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Sarah Fisher returns to IRL
Once named IndyCar Racing's most popular driver, 25 year-old Sarah Fisher has been without a ride since 2004. That all changed Thursday when Dreyer and Reinbold Racing announced that Fisher will drive for the team in the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway August 13.This will mark the first time that two women (Fisher and Danica Patrick) have competed in an IndyCar event since the 2002 Indy 500. Interestingly, both Fisher and Patrick have qualified on the pole at the Kentucky Speedway, and Fisher still holds the IndyCar qualifying record at the track.
Fisher hasn't been idle since losing her IRL ride, racing in the NASCAR Grand National Division's western regional series. The one-off deal with Dreyer and Reinbold may be extended if the Kentucky race goes well for Fisher.
[Sources: Columbus Dispatch, SarahFisher.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
David 5:15PM (8/04/2006)
You go girl!
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O.I. 5:34PM (8/04/2006)
I hope she beats the crap out of Danica.
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RickDom 10:44PM (8/04/2006)
I wonder how long before she smacks a wall.
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Galley 8:37AM (8/05/2006)
Yet another reason to watch IRL; it should be interesting.
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champcarfan 10:32AM (8/05/2006)
There are quite a few more deserving drivers than her that should have a shot and moving up.
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AutoFan 11:32AM (8/05/2006)
#4: Galley, you say that like there are other reasons to watch IRL. I'm intrigued! Tell me more!
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Jim 12:56AM (8/06/2006)
Isnt the only reason to watch irl to see the wrecks
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Roni Parsley 11:48PM (8/06/2006)
I'm super excited for Sarah- she has talent, guys! Put her with a good team and I think she will impress everyone. I'm glad she's got a ride for KY and I hope she is able to perform well enough to get a permanent one. A lot will be riding on this one race. As for comparison, she's so much nicer and down-to-earth then D.P.
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