Stories tagged with "hometown hero"

Franchitti has the magic touch again by Curt Cavin

TORONTO — Dario Franchitti is getting friendly with caution flags in the IndyCar Series, and the calls from the scoring monitors also are going his way. The Ganassi Racing... – Jul 13, 2009 at 1:33 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti holds off Briscoe to win Toronto by Curt Cavin

TORONTO — Dario Franchitti is getting friendly with caution flags in the IndyCar Series, and the calls from the scoring monitors also are going his way. The Ganassi Racing... – Jul 12, 2009 at 8:06 PM in Indy Racing League

Part-timers Tagliani, Power qualify in top 5 by Curt Cavin

TORONTO —Will PowerandAlex Taglianihave watched more IndyCar Series races this season than they’ve driven in, but they are essentially front and center for all to see... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Indy Racing League

McNair shot multiple times, Nashville cops say by indystar

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was murdered, but police have not yet determined whether the woman found dead with him was a victim of homicide or suicide. An... – Jul 05, 2009 at 6:22 PM in Sports

'Idol' Kris Allen returns to Ark. hometown, parade by USA Today

CONWAY, Ark. — Kris Allen has brought a little bit of rock back to his Arkansas hometown.The 23-year-old American Idol finalist came home on Friday, when an estimated crowd... – May 09, 2009 at 4:17 AM in Entertainment