Vickers’s win was his second career Cup victory but the first ever for Red Bull Racing in Sprint Cup. The mega-sport conglomerate isn’t just a presence in Cup, Red Bull is the current hottest team in Formula One as well, having taken the fight to early-season front-runner Brawn GP/Mercedes, whose Jenson Button, the current standings leader, is feeling intense heat from the two RBR drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber…If you haven’t seen Vickers’ video of his dash through Times Square in New York City, complete with pit stop, pull up www.redbull.com and check it out. The odd occurrence was in celebration of Vickers’ recent long-term signing with RBR…Racing enthusiasts worldwide are bummed by the news of F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s decision to pull out of this Sunday’s European Grand Prix. The previously retired Schumacher, called on to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, aggravated his own past injuries while preparing for the GP. Longtime Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer will fill Massa’s spot.
Read Alan Ross’ article “Leaping Lords,” on receivers Larry Fitzgerald and R. C. Owens in the current issue of Lindy’s Pro Football 2009 Preview at newsstands everywhere. alanross_sports@yahoo.com
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