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Tagliani's team takes blame for qualifying mistake

INDIANAPOLIS - Rookie driver Alex Tagliani took the hit Sunday. Conquest Racing owner Eric Bachelart took the blame after the Canadian rookie was bumped out...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/05/18/nas_524366.shtml
Nascar
Measure would ban teens from calling while driving

...cell phone restrictions for teen drivers. The measure's Republican sponsors say it would help keep Georgia's rookie drivers safe from distractions that could lead to fatal accidents. The House plan would ban motorists younger than 18 from...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/11/25/met_501506.shtml
Metro
Passing blame crosses the line

...on the last lap at Talladega Superspeedway? The debate over the frantic finish raged Monday, with claims that the rookie driver was robbed of his first career victory because NASCAR used its judgment to give a two-time series champion a coveted...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/10/07/nas_478520.shtml
Nascar
Rookie Justin Wilson wins Detroit Indy Grand Prix

...regained the lead. "That was pretty much the race," Dixon said. On the 17th lap, Dan Wheldon made contact with rookie driver Jaime Camara. Wheldon spun into a tire barrier, but was able to restart. Wheldon also had trouble with about 20...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/09/01/nas_471588.shtml
Nascar
Mechanic died after fight-induced stroke

...Raceway, only to finish 24th after he cut his right front tire. UPDATE: In Indianapolis, X-rays are negative on rookie driver Jaime Camara 's injured back. The 27-year-old Brazilian was hospitalized Monday after a crash during practice...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/05/06/nas_197808.shtml
Nascar
Title a race away for rookie driver

SHANGHAI, China - Lewis Hamilton is looking to become the youngest driver to win the Formula One driving title. All he needs is a good showing at the Chinese Grand Prix.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2007/10/07/nas_146527.shtml
Nascar
Perera leads every lap en route to first Champ Car Atlantic win

...Perera became the third driver in the past four Atlantic races to earn his first victory in the series. Perera leads rookie drivers in points and is third in the overall standings. Matos finished second for his fifth podium result in seven races...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2007/07/02/nas_134385.shtml
Nascar
Overtime

...58-point lead over Allmendinger but has not yet clinched the title. One lap after Allmendinger's pass of Bourdais, rookie driver Katherine Legge was involved in a violent crash that brought the race to a halt for nearly an hour. Legge's car...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2006/09/25/oth_98074.shtml
Other sports
Labonte to make final start at Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. - With its tricky egg-shaped oval and tradition of rattling rookie drivers, Darlington Raceway is a peculiar place to make a NASCAR debut. Even so, Terry Labonte chose the "Track Too Tough to Tame...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2006/05/12/nas_81115.shtml
Nascar
Power posts first win on oval track

...Texas, where he was twice a runner-up.The race-tightening crash in the opener came with 22 laps remaining when rookie drivers Charlie Kimball and Cunningham made contact in the fourth turn.Wheldon had only a one-race contract with Bryan...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2011-06-12/power-posts-first-wi