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Confette rains on podium finishers Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Graham Rahal. [Joe Jennings Photo]

Dixon Perfect In IndyCar Action At Richmond
On a perfect summer evening at the Richmond International Raceway, Scott Dixon drove a perfect race to handily win the SunTrust Indy Challenge 300.


Veteran Tyler Romps At Richmond
Veteran racer Brian Tyler dusted off the talented USAC Silver Crown field, winning the “James River Grounds 100” at the Richmond International Raceway on Saturday afternoon.

 
Santos Romps In USAC Action At Richmond
Bobby Santos drove superbly to win the USAC National Sprint Car Series 60-lap feature at Richmond International Raceway Friday evening.


Franchitti Top IndyCar Qualifier At Richmond
Dario Franchitti displayed his championship form by racing to the pole position for the SunTrust Indy Challenge 300 at the Richmond International Speedway on Friday afternoon.


Franchitti Captures Iowa Corn 250
Good ingredients can turn a so-so recipe into a fine dining experience. And Dario Franchitti and his crew became gourmet cooks today, turning Iowa corn into a race win with some successful ingredients.


Pruett-Rojas Sweep To Victory At Mid-Ohio
Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas displayed championship form as they raced to victory in the EMCO Gears Classic presented by Key Bank at the venerable Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

 
         
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