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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Hurley is taking the U.S. Open of Surfing to a new level, infusing a youthful attitude, elite athletes, fashion and music—all against the backdrop of 50 years of competitive surfing at the famed Huntington Beach Pier. The Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing hosts 500 world-class athletes and draws more than 400,000 spectators over nine days—July 18 to 26. The event is owned and produced by IMG, a global leader in sports and entertainment. All of the action is accessible live on usopenofsurfing.com.
“As custodians of the surfing heritage and the tradition that is at the core of this iconic event, we take our role very seriously. The U.S. Open has always been vital for men’s and women’s surfing in North America, and a pivotal point on the road to the ASP World Tour,†… Details
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Roger Penske never made it big as a race car driver. As a businessman, however, he regularly leaves the competition in the dust.
Referred to in racing circles as “The Captain,” Penske is the most successful team owner in Indy car racing history and his automotive empire includes hundreds of car dealership franchises, a truck leasing business and a successful NASCAR team.
Now the 72-year-old Penske is taking on perhaps the biggest challenge of his career: turning around the Saturn passenger car brand after reaching a tentative agreement to buy it from General Motors. Given Penske’s competitive streak and record of success, people who have worked with him and raced against him expect he’ll pull it off…Â Details
Allison Cox looks at the need-to-know details of some of Australia’s top snow spots.
Selwyn Snowfields
With 11 lifts for downhill skiers and 45 kilometres of cross-country trails, Selwyn offers variety for families and those learning to ski.
Website selwynsnow.com.au.
Gate entry National park day entry $27, season pass $190.
Daily lift tickets Adults $70, children $40 (seven-15years).
Accommodation There is nowhere to stay on the mountain. Call Snowy Mountains Holiday Centre on 1800641064 or email holidays@smhc.com.au for accommodation in nearby towns.
Getting there About 40 minutes’ drive from nearby towns Adaminaby (45 kilometres) or Talbingo (60 kilometres). About 5½ hours’ drive from Sydney.
Charlotte Pass
A snowbound resort reached only by over-snow transport from Perisher in winter. The village has … Details
Jesse James, the daredevil reality TV star who is wed to actress Sandra Bullock, is constantly stretching the limits of possibility by taking risks that could him kill him if the smallest detail go wrong. But there is no stopping Jesse, who is now getting ready for his new TV show ‘Jesse James is a Dead Man’, in which he is sure to take risk-taking to the next level. How does Sandra allow him to put his life in jeopardy? … Details