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Mojo Rising

Marco Andretti will start in third position at the Indianapolis 500, a race he has yet to win in seven prior starts.

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Marco Andretti will start in third position at the Indianapolis 500, a race he has yet to win in seven prior starts.

An Andretti has not taken the checkered flag at the Indianapolis 500 since 1969. On Sunday, Marco Andretti just might break that string of bad luck, writes Lars Anderson.

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Indianapolis 500 Preview Coca-Cola 600

Wonder Boy Again

Jeff Gordon's sense of occasion should inspire him to stage a throwback performance on Sunday at Charlotte.

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Jeff Gordon's sense of occasion should inspire him to stage a throwback performance on Sunday at Charlotte.

It's been a long time since the fresh-faced Jeff Gordon ruled the Cup circuit, but Lars Anderson says the veteran can make the 20th anniversary of his first Coca-Cola 600 a winner.

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