FONTANA, Calif. – Danica Patrick was on the way to the best finish of her short NASCAR career when she got wrecked – turned by James Buescher with only eight laps to go.
It was a stunning end to what was shaping up to be a stellar day for Patrick. She started Saturday’s Nationwide race 14th, fell a lap down early, but got back on the lead lap and was running as high as 12th. However, on a late restart, Patrick got shuffled back in a pack where she came door-to-door with Buescher.
For two laps the two battled, with Patrick admittedly …Â Details
Maris Strombergs and Sarah Walker win UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Frejus Frejus, France 9 October 2010 – In an impressive finale Maris Strombergs outperformed all Elite men. The strong Latvian rider came powering down the start hill in front of thousands of BMX fans on the sunny south coast of France. Strombergs took the holeshot and dominated the remaining 30 seconds of the race from start to finish. With this victory during the last Supercross event of the season, the Olympic and World Champion also secured his overall 2010 Supercross World Cup title.
Strombergs running a temperature
Maris Strombergs was ecstatic after his final race. “This is amazing. I felt so tired today. I was not expecting this,†Strombergs said gasping for air. “I was … Details
Lagide, Peniche/Portugal – Carissa Moore (HAW), 18, 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour rookie, has claimed her second career victory today, taking out the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Portugal over reigning three-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current ASP Women’s World No. 1, Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 22, in offshore six-to-eight-foot (2.5 metre) waves at the backup venue of Lagide.
The young Hawaiian was the dominant surfer from the outset of the event, consistently notching up the highest heat and wave scores of the round, and continued her backhand decimation with an excellent 17.44 out of a possible 20 in the Final.
“I’m really excited – my breath is taken away at the moment,†Moore said. “I’ve just been trying to  … Details & PicturesÂ
Following a season of near-record snowfall and skier visits, the seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts head into the 2010-11 winter season with new resort improvements and guest amenities that enhance the mountain experience and set the industry standard for the ultimate winter vacation. All of these resorts sit right in our backyard; less than a tank of gas away! People travel from all over the world to enjoy what we have so readily available. Maybe it’s time we all looked through the eyes of an outsider and begun really enjoying what we take for granted!
For the 2010-11 winter season, the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts plan to unveil a number of breakthroughs designed to further enhance the guest experience including significant investments geared toward families and new entrants to winter sports. Guests will find … Details