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Vettel under pressure to win pole at Monaco GP

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, reflected on firefighter's helmet at pits during the second free practice session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Thursday, May 23, 2013. The formula one race will be held on Sunday.

Sebastian Vettel needs to rediscover his speed in qualifying if he is to protect his overall Formula One lead at the Monaco Grand Prix. 3 hours ago

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Getting it right always tricky at Indianapolis 500

Roger Penske has won more Indianapolis 500 poles and races than any owner in history.

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Facts and figures of the 97th Indianapolis 500

Facts and figures of the 97th Indianapolis 500-mile race Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
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Indianapolis 500 Driver Profiles

Profiles of the 33 drivers in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, in starting order with car number in parentheses, age, hometown, engine, race team, and biographical information (w-former winner; r-rookie):
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Indy 500 could be better than 2012's epic race

They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted first with a bold move for the win.
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Column: IndyCar needs to start playin' the feud

They have dinner together. They chat it up on Twitter. They offer congratulations on jobs well done, solace when things don't go so well.
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Patrick: Another Indy 500 'less and less likely'

Danica Patrick still follows the Indianapolis 500 closely, even pre-organizing her race day schedule this Sunday so she can watch most of the event.
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Menard extends contract with Richard Childress Racing

Paul Menard has signed a multi-year extension with Richard Childress Racing to drive the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Sprint Cup Series, the team announced on Friday.
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Menards back at RCR

Menards is sticking with Richard Childress Racing.
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Alex Zanardi feted by Ganassi at Indianapolis

Alex Zanardi received a hero's welcome at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the famed race track where he has never turned a single lap.
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Dempsey makes late pass to win wild Freedom 100

Peter Dempsey made Indianapolis Motor Speedway history in the blink of an eye. Literally.