Topic: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Indianapolis 500: A centennial quiz
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In Pictures: Gas guzzlers
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In Pictures: Thomas Kinkade
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Boston bombings lead to boosted security at sporting events
Boston's scheduled NHL and NBA games were called off after the bombings, while beefed-up security — including bomb-sniffing dogs — patrolled hockey, basketball, and baseball games around the country.
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Katie Couric: Can the former TV newscaster make it as a talk show host?
Katie Couric struggled with ratings as a TV news anchor. She’s about to launch a new afternoon talk show aimed at women, but audience tastes are changing and she faces lots of competition.
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2012 Indy 500: Who should you watch?
Indianapolis 500: The 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday is a global race, including drivers from Brazil, England, Canada, and the US. But no one, not even Australian pole sitter Ryan Briscoe, is a surefire favorite.
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Racecar driving: even 100 years ago, excitement outweighed the danger
Charles Leerhsen's new book "Blood and Smoke: A True Tale of Mystery, Mayhem and the Birth of the Indy 500" details the wild early days of the sport.
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Danica Patrick wants to compete in 2012 NASCAR Nationwide series and Indy 500
Danica Patrick has driven in several NASCAR Nationwide series events this year, while still competing on the IndyCar circuit. In 2012, Danica Patrick would drive in more Nationwide events and the Indy 500.
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NASCAR: Paul Menard wins Brickyard 400 at Indy
NASCAR: Paul Menard captures the Brickyard 400 Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It's Menard's first NASCAR victory.
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Indianapolis 500: A centennial quiz
The biggest spectacle in auto racing celebrated its 100th year in 2011, as 33 drivers took to the oval track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Test your knowledge of the Indy 500 by taking this quiz.
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Memorial Day travel: Americans will go farther, despite gas prices
Gas prices may be high, but 35 million Americans plan on Memorial Day travel. Gas prices may change spending patterns from Memorial Day 2010.
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In Pictures: Gas guzzlers
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In Pictures: Thomas Kinkade
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Profile of Mark Warner: Ivy Leaguer with rural NASCAR draw
As the Democratic keynote speaker, he has the down-home image his party needs to broaden its support.
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