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Auto Racing

Izod gives IndyCar first ‘legitimate’ title sponsor

Izod and the IndyCar Series became synonymous Thursday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as officials made the announcement that the fashion company would be the series’ title sponsor for at least the next six years.....more>>

Jimmie Johnson close to racing into NASCAR history
Jimmie Johnson is on the verge of making history in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing and doesn’t plan to get conservative in the last three races of the season.
Gordon moving up Chase standings, but his teammates are in his way
Jeff Gordon is off to a slow start in the NASCAR Chase for the championship but the four-time series champ thinks he still could take top honors. To do it, he would have to win a race or two and pass Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson to do it. Martin and Johnson rank one-two in the Chase point totals and have won the first two races in the championship series.
Next IRL race has deep meaning for two drivers
The Indy Japan 300 has special meaning for IndyCar Series drivers Ryan Briscoe and Danica Patrick.
Trackside: TH racing greats return to reminisce, look to future of the sport
It was as if the clock had been turned back 30 to 40 years. There they were the true legends of USAC racing assembled once again in Terre Haute. Although they were a short distance from where many enjoyed their finest times behind the wheel of a sprint, midget or Silver Crown car it was as if they had just exited the cockpit of their machines at the Action Track.
Jorge Lorenzo cruises to MotoGP victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Two-thirds of the front row for MotoGP’s Indianapolis Grand Prix tasted pavement. Jorge Lorenzo savored victory … becoming the first Indianapolis Motor Speedway champion to victoriously cross the bricks on one wheel.
From The Press Box: MotoGP is a fun racing event, but did enough fans see it?
The operative thing to keep in mind when watching MotoGP is to not judge a book by its cover. The bikes? At first glance, they don’t look all that impressive to the untrained eye. Really, they don’t look that much different from a spruced-up motorcycle you’d see flying past you on Third Street on a Saturday night.
Hamlin wins at Pocono Raceway
Denny Hamlin has ended a 50-race winless skid by holding off Juan Pablo Montoya over the final thrilling laps to win at Pocono Raceway.
Logano, 19, enjoys strong Brickyard debut
Joey Logano competed in his first NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday and had a nice run in the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard.
Speeding penalty plays big role in Montoya's race

What is this?

Progress Edition

• Think downtown Terre Haute is dead? Think again
• Valley business works to create affordable art-related events for everyone
• Many aspects bring people to town
• Numerous Terre Haute businesses stand the test of time
• Retail sector carries significant importance in Vigo County

Sports

• Transformed Miners take out No. 5 Cougars for third straight sectional title
• Big plays hurt Rockville in sectional championship
• Sanders, Jackson placed on injured reserve
• Pair of ISU freshmen ahead of curve on gridiron
• ISU's Marshall ready to put suspension behind him

Obituaries

• Donald W. Carrico
• Sergeant Dale Russel Griffin
• Bobby Lee Frazier
• Michael Wayne Grabbe
• Mary Jo Jones

Opinion

• TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: A nation, its president and a hometown touched by cost of war
• Readers' forum: Nov. 7, 2009
• Flashpoint: Reality a bitter pill for free-marketers to swallow
• Readers' Forum: Nov. 6, 2009
• Readers' Forum: Nov. 5, 2009

Features

• Life Choices starts Thursday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
• Musician’s Wabash Valley influences flow through her debut album
• GRAPE SENSE: Spanish Tempranillo super value for a red wine buy
• AUTUMN APPLES: Ditzlers have been harvesting fruit since 1971
• Music, a lifelong passion, clearly on horizon for Rockville native Cari Ray

Business

• Terre Haute company demonstrates hoverlifter technology on 7,000-pound building
• NEW: Defense contractor to establish operations at Newport Depot
• Union Hospital Foundation honors two with awards
• Paris business adds U-Hall rentals to store
• Students to participate in Tech TREK at ISU

Schools

• Passion for education takes teacher around the world
• ISU Diversity Office awards funding for campus events
• Four Riverton Parke students perform at Hispanic Global Night
• Riverton Parke Junior High spellers win contest at Woodrow Wilson
• Magazine names Woods alumna to Global 100 list

Food

• Tried 'n' True: Persimmon Bars: A little something different for the holidays
• Tried 'n' True: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole great for reunions
• Tried 'n' True: Cheddar loaves give sliders a different taste
• Restaurant Inspections 10/12
• TRIED 'N' TRUE: Fix dry ingredients ahead of time for these sliders

At the Movies

• ‘Gentlemen Broncos’ a saddle-sore mess
• Wabash Valley movie times
• Gorgeous ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ roars to the screen
• Sheen shines in the gritty ‘Damned United’
• Showmanship Moore’s top commodity in ‘Capitalism’

Multimedia

• SLIDESHOW: Indiana State football win vs. Western Illinois
• SLIDESHOW: ISU homecoming 2009
• SLIDESHOW: Dancing with the Terre Haute Stars
• SLIDESHOW: Cardboard Boat competition
• SLIDESHOW: Pumpkin Works opens for fall 2009

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