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Takuma Sato

Indy 500 could be better than 2012's epic race

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — 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.

Sato pulled out of line, dipped inside of Dario Franchitti and tried to pounce as they headed into the first turn. Scott Dixon watched and waited from third, figuring he was now in position to slingshot past both for the victory.

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As of: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
RankDriverPointsPV Rank
1Jimmie Johnson4231
2Carl Edwards3792
3Matt Kenseth3643
4Dale Earnhardt Jr.3594
5Clint Bowyer3495
6Kasey Kahne3266
7Brad Keselowski3267
8Kyle Busch3258
9Aric Almirola3179
10Kevin Harvick31510

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Brian France

France: NASCAR not talking to IndyCar about double

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR chairman Brian France said Saturday that the organization is not talking with IndyCar about making it easier for drivers who want to try racing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

"It's not on our front burner to work on that," France said at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the eve of the two famous races.

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Formula One News

Mercedes in talks to be Williams' engine supplier

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MONACO (AP) — With its long-standing partnership with McLaren set to end shortly, Mercedes is in talks to become the Formula One engine supplier for Williams from next year onward.

Mercedes is contracted to supply Force India and McLaren next year, but the British F1 team starts its partnership with Japanese manufacturer Honda in 2015.

"It's clear that we are losing an engine customer in 2015 and for Mercedes it is important to have a regular business case," Mercedes executive director Toto Wolff said after Saturday's qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix. "That is why we are having certain discussions with teams and Williams is one of them."

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