the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, when racing champ Danica Patrick approached fellow female Indy driver Milka Duno. Patrick, 26, was furious with the...Tags: Ohio
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Stars, stars, stars
Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker, cancer survivor Lance Armstrong and other celebrities will take part in a three-network telethon to support cancer research, it was announced yesterday. The hourlong Stand Up To Cancer will air live and commercial-free on...Tags: Cancer, Robin Roberts, Brian Williams, Celebrity, America Ferrera
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