Won last year by Dario Franchitti the track&rsquos marquee event enters its
Won last year by Dario Franchitti, the track’s marquee event enters its second year in 2008. Last year’s event featured major accidents after 85 and 99 laps that eliminated six of the 19 starters from the race, with only five cars completing the race on the lead lap. This year’s event should see more cars finish all 250 laps, but perhaps even more carnage, with seven more cars on track for a total of 26.The Iowa Corn Indy 250 will be broadcast on Sunday, June 22 at 1 PM on ABC.. The Cubs beat the Blue Jays on Satuday, behind excellent performances by Jason Marquisand Reed Johnson, who hit a three-run home run to give the Cubs a 6-2 win.The Cubs got the scoring started in the second inning, when Ronny Cedeno hit a single to score Mike Fontenot. Later in the inning, Reed Johnson hit his three-run blast that put the Cubs up 4-0.They added one more in the third on a Mark Derosa single that scored Derrek Lee, and another run in the fifth inning when Jim Edmonds was safe on a fielder’s choice that allowed Lee to score and to give the Cubs a 6-0 lead.Jason Marquis did not allow a hit until the fifth inning, going seven innings and allowing one earned run on four hits while striking out one and walking one to better his record to 5-3 on the season.As for the Blue Jays, they scored on a bases-loaded walk to Matt Stairs that allowed Rod Barajas to score in the 8th.
In the very next inning, the Jays added one more run on a Lyle Overbay sacrifice fly that drove in Kevin Mench.Starter Ray Halladay put in five innings, allowing six runs (only two of which were earned) on seven hits while striking out five and walking one. With the loss, Halladay dropped to 8-6 on the season.Tomorrow the Cubs will look to take the rubber match as they send Ted Lilly to mound who is 6-5 with a 5.13 ERA. Jesse Litsch who is 7-2 with a 3.42 ERA will go for the Blue Jays game time is set for 12:07 pm ct.. By Andrew FletcherCritics among the Formula One circus have been very active in their complaints during the past year.These people have had multiple field days with Max Mosley’s sex scandal and more recently Lewis Hamilton’s clash with Kimi R?k?.In the past year, there has been questions about the new pit lane ruling, when the safety car (SC) is deployed.When race director, Charlie Whiting calls for the SC, the pit lane gets closed, forcing drivers to face a difficult decision.If their car is running low on gas, they have to come in and refuel, but will suffer a 10 second stop and go penalty after the SC returns to the pit lane.
The other choice is to stay on the track and pray that the car does not run out of fuel.The rule was introduced to stop cars from speeding pass accident zones and rushing to pitThe new ruling to be practiced during the Friday practice sessions at the French GP on June 20th, sees an electronic way of slowing the car.Within seconds of the SC being deployed, drivers will get a time appearing on the dashboard on their steering wheels. The time displayed show the minimum sector time they must stay within the time while going back to the pit lane to avoid a penalty.The downside is the reliability of the system and if the drivers will really be able to judge how slow they are going. Also the fact is that they are paid to go fast, so slowing down on a lap is the opposite to their mentality.Another option, is to limit the speed of the cars when the SC comes out by creating a SC limiter.Just like the pit lane limiter, drivers instructed that the SC has been deployed will press the SC button on their steering wheel, which will then force the car to travel at a maximum speed as if it were following a pace car.The limiter would then be turned off, once the cars have gathered behind the pace car.This would be easier to install into the cars and would be more comfortable for the drivers on track.The current rules created by the FIA have been heavy criticized by teams and drivers alike, since Fernando Alonzo and Nico Rosberg were penalized at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix.. Whoever has any doubts about this kid, well here is his statistics in just his first 3 starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series:First start in Dover: Started 13th, finished SixthSecond start in Nashville: Started First, finished 31st (accident)Third start in Kentucky: Started First, finished FirstThat’s right, Joey Logano has won his first Nationwide race in just his third start.Tonight, he started on the pole, stayed in the top three all night, and stayed a threat for the win Only one driver stood in the way from his dream That man was Kyle Busch. Kyle started 35th and in 40 laps, worked his way into the lead.Leading the most laps in the race, Kyle looked like he had the car to beat. But that changed with less than 40 laps to go, when Kyle got loose in turn two and spun driver side into the wall.
He finished out of the race.From there on, it was full speed ahead for Joey. As soon as the last restart took place, he never looked back as he cruised his way to his first Nationwide victory and proves all doubts about him wrong and he has lived up to his hype.This kid isdefinitely the real deal and the next big thing in NASCAR. I believe as far as this year goes, tonight is just one of many more victories to come for this talented driver. His future with Gibbs looks bright.Again, congratulations once again to 18 year old Joey Logano.. With an aching knee, Tiger Woods still managed to find his way as the 54-hole leader at the U.S Open. The 50,000 people packed in Torrey Pines roared, and Tiger showed emotion, making two eagles and holed a chip for birdie while shooting 33 on his back nine en route to a one under 70 leaving him 3 under leading the U.S. Open. History tells us that TigerWoods has never lost a major while leading or having a share of the lead after 54 holes, however this year the lingering effects of knee surgery must be thrown into the equation.