The class of '97

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A new breed of go-kart racers has been drawing raves among racing enthusiasts. Their popularity on the race track outshines even television and movie personalities. These race-track 'heartthrobs' include Gil de Ferran, Alessandro Zanardi, Richie Hearn and Patrick Carpentier.

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Ringside report: downsized and sanitized it's still the Nurburgring ... more or less

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A 1937 Mercedes W125, 1939 W154, and 1955 W196 were taken from the Mercedes-Benz Museum and displayed at Nurburgring, a German race track that was opened in 1926 and remodeled in 1984. Michael Schumacher won the Formula 1 grand prix race that followed.

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Snapshots of Little Al

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Car racer Al Unser Jr. is considered one of the greatest American icons. He is well-known for being down-to-earth and dedicated to his sport. He has won a total of 31 Indy Car races, winning both the Indy 500 and the Indy Car Championship two times.

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